The 84th Academy Awards

Alright, let's talk Oscars.

Best:
Cameron Diaz looked lovely, perhaps the most glamourous she's been for awhile. I find that she typically veers towards a more edgy look.

Jessica Chastain should have won in my opinion. She brought so much life to The Help. Her character was so refreshing.

Jennifer Lopez's dress reminded me of a Givenchy campaign from the 90's. Heaven forbid I find the advertisement.

 Angelina Jolie- Loved the black velvet dress...Her stance, not so much.

 I thought Stacie Keibler looked dynamic. She fared poorly on score cards, but I thought the dressed suited her. Her arm candy wasn't too shabby either....Also, notice her earrings. Divine.

Jane Seymour looked pretty dang good for a 61 year old as she channelled Jessic Rabbit.

I just adored the capped selves on Julianna Rancic's gown. Just exquisite.

So, I actually feel like I had to scrape the barrel to pick the worst dresses as there weren't any swan dresses or backwards tuxedos...Here's what I've got.

Worst:
I'm sorry, I don't even know who this is, and frankly I'm too lazy to figure it out, but all I can hear when I see this dress is "HEFTY, HEFTY, HEFTY!"

I know Shaleen Woodley said this dress epitomized her style, but it also looks like she borrowed it from Mrs. Brady.

Oh, Emma Stone...You've got the most authentic personality in Hollywood these days, but I'm sorry, you made my worst dressed list because I felt like I've seen this before...Oh, wait...I have...

Sherri Shepherd, I do not understand this dress. I am baffled by the eye sore that the sheer fabric is attempting to cover. It's so odd.

Alas, Ms. Natalie Portman. Would you ever consider wearing a dress that is not strapless and perhaps a bit more flattering? On another note, is the Queen of Hearts missing one her dresses? 

Okay, to sum it all up.

I did not miss Anne Hathaway and James Franco at all.

I loved Billy.

I also loved seeing Tony Stark and Pepper Pots together again. Seriously, can RDJ ever disappoint. "Plural titles are out this year."

And I honestly can't decide who is cuter, Bieber or Uggie?

What were your thoughts?

Who were your picks for Best & Worst dressed?

The OSCARS!

Another year, another great viewing of the Oscars.

Here are my picks for the Top 5 Best Dressed.

 Photos from Yahoo Movies!

Highlights for me-

I loved how Hathaway & Franco appeared in the nominated movies. Very Billy Crystal...and Hello, Back to the Future!

Robert Downey, Jr. & Jude Law presenting together. The Sherlock Holmes fan in me was going crazy during this segment.

Anne Hathaway's song. Although, it was slightly awkward because she was trying to guilt Hugh Jackman, but it was still one of the better portions of the show.

Celine singing "Smile" and not over-embellishing it. "K.I.S.S.- Keep it simple, stupid."- Dwight Schrute
I especially appreciated this because Gloria Stuart was being honored. After all, I've always been a Titanic enthusiast.

The fact that Christian Bale & Colin Firth won. I was definitely routing for both of them. Especially Christian Bale because this was his first nomination. I was shocked when I learned that he had been continually snubbed in the past.

And, I was in love with the set. The scene that stood out to me was when The Lord of the Rings display was on and the script on the One Ring arched over the stage. So gorgeous!

Thanks for opening your home to us, Makayla & Eric! And thanks for the great company Hannah, Tom, Sarah, and Drew!

Why I Love The Oscars

I haven't missed the pièce de résistance of the award season since 7th grade. Those would have been the 70th Academy Awards. Titanic swept all the top honors that year... Celine infamously beat her chest which was adorned with the multi-million dollar "La Coeur De La Mer" during her performance of the now overplayed, sad FM anthem. That night Matt and Ben became house hold names and Billy Crystal set the bar as host. I fell in love with the fashions and movie montages, the red carpet and the tearful/quirky speeches. The thrill of it all.

Twelve years later, I still love every bit of it. These were the highlights of last night's show for me:

 - Neil Patrick Harris. He was wonderful hosting the Emmy's. Equally enjoyable during the Opening Number. Who wrote the song? I've gotta know. So clever.Gave me chills.

-  Loved the set!  It looked like it was inspired by "Top Hat" or "Follow the Fleet".

- Martin & Baldwin were simply hilarious. I still don't get the "Precious... living up to its video game" joke...did anyone? It's okay though cause the "Oh, Look! There's that Damn Helen Mirren!" and the double Snuggie made up for it.

- Robert Downey, Jr.  I loved how his bow-tie & glasses matched his wife's dress and how he still made an appearance even though he was snubbed this year. What's not to love ;)

- Sandra Bullock. Glamourous. Poised. Real. And she could even make Jesse James cry.

- The John Hughes Tribute. Mattie Brodrick's appreciation for him brought tears to my eyes. Oh and Macaulay Culkin who seems to be forever nine.

- I missed that the original songs weren't performed in their entirety, but at least they weren't all performed by Beyonce once again ;)

-And I can't leave out the company. I was able to watch it this year for the first time with dear friends I've know since middle school. It was so great when we would gasp and comment on the same things...not to mention, the food and beverages were superb! We provided our own version of the Governors Ball. Thank you Makayla & Sara!

My votes for BEST DRESSED: Rachel McAdams, Cameron Diaz, Kristen Stewart, Susan Downey, & Sandra Bullock

WORST DRESSED: Barbra Streisand, Carey Mulligan, Tina Fey, Miley Cyrus, &  Melanie Griffith.