WORST DRESSED?

Posted Feb 27 2009 @ 06:46 PM

Flaunting her curves in a seductive strapless gown, Beyonce Knowles shimmied down the red carpet at the 81st Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 22. I’m not sure how I feel about this dress – what do you think of the overwhelming print? The frock landed her on the Worst Dressed list this year, but I don’t think it’s thaaat bad. Love the classic hourglass shape, flirty fishtail train, and impeccable detailing in the bodice – the side insets are undeniably slimming on B’s bootylicious figure. The oversized gold floral pattern is just too much – I’d picture this print on upholstery, not a glamorous dress. Not that there’s anything wrong with adding a little color to your basic black dress (if you like the look, check out CoutureCandy’s fun options for spring like Syla by Sylvie Cachay’s Bella Dress in Hazy Daze or LaROK’s Sophia Dress in Black). To complete her ‘fit, Beyonce chose a dazzling gem encrusted ring to complement her monstrous wedding ring (Rachel Leigh’s versatile Nicoli Ring in Gold would go with either frock above), smoothing her hair into a sleek ponytail with curls falling down her back – possibly a hair piece? Overall B’s look is elegant, yet simple – at least she didn’t over do it in the accessories dept, since the print is an accessory on its own. What’s your final verdict on the frock? In case you didn’t catch the Oscars live, Beyonce took the stage with Hugh Jackman and performed an eclectic montage of classic showtunes during the Oscars ceremony. High School Musical stars Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens also joined in for the finale, as well as Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper from Mamma Mia!. It was a pretty crazy number, directed by Baz Luhrmann of Moulin Rouge! fame (so that’s how the Moulin Rouge theme song made it into the mix!). If anything, the montage proved Beyonce can still sing and dance her heart out, and even threw in a few bars of her recent cover “At Last” – in your face, Etta! Now that the show is over, B is prepping for her tour and asking fans to come up with the best rendition of her “Single Ladies” video. The winner of the contest will be $2,500 richer and have their video shown during the upcoming tour – not a bad prize! Will any of you be sending in your own submissions?

Beyoncé Knowles seen in Los Angeles, CA on Feb 22 2009.