OSCARS RED CARPET SPECIAL 2014:

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Luanne McLean

 Who made waves at the Kodak theatre last night and who just raised gasps of horror on the 86th Academy Award's Red Carpet? I take a look at the desirable dresses and the not so glamorous gown's on the biggest night in the movie red carpet calender ...

SCARLET LADY

Best Supporting Actress nominee for American Hustle Jennifer Lawrence looked beautiful in a peplum Christian Dior dress in scarlet accessorised with a beautiful back necklace in gold

CLASSIC BLACK

Anne Hathaway's gamine cropped hair looked sleek and perfectly complemented this halter neck Gucci dress with metallic bodice detailing

Twilight star Anna Kendrick split opinions in this J Mendel black dress with asymmetric neckline and midriff baring sheer panel with tiny red jewelled flowers

Olivia Wilde looked elegant concealing her baby bump in this high necked Valentino dress with white flashes of interest around the hem and partner Jason Sedeikis looked handsome in Prada


50 SHADES OF BLUE

12 Years a Slave Oscar Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong'o  fashion darling of this awards season didn't fail to impress looking fantastic in a Prada gown she helped design inspired by champagne bubbles accessorised bravely with an Alice band and winning smile

American Hustle star and Best Actress nominee Amy Adams was an early arrival on the red carpet looking beautiful in a 50's inspired navy Gucci column dress with train and beautiful salmon drop Tiffany earrings

Poor Liza Minnelli arrived in her vintage Halston asymmetric blue satin pyjama's - maybe she ran out of time to change!


EMBELLISHED WHITE

British first time Best Supporting Actress nominee Blue Jasmine star Sally Hawkins looked a little overwhelmed in this beautiful full sleeved embellished Valentino gown

Disney's Frozen star Kirstin Bell in show stoppling delicate Roberto Cavalli tulle floor length gown whilst the Disney latest Princess movie won the best song gong for Let It Go

Naomi Watt  looked demure in this simple Calvin Klein Collection cap sleeved sheath dress

Cate Blanchette Best Actress winner for Blue Jasmine shone on the red carpet in sheer embellished Giorgio Arnami

CHRISTMAS ADVENT COUNTDOWN
22ND DECEMBER

WILLIAMS BRITISH HANDMADE  - BEAUTIFUL LEATHER CLUTCH

This Christmas unwrap a beautiful leather bag or purse from Sarah Williams. Her classic leather pieces handmade in Britain are the sort of beautiful high quality products that could become a wardrobe staple for decades and are high quality enough to become a future family heirloom, the type of piece any little girl would love their mother to hand down to them . The range is extraordinary from cases to satchels purses to picnic boxes.We love this Risbury clutch from the 1985 Collection, £80 - it could also double up as a travel wallet or bag tidy and is fully lined in suede and comes in a large range of gorgeous colours . View the whole Williams British Handmade collections or order something bespoke from  http://www.williamshandmade.com/shop-2/

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21ST DECEMBER

RUBY RED SOLID FRAGRANCE

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a beautiful new scent to try and this one looks as good as it smells! Ruby Red's Limited Edition White Flowers Solid Perfume, £32 for 15g, is a beautiful blend of aroma's of Linden Blossom and Mimosa on a natural wax base, making it easy to apply and compact enough to apply anywhere you go - the perfect handbag must-have over the festive season.We love that it comes in a gorgeous festive red gift box with an organza bow, so if someone lucky is getting this as a gift no wrapping needed! Visit www.rubyredcosmetics.co.uk. or find them stocked in Planet Organic and Fortnum & Mason

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20TH DECEMBER

STYLISH DOG COMPANY MEMO BOARD

Kick start the new year with an organised mind - bag one of these gorgeous Memo boards from www.thestylishdogcompany.com  - a great gift or a lovely stylish addition to your own kitchen or office wall. The beautiful fabric memo boards at 30cm x 40cm start from £28.95 with a huge choice of fabrics and co-ordinated home accessories and also dog beds for your canine friend as  - hey pets like presents too! Check out these UK made hand crafted products today for that perfect last minute gift idea.

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19TH DECEMBER

INFASHION ONLINE STUDDED ANKLE BOOTS


Stomp into a new year with these gorgeous 3.5 inch heel studded ankle boots a perfect christmas gift for a friend or relative or even a gift to yourself for being on Santa's good list! www.InFashionOnline.com have a huge range of fantastic shoes and boots, these are named Giselle and at £39 they are a bargain too so we can strutt our stuff like their name sake our favourite supermodel. Take a glance today and grab yourself some attention grabbing heels for the festive period!

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18TH DECEMBER

LOVELY'S VINTAGE CUFF LINKS

Don't forget the men in your life this Christmas. Jewellery is a classic gift for both sexes and cufflinks are so special as they surface for all the important life occassions. These gorgeous cufflinks in festive colours are from Lovely's Vintage the green and gold pair originate from the 1960's and are just £9.99 whereas the more ornate red vintage cufflinks with diamante's are from the glamourous 1970's, £15.00 - why not visit http://lovelys-vintage-emporium.myshopify.com/collections/jewellery to check out there gorgeous selection of vintage gifts for everyone.

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17TH DECEMBER

CHARLOTTE AND CO ALL IN ONE

When you go to sleep on Christmas Eve make sure you are in perfect comfort for a good nights sleep with this gorgeous pink cotton and in one with a gorgeous butterfly print, £49 from www.charlotteandco.co.uk . Whilst your browsing the site have a look for gift ideas too as there are some sleeping mask and PJ sets that would make fantastic gifts