Originally, LJ-TV meant to bring you the glittering arrival of celebrities to the red carpet at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Beautiful Lupita Fernandez, Latin singing sensation and star of Mexican telemundo Rebelde, was poised to interview all of your favorite stars of the big screen.
Looking resplendent in Oscar gold, Lupita was unaware that another reporter a few steps away was about to launch a live television disaster. Lupita called out the name of a new arrival to the red carpet.
Cameras quickly turned to catch sensational Mattel Top Model Summer leaving her limousine to the cheers of the crowd.
Who is she wearing?
Becks, of course! Dark blue lace with sapphires from Becks’ personal collection adorning her throat.
Against the blinding lights of the paparazzi, Lupita hurried to Summer’s side to ask for an interview. Summer graciously agreed, and they walked to the red carpeted stairs.
Still waving to Oscar’s fans.
Unfortunately, pictures are all LJ-TV can bring you. Because of a certain Top Model Pottymouth whose initials are Figaro, all pre-Oscar telecasts went to an hours-long time delay. By the time we could have brought you audio, Meryl Streep was already getting drunk at an after party with Frank Langella, Sean Penn was offering to slug Jennifer for Angelina, and Hugh Jackman was last seen trying to outrun Marisa Tomei as she yelled, “I challenge you to a lapdance-off!”
LATE BREAKING NEWS:
Mickey Rourke has just volunteered to drive someone to rehab.
My face is probably as red as that carpet, laughing at your recap. Mean!
On a fashion note, Summer RULES. Great dress. It’s not “prom,” or “bridesmaid” or any of the other pitfalls that are inherent in formalwear. Also, there’s no mistaking her for one of the women whose job it is to usher winners off the stage… she’s looking every 11.5 inches a star. : )
How I’ve missed your crazy model. Summer, on the other hand, has not.
LOL – more action than the network broadcast. I scored an all time low by picking ONLY seven winners. And after listening to the best song nominees all I have to say is, “Where in Henry Mancini‽
By the way does anyone remember Ghandi?
Since I’d only seen one of the movies nominated, I didn’t have any picks. After watching Barbara Walters’ interview with Mickey Rourke, I almost wanted him to win. What a comeback story. But then, Milk was the only movie I saw, Sean Penn did an outstanding job, and his acceptance speech had it all–except a thank you to Robin.
I was aching for Mickey to win after his doggie speech… and then when the puppy died… While I am sure Sean Penn deserved to win, my heart was with Mick.
I saw a couple of them, but the Indian one didn’t open here until last week.
lol lol lol. As happy as I’ve been this weekend, this was just the perfect laugh to end it.
I’m so glad. =)
Okay.. between you and mark, I am ready for another LJ Runway!
I don’t think anyone knows the status of Project Runway. But maybe it’s better to just do an occasional event like this.
Figaro scares me.
I wish I was there at the “Project LJ does the Oscars” afterparty. If cardboard walls could talk….
I keep expecting Nikki to pop up with an after party report.
Stunning! Gorgeous! Flame-Retardant!
Best Costume Design – BECKS!!!
Woohoo!
I’ve changed my mind about the chandelier in the Bourbon Orleans. I now want the crystal curtain from the theater last night.
I love Summer’s outfit!
Thank you! =)
Summer looks fabulous.
Lupita, on the other hand…..
Don’t snark about Lupita’s dress. I’m making one just like it for you.
Good! I need to something to start charcoal with.
I’m trying not to laugh too loudly from the Red Carpet Club at LAX….I’m still a little hung over from last night’s festivities and I’m so angry I missed the LJ Red Carpet last night – so glad I got to see it today. FABOOOO!
Did y’all have fun? I told Jim to say hey to everybody. Do you know who had the most correct predictions?
I hope you followed the link to Mark’s post. Figaro’s dress is delectable. When he, Tim, and I design, we never know what the others are going to do. I had this whole interview thing worked out–then Mark posted and it was an interview with Figaro, which was ten times more entertaining than mine would have been. So I decided to go with that and let Figaro steal Summer’s moment. It’ll make the competition between them all the more fierce in the future.
We had a ball. I drank. I yelled at the television and there was a 4-way tie – but it was the largest pool we ever had. I think Lori said there were over 80 people there and The Bob outdid himself in decor.
I had never “met” Figaro before..still wiping tears of laughter from my eyes.
Oh, you should go back through Mark’s LJ Runway Monday posts from last year. Figaro is a mess. I love her. I also love Tim’s Nikki. My poor Summer is such a sweet innocent thing by comparison…
I love it! I really love Lupita too! I almost picked her up the day I shopped for Matt’s V-Day present!
Lupita’s pretty. I really bought her because (she was cheap and) I needed the red part of her outfit for Dolly for her visit to Tim in the hospital on Valentine’s Day. But then I got fond of her and researched her and the rest of her group and TV show.
she was cheap
I am going to let THAT one go….