"The Color Purple" Broadway Opening Night Red Carpet Wish List

Jennifer Hudson has been slowly getting back to her best. Her red carpet career started rocky and then she lost a ton of weight thanks to Weight Watchers and was working a lot of fabulous creations and last year I was starting to question a lot of her sartorial decisions but this year JHud has been rocking the red carpets like they owe her back rent. Jennifer is staring in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which is in previews right now, and will officially open on December 10, 2015. I am excited to see what the stars will wear on the red carpet which will either be before the performance or for a party afterwards. Jennifer has been giving glamorous yet edgy looks and I would love to see her wearing this sleek Zuhair Murad Resort 2016 long sleeved hot pink jumpsuit which features thin lace cutouts and plunging neckline. After being in period costume for the show I can picture Jennifer wanting to wear something very sleek and modern which this jumpsuit definitely is. Keeping the look sleek I would recommend that Jennifer wear the runways hot pink sandals, despite the frigid temperatures on New York City in December, adding a hot pink lip and edgy earcuff will just be the cherries on top of this perfect red carpet ensemble.

Danielle Brooks, of Orange is the New Black, fame is also amongst the top billed cast making her Broadway debut in the role of Sofia in The Color Purple. I am hoping that Danielle continues to show her amazing red carpet style on the red carpet at the shows opening night. Danielle has been championing style for bigger women since she stepped out on the scene (I even included her in my Top 10 from the 2015 Emmy Awards) and I am extremely excited to see what she will wear on this red carpet. I picked this cream Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 RTW halter neck gown with silver foil leaf detailing with silver beading on the halter neck and waist. I don't think Danielle has had a princess moment on the red carpet and what a better time for it than for her Broadway debut. A chic curly updo, fresh faced makeup, a pair of silver sandals, and a silver clutch would finish this look off absolutely perfect for this red carpet.

Oprah is sure to be in attendance on opening night of the Broadway revival of The Color Purple since she is a main producer of the show. Oprah has been closely involved with the story since the beginning staring in the film adaptation of the novel and then being a producer of the original Broadway incarnation. Oprah can be very hit or miss for me on the red carpet, a lot of time that I think that she picks looks that are too much fabric over her. With that in mind I am picking this high impact electric blue Marchesa Notte Spring 2016 RTW off the shoulder lace gown. I think that Oprah would look amazing in this chic simplistic silhouette as it is just enough without being over the top, she is not the star of the show but is high profile enough to warrant a major moment. Paired with her giant pear shaped diamond earrings and a pair of navy satin pumps Oprah will have a beautiful red carpet moment at the Broadway opening night of The Color Purple. 

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2015 Academy Awards: Jennifer, Jessica, Kerry, Margot & Oprah Wish List

2014 BAFTA Awards: Oprah Winfrey & Sandra Bullock Wish List

Oprah Winfrey killed it on the red carpet of the 2014 SAG Awards in a stunning Badgley Mischka purple long sleeved gown. I am hoping that Oprah's amazing red carpet run continues at the BAFTA Awards on February 16th. I am hoping for a big night for fashion as the past couple of weeks have been snooze fest on the red carpet. Oprah would look stunning in this navy blue Tadashi Shoji Spring 2014 RTW gown with a portrait neckline and a fly away skirt. I love that Tadashi is one of the few brands that design looks for curvy women for the red carpet and they usually look extremely stunning, I.E. Octavia Spencer. This gown would look absolutely stunning on Oprah giving her a big look for a big night in London. Her own stunning diamonds in her ears and around her neck as well as a pair of navy Salvatore Ferragamo satin peep toe pumps will give Oprah the perfect finishing touches to her look for the BAFTA Awards.

