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Oscar Fashion: What Worked

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.

Oscar fashion: What worked

Watching the red carpet coverage of the Academy Awards is always a blast for any college fashionista.  The 2011 ceremony was filled with gorgeous gowns that appealed to a multitude of tastes.  Each and every one of us had a moment where we gasped in amazement and almost died of jealousy.  Here’s a rundown of some of my personal favorites:

Halle Berry

If there was a Queen of Oscar Fashion, Halle Berry would own that crown.  Her Marchesa gown was a dream that must have drawn all eyes as she worked her way down the red carpet.  Her spiky pixie cut topped the ensemble off perfectly; she doesn’t need long locks to make jaws drop.

Sandra Bullock

Last year’s Best Actress defined elegance last night.  Her strapless Vera Wang gown and timeless up-do were classic and brilliant.  Bullock’s regality was hard to miss when pointing out brilliance in Oscar fashion.

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz looked fiery and fierce alongside her hubby Javier Bardem.  Her L’Wren Scottgown showed off her flawless post-baby figure, catching light in all the right ways.  Nobody should have been able to keep their eyes off of this lady in red.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway’s second look of the night was certainly the best chosen by Rachel Zoe.  Her entire wardrobe was stunning, but this Givenchy frock was exceptional.  Hathaway looked contemporary and youthful as she glided across stage in this gown.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson made me dream in tangerine last night.  This gorgeous Versace gown was by far the best of the night.  Her new svelte figure shone through, highlighting her natural beauty in perfect elegance.

Jennifer Lawrence

If there were a dress that stood out on its own, this one was it.  Jennifer Lawrence looked stunning in this simple Calvin Klein creation, no jewelry necessary.

Natalie Portman

The Best Actress winner stunned everyone in this plum Rodarte gown, Jimmy Choo heels and Tiffany earrings.  Portman looked elegant, sleek and regal while both working the carpet and accepting her Oscar.  If only we could all look forward to being this gorgeous during pregnancy.


Hailee Steinfeld


Finally there’s a beautiful young woman who works carpet with style and class well beyond her years.  The Best Supporting Actress nominee helped Marchesa design this age-appropriate work of art.  Let’s hope this is just the beginning of incredible fashion choices for years to come.

So you’ve seen some of my favorites, what were yours?  Sound off below in the comment section!
 
 

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Brynne Schweigel is a senior studying Journalism and Mass Communication as well as Political Science at the University of Iowa. She currently contributes fashion pieces to the University of Iowa Her Campus branch's blog. She writes weekly for the University of Iowa's Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research's blog, the Iowa Environmental Focus, and had pieces published in The Daily Iowan. She spent the Spring 2010 semester interning at the state capitol in Des Moines. In her spare time, Brynne enjoys shopping, reading, running, listening to music and playing with her puppy, Bonnie.  She will graduate in December 2011 and hopes to move somewhere that never has snow.
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Nicole Lumbreras is a junior at University of Iowa, class of 2012, studying Journalism and Sociology. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Nicole loves to explore new restaurants, see live music and attend sporting events. Nicole loves to travel, dance, write in her blog and takes pleasure in the art of photography. Nicole loves to spend time with her friends and family, and when time allows she will get her fill of Bad Girls Club, Glee, So You Think You Can Dance, and Grey's Anatomy. Nicole recently got foot surgery and rediscovered running; her goal is to run a half marathon before she is 25. After college she plans to move into the city (Chicago) with a American bulldog, attend graduate school at night and hopefully write for Chicago Magazine or another fun and upcoming project.