Saturdays At Shop This

It's been quite a week. Everything about this inauguration was "unique." I watched every minute of it, and enjoyed both the fashion and the music. Today's post features a little bit of all of that.

Dr. Jill Biden wore a custom coat and dress by emerging designer, Markarian. There's a Markarian Trunk Show going on at Moda Operandi.  It's all feminine and sparkly, like the First Lady's look. 

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Poet, Amanda Gorman's Prada hair headband made quite the statement. You can get the look for less with the Victoire headband at Anthropologie for $20. And all of these Lele Sadoughi styles at Neiman Marcus are pretty, 

as well.

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The girls wore pearls! Always a classic fashion statement, pearls were on parade Wednesday, with Vice President Harris W. Rosado necklace. You can get the look with the Marco Bicego Lunario Collar Necklace at Nordstrom. This Ippolita Lollitini sterling silver necklace at Neiman's also is a 

similar style.

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Jennifer Lopez song made me cry and so did her Chanel outfit! She was dressed in custom white Chanel. The sequined wide legged pants were fabulous! And so are Temperley London's Neri pants at 

Net-a-Porter.

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I loved both Dr.  Biden's  and daughter Ashley's outfits for the Celebrating America evening event. Dr. Biden wore a divine dress by Gabriela Hearst. You can see this designer's collection, which focuses on modern luxury, at Matches Fashion. Ashley wore a Tuxedo by Ralph Lauren that featured cigarette pants and an undone bow tie. Very hip. Net-a-Porter has a page full of stylish elements to create your own tuxedo look.

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Beauty looks were important, too. Lady Gaga made a statement with a bold lip in her own brand, Haus Laboratories. She wore the Le Monster Matte Lip crayon in "warm pure red."

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Did you not love all of those coats with matching gloves? The looks were just so chic. I think this will become a new Winter trend. But colorful gloves are hard to find. These Maison Margiela long gloves in bright marigold or green are quite lovely.  And MSGM's long leather gloves in hot orchid are 

show stoppers.

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I loved that every participant in the ceremonies wore a mask! Nowadays, the mask is our most important accessory. Many of the women had theirs made to match the outfits. For us mere mortals, Jennifer Behr's masks are still the most special.

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And finally, let's talk about the monochrome looks of the day. Almost every woman on stage wore one color, head to toe. I loved how the Biden grand daughters looked. As Harper's Bazaar wrote regarding the trend: "one where perfectly-tailored, fashion-forward suiting from America's emerging designers will be seen on main stages as often as classic menswear." Way to go, Girls."

This fireworks display and song by Katy Perry left me spellbound. Here's to new beginnings and a hopeful America.

XOXOX

Deb

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Oscar's Best Dressed List

Sure, the bodies of works up for awards, were outstanding, at last night's 85th Annual Academy Awards. But for some of us, the real contest happened offstage, on the red carpet.  The stars were out in their finest glitter and glam. I am sure you have your favorites.  
Here are mine.

Zoe Saldana

Presenter

Alexis Mabille dress; Roger Vivier Sandals.

The dress was spectacular while in motion...

loved the structure.

Charlize Theron

Presenter and Performer

How gorgeous was she? This Christian Dior

Haute Couture bustier gown was seek and sophisticated.  The pink gown she wore for the 

dance number was special, as well.

Jennifer Lawrence

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Silver Linings Playbook.

Dior Haute Couture pale pink and white silk bustier ball dress. Pretty in pink, and a real confection of sweet layers.  The dress even looked lovely as she fell (the poor girl) on the

stairs.  Shall we blame Brian Atwood for the 

shoes that may have failed her? The Diamonds

by the Yard back Necklace was the evening's best accessory.

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Impossible

Naomi pulled off a hard to wear without looking

cheap, Giorgio Armani gown done with gunmetal sequins.  Loved it, but her under

pinnings at the waist may have been showing.

Jennifer Garner

Supporting husband Ben Affleck, 

nominated for Argo

A Gucci dress surprised from the back.

In a sea of soft and muted colors, Jen certainly

had a feminine fashion moment.

Amy Adams

Nominee for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Master

Her Oscar de la Renta gown in pale grey seemed to go on forever.  Very young Hollywood.

Anne Hathaway

Nominee for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Les Miserables

Pretty and pixie-like in pink Prada, Anne's gown was understated from the front with a sexy back.  Only one problem with her look.  Were

those nipples I saw? They make covers for those things!

Jessica Chastain

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Zero Dark Thirty

Jessica got the overall look just right.  Her Armani copper color gown matched her hair and makeup perfectly.  If Oscar was copper, she would have resembled the statue.

 Giuliana Rancic

Red Carpet Host

Best black dress in my book. Designed by

Rafael Cennamo, it did need a little more jewelery.  Loved her extension-free new hairdo!

But don't take my word for it. See for yourself

who won, wowed and wore it best.

Video Courtesy of Huffington Post

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 Photo credit: Getty Images