The ballgowns were out in full force at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. It was pretty boring, with no one trying to be adventurous in any way. I guess the best part was the fact that Avatar only won three awards. I am looking forward to seeing The Hurt Locker. Here are a couple of my Loves and Loathes.
I Love…
Carey Mulligan in Prada and Fred Leighton. The short front hem makes this otherwise traditional dress very interesting. And her hair and earrings and general sweetness make her look fantastic. She was certainly the star of the evening.
Charlize Theron in Dior and Harry Winston. The roses on the bust look a but strange, but in a good way. Possibly the most adventurous ballgown of the evening.
Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham and Lorraine Schwartz. Although I am not a fan of Miley Cyrus, I like the way she dressed very young, instead of trying to look like an adult. This is a great example of properly dressing one's age.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel couture and Fred Leighton. I hate her pose and she doesn'
**UPDATE** I just saw this photo of the Chanel dress, and I have changed my mind about it. It is definitely a loser.
Do I Love or Loathe?
Sandra Bullock in Marchesa. She is wearing way to much makeup, and the dress fabric looks cheap, but it does look pretty good on her.
I Loathe…
Amanda Seyfried in Armani Privé and Lorraine Schwartz. Is she going straight to her wedding afterwards?
Demi Moore in Atelier Versace and Van Cleef & Arpels. I loved the bodice, but the floaty layers of the skirt are just so predictable.
Kate Winslet in Yves Saint Laurent and Tiffany. Why would anyone wear a dress that makes them look twenty years older?
Mariah Carey in Valentino couture, Chopard and Piaget watch. This is a bad bridesmaid dress at its worst!
All images from WWD.
