Well if there's one thing that will get me out of a blogging rut, it's the fabulous fashion on display at the The Academy Awards!
I was out running errands (ok maybe some shopping too) all day yesterday when I arrived home at 6pm to find that the Oscars had already been running for half an hour... wtf? Why did they start so early, and why did I not know about it? It was bad enough that I missed the opening with comical geniuses Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, but the red carpet--gasp! So I had to pay close attention during the awards to take in all the dresses and suits that I missed pre-show. But the show itself was actually very good (even bringing me to tears several times -- yes, yes, I'm a crier) so I didn't mind being glued to the tv for the remaining 3 hours.
While I thought everyone looked beautiful last night, there are always a few stand outs, and these are the ones I just could not stop gushing about...
Best Dressed
Rachel McAdams
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Runners Up for Best Dressed
Sandra Bullock Sarah Jessica Parker
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Meryl Streep
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I can never say enough about Rachel McAdams -- the girl is flawless! I loved her look last night because it was equal parts glamourous & fresh. She looked simply elegant without looking too serious or done up. And I thought it was a more flirty take on the traditional ball gown that we saw several renditions of last night. And in a three-way tie for second place, I thought Sandra Bullock, Sarah Jessica Parker (of course) and Meryl Streep all looked just divine!
Best Dressed Man
Colin Firth
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It's always hard for me to pick a best dressed man when they all arrive looking virtually the same every year in their penguin suits, but I just thought Colin Firth had that undeniable British charm in his properly fitted tux with those boyish dimples -- so cute! So he gets my vote, even if he happened to be in the same exact suit at 50 other men.
Who's look were you drooling over last night?
It was nice to be reminded of the Oscars in this gloomy late-fall. I realized I have watched so many award shows in the past 6 months, I can't remember what was happening on the Oscars at all. But, regardless, I wanted to say something about the men. Why don't we, as in the society, let men dress more creatively on these events? It really is boring to see all those "penguins" line up to receive an award for a creative performance. It is absurd. If women can look like Christmas trees, men should be allowed to as well! :) When will we read some more from you? Luv, Flora
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