I’m sorry I’m not very exciting today… just keeping cool. I flopped slid gracefully into the pool as soon as I got home from walkies. And this is the second day in a row Sienna has wanted to be in the photo with me. Often she is there, somewhere, not necessarily in the frame but popping about in the background sniffing at trees and doing her own thing. Lately she just wants to sit down where I am, so it must be hot for her too…
Now the above picture isn’t at all exciting, but lets move on and have a look at some really interesting fashion-y stuff… I watched our recorded Oscars last night, and I agreed with Beth that while a lot of the gowns were sadly unexciting this year, Cate Blanchett had the standout most beautiful gown of the evening. Givenchy Haute Couture; a little part of me kinda hopes she will one day select something Australian for one of these events, but truthfully if I was in her position I’d be going Parisian too, probs. Whatever, Cate Blanchett never disappoints on the red carpet, and this was no exception. The details of this gown! I adored the little touch of gold at the shoulders and going down the back, setting off the soft feminine lilac to perfection, and I wished the camera was able to zoom in and show us exactly what those little bobbly things were going down the front of the bodice. Whatever they were, they added just the right amount of decoration and interest. I also loved that boxy square line of the sleeves and bodice; unusual and therefore a touch above, beautifully proportioned and realised. Really, there was nothing not to love about that gown… and the colours were perfect for her complexion. She looked magnificent, as she always does.
As well, Helen Mirren look superb, a serial Best Dressed lady in my book. With Vivienne Westwood she could hardly go wrong, no? VW is usually so out there and her designs incredibly intricate and architectural; often gravity defying in their artistry, one of the reasons I find her so inspiring. But for this occasion she toned down her usual flamboyance and produced a restrained and superbly structured gown, the soft sheen as well as the drab grey/pewter-y colour of that fabric showing off so well the elegant folding and draping that that designer is so admired for.
And I also loved the Dolce and Gabbana gown worn by Scarlet Johanssen. Of course she is a natural beauty who would look good in anything, but even so her choice of gown this time was particularly stunning. Form-fitting lace in that deliciously sophisticated berry colour, backless, and a divinely shaped skirt with a train? Just too beautiful…
(I would credit these photos if I could remember which particular site I found them on. There are many many many copies out there in the internet…)
That is such a beautiful photo of you both looking cool and relaxed in the shade. We've woken to freezing fog this morning, so I shall be wrapped up well for our walk, and not much loitering about 🙂
I agree, what a nice photo of you and your doggie. I do feel for you sweltering in the heat, though at least you have a swimming pool.
I can't handle heat myself, so I can't imagine looking as cool and relaxed as you do. 🙂
Oh, I loved the dress Cate Blanchett wore, but was really stunned by Helen Mirren's outfit. These two ladies were my favorites from the red carpet. I already downloaded loads of close-up photos of the Givenchy dress, for future inspiration.
I love the berry color of Scarlet Johanssen's dress, it one of my absolute favorite colors. Now I definitely think I should knock off a casual version of this dress hehe
I like the first one, Cate Blanchett's gown. I usually don't like the dresses that stars choose to wear, but I like this one well enough to wear myself. I love the sort of lettuce hem on the bottom too.
As always, your dress is great too. 🙂
Joanna
I admire the circle shape on Blanchett's gown and the color of Mirren's, but Anne Hathaway's vintage Valentino was gorgeous, as well as Michelle Williams' demure Chanel.
Love you outfit! You scarf is the color I have been falling in love with lately…just something soothing and refreshing about that shade I love. Also wanted you to know I have nominated you for a blogger award…check it out here http://slmpetersen.blogspot.com/2011/03/awesome.html
wow! what a beautiful photo, both relaxing. I love you outfit…
A lovely photograph of you looking cool and comfortable.
I loved Cate Blanchett's dress too. I was surprised to read that some people didn't like it. It is so unusual, and flatters her perfectly.
Hang in there with the heat!