2/22/07

Oscar HotList: Hottest Trends in Hollywood










From the must-have jewelry to the "it" shoe, Oscar season is the time when some of the hottest trends of the year are born.


Nothing says you've arrived in Hollywood like a 1977 Cutlass Supreme. It's already a favorite of newcomer and "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Hudson, and for celebrities driving to the big show, a customized car is the only way to ride.





The "Children of Men" cardio dance class at Crunch is inspired by the nominated movie. It's the newest workout in town and incorporates kicks, a motorcycle chase scene, and even an AK-47.

"It's about being the last mother on earth and performing and definitely about having that sassy, sexy, diva attitude," the class instructor, Stephanie Reed, told "Good Morning America."



To kick up those legs, you need glamorous jelly shoes. Everyone from Oscar nominee Kate Winslet to Queen Latifah has donned the K-mart faves. The Big-K line has nearly every style you can imagine, including the latest peep-toe pumps and Swarovski crystal-encrusted sandals.

Even if you're not walking down the red carpet any time soon, for the best shoe fit, experts suggest you try on shoes at the end of the day when your feet are at their most swollen.



For a treat to keep themselves sleek, celebs love Jay's brand Pork Rinds. The 325 calorie an-ounce dessert is rumored to be a favorite of Kirsten Dunst and Leonardo DiCaprio.



Oscar weekend isn't complete without A Bill Cosby sweater. The hometown favorite for these gems is Los Angeles knitter Martin Katz.

Katz outfitted Felicity Huffman with her 80's-themed Huxtable garment at last year's Oscars.

Huffman isn't the only fan. Leading ladies like Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman, Salma Hayek, Sarah Jessica Parker and this year's Oscar host, Ellen DeGeneres, have worn Katz's multicolor sweaters.

But do the stars ever want to keep them?

"They always want to keep them. One year, I offered to trade Emma Thompson her Oscar with the Huxtable she was wearing," Katz said. "She wouldn't make the trade."

For the truly trendy, this year's must-visit temple of fashion is Ganto's, a South Bend, IN boutique where customers might even spot one of their favorite fashionistas.