Academy Awards Film Notes. All About Eve

A collection of scenes from one of my favorite films of all time. 'All About Eve'; nominated for 14 Academy Awards, an unmatched number of nods until Titanic in 1997. Bette Davis, one of my favorites in film, was nominated as Best  Lead Actress along with Anne Baxter who played the role of Eve.  In fact it's the only film in history to have 4 nominated actresses. Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter were in the Best Supporting Actress category.

With awards there are always controversies of who wins or not and many felt Davis should have been awarded her 3rd statuette for what many to believe one of her finest performances. Bette was an incredible actress with quite an incredible history. Davis was also the only white performer in an acting troupe formed by Hattie McDaniel. The collective also included Lena Horne and Ethel Waters. Her Wiki bio is a must read.

Pushing The Red Carpet Envelope.

An ensemble like this from Armani Prive Couture Fall 2011 or the minimalist chic of Jil Sander would undoubtedly generate a wave of publicity and headlines. It's not a bad thing to rock a bold choice and not play it safe.

Photo: Craig McDean. VOGUE March 2011

Red Carpet Silhouettes.

Alexander McQueen

Chanel

Elie Saab

Monique Lhullier

Elie Saab

Marchesa

Alexander McQueen

"Vintage"  DIOR

Gaultier. Pants perhaps?

Who will push the envelope on the red carpet at this year's 83rd Academy Awards? Who will be elegant and classic or cutting edge?  Who will get a fashion ticket for daring to be bold or just wrong?!

I Like His Style. Luis Morais Jewelry

While on the hunt for a nice men's shoe for upcoming 83rd Academy Award's to include on the blog, I came across this Ebony and Black Diamond Bracelet from Luis Morais - made for a man but perfect for a woman too!

Of course, the focus is always on what the women will be wearing on the red carpet, but there's nothing like a well put together man with a good sense of personal style.