2016 Oscar Parties Red Carpet Wish List Part 6

2016 Film Independet Spirit Awards Red Carpet Wish List

The day before the Academy Awards the stars of independent cinema will be out in full force on under a tent on Santa Monica beach for the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Independent Spirit Awards is a more relaxed event before the big night at the Oscars so we will be bound to see some amazing cocktail looks on the red carpet. Brie Larson is nominated for Best Female Lead thanks to her Oscar nominated performance in Room. I picked this black Christopher Kane Spring 2016 draped halter neck cocktail dress which is given a little visual interest via the multi-colored zip ties at the waist. I love this glamour meets industrial look that I think Brie would look absolutely amazing wearing it on the red carpet. I would finish the look off with a pair of statement pumps in one of the colors from the zip ties, fresh faced makeup, and chic pushed back waves to ensure that Brie has the perfect look for the Spirit Awards red carpet.

I am very happy that Cate Blanchett will be getting back on the red carpet after skipping the Critics Choice and SAG Awards she is confirmed to attend every event she is nominated for between the BAFTA Awards tomorrow night and the Academy Awards. For the Film Independent Spirit Awards I am expecting that Cate will be the most glamorous member of the red carpet, but she has been faltering recently so I am holding out hope. The moment I saw this cream Christian Dior Spring 2016 Couture ruffled gown which features a blue and yellow embellished blouse my mind started screaming for Cate to wear it and I think that the Spirit Awards would be the perfect platform for her to give this gown a beautiful red carpet moment. The classic fit and the sculptural beauty of this dress make it something that I am very intrigued to see Cate wearing on the red carpet. I would just add a pair of gold pumps, a pink lip, & a vintage inspired bob will ensure that Cate is red carpet perfection.

A Cynthia Nixon appearance on the red carpet is a very rare thing so I am very interested to see what she is going to wear come the Film Independent Spirit Awards on the red carpet. Usually Cynthia wears Carolina Herrera on the red carpet and I bet you she does the same for the Spirit Awards. While I had to schedule this post prior to the Carolina Herrera Fall 2016 show but I think that this black pleated tea length wool dress from the Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall 2016 belted dress is something that I can absolutely picture her wearing. It is such a simple dress that I am hoping that Cynthia would pair it with a great pair of floral printed pumps and a pink lip to add a little punch to this look.

Usually I don't like what Elizabeth Olsen wears on the red carpet and I am hoping that when she steps out on the Independent Spirit Awards that she gives me something that I can actually get behind. I picked this black lace Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2016 one shoulder cocktail dress which features a zipper detail on the hip. I have a deep love for this dress so I am hoping that Elizabeth makes this dress shine like I know it can on the red carpet. I would probably have the hemline brought up just a little so that the length doesn't cut her off when she puts on a pair of gold pumps to finish this look off for a perfect Spirit Awards red carpet.

Jessica Chastain has always been a favorite of mine on the red carpet and she has been very much missed on the red carpets this awards season so I am very excited to see what the stunning redhead and this year's honorary event chair will wear on the red carpet. This red ruffled Michael Kors Spring 2016 RTW cocktail dress will be old news by the time that this red carpet rolls around but I am still hoping that Jessica wears it on the red carpet. I picked this dress because it embodies everything that the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet embodies. It's fun, flirty, glamorous, relaxed, and elegant. Keep the styling simple with a pair of gold strappy sandals, relaxed waves, and a red lip and Jessica will make a triumphant return to the red carpet.

I am done expecting anything great out of Rooney Mara but I am going to keep on dreaming I think that this white Jason Wu Spring 2016 RTW ruffled cocktail dress is something that is absolutely perfect on the red carpet for the Spirit Awards. I think that this dress is something that Rooney would wear but since it is something I want her to wear I doubt that she will. I figure that Rooney would bring this look down with black sandals when it really needs silver sandals and a red lip to ensure that it is a beautiful red carpet moment.

Red Carpet Predictions: "While We're Young" NYC Premire

2014 Toronto International Film Festival Wish List Part 2

Greta Gerwig is quickly becoming a fashion darling. This year alone she has worn custom Donna Karan Atelier, Lanvin, Theory, Narciso Rodriguez, and Stella McCartney, attended a few dinners hosted by Chanel, and was the date of Zac Posen at the CFDA Awards. This just makes me that much more excited to see what Greta is going to keep bringing to the red carpet. Greta will be making the film festival rounds promoting her film "Eden" starting at the Toronto International Film Festival. For the "Eden" premiere I would love to see Greta wear this green Stella McCartney Fall 2014 RTW strapless bustier and tapered pant ensemble. I love this bustier that features draping of not just fabric but the signature fringe of Stella's Fall 2014 collection. There have not been many successful outings of this collection but I do think that Greta can pull this look of with great aplomb. I would keep the styling simple with a pair of dyed to match forest green pointed toe pumps and a gold minaudiere clutch so that the focus is mostly on the stunning bustier.

