I finally watched Sentimental Value last week and immediately regretted renting it instead of buying it. That film had so many layers and yet it didn’t feel too cerebral or like it wasn’t for me. I related to the characters and the plot and was blown away by the performances. Elle Fanning played an American actress brought in by director Stellan Skargard’s character to play a part he originally wrote for his daughter. There’s a scene where Elle’s character is earnestly trying to act and failing but believes she nailed it. She played it to perfection! She definitely deserved that nomination and it will not be her last.
Elle almost always gets it right on the red carpet and last night was no exception. She looked like a princess in this cream and silver sequin Givenchy gown. I loved her simple styling and jewelry. She was wearing a vintage Cartier necklace from 1903 in a leaf pattern that mirrored the embroidery on her dress. I’m trying not to gush too much but this was my favorite look.
Look at the back view!
Best actress nominee Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas was in Lowe and this gown is not it. It’s got a weird kind of floral cluster-look foldover neckline. Her hair and makeup are so pretty.
Jayme Lawson of Sinners was also in Loewe and she got the better gown. The fit is off but I love this color and the lines of beads are such a great detail.
Jayme’s costar Li Jun Li wore a crimson structural Gaurav Gupta gown. She looks like a bombshell and she’s really brought it this awards season.
Dancer Misty Copeland came out of retirement and recovery from hip surgery to perform with the Sinners team at the Oscars. As Kaiser covered earlier this morning, the performance was sublime. It was my favorite scene in my favorite movie spun into the most memorable Oscars performance of all time. I’m not blowing smoke (pun intended) it was amazing. Missy came out at the end and nailed it on pointe. She was wearing David Koma on the carpet. Not my favorite gown but this gets a pass.
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Elle never gets it wrong on the red carpet and though I’m not a fan of the drop waist this Dior is beautiful on her. I don’t like how the from seems to be loose and falling forward on Jamie’s gown, but man is she gorgeous. Li Jun looks stunning. Great gown.
This IS my favorite gown of the night. Normally, I would have thought too bridal. But when she was being interviewed and moved a little bit you could see the silver overlay more. She said it was wisteria which was gorgeous. Elle is a good actress (continually getting better and better) and her fashion is on point every red carpet. I love her genuine joy. I also loved Chase Infiniti’s genuine joy as well.
Misty Copeland performed wearing Dance Theater of Harlem’s historic 1982 Firebird tutu, fitting in beautifully with the historical theme of the evolution of music from that amazing scene in Sinners.
The detailing on Elle’s dress was exquisite. She looked amazing.
I liked Elle’s dress but it felt very bridal…for the kind of bride who thinks she’s a princess (or maybe is?) and wants something really OTT. She looked amazing but yeah, too bridal for my personal taste.
Not a big fan of Jayme’s gown, but she is so gorgeous, she can wear anything and still look great. Li Jun Li’s dress is beautiful and dramatic and I love her whole look.
I hated Misty Copeland’s dress. It’s an obvious “She’s a world famous ballerina and one of the greats. We just have to stick tulle on this outfit, Just shove it anywhere.”
It’s a bit too bridal for my tastes, but she looks pretty. Also p.s. is this centre part, low bun the it hairstyle of the awards season? So many ladies seem to have had their hair styled in this exact same way.