BEAUTIFUL IN BALENCIAGA

Posted May 13 2009 @ 10:02 AM

As a Harvard alum and one of the smartest minds in the biz, Natalie Portman loves her politics and was thrilled to attend the White House Correspondents dinner on May 9 in Washington, DC. I think it’s a safe guess Nat is one of the most informed celebs, and she excitedly gushed about her seating arrangements to the press: “My table is pretty good. It’s [Treasury Secretary Timothy] Geithner, [Defense Secretary Robert] Gates and [Senior Presidential Advisor] Valerie Jarrett. I’m looking forward to that.” Wonder how Natalie snagged such a politically hot table? Maybe her invitation from Newsweek had something to do with it. Taking the black tie dress code seriously, Natalie picked a gorgeous noir Balenciaga gown for the event with tantalizing low neckline. Love the intricately pleated bodice and halter neckline held on by two tiny threads (if you can’t resist a good LBD, check out Black Halo’s Hayden Halter Dress in Black/Charcoal or Tricia Fix’s Goddess Cocktail Dress in Black), but if any of you looked at the straps and thought she looks on the verge of a wardrobe malfunction, congratulations Sherlock: Nat showed a little too much while working it for the cameras. You can see a little nip in the photo on the left, and Miss P continued to let it all hang out until someone adjusted the dress for her. Oops! I still love the provocative twist on the classic black evening gown, but I wish she’d left the chiffon wrap at the hotel. It’s not like it’s providing any warmth and it looks dated, but I suppose the old fashioned frump is the essence of NP’s style. Adding a satin clutch with a silver closure (try Julie K’s glossy Sarah Clutch in Black Glaze) and classic diamond studs, NP pulled her hair back and looked especially radiant at the cocktail party. She really cleans up nice, doesn’t she? After returning to LA, Natalie was spotted filming some very interesting scenes for her newest project, Hesher on May 13. NP was filming a scene where she gets in a “physical altercation” with a bully – don’t let them hold you down Nat! What do you think of the costume, the hair and the dorky glasses?

Natalie Portman seen in Washington, DC on May 09 2009.