Oscars Inspired Part 2

Inspiration gets a bit more animated when it comes from these Oscar contenders….

UP

Up was by far one of my favorite movies of the year.  The film’s 2 minute sequence showing the couples entire married life together is so beautifully done-pure genius.  The message of the movie- its never too late for a new adventure, priceless.

For this I would think bold color, retro style with a twist of ‘scout/explorer spirit thrown in for good measure.  Winged and balloon inspired accessories take flight, while a cocktail dress –that appears to have actually been inspired by a female “Snipe” named Kevin—would be perfect once you hit solid ground at Paradise Falls.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Being a huge Wes Anderson fan, I couldn’t imagine how his style would translate into animation.  Anderson’s Mr. Fox did not disappoint.  All the quirky characters and dialogue stayed intact, as did his usual amazing art direction..he does ‘dingy’ colors better than anyone.

The movie which was bathed in shades of rusty orange and Earth tones, was a visual delight.  I would take that same color (foxy orange) and style it into a 70′s boho feel with an attitude of coy, self-confident and slightly flawed-just like The Fantastic Mr. Fox himself (p.s. how amazing is George Clooney’s performance in this!!!).

Avatar

Wow, that James Cameron is one talented guy…he sure knows how to make an epic movie that sells tickets.  Though there are real life fleshy actors in this film, its animation is the real star.

Cobalt blue and Eco-Greens would have to dominate.  Perfect for those moldy-futuristic prints that are showing up, they almost look like an eco-system is going to grow out of them.  The attitude would have to be just like all of Cameron’s lead female roles-fearless: kick-ass and sexy.

The Princess And The Frog

Its nice to know that even though technology is making animation more and more realistic, the art of the old-school gets an Oscar nod as well.  The beautifully drawn cartoon has all the same Disney magic-with a refreshing modern edge set against the colorful backdrop of New Orleans and the Louisiana Bayou.

I’m thinking a bit of southern NOLA flair mixed in with crisp white and of course frog green.  Switch out the tiara for a headband by day and wear a modern version of a southern belle gown for a night at the local juke joint.

Coraline

Like most people perhaps I thought Coraline was the work of Tim Burton, since the art direction was so similar to the Nightmare Before Christmas.  Low and behold it was not, instead the stop-animation film is the product of Henry Selick’s creative mind.  Selick did direct Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas…so obviously the two feed off of each others hip and macabre minds.

I’m thinking the styling would be somewhat downtown-not quite goth, but most surely slightly off.  I’d wish for a touch of Coraline’s blue hair, this season’s trendy vivid purple lids (better than button eyes, eh!) and edgy, modern shapes with just a touch of darkness…yet, I suppose I should-like the film’s spooky and philosophical warning: “be careful of what I wish for”!!!!

All movie images from Oscar.com, All fashion and beauty images from Elle.com