Cues From The Red Carpet: 2011 Oscars

The red carpet of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards was beaming with glitz and glamour! From subtle nude sparklers to bold statement-making pops of color, we were in awe of it all. One trend I particularly gravitated to this year was texture. So many of Hollywood's elite chose embellished gowns that featured beads, lace, sequins, feathers and flowing ruffles. Just gorgeous!

Check out some of the celebs who allowed texture to make their statement along the red carpet:

Halle Berry wearing Marchesa

Michelle Williams wearing Chanel

Mila Kunis wearing Ellie Saab

Scarlett Johansson wearing Dolce & Gabbana

Hillary Swank wearing Gucci

Gwyneth Paltrow wearing Calvin Klein

Now take a look at how several designers make it easy for this year's bride to incorporate beautiful texture into the most important gown she'll ever wear:
(from designers Tara Keely, Rosa Clará, Pepe Botella Novias, Lazaro, Alexander McQueen)

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by Rashana Anderson
Founder & Managing Director, THE BRIDAL PARTY

Comments

Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) said…

Oh my, that 2nd gown by Rosa Clara is beautiful! It's like Greek goddess meets art deco.

March 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM

Wedding planning said…

Beautiful!!!! I must say these gowns are looking very beautiful.

March 8, 2011 at 12:31 AM

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