Showing posts with label Oscars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oscars. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Anne Hathaway is the Face of Regal Elegance

It seems like destiny that Anne Hathaway has had such an amazing acting career because she was aptly named after William Shakespeare's wife! Well...destiny and talent. She was born in Millburn, New Jersey on November 12, 1982 to a lawyer and an actress, which probably explains why she's so good. It's in her genes. However, Anne also possesses another quality that a lot of Hollywood stars don't...intelligence. Anne Hathaway has attended Vassar and New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, which is probably why she's so eloquent and well-spoken during all of her interviews.

Besides acting, Anne is also a well-trained soprano vocalist. In fact, she famously had to turn down the starring role in the Phantom of the Opera movie (which ultimately went to Emmy Rossum) because of contract disputes with Disney. Anyway, Hathaway landed her first big break in the acting world when she was cast in the TV series Get Real. The show ended up getting cancelled, but she went on to star in the movie The Other Side of Heaven along with Christopher Gorham. After that, she earned the role of Mia Thermopolis in The Pricess Diaries, which is the role that made her a star.

She then went on to star in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Havoc, Brokeback Mountain, The Devil Wears Prada, Becoming Jane, and Get Smart. Although I loved her in all of these films, my personal favorite was The Devil Wears Prada. The funny thing is that I remember her talking about how she thinks she lacks personal style, so the movie was a bit of a learning experience for her. I have to disagree with her because I think her "lack of personal style" is actually the best kind of style because it allows her to dress more freely and really express herself through her fashion.

For example, here she is at an event celebrating Valentino, wearing none other than Valentino. Each of the three dresses does an excellent job of drawing attention to her porcelain complexion.

Here she is, in a pair of funky sunglasses by Jee Vice. This look reminds me of a modern Audrey Hepburn mixed with a bit of Edie Sedgwick.

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Anne Hathaway looked beyond stunning in a red Marchesa gown at the 2008 Oscars. Again, the combination of the bright red dress and her jet black hair really makes her clear skin pop.

Of course I couldn't discuss Anne Hathaway and fashion without mentioning her looks in The Devil Wears Prada. Here's a picture snapped of the actress while she was in character as Andrea "Andy" Sachs. She's wearing a Kristina Ti tweed miniskirt, Chanel jacket, and Chanel thigh-high boots. ...And here another shot of Anne ("Andy") in a DKNY turtleneck, a leather jacket by Vince, darkwash jeans from Japanese Fabric, and suede stiletto boots by Calvin Klein.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Miley Cyrus is the Most Famous Teenager in the Universe

Miley Cyrus's real name is Destiny Hope Cyrus, but her parents famously changed it to 'Miley' because she smiled a lot as a child. Get it? Smiley - "S" = Miley. Anyway, Miley Cyrus is a singer, actress, and songwriter, but she didn't officially reach teen phenom status until the start of her hit show Hannah Montana. In the show, she plays a teenager creatively named Miley Stewart, who lives a double life as a superstar pop singer named Hannah Montana. It's a bit contrived, but hey, Disney tweens aren't exactly an astute bunch.

However, I suppose Miley deserves a little bit of credit for her acting chops because she's guest starred on her father's (that's Billy Ray Cyrus just in case you're living on the moon) TV series Doc, and she played Ruthie in Tim Burton's Big Fish. But thanks to her role on Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus has been firmly established as a powerhouse in the pop industry. She's released two albums (Hannah Montana and Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus), and her Best of Both Worlds tour with the Jonas Brothers was so popular, a ticket could've easily set you back thousands of dollars!

Miley and her family are such good role models that it's hard not to be happy for all of their success. The "good girl" image that has made Miley rich also transcends into her fashion. She's very well dressed, but she doesn't try to look like an exotic dancer on the red carpet like Paris Hilton.
For example, check her out in a white Dorothy Perkins top, darkwash skinny jeans, and a pair of suede Uggs.
Here she is imitating one of the Olsen twins with an eclectic mixture of patterns and colors all worn at once with a pair of Azzedine Alaia gladiator sandals.

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Despite the fact that she's only 15 years old, Miley Cyrus has become an expert at the art of getting glamorous for a swanky event and making herself look waaaayyy older than she really is. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Anyway, she absolutely dazzled at the 2008 Oscars in a red Valentino gown, Neil Lane jewelry, and a clutch by Mary Norton.

...And again at the 2008 Grammys in a vintage-looking white dress by Celine and shoes by Sergio Rossi.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Katherine Heigl...Only 29 and Already an Icon

Katherine Heigl is perhaps best known for playing the lovesick Izzy Stevens on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, but this blonde bombshell is becoming quite the fashion icon. Like many famous Hollywood starlets, Heigl got her start in modeling as a child. She modeled for catalogs, and she also appeared in TV commercials. She made her acting debut at the age of 14 in the film That Night. Her first starring role was in the 1994 movie My Father the Hero. She also starred in the Disney movie Wish Upon a Star (one of my favorite Heigl roles).

However, in 2005 she was cast as Dr. Isobel Stevens in Grey's Anatomy, the dream role she's probably most famous for. Although she plays a surgeon and therefore usually wears scrubs, she's probably the most stylish person on the show. With or without makeup, Heigl's inner and outer beauty really resonates through the complex character of Izzie Stevens. This is probably why she was awarded the Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.


As I've mentioned, Katherine Heigl is quickly becoming a fashion and beauty icon...especially on the red carpet. Here she is at the 2007 Emmys where she won, which is no surprise because Heigl clearly dressed to win. This white denim Zac Posen was perfect and ended up being one of the highlights of the night.

You can't talk about Katherine Heigl and the red carpet without discussing the red Escada gown she wore to the 2008 Oscars. It was classically elegant and tailored to fit her beautifully. She looked flawless.


Even outside the red carpet, Heigl still manages to look glamorous. Here she is in an extremely casual tan button-down shirt, dark jeans, flats, and a dark brown quilted Chanel handbag.
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One of the biggest looks that defines Katherine Heigl is definitely the oversized trendy sunglasses. These Burberry shades make her look chic, as usual.
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Another facet of the Heigl signature look is undoubtedly the ruby red lips. Here she is again at the 2007 Emmys, wearing classic red lipstick reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.