Last Night’s Oscar Fashion Standouts

Last night’s red carpet looks were a tad on the safe side yet with the 85th Oscar telecast holding no surprises and somewhat of a snooze fest, the pre show extravaganza outside Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre was the most memorable part of the evening.

Though there were not many fashion risks to be found – the most unique look was Naomi Watt’s gorgeous one shouldered beaded Armani Prive gown; she was simply dazzling – there was plenty of old Hollywood glamour and glitz (Jessica Chastain and Reese Witherspoon) along with a myriad of today’s more modern silhouettes. My other two favorites, Charlize Theron and Jennifer Lawrence in white Christin Haute Couture, were not only absolutely stunning but looked so fresh and chic!

Statement necklaces were one of the evening’s jewelry trends, but if the ladies choose to forgo necklaces they usually partook in heavily carotted bracelets and earrings. My to-die for accessory look of the evening was Ms. Lawrence’s Chopard forever long diamond strand necklace worn down her back!

The evening’s hair styles were mostly side parted with long, loose waves or softly pulled back with loose tendrils. The stand out exception was Charlize Theron’s pixie style hair cut – who but her and Audrey Hepburn could look so beautiful with so little hair. My only beef with the night’s hairstyles was the loose and sexy look on so many seemed to come off as just plain messy. And, where were the hairstylists backstage?? Too many beautiful ladies with not so beautiful unkempt hair!

Did I capture your vision of the Oscar’s best dressed? Did I miss your favorites? Let me know what you thought of last night’s fashion.

Clockwise from top left: Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Haute Couture, Jessica Chastain in Armani Prive, Kerry Washington in Miu Miu, Naomi Watts in Armani Prive, Jennifer Garner in Gucci, Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Haute Couture, Salma Hayek in Alexander McQueen, Anne Hathaway in Prada, Olivia Munn in Marchesa, Reese Witherspoon Louis Vuitton.

From My Closet To Yours – Styling Tips By Kristin

Anne Hathaway shows how to sport a dressy white blazer in a casual way. Seen here in head to toe Stella McCartney at the designer’s Spring 2012 presentation in New York. Love the touch of a printed t-shirt, cropped skinny jeans and nude shoes. The wristlet is a fresh new take on a handbag when you only need a few essentials.

Miranda Kerr walks the streets of NYC in style. Here she gives navy cropped skinny jeans an updated look with pointy toe pumps (Lanvin) in lieu of platforms or strappy heels. She lends her look a touch of pizazz with Equipment’s sheer polka dot blouse.

Olivia Palermo, strolling the sidewalks of NYC, takes your basic cut-offs and tee into off-the-charts WOW status by adding Tibi’s animal print car coat. Her pastel accented flats keeps this outfit grounded in summer.

  Rosie Hunungton-Whiteley, at LAX upon her return from making the world a more beautiful place, wears an on-trend Ikat print in an unusual silhouette – Iro’s Olathe bomber jacket. She rounds out her look with MIH jeans, Rag and Bone ankle boots and a Celine Bag.

Kristen Stewart, in Mexico at the premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman, rocks the cropped top trend in a Marios Schwab top, Vivienne Westwood gray pants and neon yellow Louboutin pumps. Love the freshness of a basic white cropped top and highwaisted ultra cuffed trousers with a pop of neon ankle strap pumps.