Natalie Portman in Custom Prada: Natalie Portman looks absolutely STUNNING in this chartreuse colored Custom Prada gown. Portman is nominated for her role of the former First Lady Jackie Kennedy in the film "Jackie" and I love the "vintage" look of this gown--it's very 1960's Alta Moda Couture in its shape, 3/4 sleeves and minimalist embellished detail. She looks like the wife of an Ambassador...in 1965. But still so very now!

Oscar Party Couture:

Natalie Portman in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Spring 2012: Natalie chose a dress hot off the Haute Couture Runway for this years SAG Awards. This dress has already racked up more Frequent Flier Miles then most of us this year! Giambattista Valli is one of the hottest Couturiers at the moment and you can see why Natalie would be drawn to this stand-out collection. But this Deep Aubergine Chiffon Strapless Gown with Bust Bow Detail is a bit overwhelming for her petite frame. Besides the color being a slightly drab the bow detail is a bit much on her. It works for the 6'0" tall model, but not so much on Natalie. Let me know what you think?!!

Natalie Portman in Custom Lanvin: It comes as no surprise that some of the most stunning gowns of the night were custom made. There is something so special about a dress that is created especially for the wearer and it helps that some of the recipients of these gowns are the most BEAUTIFUL women in the world! Nowhere is that more apparent than on the stunning Natalie Portman. After walking all the Award Show Red Carpets pregnant last year, Natalie arrived this year showing off her svelte and petite figure in this dark Fuchsia Duchess Silk Satin Strapless Gown with Side Drape Detailing. I love that the dress shows off Natalie's figure, while not being too overt about it (which is neither her style or Alber Elbaz' (designer of Lanvin). This was definitely one of my favorite looks of the night. She was perfectly accessorized with Harry Winston Diamonds and a Dyed to Match (big trend of the night!) clutch.

And the other is a shorter more trapeze-shaped cocktail dress which has almost the same crystal trim at the neckline as in Portman's. I like this gown on Natalie and it's nice to see a pregnant young lady wearing a fitted column gown instead of a tent-line Empire-style one. I'm just thinking it might be a little too tight on her. What do guys think?

The Woman Makes The Dress: Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman
This week's episode of Style Network's "Style Star"--the show I am one of the "fashion commentators" on--we discuss the two STUNNING actresses Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman. They prove that the dress does NOT make the woman but that the woman--Julia and Natalie respectively--make the dress!
The episode debuts TONIGHT at 9PM and will be shown at midnight as well--and next week: Monday, Jan 31st at 4:30PM, Fri February 4 2:30PM and 10:30PM on the Style Network of course. Don't miss me on "Style Star" tonight and next Monday and Friday, discussing the Style Beauty of Julia Roberts and Natalie Portman.