Red Carpet Rundown

OK .. new thing for this year because I sat and watched the red carpet pre-show (the one with Regis NOT the one with creeeepy Ben!) and made a bunch of comments on the fashion. As the first major red carpet for Hollywood this year it was a bit of big deal and I wanted to see who was doing what with their fashion time.

I found a few favourites and was horrified by a few others. But it appears that my taste is not like that others. Many of the outfits I disliked the most ended up on Best Dressed Lists and many I loved were criticized. It just reminds me that fashion is a personal thing and by better be okay with because people are watching! hahaha

Jessica Alba wore a fabulous wine-colour that is perfect for her newly bumped bod but suffered by having an ostrich wing sewn to her chest. WTF?

Oh Jennifer Hudson. Someone had to remind her that racer-style halter necklines are not made for bigger girls. (just ask Triny & Susannah)

Marion Cotillard looked like a scallopped goddess in Jean Paul Gaultier.

Javier Badem did the tux & scruff thing and made me sit up and go Mmmmmm.... Seriously, smile lines will get me every time.

Helen Mirren looked incredible in red with crystal sleeves. Every woman needs to take grand dame notes from her.

Katherine Heigl continued her assault on Hollywood rocking her usual Escada. But, man, I hate her. Hate the short hair. She needes to get off my TV.

Jennifer Garner has boob problems AGAIN! Remember the baby blue squishiness of her first appearance? I am sensing that star stylist Rachel Zoe isn't so good with the bust line measurements of her clients.

Daniel Day Lewis' wife showed up looking like a British medal of honour.

Heidi Klum kicked some serious red carpet ass in a red confection of elegance.

Cameron Diaz is back in structured pink (one step up form her origami white from last year) but it's BORING. And a dress that hugs her ASS is not the best choice since it made a tall, lithe woman look lumpy and padded.

Amy Adams has the sweetest little ski jump nose. No wonder she played a live-action version of a Disney princess.

Steve Carell can totally rock a tuxedo. There is an old Hollywood look about it that reminds me of the man behind the comedian and he's very attractive.

I could not figure out what Penelope Cruz was going for. She managed to tackle almost every trend of the evening in one dress. But anything that makes one walk around with a cascade of feathers on the ass needs to be re-evaluated.

Keri Russell is SO pretty.

Ellen Page - she's so clever - but putting her in spaghetti straps was maybe not the best choice.

Hilary Swank brought a great dress this year. Not too poofy. Not too different. Just Versace goodness.

Renee Zellweger shows up in a liquid diamonds dress with a thigh-high slit. I can't imagine how heavy it was but it flowed beautifully - like a ray of sun dancing on snow. Gorgeous and back to her best-dressed status in spite of the hair.

Nicole Kidman - GASP! - Necklaces galore in dripping chains of diamond crystals. Impeccable. Decadent. Wonderful. Just WOW! All down the front and All down the back. A fashion statement for another newly bumped star to firmly keep the attention on her face and luminous skin.

Feathers, one-shoulders and excessive folding - there was something about dress design this year that was just a bit annoying and hopefully not a sign for what lies ahead.