Despite finding my future husband (How sexy, funny and talented was Hugh Jackman on Sunday night?!), the Oscars were an unforgettable night. I have to admit that it was actually the first ceremony that I watch from start to end. After 5 hours in front of my monitor, I still wasn’t tired of it. This year was full of surprises and emotions. How touching was the presentation of the major roles awards with previous winner praising their peers? Also this year, the Academy invited a younger crowd with Zac and Vanessa from HSM, the seductive Robert Pattinson from Twilight, and Amanda Seyfried from Mamma Mia.
And again, the red carpet was full of hits and misses.
Red and white were very popular choices as seen on Penelope Cruz (winner in the best supporting role category) who looked like a princess in vintage Balmain Couture. Stunning! Or Marisa Tomei in an original pleated white Atelier Versace dress. Original, but not sure it is working for me. Amy Adams in Carolina Herrera with a stunning necklace by Fred Leighton opted for the other popular hue – Red! So did Heidi Klum in RM by Roland Mouret, not as successfully though.
Siren silhouette style dresses also had a noticeable presence on the red carpet of the Kodak theatre. Halle Berry in Marchesa was one of the few who opted for this style. Beyonce in House of Doreon also went for the siren silhouette. I am not a fan of the entire look. For sure it was not Beyonce at her best.
Nathalie Portman was without any doubt one of my favourite of the night in her vibrant pink Rodarte gown. Kate Winslet who won the Oscar in the leading actress category looked gorgeous in her asymmetrical one shoulder Yves Saint Laurent gown. I love the lace details: so chic and rich. I also adored Angie beautiful Lorraine Schwartz earrings and matching ring. Her best accesory remains her handsome Brad!
I also want to mention Freida Pinto from Slumdog Millionaire in her blue John Galliano gown. Despite criticism from few, I thought she looked beautiful and totally charming.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cirus and Jessica Biel were far from making the hit list. Sarah Jessica (who is usually a trend setter) looked ridiculous in her puffy light blueish green Christian Dior gown. For the princess look, take advices from previously mentioned Penelope Cruz and forget Parker on this one. Miley Cirus in Zuhair Murad reminded me of a giant seashell. Jessica Biel white Prada gown looked more like a big scottowel role than anything else.
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