Shakespeare in Love?

Is it me or does Anne’s outfit remind you of Shakespearean costumes like this?

Right?  It’s like a modern, downtown version, down to the pouf in the jacket and the leggings.  This either means that Shakespeare’s time was way more stylish that previously thought or Anne needs to get into a time machine, asap.  Her BF doesn’t look thrilled with the situation either and I don’t blame him.  I bet Anne expects him to be all Romeo to her Juliet every night and all he wants to do is play some Xbox.  But since Anne Hathaway was the name of Shakespeare’s wife, this shouldn’t be such a surprise.  I bet she didn’t let Bill play Xbox either. (You didn’t think you’d learn history and drama at COTS, but we’re nothing is not here for your growth and development).

Black in Bloom

I’m not a Cate fan, have never seen her in a movie and don’t find her all that interesting…except for some of her fashion choices.   She often takes risks and goes for the unusual, but in this case, she makes an outstanding choice.  I love the chinoiserie pattern, something she’s chosen in the past and the silhouette is perfect.  I’m not still not interesting in seeing her on the big screen but I’ll happily watch her on the red carpet.

Not Very Berry

There are certain things you expect from a celebrity.  Call it an unwritten contract, if you will.  From Halle Berry, the expectation is sexy.  Even when she’s just picking up some milk, even when she’s going to the doctor’s office and especially when she’s on any kind of red carpet.  Obviously, Halle is not holding up her end of the deal.  This is ladies who lunch suit is just so not her that even her cleavage is disappointed in the choice.  I guess everyone wants to be someone they’re not but I’m not sure why Halle would want to be a stuffy 80 year old.

Two-fer

Big hair, tiny woman, big shoes.  A lot of time celebs wear shoes that are too big on the red carpet, since they’re borrowing them in an average size from their stylist, but Eva looks like she’s a kid playing dress up in her mom’s shoes.  While the dress is pretty, if a little too trimmed, the shoes are way too clunky and throw off the whole look for me.

This is much better.  I love a metallic sheath as an alternative to ho-hum black and the neutral satin (well-fitting) shoes enhance, without detracting from the main event.  I preferred the loose hair from the first look but hey, I’ll take anything as long as it doesn’t come with shoes that are 3 sizes too big.  Eva, you’ve been getting those DH checks for years now.  I’m sure you can swing a few pairs on your AMEX.

Spike it

I don’t know if Fergie’s sending out a not so subtle “don’t touch me” message to her hubby Josh or if she’s just copying Rihanna, who did the look already in gold.  Either way, I think this is taking edgy a little too literally.  I’m all for metallic and even hardware but this is so obviously trying too hard that I’m bored with it.  Also, it’s one of those looks that once one celeb wears it, it needs to be retired as a red carpet option.

Animal Attraction

There’s animal print and then there’s grrrrowwlll!  This coat is so amazing, it’s killing me.  While I wish the bottom half was less WWII uniform, the boldness of the coat more than makes up for it.  Hell, if this was an army uniform, I’d be at the recruiting station right now.  Sir, yes sir!

The Long & Wrong Of It

Hmm, what’s Jen thinking about?  It’s got to be second thoughts about the skirt length, which is the fastest road from sexy mom to frumpy housewife.  The exact same outfit with a knee-length pencil skirt would have been refreshing and fun.  But once the 1950’s librarian skirt enters the picture, fun and games are over.

Dressed Down

Ooookay, I’m confused.  Why would you go to your London premiere (for Nine, can hardly wait) dressed like you’re a hostess at an upscale restaurant?  Your fellow costars certainly glammed it up big so why so informal, Nic?

Bluebird

Something’s a little off here.  The dress, while pretty, looks like it’s weighing Pene down.  Her awkward pose and snotty expression make it seem like she’s not loving her red carpet duty.  Hey, everyone has an off nite, even movie stars.  Of course, their off nites still look better than our best day ever.

Star Bright

I love Drew’s daring red carpet style.  She’s unpredictable, bold and quirky which leads to some disasters and some amazing looks.  This sequined Pucci isn’t for a wallflower but I love it on her.  Not only does her body look amazing, because everything else is so muted, it doesn’t seem like whoa, crazy sequins.  My favorite part is the cutout shoulder which is actually a partially open back (Robert De Niro sold separately).