While I have to say that I am most interested in what "Men, Women, & Children" leading male, Ansel Elgort, will wear for the TIFF premiere of the film, I am also hoping that Jennifer Garner will take to the red carpet to premiere the film as well. I tend to believe that Jennifer looks her best when she is wearing Oscar de la Renta and I am hoping that she will wear the designer for this premiere. Now I am sure that you will see this a lot on the blog in the coming days, but I figure that Jenn will grab a hot off the runway look from the designer as he is presenting his Spring 2015 Collection this coming week. If she wears something that has already been presented I would love to see her wear this blue and green polka dot on silk tulle Oscar de la Renta FALL (sorry it was a typo in the image editing) 2014 RTW collection. If I know Jennifer's style well enough I know that she would pair this look with a pair of black pumps and some simple jewels to finish off this look for the red carpet.

I know very little when it comes to Holliday Grainger's red carpet style and even less about her acting abilities. I do know that she is a British born actress who has had some rolls in "The Borgias" and "Great Expectations." Next year Holliday will have to hold her own on the red carpet next to Cate Blanchett while they promote "Cinderella" with Lily James and Helena Bonham Carter. I figure we will see Holliday represent a British brand when she premieres her film "The Riot Club" at TIFF this year. This strapless Nicholas Oakwell Spring 2014 Couture tea length gown embellished with white and pink beaded florals would be a sweet elegant choice for Holliday to wear for her first major major red carpet. I would finish this look with a pair of hot pink pumps and a sleek hairstyle to ensure that Holliday wears the gown and the gown does not wear her.

We are about to see a whole hell of a lot of Natalie Dormer on the red carpet. The "Game of Thrones" actress is presenting "The Riot Club" at TIFF and then will go on to promote "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." I can honestly say that I am very excited to see what Natalie is going to bring to the red carpet coming up. For the most part Natalie has worn British brands on the red carpet and it will be interesting to see if she keeps it up. I am predicting that for the TIFF premiere of "The Riot Club" Natalie should wear this Roksanda Resort 2015 cocktail dress that consists of a bright yellow and navy sculpted one shoulder blouse and navy tone on tone pencil skirt. Natalie has the presence to ensure that this dress would overwhelm her. Paired with a pair of nude pumps, a sleek hairstyle, and a pink lip Natalie would rock the TIFF premiere of "The Riot Club"

We have not seen much of Amanda Seyfried on the red carpet since the 2013 Awards season where she promoted "Les Miserables" with the rest of her cast, so I was really excited to see her name amongst those that have films premiering at TIFF. When it is not Awards Season or the Met Ball we tend to see Amanda rock shorter lengths and that is probably what she will do when it comes to the TIFF premiere of her film "While We're Young" but I have remained optimistic and decided to pick this light sky blue Nina Ricci Resort 2015 gown with a shirred blouse. This is a simple gown that directly relates to Amanda's laid back sense of style. I could also see this gown being shortened to a cocktail dress if Amanda so deemed it worthy. A gold clutch and gold pumps would be the simple accessories that I would add for this gown. Finishing the look with a fresh face of simple makeup and a simple updo to showcase all the bodice detail would be the way to go to ensure that Amanda ends up on every best dressed list.

Naomi Watts has either made my heart skip a beat or made me want to hide my head in shame when she has taken to the red carpet this year. I am hoping that when she steps out for the TIFF premiere of her film "While We're Young" with Amanda Seyfried that Naomi makes my heart skip a beat. I would have that moment if she were to wear this stunning cream Altuzzara Resort 2015 draped gown. It looks as if the fabric that this gown is made in is very stiff and I think that means that it has to be impeccably tailored for Naomi so that it doesn't end up looking like a giant potato sack on Naomi. If she has this gown tailored and pairs it with a statement gold sandals and a gold clutch, sleek hair, and a red lip then I believe that Naomi would shut down the TIFF red carpet with a stunning ensemble.

