The main trend this season was architectural elements. There were many interesting modern shapes and silhouettes with the technical design flair. Some did the trend justice while others failed to impress. I loved seeing all the color and volume the stars dared to wear. Some missed the mark like Zoe Saldana, who I love, look awful in a purple, ruffled, ombre mess, Amanda Seyfried's dress washed her out and was not flattering on her small frame, and Anna Kendrick's pink gown was not fashion forward and look matronly for such a young actress, but there were more who looked fantastic! My list of best dressed this year consists of 7 women, sorry I liked more than 5 to narrow it down further.
- Demi Moore-- She was only there as a presenter and missing her handsome hubby, but that did not stop her from stealing the show. Most of the time wearing a dress close to your skin tone makes you look washed out, but nude dressing is the look this season and her perfectly glowing skin helped her look fantastic. She had simple hair, elegant accessories that all worked back perfectly with her tier Versace dress and matching heels.
- Sandra Bullock-- At first glance, I didn't love this look. The hair seemed a bit flat and the lip stick was too bright, but silver embroidered dress by Marchesa was amazing. I loved the asymmetry through the waist and the small cap sleeve was so delicate. She looked like a star. And as I saw star after star with their hair pulled back in a bun, I came to really appreciate the change Sandy did with her hair. Although I still would have muted the lipstick, she was definitely a best dressed!
- Cameron Diaz-- Although know for making my worst-dressed lists a lot, this year, she blew me away. Her gold beaded Oscar de le Renta dress was so beautiful and on fashion point! Gold is the IT metallic for the season as it texture which her dress had plenty of. Her hair, make-up, and jewelry all complemented the dress and it was one of her best red carpet moments.
- Queen Latifa-- Pink was a large trend and she did it the right way. I don't think I have ever seen her look better. The one shoulder rhinestone Badgley Mischka dress fit her like a glove, was so very flattering on her curvy figure.
- Elizabeth Banks-- She was only there to present but like Demi, she stole the show. Her look was understated due to it's grey shade, but the silhouette of the bodice, the ruffles of the skirt (huge trend), the fabulous earring, and the simple pulled back hair made her look flawless. There was not one thing I would change about her look on the red carpet. I even liked the headband that added a young fashion forward twist.
- Rachael McAdams-- She was SO refreshing in a printed Elie Sabb dress that we had not seem much of on the red carpet. She paired it back with the perfect earring and simple swept up hair.
- Carey Mulligan-- There were mixed reviews for Carey but I loved the unique black Prada dress embellished with all sorts of random trinkets like scissors, knives, bolts, and gears. She, too, paired her dress back with the perfect chandelier earring!
