The Harsh Light of Day

Just a pre-warning, this year, due to possible challenges in time management (mine completely) the updating might not be every week. Of course, I aim for that, but I don't want to say absolutely every week it will happen - why not sign up for the email to let you know when it's posted, save the checking back hassle? Fear not, I will absolutely be around for the big ones, Logies, Spring Racing, ARIA's etc and also Oscar coverage next week (YAY!).

Annalise Braakensiek

Anna...lise! It’s been a while and look at you, you look smashing! Red is working for you and the black shoes while a touch shiny are very glam. I know we’ve seen the black version of this dress on all and sundry but this red makes me forget all that, and I say welcome to 2008 Annalise.

Gracie Otto

Look at this – out of the arm slouch presence of boyfriend Matt Newton, Gracie can smile! Gracie can stand! Gracie is free! Gracie maybe wants to fix her dress – it just looks like it doesn’t fit her and before you all scream at me, I know it does, but it looks like it doesn’t okay! Also, what does Gracie do? I’m not trying to be sarcastic, I’m actually curious, does Gracie act, sing, dance and if any of these are applicable then maybe she could do some more.

Laura Csortan

Laura seems to be wearing the latest from the Amish line. Or at least the local Byron Bay Hemp Formal Wear Winter 08 collection. Sure, probably very good for the environment but not so good for your red carpet credentials.

Megan Gale

If only shopping was this formal and fun, I’d be there faster than something very fast. Seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an escalator look so good by merely having a glam girl ride it.

Oh Meggie G, don’t cry - I know you'll miss me. Really, I don’t think this is the end for you, I think you’ve more than endeared yourself to Australian hearts. You’ve done some excellent walking, some excellent racing attending and some excellent boyfriend selecting – seriously, you’re living proof that the funny guys are better than the hotties – not that Andy’s anything to sneeze at.
So good luck Meggie G, please keep attending red carpets, and bring your boyf and his third wheel, I know many people like them too. Miss you already – call me later, we’ll catch up for a coffee.

Rose Byrne

Gosh Rose is just a fresh faced beauty. Seriously, I hope Estee Lauder has signed her because she’s so fresh, no other word for it. I also quite like the simple the dress and wouldn’t you believe it, don’t hate the belt. The cardy is a little daggy but it does look a bit chilly in Harbour Town, so I’ll let that pass.

Samantha Brett

See, Sam, you’ve really screwed this up. I was this year, planning to be open minded and maybe give you a break but then you turn up like this? And the problem is that dress could have been nice, if maybe it had a smidge more length in it, and wasn’t paired with shoes stolen from the Gentlemen’s Galley dancers room.

And clearly Sam, doesn’t believe in letting go of a theme. Last year it was the over puffed red dress, this year, clearly it’s going to be lace. Lace on everything. Lace will free the world.

Tali Jatali & Samantha Wills

I’ve always had a fascination with Tali here at Harsh. She’s Australia’s answer to Juliette Lewis, bizarrely photographed and famous for not much at all. At least Juliette’s dated Brad – Tali just seems to excel in taking the most inappropriate red carpet photos. I’m not sure if there was a massive and sudden chair shortage wherever Sam and Tali were, but one would think standing politely instead of using your friend as a sofa would have been the way to go. Who knows what Tali was thinking?

Tara Moss

Still walking the line of bizarre male fantasy’s, Tara’s male fans can now tick saucy librarian off their lists. I’m all for glasses, in fact, correct eyewear is very important (so I’m learning) but Tara’s seem more stage showing, more prop than necessary – ‘look, I’m a famous SMART author, I write things that are fastened into a book, so take that lowly actors.’

Tiffani Wood

Well, Tiff’s year hasn’t started off well. Poor lovie is apparently having trouble at home, and that’s no good, but there’s no need for those nasty tabloid’s to be accusing her of invitation-itis (a disease were one accepts invitations to all things going, see envelope opening). A handbag store opening with the chance of a free bag, would drag the most reluctant woman away from the homestead. Still, Tiff next time such an opportunity drags you out – can we maybe brush the hair a smidge more, and maybe less beach cafe wear. Sure it’s summer, but it’s evening, and a telephoto-lense is there, game on time.