I hate this transparency trend, whether it's lace with nothing on underneath or actually transparent fabric. Even when it's on a woman as lovely as Ms Lively here.
However, I'm more of a "leave something to the imagination" type of girl and she most definitely is not, so taking that into consideration I do think her dress would be incredibly sassy and cute if it wasn't see-through. And I love that big green ring, it looks like jade which is my current gemstone obsession.
@lisas: Agreed, although the more egregious error for me here is the leotard situation. Ms. Lively looks fierce, but I just don't think it's okay to drape a lace sarong around a damn leotard unless you're Lady Gaga. That's because the pantslessness on LG's part doesn't seem to be an attempt at tastemaking, but rather persona-creating. Blake's ensemble makes her look like she's trying too hard to be on the front end of something that shouldn't be a trend.
Blake Lively continues her homage to Project Runway challenges of past. This week, she wears a black lace number to remind us that there are many ways to make a tasteless ice skating costume.
@Eleanor Ramilly: I typically subscribe to this sentiment as well, but it is such a gorgeous dress! And she looks absolutely beautiful in it! I say, let her play!
Robert Downey Jr. is one of maybe 3 men on this planet that reduces me to a crush-laden teenager at the mere sight of his photo. I really have nothing intelligent to say here other than, "he's really handsome."
Oh, and Rachel McAdams looks adorable, per usual. I that she never seems to succumb to the drag queen makeup and helmet hair so favored by her starlet peers.
@Tchotchke: Ok, it took me a really long time to figure out what Blake Lively's dress reminded me of and then I remembered: Those black lace veils that elderly Italian women used to wear...But made into a dress.
I can't find a picture, but does anyone know what I'm referring to?
@Tchotchke: oh for sure. It looks , to me, like the veils Irish (and one assumes Italian et al) women wear to mass. It's not required everywhere anymore, but I still know some conservative congregations where it is de rigeur.
@ElleL: She just strikes me as someone who wants very, very badly to be seen as a sex symbol/male fantasy and that bothers me for some reason that I can't quite articulate.
@Tchotchke: Agreed. At first I thought it was the fault of the Gossip Girl costume designers, but then I realized she dresses in even more revealing clothing on her own time. It really seems like she's trying way too hard.
@ytuhermanotambien: Exactly. What drives me bananas is that she just seems to be screaming "Please objectify me! Please!" And that completely skeeves me out.
@Tchotchke: I also think its a short sighted career move. Being the young sexy article might get you attention now, but eventually someone else will come along and replace you. A good actor can get work as they age, but sexpots have a short career span.
Cheryl Tiegs has a commerical hawking countertops playing around here and no matter where she moves in the ad, her breasts are front and center.
I think she is quite proud of them. I know I would be.
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However, I'm more of a "leave something to the imagination" type of girl and she most definitely is not, so taking that into consideration I do think her dress would be incredibly sassy and cute if it wasn't see-through. And I love that big green ring, it looks like jade which is my current gemstone obsession.
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Sorry, I get greedy when I see him...
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wear the short skirts while you can, girlfriend!
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In any case, I would be hovering under one, even if it were "warm," if I were wearing that dress.
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It's not exactly a classy or sophisticated look.
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Oh, and Rachel McAdams looks adorable, per usual. I that she never seems to succumb to the drag queen makeup and helmet hair so favored by her starlet peers.
Also, dammit Blake Lively! Put some clothes on!
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I can't find a picture, but does anyone know what I'm referring to?
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[en.wikipedia.org]
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Yet AGAIN, it's tits OR ass! Never both!
/end rant
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Fine, do it on your own red carpets, but don't try to upstage RDJ, Jude, and Rachel. It's just wrong.
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Also, the way Blake Lively is standing in front of that poster makes me feel like Jude Law is looking down at her and frowning in disapproval.
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Is that Jamie Lee Curtis's daughter? She looks like a stunner.
I do not like Saldana's dress. At all.
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I think she is quite proud of them. I know I would be.