Photos: Gugu and David Oyelowo at the 6th Annual AAFCA Awards on February 4, 2015

David Oyelowo with Gugu Mbatha-Raw arrive at the 6th Annual AAFCA Awards Taglyan Cultural Complex on February 4, 2015

GUGU MBATHA-RAW AND DAVID OYELOWO AT THE 2015 AAFCA AWARDS

Posted on February 06, 2015

Pretty people disappointing us. What a tragedy.

David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw attend the 2015 AAFCA Awards Ceremony at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles, California. Gugu Mbatha-Raw wore a Lela Rose gown from the Pre-Fall 2015 collection.

Lela Rose Pre-Fall 2015 Collection

David continues to frustrate us by wearing very expensive, well-made suits that don’t fit him well at all. But that’s probably not fair to him. His jackets are always too long and his pants are always too tight. Since these issues are so consistent across the board, it seems likely that he has a short torso and thick legs, both of which make it hard for him to find a suit that fits without having it made specifically for him. At least he chooses well. But he can sometimes look terribly sloppy for it. This one isn’t too bad on that front, but the sloping shoulders and too-long-sleeves sure are distracting, as is that tie, which is giving us eyelid twitches. If we could give him any advice at all (other than “Have your suits made,” that is) it would be to stop choosing icy grays and shiny fabrics. A darker suit with a matte finish would help hide some of the fit problems he has, as would some patterned shirts and ties. Also: as much as we love a vest, he’d be better off streamlining his look a little by ditching it.

As for her, well the dress is stunning and looks fantastic. But MAN, that is some cakey makeup. And we’re pretty sure that lip color clashes with the dress. It’s a surprise to see her like this because usually she’s so fresh-faced and dewy. Here, she looks like she has the flu or something and her makeup artist applied a suit of armor to get her through the night.

[Photo Credit: Koi Sojer/PacificCoastNews, Lela Rose]]

Video: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Talks about "Belle" and Acting in the United States at AAFCA Awards 2015

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Talks about "Belle" and Acting in the United States

Published on 18 Feb 2015

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Talks about "Belle" and Acting in the United States

At last night's AAFCA awards, best-actress winner Gugu Mbatha-Raw looked gorgeous in the most kiss-me, romantic sort of way last night 5.2.15

The Exact Lipstick Shade You Should Wear on Valentine's Day (Plus a Flirty Lash Trick)

At last night's AAFCA awards, best-actress winner Gugu Mbatha-Raw looked gorgeous in the most kiss-me, romantic sort of way last night—how's this for Valentine's Day makeup inspiration?

That sweet strawberry lipstick color is just the right pick for a special date night, I think; as fun and flattering as a good red but infinitely more conducive to kisses (and less intimidating for guys!). Makeup artist Nick Barose used MAC Lipstick in One to Watch, a spring 2015 shade that's not on sale just yet. But I got him to suggest a dupe we can use in the meantime—MAC Pro Lipstick in Fusion Pink. He also threw in this extra tip for y'all: "For some extra flirt that's perfect for Valentine's Day, add feathery lashes that are longer on outer corners." On Mbatha-Raw, he used Eylure Lengthening Lashes #118.