and what do we see?
Our Jacaranda tree is blooming out of season, scattering a few little blue bells on the front lawn.
It is also the season of The Oscars, and I spent several hours today watching the show. Although I did hear the results on the news before I got to the end!
Of course, it is all about the frocks for me, eternally fascinated as I am with the design and construction of high end fashion.
You know I like to feature the Australian ladies, and who did I find but our own Jackie Weaver, a legend in Australia since she was 15.
Her white suit was beautifully tailored, with exquisite detail, and she looked wonderful. For the record, Jackie is now 77 years of age.
Halle Berry was stunning in one of many metallic gowns this year.
Lupita, elegant in white Chanel.
There was a lot of Chanel and Dior, which I love...
Ariana Grande has been very busy on the red carpets this year.
Her final triumph is this unusual peplum gown from Schiaparelli.
Is it practical? I have no idea but I might go and see Wicked to see what all the attention is about...
You know I love a pink gown. Mikey Madison looks pretty in Dior, and she won an Oscar.
I think this is dark blue velvet, and very ladylike.
The days of bright colour seemed to have gone, in a preponderance of black, white and neutrals, but then I found this fabulous cobalt blue number. Well played.
My winner for the day is by Louis Vuitton, elegant simplicity in black with a beautiful lace halter neck.
It is a win for ladylike fashions, after weeks of weird red carpet looks over the 2025 Awards season.
While I was having a quiet day, watching the Oscars and doing the washing, I had taken scant notice of the weather reports.
Late in the day I realised that a tropical cyclone which has been hovering over the Queensland coast for a week, is now due East of Brisbane. It is beginning to whip up cyclonic winds, and may well cross the coast somewhere in our vicinity by the end of the week. A lot of rain is expected. It is possible the creeks will rise and we may be cut off from the shops, and even lose power for a considerable time. It has happened before. So we thought we'd better go to the supermarket for a few extra supplies. The shelves had been stripped bare today!
I got a few things, and the last three apples, but there was no bottled water to be had.
Mr Red Cardinal will go again first thing tomorrow when hopefully the shelves will be restocked.
I am not unduly worried, but it is prudent to be prepared.
Did you watch the Oscars?
I did wonder if the subdued palette reflects the current tensions in the world. What do you think?
I'd love to know...
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Hopefully you won't get bad weather, fingers crossed! Now, the Oscar's! Oh dear, I though the host was just awful, from the very beginning with him crawling out of Demi Moore, just yuck. She thought so too! Ariana Grande's dress...when Richard saw it, he reminded me of the crocheted doll in the bathroom at his parents, where the skirt on the doll hid a roll of toilet paper! He's right, it looked very much like that! I LOVE all the other dresses you shared here and I agree, that last one was my favorite but if I had seen Hallie Berry's in person, I might change my mind. Now I saw Wicked as a play with my sisters and thought it was okay but they loved it. I have no intention of seeing the film. I don't like the music! Be interesting to see what you think!
ReplyDeleteAdrien Brody won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.... well deserved!!
ReplyDeleteHi dearest Trish - I always love your Oscar "visit" and your interesting take on the gowns chosen. As always, some were horrid other beautiful. I didn't watch the entire show but caught a few of the ladies, Lke you, I loved Halle Berry, and the cobalt blue classic Balenciaga worn by Michelle Yeoh, also Scarlet Johansson's dark blue velvet. Oh to be in fine shape to wear dresses like that - these days the more casual and baggy the better for me, but always well coordinated, and mostly classic. . . . . . .bring on the cashmere sweaters and comfy trouser styles!!!!! I've lost weight and am enjoying high-waisted trousers, being tall I can wear them, even bought jeans in a lighter weight denim and am enjoying them. Now if I could just get my hair to stop thinning! I love it being silver, and have a very short style which makes care so much easier - wash and go!
ReplyDeleteTalk about going, we haven't been far this past year! I've missed going home so much. Bob and I are really stuck here still and after a meeting with the oncologist today, it looks like it will continue as his cancer requires more ongoing treatment! We are sad but plan to do the best we can, life is too precious to just give up yet.
Take good care of yourselves, especially if the bad weather heads your way. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "See you" on IG later, and thanks so much for leaving such a nice note on my recent blog post too.
Love, Mary X