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Oscar Fashion: Hot Or Not?

Tracy Hopkins — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:10:58 +0000

Let’s face it, we don’t really watch the Academy Awards to see who wins. We watch to see what the stars are wearing. So here’s my take on some of the Oscar-night fashion:

Far be it for me to criticize Beyonce if she enjoys looking like a mermaid at every red carpet affair. But I wish the young and beautiful singer would step out of her comfort zone and find a stylist who can give her a more contemporary look. Sorry B, but this couch cover-reminiscent dress from your own House of Dereon collection was not hot.

Alicia Keys was stunning in this raspberry gown. Beyonce should take notes on Ms. Keys’ style evolution. Hot. For the Vanity Fair Oscar after party, she changed into an equally eye-catching canary dress (see the photo below)…

But what was up with the wig and overly dramatic makeup? Not hot.

Heavenly Halle Berry would look good in a potato sack and she looked elegant (as usual) in this gold and black tulle Marchesa creation. I like (not love) the dress, but I wish it supported her bosom buddies a little better. Kinda hot.

This is a whole lotta dress for such a little lady. Jada Pinkett Smith’s one-shoulder, white bejeweled gown looks like it was made with fabric left over from an Elvis costume. My verdict? Not hot.

Photo credit: Newscom

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Oscar Fashion: Best Supporting Actress Nominees

Tracy Hopkins — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:27:34 +0000

Penelope Cruz, pictured with Best Actress favorite Kate Winslet, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her funny and passionate portrayal in Woody Allen’s “Vicky Christina Barcelona.” And she did it in style. Cruz’s dress is a 60-year-old vintage couture gown.

Nominated for her touching portrayal of a conflicted and a protective mother in “Doubt,” Viola Davis wore an Oscar-ready gold gown.

“Slumdog Millionaire” co-star Freida Pinto looked like an Indian princess in her one-sleeved, beaded blue gown by John Galliano.

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” nominee Taraji P. Henson looked like Cinderella in her cream Roberto Cavalli gown and 19th century Fred Leighton diamond necklace.

Image credit: Newscom

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Fashion Week Recap: Joanna Mastroianni’s Red Carpet Fashion

Tracy Hopkins — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:03:24 +0000

The Academy Awards are on tonight and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a Hollywood starlet wearing one of the gorgeous gowns I saw during Fashion Week at Joanna Mastroianni’s showroom presentation.

Like several of her peers, the New York designer opted not to show in the Tents and the intimate showing gave the press a chance to get up close and personal with her Oscar-worthy Fall 2009 collection highlighted by cocktail dresses, gowns, and separates made with silk, embroidery, cashmere, fur, metallic fabric, organza, and patent leather.

Image credit: Tracy E. Hopkins

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Cute as a Button: Taraji P. Henson Lights Up the Red Carpet!

Tracy Hopkins — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:01:47 +0000

Taraji P. Henson looked like a real movie star at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. If you’ve been following Hot Mama Daily recently, you know I wasn’t a fan of the metallic, frayed mini dress she wore to the Golden Globe Awards (click here to read my post about the outfit).

So this form-fitting, Marilyn Monroe reminiscent white halter gown is a big improvement. She’s becoming quite the red carpet head-turner, and I can’t wait to see what Taraji — who received a Best Supporting Actress nod for her role in the poignant “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” – wears to The Academy Awards on Feb. 22.

Below, check out the sexy black ensemble the actress wore to the Director’s Guild of America awards.

Photo credits: Newscom, Bauer Griffin

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Hot Mama of the Week: Penelope Cruz

Tracy Hopkins — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:03:49 +0000

Whether she’s dressed like a tomboy or glamour girl, actress Penelope Cruz is simply stunning. Need proof? Just look at these Top Model-worthy photos from an ad campaign for the Spanish-based clothing boutique Mango. Penelope is modeling fashions from the line she and her sister Monica designed for Mango, which opened its first New York City outpost last year. The clothes are super stylish and the prices are reasonable.

Although she dabbles in fashion, Penelope is of course best known for acting. I recently saw Woody Allen’s funny, passionate, and neurotic “Vicky Christina Barcelona,” and Penelope more than deserves her Best Supporting Actress Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of crazy/sexy/cool Maria Elena. Whether she wins the Oscar or not, Senorita Cruz gets my vote for Hot Mama of the Week.

Photo credits: Bauer Griffin

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Hot Mama to Watch: “Slumdog Millionaire” Actress Freida Pinto

Tracy Hopkins — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:26:19 +0000

After winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture, “Slumdog Millionaire” is a shoo-in to win an Academy Award. I haven’t seen the film yet but both my Mom and husband give it a thumbs up, and I plan to check it out this weekend. Yet I’m already impressed by the film’s lovely female lead, newcomer Freida Pinto.

The 24-year-old actress got her start as a model with Elite Model Management in Mumbai before being discovered by “Slumdog” director Danny Boyle. And if her recent press and red carpet appearances are any indication, Freida still has quite a flair for fashion. (Photo credits: Bauer Griffin)

Watch the trailer for “Slumdog Millionaire” below.

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