When it’s pretty—it’s pretty! we tend to agree…
Monday, January 16, 2012
After any award show the "experts" opt in their opinions.
First the bad news:It's good to remember most of the "experts" are simply TV folks there to entertain us. I try to live with that. But last eve after the Golden Globes 2012, a local show (I won't name names to protect the guilty) had lined up 4 twenty-something gals daintily perched and posed on high stools trying to look stylish. But the ladies had no semblance of style (I'm being kind), and lent undeniable example of "the blind leading the blind" with all its unintended consequences. The beat goes on.
Now the good news: Miraculously, and amazingly, most people recognize what truly looks good, and very often agree on what doesn't. So at least I was not totally dismayed by their critique of the celebs at attendance. That is often my take of the "Fashion Police" as well.
Here are some of my personal observations on the beautiful, the handsome--and getting it right.
I always anticipate a better day--but disappointedly those ladies of a certain age still struggle with looking their best. Jane Fonda persists in looking plastic and trying too hard to look sexy--visibly straining for compliments I wish I could give (but others do). Meryl Streep doesn't really care all that much--she just wants to be appropriate and cover up what she no longer wishes to display. That's great--but the dress design does not have to be a game changer (I'm glad David Fincher didn't hand her the eyeglasses she forgot for her acceptance speech--as their style too detract from her beauty). Jessica Lang wanted to look sleek and understatedly sexy--but picked a demanding dress that offered no support for her untoned body--with an eyeful of a back that should not be emphasized. Helen Mirren was the best of the lot --but not notable. They might all take a look at Olivia Harrison at the Critic's Choice Award ceremony 2012 for her timeless yet hip look. Perfection.
So whom did I love? My favorite was Julianne Moore (every inch!). The mermaid style is the most flattering for women.This year Leonardo looked great--and always the guy who gets it right (his slacks are never baggy or too long)--Colin Firth.
