I must say, those ladies BROUGHT IT last night (as did Slumdog Millionaire)! There were so many gorgeous gowns that it was hard to choose favorites and even harder to choose ones that were “bad.” Actually, I can’t say I saw anything that was just plain ugly, but there were a few that were not my favorites. First I will start with the best of the best:

Alicia Keys in Armani Prive

I didn’t even recognize her at first glance…I love the jeweled pink color of the gown and the slit adds interest to an otherwise simple style.

Alicia Keys

Jennifer Aniston in Valentino Haute Couture

I must say, I love this dress…but I felt like she should have upped the ante with her hair and makeup. I am a little sick of this hippy, side braid that everyone is sporting these days. I wanna see GLAMOUR!

Jennifer Aniston

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive

This gown looked even better on TV in Hi DEF. The skirt of the gown had these pieces that made it look like a mermaid dress and it sparkled so beautifully under all of those lights!

Anne Hathaway

Diane Lane in Dolce and Gabbana

I love the simplicity of this black Dolce and Gabbana gown. I mean, can you really go wrong with D & G?

Diane Lane

Evan Rachel Wood in Elie Saab

Elie Saab is another designer I always seem to love. Architectural, yet beautiful designs.

Evan Rachel Wood

Penelope Cruz in Vintage Balmain

This one definitely was in the running for most beautiful dress of the night. The detailing around the train is amazing!

Penelope Cruz

Marisa Tomei in Versace

This multi-dimensional gown really highlight Marisa Tomei’s amazing body. Can I borrow it please?

Marisa Tomei

Freida Pinto in John Galliano

Man, this gal never looks bad! The royal blue looks incredible with her dark hair and skin and I love the Bollywood feel of the design.

Freida Pinto

Heidi Klum in RM by Roland Mouret

This was probably my favorite out of all of the designs. I love the architectural neckline and the jewel town “red” color is amazing!

Heidi Klum

Let me preface the “bad” by saying that these women still looked pretty amazing, I just wasn’t fond of the design of their gowns:

Amanda Seyfried in Valentino Haute Couture

This looks like my prom dress from 1998 with a big, red bow stuck on it!

Amanda Seyfried

Beyonce in House of Dereon

Not a fan of the black and gold combination, and at first glance I thought the pattern was lobsters! The shape is gorgeous on Beyonce though.

Beyonce

Melissa Leo in Badgley Mischka

This gown is reminscent of a bad mother of the bride dress, don’t you think? It might be better in a different color…it clashes with the Oscar GOLD.

Melissa Leo

Reese Witherspoon in Rodante

Oh Reese, you are my favorite, but that gown honey is not!

Reese Witherspoon

AND…..drumroll please…..the WORST DRESSED goes to:

Tilda Swinton in Lanvin

There are no words to describe this…why must she always look so HARSH at awards shows?

Tilda Swinton

Congrats to Slumdog Millionaire for SWEEPING the Oscars…I can’t wait to see it!

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