Fantasy Oscars

Those of you who knew me in my LBK (Life Before Kids) probably remember some of the amazing Oscar outfits I helped put together. My favorite was a grey-green chiffon dress worn by Miranda Richardson for her nomination for Tom and Viv (one of my favorite films). My least favorite - the velvet tuxedo worn by Robert Downey Jr. when he was nominated for Chaplin ( there was no talking him out of it - he was in love...).
Anyhow, as we approach tonight's Academy Awards, here are some of the dresses I hope to see on the red carpet (I know I'm a little biased, I think Galliano's Haute Couture Collection for Dior was made with the Oscars in mind)....



Prabel Gurung



Jason Wu



Derek Lam




Gucci



Alexander McQueen



Badgley Mischka



Christian Dior



Christian Dior



Christian Dior



Christian Dior

                                                                                 

Pucci




Pucci



Doo. Ri



Elie Saab




Elie Saab




Donna Karan




Marchesa




Marchesa




Jason Wu





Milan

Gucci has captured the #1 spot for my favorite collection thus far with Pucci running a super close 2nd. So, obviously, I saved  the best for last. Not that the rest of Milan Fashion Week has been shabby...

Moschino
Black and cream is always a winner in my book but this dress
takes the combo over the ruffled edge. 



Moschino
Loving the drippy layered necklaces w/ the belted sweater and maxi.
The brocade trench doesn't suck, either.




Moschino
Gold Lame done soooo right! Moschino, what are you doing to me!
Definitely on my favorites list.





Marni
Never been a fan of colorblocking - until NOW!




Marni
One of my favorite dress of the season.
This may be a purchase for me.





Etro
Note to self - must get skinny orange pants for Fall! 




Etro
A modern twist to their trademark prints. 




Etro
Head to toe mixed prints feel sophisticated, not messy. 




Bottega Veneta
Fur anorak in burnt orange - delicious! 




Bottega Veneta
 This silk/lace combination feels so fresh.




Bottega Veneta
Black lace over orange? Unlikely color combination but so beautiful! 




Fendi
OMG, the camouflage fur coat!  




Fendi
I LOVE!!!! My heart just skipped a beat!




Fendi
Fendi wouldn't be Fendi without the luxurious fur.




No. 21
Alessandro  Dell'Acqua at his finest.




Prada
Low slung belted dress at Prada in the most beautiful raisin color 




Prada
The most perfect way to wear winter white. 




Prada
Loving the python boots with the red coatdress.
How does she make python look so innocent? 




Pucci
Peter Dundas adds fringe to a classic Pucci print. Heaven!





Pucci




Pucci
A cloud of ostrich feather in the most divine blues.




Pucci
Just enough embellishment to keep it young and fresh.




Pucci
Running theme seemed to be lace insets in silk.
Blouses were paired with jeans or jodphurs.





Gucci
Can you see why this is my favorite collection?
The colors, the textures, accessories, pure perfection!



Gucci
Joan looking hotter than Nicole Kidman's flat iron in teal.

Gucci
Puce and chocolate and a peek of fuschia -
can I die now?

Gucci
Love the look of the fur vest UNDER the coat. So new!

Gucci
The perfect example of how a red dress does not have to scream "TART!"

Gucci
The 70's never did it quite this good.

Gucci
Feathers and fur - a deadly combination.

Gucci
Amazing geometric print. I could live in this dress all year!

Gucci
What I wouldn't give to see this at the Oscars today!