Sandra Bullock has been on and off with what I have liked when it comes to her red carpet pickings this Awards Season. I am hoping that for her very first BAFTA Awards next month that Sandy will bring Hollywood to the London red carpet via this black and white Naeem Khan Spring 2014 RTW strapless embellished gown. I think that Sandra will look absolutely stunning in this classic silhouette and the embellishments will just add to the glamour. One point of contention with most of Sandy's looks this season for me has been her hair and make up. I would like to see Sandy do a sleek hair style with this gown so that she will not compete with all the embellishments in this gown. A black Edie Parker clutch, a pair of black sandals, simple jewels in her ears, and a red lip will make this look perfect for the BAFTA Awards.

2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Wish List

Jennifer Lawrence will make another red carpet appearance at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards as she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rosalyn in 'American Hustle.' I really loved JLaw in this film and she could totally take home another actor statuette this year. The Dior spokesmodel has really run through all of the red carpet wearable looks from Christian Dior Fall 2013 Couture and Spring 2014 RTW so I am excited that the Pre-Fall 2014 and Spring 2014 Couture collections are about to be released and she will have a new bank of designs to choose from. As that hasn't happened yet I am forced to re-post a wish that I made for Jen to wear for the 'Catching Fire' London premiere last year. I think that this dress is an alright choice for the SAG Awards, in fact it might be a little too much but there isn't anything that isn't as formal for this event. Finish with a gold clutch, a pair of gold sandals, and a pair of stunning drop earrings will finish off this look for Jen.

I am hoping to see Julia Roberts shun the black for most of Awards Season this year and so far we have only had one basic black look at the Help Haiti Home gala yesterday evening. For the 2014 SAG Awards I want to see Julia wear this deep ink blue Vionnet Spring 2014 RTW asymmetrically draped gown. The SAG Awards are probably the most relaxed awards during the whole season and the stars let their hair down just a little bit as they honor each other with their awards. I always think that Julia looks best when she shuns her safety blanket of black frocks and this dress is the perfect way to do that for this event. Finish the look with black accessories including a black Prada satin box clutch, a pair of simple black sandals, and some amazing earrings will just make this look perfect.

Lupita Nyong'o has given me 5 best dressed looks in the past week and I am sure that she will blow me away tonight at the Golden Globe Awards. The SAG Awards are just a week away from tonight and I am sure that Lupita is already fitting for that event. I am praying that the stunning actress sweeps up this amazing grey Valentino Fall 2014 Couture tea length gown with black coral patterned embroidery. This is the only event that Lupita can get away with wearing a shorter length gown and I really think that she would look fantastic in this couture creation. Finish the look with simple black sandals, a set of cluster diamond earrings, and a statement necklace will make this a look absolutely perfect for the 2014 SAG Awards.

After being snubbed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Lee Daniels 'The Butler' but her fellow actors have bestowed her with one at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Oprah will probably have a gown custom made but I think that her friends over at Theia who did looks for the Big O for the films promotional tour. I think that this Theia Resort 2014 navy lace gown would look fantastic on Oprah for this event. It  has all the things Oprah loves in a red carpet look sleeves, a v-neck, and it doesn't fit tight all the way down; glamourously falling from the hips. Finish the look with some stunning diamonds in her ears and on her neck from her own collection (Oprah has admitted that she doesn't borrow jewelry for the red carpet she purchases it outright), a pair of navy Salvatore Ferragamo peep toe satin pumps, a red lip, and her natural afro will make this look perfect for the SAG Awards.

Tune into my Twitter (@FutureStylist93) tonight starting at 4pm EST for all my Golden Globes coverage from the red carpet, to the ceremony, and the after parties. I will be dishing on all of the stars, who and what they are wearing, best and worst looks of the night, all my predictions for winners, and triumphs and upsets when my predictions win or loose! Hope you will all join in on the conversation!

2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards Wish List Part 3

My One to Watch in 2014 is and was Lupita Nyong'o snagged herself a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her film '12 Years a Slave.' For this event next year I would love to see Lupita snatch up this amazing black, purple, and blue J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 gown. This is a modern edgy gown that would look stunning against Lupita's rich dark complexion. As a woman who loves herself some purple makeup a purplely berry lipstick, a black box clutch, and a pair of blue sandals underneath her gown would make this the perfect look for Lupita for the Critics Choice Movie Awards.

