Daydreaming Maven

February 26, 2018

My 2018 Oscar Predictions for the 90th Academy Awards

Its almost Oscar Sunday! Check my Academy Awards winner predictions below.

Best Picture

This years Best Picture race started off has a heated one but as award season has chugged on a clear front runner has come about.

Will win: Three Billboards outside of Ebbing, Missouri -
I'm not the biggest fan of this film, but its won all the awards, from the Golden Globe's to the BAFTA's. Its a shew in for best picture.

Should win: The Shape of Water

My pick: The Shape of Water
But...Call Me By Your Name has my heart.

*What if Get Out wins?!?*

Best Director

So happy that Greta Gerwig and Jordan Peele are both nominated!

Will win: Guillermo Del Toro

Should win: Jordan Peele or Greta Gerwig winning would be epic!

My pick: Guillermo Del Toro
Give the man his Oscar!

Best Actor

Will win: Gary Oldman

Should win: Gary Oldman
Oldman completely transforms into Churchill, its a sight to see!

My pick: Gary Oldman
(Dark horse pick: Daniel Kaluuya!)

Best Actress

Will win: Frances McDormand

Should win: Sally Hawkins

My pick: Sally Hawkins
I loved Hawkins in this role.
*Honorable mention - Meryl Streep was amazing in The Post a truly transformative actress*

Best Supporting Actor

Will win: Sam Rockwell

Should win: Richard Jenkins

My pick: Richard Jenkins
Loved Jenkins in Shape of Water he played his role with such passion and authenticity.

Best Supporting Actress

Will win: Allison Janney
Janney has won all the awards she has been nominated for this awards season.
The Oscar is all but a guarantee for her.

Should win: Leslie Manville

My pick: Allison Janney

Best Adapted Screenplay

Will win: Call Me By Your Name

Should win: Mudbound

My pick: Call Me My Your Name

Mudbound should win but I love Call Me By Your Name so much!

Best Original Screenplay

Will win: Get Out

Should win: Get Out -
This movie deserve a Oscar if not for best picture or director, give it original screenplay.

My pick: Get Out

*Honorable mentions: Lady Bird and The Big Sick were both amazing stories*

Best Animated Feature

Will win: Coco

Should win: Coco

My pick: Coco
Such an emotional and sweet movie.

Best Cinematography

Will win: Blade Runner 2049

Should win: Blade Runner 2049

My pick: Blade Runner 2049
Loved this movie so much every frame was a feast for the eyes.
If Roger Deakins doesn't get the win I'll riot in the streets!

Best Original Score

Will win: The Shape of Water

Should win: The Shape of Water

My pick: The Shape of Water...but Phantom Thread and The Last Jedi have my heart.

Best Original Song

Will win: This Is Me

Should win: Remember Me

My pick: Visions of Gideon from Call Me By Your Name
I'm obsessed with this song I so wish it was nominated.
*Honorable mention: Evermore from Beauty and The Beast*

More of my picks

Best Costume Design

My pick: Phantom Thread, because duh! A movie about fashion has to win costume design.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

My pick: Darkest Hour, because Gary Oldman spent three hours a day in the makeup chair to transform into Churchill.

Best Film Editing

My pick: Dunkirk, this movie was an epic delight.

Best Production Design

My pick: The Shape of Water, the opening scene a amazing!

Best Sound Editing

My pick: Dunkirk

Best Sound Mixing

My pick: Baby Driver, (Dunkirk could easily get this one over Baby Driver)

Best Visual Effects

My pick: War for the Plant of Apes (Blade Runner 2049 is a super close second)

Best Animated Short

My pick: Garden Party

Best Documentary Short

My pick: Edith+Eddie

Best Live Action Short

My pick: DeKalb Elementary

Will you be watching the Oscars on Sunday? If so who are your winning picks?

5 Ways To Style Converse Chuck Taylor High Tops

1. Loving these red Chucks styled with this super comfy looking hoodie dress by Rick Owens. Since its too cold outside for bare legs a pair of tights can help keep the cold out. I'm obsessed with the Gucci loved beanie and the Saint Laurent Lou bag.

Gucci Wool Hat | Rick Owens Hoodie Dress | Intermix Polka Dot Tights | Saint Laurent Monograme Lou Satchel | Red Chuck Taylor High Tops

2. Love classic black Chucks they can be worn with any of the outfit in this post. Really loving the Mansur Gavriel circle bag its such a great statement piece.

Boohoo Tall Carla Fisherman Cardigen | BP. Ruffle Sleeve Sweater | Paige Transcend Skinny Jeans | Mansur Gavriel Circle Bag | Black Chuck Taylor High Tops

3. Nothing is cuter than pink Chucks. I'm loving the original gangsta Lingua Franca sweater paired with the Topshop Jamie jeans and the guaranteed to keep you dry Hunter jacket. Also loving that the transparency of the Hunter jacket lets you show off your outfit #ootd.

Lingua Franca Quote Sweater | Hunter Waterproof Jacket | Ted Baker London Pearen Backpack | Topshop Moto Jamie Jeans | Pink Chuck Taylor High Tops

4. You can't go wrong with class white Chucks. Loving the sweater dress from Topshop paired with the long denim jacket from H&M. Gucci gang out with this Ophidia bag that has the classic GG signature monogram and stripes.

H&M Long Denim Jacket | Topshop Cut and Sew Sweater Dress | Gucci Ophidia GG Bag | Derek Lam 47mm Optical Glasses | White Chuck Taylor High Tops

5. A switch on the classics are these metallic Chucks. Loving them paired with these comfy looking velvet pants from Ulla Johnson and wool-blend turtleneck sweater from Joseph. Keep warm with this Intermix metallic puffer coat that shines bright. Obsessing over all thing Celine, the Nano is on my must have list.

Ulla Johnson Monique Velvet Pants | Joesph Melange Wool-blend Sweater | Celine Nano Luggage Tote | Intermix Shira Metallic Puffer Coat | Metallic Chuck Taylor High Tops

Save or Splurge: Valentine's Day Outfit Edition

Its almost the day of love! 💃🏿 😍 🌹 ❤️

Whether you going on a date with your significant other or having a girls night out with your squad its always fun to rock a cute and stylish outfit for V-day. I made save or splurge editions of each outfit for the ladies who love a good discount, the ladies who love a good spending spree or the ladies who like a little of both. Check my three Valentine's Day outfit ideas that are sure to make the day of love all the more special below ↓.

Lacy Dreams

I'm obsessing how this Astra The Label lace dress looks so similar to the Self-Portrait Azaelea dress, its such a good dupe. You can never go wrong with a nude heel, these options from Steve Madden and Saint Laurent are so pretty and perfect.

Red Pearl Jam

I'm loving everything about this look, the Jeffery Campbell dupes to the Nicholas Kirkwood boots are spot on, they are the definition of a statement shoe. If there is any day to wear red it Valentine's Day, I love a airy blouse the red Zara blouse is a great alternative to the Alice + Olivia Gwenda blouse.

Little Red "Bow" Peep

I've always loved the Gianvito Rossi Gala Ankle Wrap Pumps, they are so sexy and pretty. When I found this H&M version for the fraction of the cost I saw stars lol. I love a good wallet on chain, you will never regret buying the classic Chanel WOC but for those whose wallets are a bit lighter the Botkier Soho WOC is a wonderful alternative until you can afford the Chanel.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her

Valentines Day is 9 days away!

Are you ready? If not here are twenty gifts for her that will sure to make the wife, GF, mom, sister, aunt or BFF in your life feel the love tonight. Or for the sake of self love, be your own Valentine and gift your self this Valentine's Day #treatyourself.