Styling the Oscars

How I would style the stars on the Oscars red carpet with gowns straight from the Fall 2011 runway shows:

Stay on *this* side of of Princess

Gowns by Naaem Khan and Monique Lhullier

Be Sure to Pack a Punch

Monochromatic looks by Peter Som and Jason Wu

Be Unique with Prints and Pattern

More perfection by Monique Lhullier and Naaem Khan

All about the Silhouette

Sheer gowns by Monique Lhullier and Lela Rose

Let the Metallics Shine

Different takes on metallic by Jason Wu and Herve Leger by Max Azria

May I call dibs on the metallic Jason Wu? Enjoy the show!

(all photos from Style.com)

Oscar Fashion: For Your Consideration

Here is my attempt at being proactive. If I want to see some excellent gowns at the Oscars, maybe I should just make some suggestions. Anne, Kate, Angelina, Frida, Penelope...for your consideration:

Let the Dress' Embellishments Speak for Themselves:

Gowns by Andrew Gn and Reem Acra...

and by Naaem Khan and Andrew Gn

Float in a Soft Color

Designs by Emanuel Ungaro and Dennis Basso...

and Badgley Mischka and Jason Wu

If You Must Wear Neutrals, Make Them Rock:

Gowns by Oscar de la Renta and Giambattista Valli...

and Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta

But Wouldn't it be Nice to Try a Little Blue on For Size:

Designs by Monique Lhullier and Reem Acra...

and Carolina Herrera and Monique Lhullier.