In a rainy London the 2013 BAFTAs were held with the celebs from across the film world braving the downpour for the night! Check out some of my highlights (and low lights) from the red carpet…
Easily the two best dressed for me were the ever gorgeous Marion Cotillard and Jennifer Lawrence. While others chose to mimic the grey skies over looking the Royal Opera House, these two stood out from the crowd. Marion was a welcome burst of yellow sunshine in her Dior Couture gown. Once again she shyed away from the status quo, giving us an impressive gown with unusual architecture and styled to perfection. Bravo Ms Cotillard. Jennifer was brave enough to take on white under the rainclouds – albeit sporting a winter coat outside before shedding in once in the warm. She too was wearing Dior, this time embellished with sleek hair. The beauty is in the dress’ simplicity here so a pair of jewel drop earring was all she needed. Both actresses have now set the bar for the big Oscar night – fingers crossed they don’t disappoint!
Anne Hathaway paid tribute to us Brits in a sleek Burberry gown. Anne once again looks beautiful here and the embellished top and sweet pink lips keep the look interesting enough for me. Elizabeth Olsen was another favourite of mine, taking a risk with Chanel Couture gown. I have a feeling this dress will split opinion but I love it. My only niggling point would be that I wish the peplum skirt looked as full as it did on the runway.
A double whammy of Elie Saab from Amy Adams and Sarah Jessica Parker. Amy wore a gorgeous black lace gown with sheer panelling. I really love this on Amy, it’s something a little different to what she usually goes for and I’m glad she wore her hair up to show off the detailing on the dress. SJP’s jumpsuit was again something a little different, but unlike Amy, SJP simply blended right into the background. You expect fabulous when Sarah hits an event like this, especially something as high profile as the BAFTAs.
It wasn’t all doom, gloom and black dresses at the awards. Jessica Chastain looked stunning in a blue Roland Mouret gown. The dress itself has a slight minimalist quality about it but is styled up with old siren hair and classic red lips. Andrea Riseborough took a cue from Marion Cotillard with another bright yellow gown, this time Vivienne Westwood Couture, and like Jessica went for a classic Hollywood styling with simple jewels.
Another Roland Mouret gown came from actress Jennifer Garner. With it’s architectural detailing the gown was one of the more interesting down the red carpet, and if it weren’t for Elizabeth Olsen and Marion Cotillard then she probably would’ve been high on my best dressed list. She does look great here though! Gemma Arterton also took a risk in a graphic print Celia Kritharioti mermaid dress. I’m on the fence here. It’s certainly bold but I’m left feeling the horizontal stripes look wider than usual.
Helen Mirren was the talk of the BAFTAs, after debuting her soft pink hairdo. I’m still on the fence about the new look – though if anyone that age is gonna pull off pink hair it’ll be Helen Mirren – but I do love her pale blue Nicholas Oakwell Couture gown. From the embroidery to the layered skirt, it’s really beautiful. Thandie Newton equally turned heads in vampish Louis Vuitton lace number. Again the dress is gorgeous, but the hair is a little questionable, perhaps for the Grammys but not the BAFTAs.
And finally two new-ish faces. Representing the Les Mis contingent with Anne, the ever beautiful Samantha Barks was taking a night off playing Nancy to arrive at the event in a Celia Kritharioti gown. The overall look is seductively sexy, but the cleavage may be a little too much on this occasion.
Winner of the rising star award Juno Temple looked very polished in Stella McCartney. This is the best I’ve seen Juno look on the red carpet, rising star indeed!
Keep on wishing…
R.xoxo