Oscars 2009 : Fashion Roundup

Light & White was right tonight at the Oscars... that and a whole load of one-shoulder gowns!

You know I'm a complete vintage whore so my pick for best dressed is Penelope Cruz in the divine 60 year old vintage Balmain gown she saw about 8 years ago and then tracked down for Oscar night ("It was waiting for you!" - gushed Tim Gunn during the official red carpet show).

That said, Marisa Tomei's pleated Versace Atelier gown is Just. So. Beautiful. The train, the train!!

Penelope Cruz in Balmain: LOVE vintage. Love the dress.

Anne Hathaway in Armani Prive: Simple classic red carpet glam - try and catch the Red Carpet special so you can gaze at the amazing circular sequin detailing!

Rachel Evan Wood in Elie Saab: Elegant if safe - the origami pleating is a winner.

Taraji B Henson in Roberto Cavalli: Gorgeous Oscar debut!

When white is not alright:

Sarah Jessica Parker in Dior Haute Couture: It's supposed to be 'barely mint'. Very SATC but maybe a 2 sizes too tight at the bodice.

Jessica Biel in Prada : Not her best - too much material hiding her amazing body!Maybe she's trying to emulate Eva Mendes' "Right in White" look at the Golden Globes (here).

In the colour camp, some choices stood out - Natalie Portman and Freida Pinto get my vote in this category:

Natalie Portman in Rodarte: She's been quiet for a while but man that girl can wear a dress! She scores with this burst of bubblegum pink.

Freida Pinto in John Galliano - Bold Blue and Beautiful - like the lace sari-ish sleeve

On the other hand, there were some disappointments or bizarre choices for the evening:

Kate Winslet in YSL - She's a winner tonight for The Reader but I'm not loving the dull matronly hair. Kudos though for pulling off the one-shoulder trend.

Beyonce in House of Dereon : Hot tranny mess! Eww...

Heidi Klum in Roland Mouret: The red, the slit, the bangles - it's too much for me. Auf Wiedersehen!

Marion Cotillard in Dior Haute Couture: My vote for Most Deproved. I miss last year's mermaid gown already.