2014 OSCARS BEST DRESSED CELEBRITIES

Since its inception 86 years ago, a successful Oscar night cannot be complete without the usual red carpet paparazzi of free flowing and supertight Versace gowns to super high Jimmy Choos pumps, to Harry Winston ice and a Marc Jacobs clutch to complete the ensemble. It’s the Oscars, therefore dress your best whether nominated, presenter, performer or awaiting the post Oscar gig.

As usual Nala Ekenumbo, your favorite fashion blogger provides you with full details of the Oscar fashion.

Happy viewing!

Cate Blanchett in Flesh Colored Armani Gown

 Eventual Lead Actress winner, Cate Blanchett wowed in this flesh colored free flowing Armani Prive gown with intricate detail work. The Best Actress winner for “Blue Jasmine,” chose one of her favorite designers for one of the biggest nights of her career. The heavily embellished dress was also apparently “heavy” to wear, as Blanchett told E’s Ryan Seacrest. She completed the ensemble with giant Chopard drop earrings.

Charlize Theron in Black Dior Couture

 Presenter Charlize Theron looked bold as ever in a black lace curved hugging mermaid gown with plugging neckline. I love the lower see through part of this master piece. She completed the ensemble with Harry Winston jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes, plus matching nails, light makeup and short hair.

 Amy Adams in Midnightblue Gucci Strapless Gown

Presenter and lead actress nominee Amy Adams didn't take that '70s dressing cue from American Hustle. Instead, she made her Oscar arrival in a sleek, strapless Gucci Première gown. The custom silk creation featured a tuxedo-inspired, fitted bodice and a subtle train, all of which contributed to a curve-flaunting silhouette.  Personally, this midnightblue gown looks great but not wonderful for a potential winner tonight. Tiffany & Co. earrings contributed to a glitzy finish. Too simple dramatic gown!

Jennifer Lawerence in Orange Red Dior Couture

 Too simple and dull for a potential record breaker tonight, reigning best actress and current biggest actress on planet earth. It seemed as if J. Law made an impromptu Oscar dress selection. Probably she really did. How could such a simple orange red Dior dress wardrobe malfunction yet again in a dress resembling that of American Hustle co-star, Amy Adams? She teamed the ensemble with a simple diamond necklace, which draped down her back, a pair of simple diamond earrings, a box clutch and super high patent black pumps - proving that simplicity really is key when it comes to dressing for the red carpet.

Lupita Nyong’o in LightBlue Voluminous Prada Dress

 Wow, what a floating young “Black Roman” goddess? Oscar debutant and winner Lupita Nyong’o looked like the night was already hers. She was having the best time of her young life in a pleated voluminous light blue Grecian inspired dress with plunging neckline. Unusual accessories could be really thoughtful as she completed the ensemble with a Fred Leighton diamond halo-like headband over her short afro hair and 18carat yellow gold and rose cut diamond spiked crescent earrings making her look like a Black Roman goddess. Great dress indeed and best dressed nominee. 

Sandra Bullock in Strapless Midnightblue Alexander McQueen Gown

 Best Actress nominee for Gravity, Sandra Bullock wore a gorgeous navy blue strapless Alexander McQueen gown. I love the double drape wrapping intersection at the left waist line. Also the dramatic sweetheart neckline and matching fingers nails. She completed the ensemble with matching diamond ear rings and high cuffed bangles. Bullock’s sideswept curls completed the sophisticated and subdued look. After all, she’s nominated for Gravity. Well done Sandie.

Julia Roberts in Givency

 Apart from that famous 2001 Valentino vintage lucky black nd white dress, Julia Roberts is hardly one of the best dressed ladies on official red carpet events. A lover of black outfits, 2014 was no different despite being nominated in the Supporting Actress category and wearing a French power house. She looked bereaved like a lady in mourning in her Couture Givenchy design custom lace gown! Her hair looks odd as well, luckily she has her trademark smile and daring diamonds to keep it all together! 

