8 Reasons Why The 81st Academy Awards Rocked
February 23, 2009 by Rachel Segal
Filed under Hollywood Style
I’m in awe right now. When I first approached this evening, I had some concern over the length of the Academy Awards show – especially given how *ahem* boring the production has been in recent years. There is a great deal of tradition and ceremonial expectations around this event, but I would be lying if I didn’t say that the theatrics have gone stale and the whole performance had seriously lost that spark necessary to hold the attention of an international audience for several hours.
That was before tonight. I’m inspired and delighted to say that Hollywood glamour is back, and …read more
The List Maven Oscars Coverage 2009
February 22, 2009 by Rachel Segal
Filed under Hollywood Style
6:44 PM: The List Maven I’m not impressed with the choices made by Miley or V Hudgens. Overworked and underwhelming.
6:51 PM: The List Maven The petal effect on Taraji’s gorgeous cream dress is how it’s done, Miley.
6:56 PM: The List Maven Wait…is that Heidi Klum wearing a pink bag and greasy slicked back hair? Seriously?
6:59 PM: The List Maven Who brought the kid with the blue hair to the Oscars?
6:59 PM: The List Maven Viola Davis is absolutely stunning.
7:00 PM: The List Maven (okay, Heidi’s shoes/jewelry are pretty at least…)
7:04 PM: The List Maven so many actresses with swept back, …read more






