Oh. The Joy! It’s award season again – and it appears the uncertainty in the world is translating itself into unusual dress choices, pushing the boundaries and the return of colour.  Thank you Jodie Comer for these sleeves, this colour, that face.  Not sure quite what happened on the boob line, but I’ll forgive you for proving flashing flesh isn’t a necessity.

 

Not a miss in the classic sense, but a darker red would’ve been so much more flattering Nicole.  But the reason this is in the naughty list is Keith’s shoes.  You know what they say about big  feet…unless this is the armour for a Napoleon complex…

 

All that money, that body and Salma looks like she stepped out of a C&A advert Circa 1982.

 

Sacha Baron Cohen. Designed so his wife could find him in the crowds? Just. No!!

 

Saoirse Ronan. Don’t be blinded by the label – it’s a sack.

 

Dear Michelle, Your large blue bra strap is showing.

 

What?????  I wonder if there’s a recognised Hollywood affliction that’s the opposite to body dysmorphia where top level actresses think they can pull off any dress, including slime and a bin liner. Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture. Heads should roll.

 

 

Quentin Tarrantino looks like a scary man so I’ll only say this in brackets (Did he dye his hair and eyebrows to match his tux?)

 

 

This year, it’s my proud pleasure to give the Tara Curtain Award to Taylor Swift.

 

Kate Blanchett, normally impeccable, gets the Canape Award, sponsored by crinkle chips.

 

It’s not quite in Bjork Swan category, but I’m impressed JLo decided to wear her Christmas wreath down the red carpet.

 

I am, and will always remain a Phoebe fan……………………………………………………

(but……..the hair.  Who decided that the way to go was to give her a bald man’s combover???)

 

 

But drum roll please…….for consistently trying, but generally failing…and  even having the chutzpah to repeat horrific mistakes…the lifetime achievement award goes to Gwyneth Paltrow!

 

 

We know, with the right help, she can do it.

 

But nine times out of ten, something else happens.

 

 

The Golden Oldie award goes to  Zhao Shuzhen. Loved the film. Love her elegance. A beautiful choice.

 

Closely followed by Lucy Lu. I want to be these women when I grow up.

 

(They both put Helen Mirren and Glenn Close in the shade: Old fashioned, uninspiring.)

 

Toni Collette gets a pat on the back. A difficult choice, pulled off.

 

 

This is beautiful: Cut and colour. Zoey Deutch in Fendi.

 

 

Another winner, in both sense of the word, from The Farewell, Awkwafina. Loved this fun, understated, fashion forward look.

 

( All pics Elle and Pinterest)

 

This is how you do it. Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Gucci.

Roll on the Oscars.

Laters, Kate x