Anne Hathaway in Backless Mirror Ball Black Gucci

 Presenter for Best Supporting Actor, Anne Hathaway in one of her sexiest red carpet appearance opt a custom made black Gucci gown very much in her usual style. Always choosing non heavy outfits for her red carpet events, she chose a back split backless black dress with matching heels and clutch. The metallic mirror styling and short black hair looks amazing and sexy. I love this dress but I think its seemly simple for an acting category award presenter.

Jada Pinkett Smith in Peach Versace Gown

 No doubt, Versace is often the most sought after designer in any Hollywood red carpet event and 2014 Oscars wasn’t an exception. I haven’t seen ageless Jada looking chic and fabulous than tonight. The soft peach Versace gown worn by Mrs. Smith was simple, lovely and Grecian inspired. The high split on the right and carefully twisted halter neck backwards drape was completely fabulous.

 Kate Hudson in Ivory Atelier Versace Gown.

 Presenter Kate Hudson looked incredible in this silky silver custom Atelier Versace gown with a liquid-like fit. A red carpet darling, she made history 11 years ago in a famous yet another Versace gown. The low-dipping neckline and knot right at the belly button kept things sexy, while structured semi cape shoulders draped down and around in a backless style. She completed the Grecian inspired gown with Jimmy Choo sandals and Neil Lane jewelry (a crystal De Roche ring, 10-carat diamond earrings, and a diamond and sapphire bracelet) and a matching clutch.

 Angelina Jolie in Sequin Elie Saab Gown.

 Tired of wearing Versace to red carpet events, winner and presenter, Angie chose a metallic sequin long sleeved Elie Saab gown. Decently clad though with some see through areas. I think the dress made her look beyond 50s for a red carpet darling still under 40. She looked every bit of an A-list celeb. Like Cate Blanchett, the silhouette of this dress is similar to the other dresses Angelina has worn in the past; but nonetheless, this is a silhouette that she pulls off amazingly. She just seemed so happy and easygoing―smiling, laughing along with the crowd after all, she’s already sure of a Golden Boy Statue in the Jean Hershlot Humanitarian Award Category.

Penelope Cruz in Pale Pink Giambattista Valli Dress

 Presenter Penelope Cruz looked like a Greek goddess, elegant and graceful in her pale pink Giambattista Valli dress. Her dress looked quite difficult to put on as the see through right drape was twisted at the back. The contrasting black bow belt and matching clutch completed the ensemble. She was among the very few celebrities opting for a hair bun on the 2014 Oscars Red Carpet!

Kristen Bell in Roberto Cavalli Dress

 Kristen Bell looked like an expectant bride walking down the aisle in a silver white Roberto Cavalli dress. Kinda looks like a Marchesa gown, the lower part of the dress must have taken days to make. The matching bustier looks well knotted at the rear. Kudos to Roberto Cavalli. One of the best dressed tonight!

Pink in Red Elie Saab Ball Gown

Pink looked floating on stage in a free flowing red Elie Saab dress. Her amazing performance of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” complemented her red sparkling dress. The stunning 3/4 length sleeves, plunging neckline, and mixed materials of the gown was accessorized with Forevermark jewels. But her hair was kind of a disaster; she should have opted for a more feminine chic hairstyle.

Kerry Washington in Strapless Violet Jason Wu Gown

 This Mama-to-be dazzled in a violet, satin ultra feminine gown by Jason Wu. The presenter’s growing baby bump was the “perfect accessory” to her maternity gown with a sexy slit. This was the first ever red carpet gown designed by the designer! Washington looked every bit of a Maid of Honor. What a great hairstyle too.

Lady Gaga in Atelier Versace

 Could this really be Lady Gaga? That Atelier Versace dress with intricate designs at the 2014 Oscars was something I felt really ambivalent about. An unusual floor sweeping matching shawl completed the ensemble. But that blonde hair was a complete disaster; her hair dresser should have opt a brunette hair. Thanks to supremacy of the Oscars in fashion statements, as we all know Miss Gaga for her weird outfits even to musics’ biggest prize, the Grammys.

Jennifer Garner in Silver Flapper Oscar de la Renta Dress

 Jennifer Garner looked like a typical Academy Award presenter in a silver vintage flapping dress from Oscar de la Renta. Apart from its silvery color, I think the costume-like dress was a turn off. A million dollar simile and matching tip toe shoes improved the ensemble.