2014 Met Ball: Kate Hudson, Lupita Nyong'o, & Miley Cyrus Wish List

Coming off the coat tails of her stunning Oscar night Atelier Versace and Zuhair Murad Couture gowns I am hoping that Kate Hudson will keep up her game for the 2014 Met Ball. When picking a look for the Met, Kate usually runs to her gal pal Stella McCartney for a custom gown. Well I am hoping that Kate shuns the gowns and rocks one of the fringe Stella McCartney Fall 2014 RTW mini dresses. I picked this navy and royal blue high neck mini because I want Kate to show off her stunning legs and I think that the color would just accentuate Kate's eyes and bombshell blonde hair. Old Hollywood waves over one shoulder, neutral makeup, a blue Edie Parker clutch, and some simple blue peep toe pumps will finish off this look perfect for the red carpet.

Lupita Nyong'o ran the red carpet during awards season with no fewer than 18 stunning red carpet ensembles in the first 2 months of the year. I am hoping that the new fashion darling will take to the red carpet at the 2014 Met Ball, and I think that this is a very major possibility. While another custom Prada or Miu Miu gown is expected I am going to take my wish is a totally different direction. I think that this orange Prabal Gurung Fall 2014 RTW gown with a mosaic metallic bodice would give Lupita a look that would be admired for being incredibly ballsy. There are not many women in the world that I can picture wearing this gown and being able to rock it off the runway and Lupita is one of them. Some gold jewelry and gold pumps will make for this absolutely amazing look for Lupita's very first Costume Institute Gala.

Miley Cyrus has just put an indefinite postponement on her 'Bangerz' tour so I am not so sure if she will take to the Met Ball red carpet in 2014. Usually Miley does take to this red carpet so it will be different to not see her taking to this red carpet If she does I would love to see Miley wear this Armani Prive Spring 2014 Couture gown with loads of embellishments and spaghetti straps. This is a slinky silhouette that Miley loves when it comes to her formal red carpet dressing as of late. I would add a navy Chanel clutch and some simple black Saint Laurent 'Janis' sandals to complete this amazing red carpet ensemble for Miley.

2013 Gotham Independent Film Awards: Scarlett Johansson & Shailene Woodley Wish List

Scarlett Johansson had quite the up and down promo tour for her film 'Don Jon' which she is nominated for Best Actress for. An aqua Roland Mouret disaster in New York and too short and bland Saint Laurent in Toronto just lead to ugly looks from the star who I know has better potential than what she has. For the 2013 Gotham Independent Film Awards I think that this Stella McCartney Spring 2014 RTW black sheer over skirt cocktail dress would be the perfect look to help ScarJo get her sexy back. Finish the look with a blue Edie Parker clutch, a pair of black Saint Laurent sandals, and sexy old Hollywood waves swept over one shoulder and Scarlett will have the perfect sultry look for the Gotham Independent Film Awards red carpet.

Shailene Woodley has never been someone who's style I admire because she rarely looks better than alright. Even though thanks to her role in the film 'The Spectacular Now' Shailene is nominated for Best Actress at the 2013 Gotham Independent Film Awards. I will say even though she favors the designs of Calvin Klein, each time that Shailene has stepped out in a design from a British based brand, such as Mary Katrantzou and Christopher Kane, she has always ended up looking her best. With that in mind I thought about what to put Shailene in for this event another British designer came to mind, David Koma and this electric blue and white Spring 2014 RTW. This dress is a modern take on a classic shilouette which makes it something that I have already fallen in love with. A simple pair of blue or white sandals and her hair pulled back into a tight sleek pony tail will make for the perfect look and one that would actually see her on the best dressed lists.

''Inside Llewyn Davis' Premiere Wish List

I can not say that I am in love with Carey Mulligan, she is either a total hit or a complete disaster, and more often than not she is the later. I do not understand why either. She is such a beautiful woman who the worlds most coveted designers just throw clothing at, but very rarely does she step out in something other an black or pearl white and its usually very simple and blah, and if its not the dress its bad hair and make-up. When she finally takes to the red carpet for the final screening of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' I am hoping that magic will be made. This periwinkle and navy blue Stella McCartney Spring 2014 RTW lace halter cocktail dress would be a big step out of the box for Carey and I think that she would look spectacular in this ensemble. Just a simple navy Prada satin box clutch and navy Christian Louboutin satin peep toe pumps would make for the perfect accessories to complete this ensemble for Carey.

