By Jennifer Ennis
The 82nd annual Academy Awards took place in LA last night in what was a typically glamourous and sophisticated style affair. I always love when a celebrity pushes the boat out a little bit and arrives in something that leaves the crowd gasping. Sadly, that seems to be coming only in the form of Lady Gaga these days and... well she wasn't at the Oscars!
Nonetheless, there were plenty of frocks to swoon over. Maggie Gyllenhaal arrived in the most gorgeous Dries Van Noten gown. The print was stunning and the dress fit her like a glove. Her hair was elegant and sophisticated swept off her face. Nominee Anna Kendrick wore her best outfit all season, a nude blush Elie Saab Haute Couture number with her loose hair highlighting her delicate and very pretty features. Avatar star Zoe Saldana is being praised for her Givenchy Haute Couture choice and I have to say I adore the colour and shape on her but am not a fan of the ruffled end. Ruffles were a big trend with Demi Moore and Elizabeth Banks sporting them also, but I cannot warm to them.
I adored Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab Haute Couture and Cameron Diaz in Oscar de le Renta. Rachel's prints and Cameron's sparkles ensured they both shone on the red carpet. The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow went down in history as the first female director winner and her dress to mark this special occasion did not let her down! Her grey YSL gown meant business and showed over her super slim figure.
I have to mention Miley Cyrus (not quite sure why she was there either) as I am a huge Jenny Packham fan and her dress was absolutely stunning. I didn't like her make up though which was too dark in contrast with the prettiness of the dress. Best Actress winner Sandra Bullock looked effortlessly elegant in a cream, laced Marchesa dress. Carey Mulligan improved from the BAFTAs (I hated her dress) in a black Prada dress but I think smaller, more subtle shoes might have complemented it better. Jewellery designer Fred Leighton was a big hit with Maggie, Carey, Vera Farmiga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elizabeth Banks and Mariska Hargitay all wearing pieces. Chopard was also a popular choice.
Of course, we can't forget about the men! It seemed Tom Ford was flavour of the night with Colin Firth (but of course), Ryan Reynolds, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin and the dashing designer himself all wearing his suits. However a mention must also be given to Zac Efron in Calvin Klein, Taylor Lautner in Dolce & Gabbana and Jake Gyllenhaal in Burberry.
Overall a beautiful, stylish night with not too many mistakes (Charlize Theron, we'll say nothing) and congrats to Kathryn Bigelow, what an achievement!
All images from style.com
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