Find: Oscar Fashion 2000

At the turn of the century, it seemed like metallics ruled the Red Carpet at the 2000 Academy Awards. No one pulled this look off more beautifully than Hillary Swank in a strapless bronze gown by Randolph Duke. She accented her look with a stunning 17th century Asprey & Garrard diamond necklace. Don't you love the delicate points on the necklace....so stunning. With a cute understated pixie cut and her million dollar smile, Hillary Swank put together a look completely worth of being an Oscar Winner. 

Looking to surround yourself with people in Oscar-worthy fashions? Head to People Working Cooperatively Oscar Night in America VIP After-Party, on Sunday March 7th. The theme this year is "It Came From Hollywood" where everything will be glittery and gold. All proceed from the event benefit PWC's outreach programs including Modifications for Mobility, which assists with critical home modification projects that are typically too expensive for its low-income, disabled clients, including handicapped-accessible ramps, grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications. Your $20 at the door gets you fun events, Oscar viewing, foods catered by the Hilton, along with specialty drinks.

Find: First Academy Awards 1927-28

Imagine what it was like in 1929, attending the very first Academy Awards for 1927-28. The private black tie event was a far cry from the big glitzy affair of current times. Guests enjoyed a sumptious dinner, which proved to be the highlight of the night since the actual ceremony only lasted 15 minutes! Winners were announced three months prior to the award ceremony, so no one had to worry about impromptu speeches and over the top thank you's. In fact, because of the lack of surprise, the first Academy Awards had no accompanying tv or radio broadcast. The second Academy Awards included a radio broadcast, but a television broadcast didn't happen until 1953.

The very first Best Actress Oscar went to Janet Gaynor, who won for starring roles in Seventh Heaven, Street Angel and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. Imagine what she wore to the Academy Awards...

 

Janet Gaynor with Frank Borzage and her Best Actress Oscar 

image courtesy of mptvimages.com

If old Hollywood is your thing, check out the People Working Cooperatively Oscar Night in America VIP After-Party, on Sunday March 7th. The theme this year is "It Came From Hollywood" which is an hommage to all things...well, old, glamorous and Hollywood. All proceed from the event benefit PWC's outreach programs including Modifications for Mobility, which assists with critical home modification projects that are typically too expensive for its low-income, disabled clients, including handicapped-accessible ramps, grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications. Your $20 at the door gets you fun events, food and specialty drinks.

Find: Oscar Fashion 2004

The Red Carpet in 2004 featured a decidedly vintage old Hollywood style. Smokey eyes, soft wavy hair and bronzed skin (hopefully faux) led the way to a gorgeous classic feminine appeal. Of all the looks from '04, the one that struck me as the most elegant, the most refined and so timeless was Charlize Theron in Gucci.

If old Hollywood style is your style, strut your look at the People Working Cooperatively Oscar Night in America VIP After-Party, on Sunday March 7th. The theme this year is "It Came From Hollywood" which is an hommage to all things...well, Hollywood. All proceed from the event benefit PWC's outreach programs including Modifications for Mobility, which assists with critical home modification projects that are typically too expensive for its low-income, disabled clients, including handicapped-accessible ramps, grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications. Your $20 at the door gets you fun events, Oscar viewing, foods catered by the Hilton, along with specialty drinks.

FIND: Oscar Week @ Redkatblonde.com

Mark your social datebooks it's Oscar Week, and on Sunday March 7th, Cincinnati plays host to the official (and only) Oscar Night® In America VIP After-Party party to benefit People Working Cooperatively. Hosted this year in the Carew Tower Arcade, the theme is "It Came From Hollywood" and will feature casino games, pinball, beauty shop, popcorn bar and dancing with DJ DQ. Plus you can keep an eye on the Academy's proceedings in a VIP Oscar viewing room. Your $20 at the door gets you all of this, plus delicious foods catered by the Hilton, along with specialty drinks.

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In honor of Oscar Week, I'm highlighting my favorite fashions from the red carpet. Each day I'll post a new photo of an Oscar ensemble, and open it up to you for your comments. Did I pick your fave? Do you hate my choice? Share it in the comments.

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Busy on Sunday night? If you can't attend the party you can still be a part of the event’s live and online auctions. The auction includes tech gadgets, gift certificates to popular Cincinnati restaurants, weekend getaways, massage and salon packages and more! Runs through March 5th.

MORE ON PEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY: 
Oscar Night in America is PWC’s major fundraising event.  Proceeds from the event benefit the organization’s Modifications for Mobility program, which assists with critical home modification projects that are typically too expensive for its low-income, disabled clients, including handicapped-accessible ramps, grab bars, bathroom and kitchen modifications.