Oprah Winfrey is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Lee Daniels' 'The Butler.' The billionairess and former talk show host has made her return to the big screen in her first big role since 'The Color Purple.' While on the promo tour for 'The Butler' Oprah wore quite a bit of Escada and Theia and looked absolutely elegant in everything that she wore and I am hoping that it continues through awards season. That is why I have picked this deep purples Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2014 portrait neck cocktail dress. This is one of the few awards shows where it is acceptable to rock a cocktail length ensemble and as Oprah tends to favor these type of looks I think that this is the perfect dress for her to wear. A black box clutch, a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps, and some amazing diamonds in her ears and around her wrist from her own collection will make this the perfect look for the Critics Choice Movie Awards.

Triple nominee for Best Actress and Best Actress in an Action Movie for 'Gravity' and Best Actress in a Comedy for 'The Heat' Sandra Bullock will start her road the the Academy Awards at the Critics Choice Movie Awards on January 16th 2014. For this event I have chosen to put Sandy in this rust red J. Mendel Spring 2014 RTW gown. The moment I saw this gown take to the runway in NYC in September I have been praying that Sandra will pick it up for a premiere or awards show. Well since the premieres are long past I am praying that we will see her snatch it up for this event during Awards Season. Finish the look with a gold Kotur clutch, a pair of simple Jimmy Choo sandals in gold, and top it all off with some vintage yellow gold set Bulgari jewelry for the perfect awards show look,

Her voice has garnered Scarlett Johansson a nomination for Best Supporting Actress fer her role as the Siri type voice in the film 'Her.' Because it doesn't seem like Scarlett will receive any more nominations for this film this awards season. With that said, I am hoping to see Scarlett bring it to this event as a nominee. The best way to do this for me is to wear this amazing black and white Naeem Khan Spring 2014 RTW floral embellished strapless gown. This is just a perfect old Hollywood moment waiting to happen. Finish the look with some dazzling drop earrings, a pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals, her hair worn in Veronica Lake waves over one shoulder, and a red lip to ensure that Scarlett will shine on the red carpet at the 2014 Critics Choice Movie awards next month.

Sophie Nelisse is nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress for her character Leisel in 'The Book Thief.' Having worn an orange Stella McCartney dress to the Hollywood Film Awards and looking chic and sophisticated as well as age appropriate for a 13 year old girl I am hoping to see her wear something a little more youthful and fun for her first televised awards show. This multi colored lace Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2014 gown is young and elegant and fun all at the same time which makes for a perfect look for a 13 year old actress to wear for a Hollywood red carpet event. I would finish the look with the purple pointed toe Monique Lhuillier pumps that the gown is styled with on the runway, a purple clutch, and some simple borrowed diamonds will ensure that Sophie has a big night for the 2014 Critics Choice Movie Awards.

Oprah Winfrey for the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ 3rd Annual Governors Awards

Oprah Winfrey is one of the honorees of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 3rd Annual Governors Awards. The beloved talk show host is reciving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
 No I will give credit to Miss Winfrey as I know she does not borrow anything that she wears including her diamonds, so I have chosen a wish that might be a little far off because it has yet to hit the stores and also Oprah usually wears designs custom made for her. Well this wish is from the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012 RTW show and consits of a white lace blouse with a cap sleeve, and a white skirt with a black lace adorned chiffon overlay ball skirt. I think that this would be perfect for Oprah because of where the wait sits as it would pull focus to the skiniest part of her waist. Now the only thing I am not sure about is if this dress has a bell shaped or a circle shaped skirt, I would not recomend that Oprah wear a bell shaped skirt as there are very few people who could pull them off and they are really tiny people at that. Diamond drop earrings, black clutch, and black pumps would complete this look for Oprah and make her shine on her night.