Oscar Fashion

My computer has been experiencing some technical difficulties of late. Thus, my post on the Academy Awards fashion is almost unbearably late. Alas, I must say something. In general, I was slightly underwhelmed at the choices made by starlets and their stylists, but there were a few exceptions. To wit....

Amanda Seyfried in Armani Prive. I couldn't find a photo that really did this dress justice (or at least perceived justice as witnessed from my TV screen) but I loved this dress. It was classic and subtle and just completely understated. Perfect for a younger starlet attending the Oscars.

Demi Moore in the palest peach Atelier Versace. I loved the color, but the best part about this outfit was the matching shoes. I kind of loved that, so throwback '60s. Well done, Zoe. She looked gorgeous.

Diane Kruger in Chanel. I love this dress. So amazing. So Chanel.

Meryl Streep in Chris March. Before you say "What the what?" let me explain. I think this is the best, most age-appropriate dress she has ever worn. She looked like she was glowing in the white. I also love that she wore a Project Runway alum's dress. And did you see the black and white diamond zebra cuffs she rocked? Kind of awesome.

Vera Farmiga in Marchesa. Awesome. I wish more people dressed like this on the red carpet. How amazing would it be to see the Oscar red carpet look like a Vogue editorial? I really think she wore this dress well, simple hair, simple jewlery. Absolutely gorgeous.

Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab. Obsessed. Is there anything else to say? Not only is the actress herself so inspirational. Miley Cyrus, take note. But her choice of dress was just completely perfect. On trend, and yet it looked so organic to her style. I loved her hair, makeup, everything. I would say she was my favorite, but then I saw....

Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta. I seriously had to do a double take. Cameron Diaz is not one to take my breath away on the red carpet, but this dress, her hair, her makeup. I just loved it all, and not just because of my obsession with Oscar de la Renta. She looked absolutely beautiful! I hope she continues to go this route. She looks so great as a classic bombshell.

Photos via The Moment and Refinery 29.

The Golden Globes 2010

Despite rather icky weather, The 2010 Golden Globes were full of fashionable entrances. Here are my favorites.

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney

This dress was so FUN. I think a lot of young people who attend award shows try too hard to dress how they think you should dress at such an event. Anna went the opposite direction and wore something youthful and fun, but still appropriate for the Golden Globes. Most important, it was exciting.

Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

Wow. This color on her was perfection and I love that she chose a new designer. This lady consistently knows how to dress for her complexion and frame.

Olivia Wilde in Gucci

Amazing. This was so different and so stunning. I love the perfect draping, the clutch, the fact that she chose Gucci. Wow!

Maggie Gyllenhaal in RM by Roland Mouret

The televised awards pre-show commentators seemed to all agree that purple was the color of the night. While I not only find that boring and incredibly last season, I disagree mostly on the basis of the wonderful examples of the color peach worn by several savvy starlets. Witness, Maggie Gyllenhaal, the subtlety and gorgeous fit of this dress blew me away. Love, love, love it.

Jennifer Garner in Atelier Versace

Am I biased just because I suspect my beloved Rachel Zoe probably dressed Jennifer Garner last night? Maybe. But I think this gorgeous metallic number speaks for itself.

Kate Hudson in Marchesa

While I truly love this dress, my favorite aspect of the entire ensemble was the earrings. And kudos to Kate for having the gumption to wear stark white to an awards show.

Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive

Penelope Cruz is one of my favorite actresses to watch on the red carpet. She is so graceful, and could look good in anything. This is an example of how to wear black in my book. She also gets my vote for best umbrella handling. She looked amazingly chic carrying her own umbrella.

Drew Barrymore in Atelier Versace

Drew Barrymore is a red carpet wild card. Probably in no small part due to the fact that we don't ever really know what she'll do with her hair. But last night she showed her fashion chops. I just can't say enough good about this ensemble. It's demure, but sartorially a bit challenging with the shoulder and hip detail. The color looks great on her. Her hair makeup and accessories are perfect. I just love this look. More of this, please.

Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior

I could not find a photo that did it as much justice as the TV coverage did. This dress was just amazing. I loved the cut of it, the fact that it was daring, yet still reverent. Marion Cotillard just really does red carpets well, but this was still so unexpected to me. The color is so original, the shoes are modern, the slip is fun, but not at all trashy to me.

So, that's my two cents. Until the Oscars...

Photos 1-8 via Getty Images. Photo of Marion Cotillard via Style Frizz.