Friday's Fancies: Red Carpet Ready

{outfit 1: earrings / clutch / heels / dress | outfit 2: dress / earrings / clutch (similar) / heels}

In honor of the Academy Awards this Sunday, this week's Friday's Fancies theme is Red Carpet Ready! I do my frequent commentary on awards show fashion, so I was pretty excited for this theme. Turns out, though, "dressing" for the red carpet is harder than I realized! I went with two different looks for you: classic with perfect fit, and bright color impact!

Outfit 1: Classic, all the way. Nothing wows me on the red carpet like a perfectly fit black number! Keeping it classic with strappy sandals and chandelier earrings is nice, but I liked the idea of throwing in some studs on the shoes and a deco purse - so cute!

Outfit 2: I found this dress and loved it instantly - the color is beautiful, and I liked the Grecian style. But then I was stumped - I wasn't sure what to pair with this number to keep it evening, but still fun! I went with a similarly Grecian-inspired gladiator heel, brought another little pop of color with the turquoise impact, and went statement with this super cool fringed leather clutch! (It looks just like feathers, doesn't it?!)

I think if I were headed to such a swanky event, I'd have to go with outfit #1! Which outfit would you choose?

(Don't forget to check back Sunday night for my red carpet round-up of the Oscars fashion this year!)