Did you watch the Academy Awards this year? More importantly - did you have an eye on that red carpet? I kept an eye out for some recurring trends that popped up on celebrities and assembled a collection of more affordable versions of Oscar attire. If you don't give a hoot about ballgowns and glitzy jewelry, I also found a handful of sales related to Hollywood's big night.
Red Carpet Trends
Peplums
Peplum dresses were all over the red carpet this year. Tina Fey wore a custom Carolina Herrera dress with chandelier earrings and a cocktail ring. If you don't have the bucks to have a world renowned designer make you your own dress, I found shorter versions in the Strapless Satin Dress with Ruffled Peplum Style on sale for $59.99 at David's Bridal or this Petite navy peplum dress from Dorothy Perkins for $49. Pair either with Dafnee's Large Navy Blue Crystal Chandelier Earrings and Sebrina's Large Sapphire Blue Cushion Cut Cocktail Ring from Fantasy Jewelry Box; they're both 20% off with coupon code THANKYOU20.
Black Sequins
Anna Faris, Melissa Leo, and Rose Byrne all donned black sequins. This look is easy to take off the red carpet and to any nighttime event; this Blaque Label Sequin Mini is half off at Karmaloop and this K-DASH by Kardashian 3/4 Sleeve Scoop Neck Sequin Dress is on clearance at QVC. Anna finished off the look with vintage styled drop earrings from Tiffany & Co.; if you don't have a big bling budget these Noelle's Slender Art Deco Style Rhinestone Earrings are $14.37 and another 20% off with coupon code THANKYOU20.
Jewel Tones
Rich jewel tones were definitely in at this year's ceremony. Viola Davis wore emerald, and Virginia Madsen wore a one shouldered purple dress. This JS Collections Tiered Strapless Satin Cocktail Dress is on sale for $49.99 and comes in ruby, emerald, plum, and black, and this purple Eliza J One-Shoulder Satin Dress is $168. They're both 15% off at Lord & Taylor through the end of today with coupon code LASTCHANCE.
Both women carried Judith Leiber minaudieres. Similarly sparkly box clutches that won't set you back several months' rent are the Rose Evening Bag, which is 15% off at Handbag Heaven, and this Inge Christopher Vegas Box Clutch and J. Furmani Hard Case Clutch with Rhinestone Closure are both 20% off at eBags. They also both sported green drop earrings; coupon code THANKYOU20 gets you 20% off Fantasy Jewelry Box's Angelina's Gold Red Carpet Inspired Emerald Green Earrings and Daphne's Seafoam Green Pear Shape Crystal Earrings.
Oscar Sales
Many of this year's best films were based on books, and Barnes & Noble suggests giving them a read on the NOOK e-reader. It starts at $99 and ships for free. Prefer to kick back and watch the movies instead? Many DVD and Blu-ray titles are marked down from the MSRP, like $17.99 for The Help, $18.59 for Midnight in Paris, and $17.99 for The Iron Lady.
FYE is offering a buy two, get one free deal on used DVDs. You might not be able to find the newest releases used yet, but I found used copies of nominated movies like Bridesmaids and The Help. It's also a great time to stock up on winners from years' past. Just enter coupon code USEDB2G1FFBMH between now and March 12.
Did your favorite movie win this year? Who were your biggest hits and misses on the red carpet?
One Response to “Red Carpet Fashion for Less + Oscar Savings Round Up”
I'm going to a reunion next month and I think the Green Pear Shape Crystal Earrings would fit perfectly in my lime gown. Thanks for the news, I'll order one now.