Oscars Redux

In my previous career incarnation, I was an entertainment editor for a local newspaper. I loved when award shows came around. It always gave me something to write about.

This year was a little different, though. I didn't have to write about the awards. While it was a bit of a relief, I still couldn't tear myself completely away. Instead of watching the show, which was always my least favorite part, I was glued to the pre-parties, the red carpet and the post-award interviews and gossip. That's the best part anyway!

My favorites:
Keira Knightly - Loved the cranberry dress and vintage jewelry
Reese Witherspoon - She looked like a doll in her vintage gown
Salma - Va-va-voom
Others getting it right: Uma, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Garner, Rachel Weisz

What were they thinking:
Helena Bonham Carter - She WAS "The Corpse Bride."
Charlize - Just because you already won an Oscar doesn't mean you can wear a big-ass bow and expect us to love it.
Naomi Watts - Watts the hell was she thinking with that "used tissue" look?

Jury still out:
Michelle Williams - I can't decide if I loved her mustardy Vera Wang or thought it was a serious faux pas. I think it was just her horribly red, trashy lipstick that threw me off.
Nicole Kidman - When you are a porcelain China doll, please don't wear a white dress and expect us to be able to see you.
Felicity Huffman - I love how real she is. I loved her hair. But really, the deep plunging neckline was a little too much for my taste.