While the focus of the Oscars is ultimately a celebration of talent and achievement in film, it is also a display of red carpet fashion that sometimes has us impressed and other times wondering: what were they thinking?!
One of my least favorite dresses was Scarlett Johansson's drab, black Rouland Mouret number that was the farthest thing from sexy at the Oscars. I could not decide which was more appalling: the dress or her frizzy hairstyle.
Melanie Griffith's Versace dress was nothing short of horrendous?too low in the back and the front and slit too high in the skirt. Who knew Versace could look so trashy?
Laura Linney's hair looked dirty, her pearl jewelry was obnoxiously large and cheap-looking and her beige J Mindel dress looked like the bottom got caught in a lawn mower.
People may disagree with me on this one, but Cate Blanchett's pale yellow, one-strapped Valentino dress with a burgundy belt and billowing back reminded me of a rain slicker and did not complement her coloring at all.
Natalie Portman's steel gray tulle Lanvin gown looked a little more Spartan warrior than Greek goddess.
I loved Renee Zelleweger's raspberry-colored strapless Carolina Herrera gown trimmed with lace at both the neckline and the long, luxurious train. While a brunette Zelleweger will take some getting used to, she looked stunning in classic red lipstick and a diamond necklace.
Halle Berry always seems to choose a winner and this award show was no exception. Her simple hairstyle and gorgeous flowing taupe gown with one strap and embroidery that stretched from the bodice to the skirt were right on target.
Virginia Madsen wore a daring Versace Couture number in blue with a black overlay, which hugged all the right curves and flared out into a trumpet skirt.
I also loved Kate Winslet's beautiful Badgley Mishka jewel-encrusted gown with the perfect updo and jewelry to complement the look.