Didn't they do well???

As the little gold men were being polished and lined up on a table backstage at the Oscars, the stars were being plucked, waxed, blow dried, dusted, moisturized, brushed and zipped ready for the most coveted red carpet of the year.

In simple terms, the gowns were good people.

There were some, in my opinion, that were better than others, but you can decide.

Overall, there were a few winners for me. Leading them was Meryl Streep in her plunging neck white Chris March - elegant and so figure flattering. Cameron Diaz sparkled and shone in her gold Armani Prive, Nicole Richie looked pure glam in her dark hued Reem Accra long sleeved gown and Brit girl Victoria Beckham chose a bit of shameless self promotion in one of her own - and why not? Look at her! Statuesque!






Fashion favourite SJP and Diane Kruger both stepped out in Chanel couture. SJP said that Karl made it just for her, lucky thing!


I'm not fussed on Miley herself - can she can't she sing or act? Who knows. First thing though, her Godmother is none other than Dolly Parton herself, and secondly her dress is by Jenny Packham - one of my all time favourite gown designers. Miley looks STUNNING.

Marchesa, along with Sandra Bullock, were the big winners of the night fashion wise. 'Up In The Air' star Vera Farmiga wore this strapless, deep pink ruffle gown - the origami detail being synonymous to Marchesa's collections. Sandra Bullock posed like the Oscar she won in the intricate crystal beaded bodice and long trained dress and Gabourey Sidibe of Precious stood proud in her royal blue full length frock. Well done girls, and well done Marchesa.

As gorgeous, and slightly Gaga-eque, as Jenny and Amanda looked in their Armani Prive gowns, a little 'ooops' left my lips - they look like they are modelling the dresses, not wearing them. I think stylists need to communicate! However, the lovely spring, powder tones to both dresses certainly made up for the red carpet similarity.



This didn't do it for me unfortunately. The top half could have been saved on Charlize's Dior gown, but added to the bottom, sans the boob rose details of course, it screams bridesmaid to me. I also think she needs to sport a red or deep purple with her skin tone and complexion.


Biggest yawn of the night goes to... Mariah. It's a lovely Valentino dress, don't get me wrong, but I think teamed with her fake hair and fake boobs, it just looks cheap. Hmmmm. What can we do to you Mariah? I think we need her Marchesa-erd up!