Oscars 2015 Recap

Although Ellen selfies and a tripping Jennifer Lawrence were replaced with Neil Patrick Harris in tighty whities and hella-creepy-bulldog-chain-wearing John Travolta, the red carpet at the 87th Academy Awards was anything but subpar.  

Here's a mini recap:

Proving her prowess as a fashion icon, Lupita Nyong'o continues to set the bar high with unforgettable red carpet moments. The justification of world-wide oyster genocide came in the form of her absolutely exquisite custom Clavin Klein number. Simply put, she looked like royalty. Pearls seemed to cascade down her body with an exuberant elegance. It was a classic silhouette with an unconventional twist; a double-take demanding combination that is becoming Nyong'o's trademark. 

Naomi Watts debuted my favorite look of the night: an embellished silver and black glitzing Armani Privé gown with black bandeau. Watts was styled to perfection with effortless waves, drop earrings, and edgy berry lipstick. Youthful, sexy, and unique, this dress was a knockout and Watts's confidently rocked it like a pro.  

A pregnant Keira Knightley looked as though she spent the afternoon frolicking in meadows in her ethereal Valentino with floral appliqués. She resembled a whimsical garden fairy goddess in all the best possible ways. Similar in aesthetic to the critic-hated Chanel gown she wore to the Golden Globes, this whimsical, champagne colored garment completely hit the mark. In fact, it deserves to be written about in a few fairytales.  

Notable mentions: 

Jennifer Aniston completely slayed it in a slinky nude dress–courtesy of Versace–further proving the fact that the woman is immune to ever looking less than perfect. 

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Emma Stone reminded me of a green/gold tigress in her sleeved Elie Saab gown. Her signature red locks and makeup complemented the dress impeccably. 

Until next year! PS: Check out some behind the scenes details of Lupita Nyong'o's pearly dress here. 

Jennifer Lawrence for Dior

It makes perfect sense that America's sweetheart, Jennifer Lawrence, would be the face of Dior. In fact, it was a strapless, vivid-white Dior Couture tiered gown that JLaw wore when she iconically tripped up the Academy Awards stairs just last year. That was the moment she shed her celebrity, immortal identity and became a fully relatable human being; a personality trait she has sense supplemented in interviews and appearances. And, as the people at Dior have figured out, authenticity sells. 

Jennifer Lawrence's honest persona has seeped into her very image, as seen in the beautiful new shots for the latest Dior campaign. In these photos, taken by the acclaimed French photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Lawrence's pixie cut is softly and effortlessly slicked to the side. The lack of makeup focuses all attention on her prominent cheek bones and full lips. Furthermore, her bare purity juxtaposed with the Dior garments make the ad that much more striking.

At this point, it's safe to say: Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong.