Best Dressed...Oscars 2010

And so, another Academy Awards has come and gone. There were laughs (Steve and Alec were hilarious), there were tears (Sandra Bullock's acceptance speech, anyone?), there were shocks (Precious won Best Adapted Screenplay over Up in the Air - I don't think anyone saw that coming) and history was made (Kathryn Bigelow, need I say more?). But most of all there was fashion...

The Winners

These lovely ladies managed to please the Academy and the style police.
While I didn't absolutely love Sandra Bullock's look (the dress is divine, but I'm not a huge fan of the lips and hair, just needed a little extra something, maybe), I absolutely love Sandra Bullock, herself, so she makes the list.
Kathryn Bigelow made history last night, and she did it looking very classy. Can you believe she's 58?
I loved that Mo'Nique chose this dress, it was so flattering to her figure. Accessories and hair were kept simple, but Mo'Nique made up for it with her confidence.

The Nominees

You know what the best thing about Gabourey Sidibe's look was? Her sass, perfectly evidenced by this gem of a quote "If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot." I hear that.
A lot of people are on the fence about Maggie Gyllenhaal's dress, but I loved it, personally. I thought she looked so incredibly beautiful and relaxed, with minimal accessories and an effortless up-do. Pure class.
Carey Mulligan is fast becoming some sort of style icon in-the-making. I would have preferred if she'd swapped the black, chunky shoes for something less imposing, but that's pretty much the only fault of this fashion-forward look.
Oh, Anna Kendrick. So classy, so effortless, so...Grecian. Perfect.

Keeps Getting Better With Age

Helen Mirren is like fine wine - she just gets better with age (I'll have to take the advice of experts on the wine comparison, I can't stand the stuff). She looked jaw-dropping-ly beautiful, especially for her 64 years of age.

Most Fun

Again, a lot are on the fence about Sarah Jessica Parker's risk-taking choice, but I thought she looked great. Very vibrant, confident, happy. She wears this dress well.

Best Newcomer

Kristen Stewart may wear Converse and a Walking Air Boot to formal events in Twilight, but she certainly scrubbed up well for the Oscars. She looked absolutely gorgeous in this feminine, figure-hugging gown.

And now onto you, readers. Regale me with tales of your favourite red-carpet looks or even moments from the ceremony, if you're so inclined (I must admit, I was tearing up when Oprah was praising Gabourey before the Best Actress award was given - that was a beautiful moment).

Romany

[photos courtesy of style.com]