Cannes Film Festival: Photocall Wish List

Each day prior to the premiere of the press conference and premiere of each film there is a photocall where stars, directors, and producers gather in front of hundreds of press photographers to take promotional images. The female celebs take this look just as seriously as the actual premiere look because they will both be highly distributed. Eva Mendes is going to be promoting her film 'Holy Motors' and I think that for the photocall for this film I would love to see her wear this deep wine colored Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2012 RTW dress. I would push the sleeves up to just above the elbows add a pair of gold pumps and some amazing gold earrings.

Even non competition special screening films get photocalls. Jada Pinkett Smith is in the non-competition film 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' and I am sure she will stand at the photocall. I want Jada to wear this amazing military/tennis inspired Victoria Beckham Fall 2012 RTW dress with a pair of gold strappy sandals.

Kirsten Dunst is the person I have chosen to feature to represent the film, 'On The Road' which also features the talent of Kristen Stewart, Amy Adams, and Elisabeth Moss. Kirsten has an amazing sense of style and when it comes to Cannes she usually sticks to her go to designers Chanel and Rodarte but for this photocall I would love to see the actress with this Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012 RTW long sleeve chiffon dress. I think that this is totally withing Kirsten's style and I would pray she wore it. Add simple no fuss hair and a pair of bronze pumps and she is good to go for her press appearance.

Marion will be on hand at the festival to promote her french film 'Rust & Bone.' Marion is a face of Dior so it will not surprise me if that is all we see her wearing whilst at the festival. For the photocall for the film would love to see Marion in this grey flowy Christian Dior Fall 2012 RTW dress. Noe this dress is simple and to keep it from being overly fussy only needs a simple pair of silver strappy sandals to keep the look light and airy.

Now this wish for Mia Wasikowska to wear this stunning orange swirl print Stella McCartney Evening 2012 dress is a bit of a stretch because she is the face of Miu Miu and I would expect her to wear a dress by them but after looking at the runways I would guess that whatever she picks will be from a commercial collection. With that said if she wore this Stella McCartney dress she would definitely stand out amongst her peers who take their stands at the photocalls during the two week festival. I would tell her to pair this look with a pair of orange peep toes and no other accessories as well as she should wear her hair back and up to show off all the details in the dress.

Last but not least we have Tilda Swinton, who other than Diane Kruger is set to have the first photocall of the festival as it is her film 'Moonrise Kingdom' that is opening the festival. I would love to see Tilda wear this beige Hussein Chalyan Fall 2012 RTW dress with a red-orange waist accent. I think that Tilda would kill this dress and I hope she wears it because not many favor this brand and I would be highly disappointed if this dress was swept up by someone like Lady Gaga instead of someone with sophistication like Tilda. Add a pair of pumps that match the red-orange waist detail and she would be set.

Anna Kendrick Premiere Wish List for 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'

Sometimes I have an aversion to Anna Kendrick on the red carpet just because she tends to look the same or wear things that are not the best for her but I am kinda looking forward to seeing what she wears while promoting this movie.

For the Los Angeles premiere of the film I think that this strapless floral print Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2012 cocktail dress will be absolutely stunning for her. I think that this stunning dress is perfect for her. She should pair it with a black clutch, black strappy sandals, and her hair worn up and back. For the New York City premiere, which is usually a little more low key, I think that this Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2012 black dress with silver and gold embellishments. I love this dress and think that it is something that Anna has not worn before and I think that it would be a good choice for her. A gold clutch and gold strappy sandals are all that would be needed with her hair worn pulled back into a tight pony tail. And finally for London I think that she should wear this blue, yellow, white, and green swirl pattern Stella McCartney Evening 2012 dress. I think that this would be an amazing option for her and this collection has been extremely popular on the red carpet and I think that it would be great for her. Add a green clutch, blue strappy sandals, and hair pulled up would be perfect for this gown.

Cameron Diaz Premiere Wish List for 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'

The Gucci Premiere (pictured above) was the first thing that Cameron Diaz has worn in an extremely long time that I actually fell in love with. I am hoping that if she steps out to promote 'What To Expect When You're Expecting' that she will actually look amazing.

Stella McCartney is one of Cameron's favorite designers and I would love to see her wear this black and blue Fall 2012 RTW dress. Pair this with a blue pair of pumps and hair pulled back with simple makeup and it would be a great look for the LA Premiere. This amazing black Victoria Beckham Fall 2012 RTW military style dress with gold buttons would look amazing on the star who favors the brand and then add a pair of gold pumps and its a stunning simple look for New York. And last but not least she should wear this white Valentino Spring 2012 Couture dress, she was front row at the show in January and pair it with a pair of gold sandals.

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