
Wow, they really channeled the old Hollywood times and I love it!! The Academy Awards seem to have gotten more glamorous, from the cabaret type skits to the elaborate stage settings, from the music to the fashion. It seems as though no one skipped it this year and everyone is dressed in top form.
Trend wise, I saw a lot of corset tops, metallics, gold, cinched waists, whites, purples, reds and a few blues & nudes as well as beading, strapless gowns, tons of ruffles, ruching and lace details. There is so much variety this year, risk taking and of course, glamour for miles!! Marchesa seemed to be a celebrity favorite yet again, but naturally there were some great gowns and some not so great.
Let’s start with:
Zoe Saldana- presenter,
Wearing a beaded violet strapless gown with layers and layers and layers and did I say layers of ruffles? I am falling off the fence on this one. Where do I look, at the beaded top? The layers and layers, and did I say layers of colored ruffles? or at the long slit right down the middle of her legs!
There were amazing parts of the dress separately but together …CATASTROPHIE!!

Vera Farmiga-Nominee for Up in the Air,
She carries her pleated ruffled Marchesa red gown with old gown very well, looks like she is very comfortable wearing it. Hollywood glamour, very form fitting channeling the old glamour days of Marylyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth. Hair in finger waves, red lipstick. KUDOS!!!! And Best Dressed!!

Maggie Gyllenhaal- Dries Van Noten, bold move, very brilliant dress but the question is…Is it Oscar worthy???
Hmmmmmm….I wouldn’t say so!

Elizabeth Banks-presenter-
Gray form-fitting strapless ruffled Versace gown is ravishing on her. I love the delicate beading and the layers of ruffles that go on forever!! Exquisite!!- Best Dressed!!

Kristen Stewart is stunning in her black pleated strapless gown. I would love to see earrings then she would have had KUDOS!!

Sigourney Weaver didn’t really make the best dressed list. The one shoulder is too wide and unflattering for her body and I think the belt should have been a beaded belt, something a bit fresher then a black belt. Also I didn’t like the sheer bottom and black shoes. Altogether this was a no no!! Catastrophe!!

Sandra Bullock,- I wouldn’t put her on the best dressed list in this dress. The beading on her hips and the shine of the dress are a bit much for her and add that to the harsh red lipstick and it’s a not so great combination. Bullock’s metallic Marchesa dress was compared to Olympics figure skating costumes. Ooops.. Sorry!! Not a winner for the Oscar winner.

Penelope Cruz- Always a red carpet Kudos girl and best dressed! Looking fabulous in her red Donna Karan gown!

Mo’nique looks confident and stunning in her gown. I love the shirring of the fabric on her shoulders and the brilliant color which is beautiful on her. It brightens her up. She takes the Oscar in all!!

Tina Fey- wearing a Michael Kors one shouldered black beaded dress with a banded waist. The shape of the dress is very flattering for her body, I would have loved to see a color, like lavender, blue, even silver but she played it safe at the academy awards, and that was a great thing; especially since she was slammed at the golden globes! Good job Tina!!

Carey Mulligan - Strapless, beaded princess gown works well with her new blonde ‘doo. Although the shoes were a bit too thick and casual for the elegance of the gown and the earings were a bit harsh. She still rocked her youthful look with a bit of edge.

Faith Hill- the detail in the waist and the lace is nice but maybe a bit too much going on. It sort of looks like pieces thrown together and the tasseled hair didn’t fair well with her dress.. A bit of a Catastrophe!!

Amanda Seyfried’s Armani Prive – such a beautiful youthful gown, the bodice works for her body, its structured yet very feminine on her and the ruching detail goes right down the dress! – She looks like a fairy!!

Miley Cyrus- Presenter looks absolutely grown up and lovely!! The corset bodice works well for her–the lace skirt is very whimsical and gives an enchanting look to her dress which makes it very youthful. A perfect select for her. Just a little posture work and its perfect!!

KUDOS TO OPRAH!! Fantastic and slimming dress. Works amazingly on her!! From the wrap top that slims her , to the black band around her waist paired with the wrap skirt of the dress is perfect!!!
Jennifer Lopez’s iridescent light pink gown is FABULOUS! She is captivating in her light pink gown. The side ruching of fabric is on her hips but actually works with her body so perfectly. I love the top and how it goes across the bust line then across the waist and then the train.WOW.This is definitely a Best Dressed!!

Kathryn Bigelow’s dress is a little unappealing, to tight and very dull. As well, her red bracelet doesn’t work! Her hair and make up were at best, messy. Definitely Not a fav of mine! Catastrophe!!

Sarah Jessica Parker-Love the fashion statement of Sarah’s pastel yellow Channel Couture Gown with the Metallic touches, which only Sarah could pull off! I absolutely LOVED how she looked. It actually gave a sort of 60’s feel, with her up do and make up, and is refreshing to see a gown that screams “FASHION!” on the red carpet.

Queen Latifah- looks so beautiful stunning in her blush pink gown!! The beading goes from the shoulder into a slant curve at the waist and this actually has a slimming effect which is perfect for a full figured woman.The color works great on her and she emits confidence in it.

Meryl Streep looked absolutely dazzling in her wintry white Chris March gown. It is very sexy and age appropriate for her. I particularly love the Draping that goes from the shoulder to the waist and back to shoulder again. I think this is the best I have seem her look on the Red carpet and I’d definitely say she is a best dressed!!

Demi Moore’s nude dress is stunning; all of the gathering, sheering and ruching actually add volume to her dress which she carries so very well .Her shoes and jewels are perfectly put together. Definitely a fav.Best dressed!!

Charlize Theron ruching details on her Pink Dior are covering the breasts and that’s all you see…Breasts!!-she looks like she has a Madonna-esqe thing going on….hmmmm not a winner to me! And red lipstick to boot!!

Gabourey Sidibe – looks gorgeous in her dress. The Shirring and ruching works so well on the top and the diamond beading is strategically placed perfectly on her dress to flatter her figure. The color is perfect . Job well done!

Kate Winslet’s dress was gorgeous in her Yves St Laurent Dress.The color was beautiful. I loved the graphic look of the bodice and the way it worked with her necklace.

Anna Kendrick- Had a winning look. Her off-the-shoulder blush Elie Saab gown was enchanting on her. Make up fresh and flawless! Definitely Best Dressed!


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