The Belle of the Ball
As millions did all around the world, I sat fixed on my TV last night for over 4 hours. Thank goodness for HD! So many of the stars looked ravishing and since there are just too many "best dressed" gowns to review today, I thought I would include a few of my favorite bling choices along with a few of my favorite gowns. Even though we are in a recession, les bijoux stood out to me even more this year, than in the past. The jewels were bold, big and absolutely stunning!
Truly the Belle of the Ball and my favorite gown of the evening!
Penélope fell in love with this vintage Balmain 8 years ago. I am elated the gown was still waiting for her almost a decade later, she looked ravishing!
Anne looked brilliant in Armani Privé. And her voice... head to Broadway Anne!
Kate Winslet is one of my all time favorite stars! She is always beautiful, extremely gracious, sweet, ridiculously talented and just a doll. Last night she graced us with a bit of old Hollywood glamour in a gray and black YSL Atelier gown {this photo does not do it justice at all!}.
I was in tears as prior Oscar winners spoke words of praise to each individual Oscar nominee and Marion Cotillard stole the stage in her Haute Couture Dior ball gown.
Now on to a few of my favorite jewels from the Oscars 2009: 
Angelina donned enormous emeralds by Lorraine Schwartz. Gorgeous!
But for the rest of her look, sadly, it was a bit boring.
Amy shined in this chunky colored gemstone and diamond bib from the 1950s by Fred Leighton.
If I had a necklace like this one, I would wear it every day! With a white tee, a dress and of course jeans! J'adore!
Oh yes, and who said red heads shouldn't wear red? She looks AMAZING!
Taraji was glowing and her gorgeously over sized 19th-century diamond flower necklace by Fred Leighton helped her rock this star-studded look all night long!
Until next time...
Embrace the star that you are, wear a dress this week and enjoy the femininity and beauty you will exude.
Kelli
Since I don't often have the opportunity to dress like a star, here is one of my favorite photos from our Trash the Dress shoot last August.
All photos of the Oscars from the Huffington Post
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1st. I loved your Oscar review. I sat down with my daughter and we watched the red carpet together for the first time. Come over and see what she had to say.
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2nd. Trash the dress is awesome. They didn't have this 100 years ago when I got married - but totally cool idea and that you got to do it!
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Thank you for coming over TL! I appreciate your sweet words about my review and trash the dress. You can always trash you dress now... there is no time limit to beauty and fun!
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I love Amy's necklace! No matter what you wear, you will be stunning with a necklace like that!
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Alix,
Est-ce que vous pouvez creer un collier similar. Si oui, combien vous pensez que ca couterai? Je suis interesse d'avoir un look comme ca!
Merci!
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Kelli,
Je dois coucher sur le papier les idées pour une version plus abordable. Vous serez la première au courant lorsqu'il sera fait.
Promis !
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Alix,
Wow, I am so excited at the thought of it! Je prefer de ne pas utilizer des rubies, saphires et emeralds comme son collier... croyez-vous que Swarovski serai aussi belle? A signature piece is just too exciting!!!
Si vous voulez faire un guest blog, je serai ravi de le metter sur A Rendez-Vous with Style pour vous. Je suis completement pour le soutien des small business owners.
Merci,
Kelli
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Thanks for your offer, that's very sweet of you.
I'll let you know how it goes, in the meantime, lot of luck for your speaking engagement!
Bonne chance !
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La belle Marion - loved her dress and I love yours in that picture. Why would you want to trash that dress
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I loved my dress however I knew it would just gather dust. Being a lover of fashion and having a heart for photography I wanted to create my own shoot in which I could hopefully capture frames that were a bit more editorial and edgy.
Don't worry... I saved the bodice of my gown, had it cleaned and it is now safely stowed away.
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Hi Kelli,
Great photos of the Oscar's. There was a lot of bling going on there. Such pretty dresses. I agree, sadly that Angelina Jolie did not at all look her best. It would be hard for me to pick just one gown all were lovely.
Kris
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Kris, I think I am still on an Oscar high! I love old Hollywood anyway and I thought this year was just tremendous!
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Hi Glamorous Kelli! You look lovely!
Oooo...my favourite last night was Penelope's Dress. This beautiful dress complimented her so nicely.
This Oscar was old Hollywood glamour. Just LOVELY!!! I loved it! I am also so glad to see Kate win, she's one of my favourites too!
~Miss Kris~
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Thank you Miss Kris!
Let's ask the Academy to hold the Oscars all over again so we can bath in jewels and couture!
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Hello Kelli. I really admire Marion Cotillard's Haute Couture Dior ball gown. lovely lovely dress. The color is perfect for the style of the gown.
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I agree with you!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Such a great Oscar wrap-up post! Thank you! I must admit that I enjoyed this peak at Oscar fashion far more than the celebrity sites that I frequently stalk.
Your favorite dress and my favorite dress, from the evening, were the same. Penelope just could not be topped!
-Wenda
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words and that is why I enjoy blogging so much!
I agree... Penelope is the reigning queen!
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YOU look stunning in your dress!
Love Penelope's dress! I have to say I was a bit disappoint overall... there weren't any dresses or looks that WOWed moi! THANK GOODNESS the show was OVER THE TOP great! Love Hugh!
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Thank you Fifi!
I agree, Hugh was FABULOUS!!!
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Kelli - love your round up. I agree Penelope Cruz looked amazing and thought all the bad press about her dress very unfair. Marion Cotillard was my other favourite of the evening - so chic with that belt wrapped around so much tulle. xv
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Hey Kelli!
Penelope's vintage dress was by far my favorite. A true timeless piece of art.
I love your photo darling! You look ravishing!
xoxo
Mimi
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I love Penelope's dress. It was my favorite. I think Anne's gotten too thin.
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Kate Winslet in St Laurent looks gorgeous. I also like Anne!
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