2012 Academy Awards: Best and "Worst"

The Oscars deliver easily the most drool-inducing fashion of the year. And every year, it's difficult enough for me to pick Best Dressed, let alone Worst. There really are no bad dresses at the Oscars these days, it's mostly just great dresses on the wrong people.

In any case, let's get to the drooling, shall we?

Emma Stone is easily one of my fashion favorites - she's such an elegant risk taker and really hit it out of the park last night with this vibrant Giambattista Valli gown. Jessica Chastain made it to many people's Best Dressed lists with this patterned Alexander McQueen creation. I really don't think Ellie Kemper got enough credit for this stunning and shimmery Armani Prive garment. Rooney Mara's lacy white Givenchy was so delicate and just the epitome of feminine. Viola Davis stepped out in an emerald green Vera Wang gown that accented her bod in all the right ways.

Meryl Streep was so glamorous in this gilded Lanvin frock. As soon as I saw Michelle Williams in this coral peplum dress by Louis Vuitton, I was in love. Some may not agree, but I was digging Sandy Bullock's Marchesa colorblock creation! The top was a bit slouchy, however the dramatic draped back made up for it. Natalie Portman went with classic polka dots in vintage Dior. Gwyneth was a HUGE hit in this bright white Tom Ford creation. Everyone, myself included, was going gonzo over this cape!

And now for the mis-hits of the evening...

Anna Faris looks like she put on a sequined reject from the Liza Minnelli collection. Believe it or not, I'm not about to complain over J. Lo's cleavage (I think most people forgot about the infamous green Grammy dress circa 2000). Overall I was in love with the plunging Zuhair Murad frock with the exception of one detail, the arm cut-outs. They weren't necessary to me and the cuts make her arms seem bigger than they are, which is never flattering. The shape of Stacy Keibler's dress was amazing, but I could gag over the color. That shade of gold makes it seem straight out of a bad 80s prom. Ordinarily, I love Shailene Woodley's fashion choices, and I do adore her Valentino gown but it would look better on someone twice her age. The dress is beautiful, and on someone as young as Shailene it just ages her. I like the caramel-colored strapless number Kristen Wiig chose, it just leaves something to be desired - a big piece of jewelry, a sparkly belt...something! Many people loved Angelina's black velvet Atelier Versace number, I, on the other hand, thought it was just too safe for her. The dress itself is wonderful, and for the Oscars it makes me yawn a little bit.

Who were your Oscars favorites? Who was on your Worst Dressed list?

Men's Fall Lookbook: Marc Anthony for Kohl's

Yesterday I got my usual fall Kohl's magazine of their new collections. I expected seeing their regular brands (Chaps, Jennifer Lopez, Vera Wang, etc.), what I didn't expect was Marc Anthony!

Is it some kind of career move that J. Lo and Marc planned the launch of BOTH their lines after they've announced their divorce? Did they make the deal with Kohl's when everything was still good between them?

Who knows!

All I know is that his collection isn't half bad - I'd buy one of his sweaters or jackets for my man. And I can actually picture Marc Anthony wearing/designing most of the clothing in his collection. The full collection will be available sometime later this month.  Check it out for yourself!

What do you think of Marc's collection?

Fall Lookbook: Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's Preview

How I love thee Kohl's, let me count the ways...

But, seriously, between their amazing women's collections (Vera Wang, Lauren Conrad, and Elle to name a few) and fun housewares you'll soon be having a closet affair as well.

I wasn't sure what to think when Kohl's announced the upcoming Jennifer Lopez collection to debut in September. She had a clothing collection on her own, once upon a time, and I only remember it as ghetto-fab.

Her new Kohl's line, however, has me seeing her (and her fashion) in a whole new light. Think, a touch of old Hollywood glamour with modern flare. Check it out for yourself!

What do you guys think of J. Lo's line?