Good Morning!
I was asked whether or not I have any cards in the new issue of Cardmaps. Yes, yes I do. I am a sel;f-professed NON cardmaker, and am really thrilled that a few of my very simple cards (3, I think?) have made it into the pages of this fun publication along with the who's who of cardmaking
OK, on to the business at hand!
I will first say that I thought Ann Hathway and James Franco did a less than stellar job of hosting. I think it's a tough gig anyways, and she was just forcibly giddy while he was, as Rebecca said, perma-baked!
Onto the important stuff. . . the gowns!!!
A few favourites:
sleek, modern, pulled together.
so feminine, so lovely.
perfect choice for a young mom-to-be.
amazing fit and stunning colour on her. I don't like the look of red gowns on the red carpet though.
understated bombshell. Gorgeous!
how age appropriate and adorable!
Now for a couple that I wanted to like, but. . .
Normally I am a big fan of vintage dresses, and I do love that midnight blue, but seriously, someone should have altered the gown properly!
again, normally I'm a big fan of Calvin Klein and his amazingly simple gowns, but this one, I don't know if it was the blond hair or the neckline, but all I could think of was:
can you see it? yikes. Not a great inspiration piece for the Oscars!
My choice for epic fail of the night was:
star wars meets easter? I have no idea. Loved the hair and makeup, though.
Lastly, my choice for best dressed was a tie. I love classic fashion, especially when everything else is done properly too (hair, make up, accessories). I thought these two were impeccable:
and
although Reese's look did remind me a lot of Julia Roberts' 2001 Oscar look:
All in all a fun night, I watched the first half with my movie-loving friends which was awesome!
That pretty much wraps up awards-show season, which I just enjoy so much! I still want to see some of the Oscar-nominated movies, especially Winter's Bone and Biutiful.
So, did you watch? Did you agree with the winners? Who wore your favourite gown??
"Star Wars meets Easter"....you slay me. Never, ever stop blogging ; )
Posted by: Penny | March 01, 2011 at 08:12 AM
I am in agreement with all your picks, love the comparison of the Calvin Klein red gown to the swimsuit, lol! I watched the red carpet and only a little of the show itself, and what I did see, I didn't care for the hosts:(
Posted by: Teresa | March 01, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Funny ... I totally agree with your faves ... my faves were Mila Kunis, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sandra Bullock and the always beautiful, Halle Berry ... I also sort of liked Celine Dion's red carpet gown ~ the neckline & fabric was pretty on her ... but there was something i didn't like ~ maybe the sleeves?! Not sure ...
And I agree about the hosts, the forced giggling of Anne was awkward at times ..... but I have to say, it would be a tough job & I expected them to do about as well as they did, I don't mean that in a mean way, but I just though they would try too hard maybe on the focus of a 'young & hip' Oscars, as they said :S
But Mila, Gwyneth & Halle ~ stunning :)
Posted by: Lorelle | March 01, 2011 at 08:55 AM
Very few misses this year - but Cait really blew it with that one, love your description! We're pretty much in sync - though, I think if the Calvin Klein dress had been another colour it may not have been so Baywatch and greeted with more acceptance - say a deep purple, or navy or even a turquoise. I liked Jennifer Hudson's choice - for her, as well as Nicole Kidman. Both dresses were really structured and appealed to me. Or maybe it was *sigh* body envy! The hosts? Not a surprise. James Franco has never been known as Mr. Personality, I was surprised at the choice. Talented maybe, but only with a script. I think she did her best overcompensating all night long. They need an "entertainer" a la Hugh Jackman or Neil Patrick Harris, someone quick witted and multi talented. This comment is turning into a post!
Have a great Monday, Kathy!
Posted by: Lee Currie | March 01, 2011 at 11:10 AM
In my dreams, I have a body like Halle. I loved her dress!
And as far as cards, I'll take your flawless "simple" cards over the elaborate ones anyday ;)
Posted by: Jody | March 01, 2011 at 12:19 PM
I am not into fashion as my daughter but she would totally agree with your pick for Reese. My daughter loved loved that dress and the hair, gotta love a pouf!
Posted by: Kim M | March 01, 2011 at 02:23 PM
I thought Nicole Kidman's dress was horrible, too. Did you notice Scarlett Johansson's hair? It looked like she cut it with a butcher knife and styled it with an egg beater. Oscar night is about glamor and polish, and the dresses that we love are definitely that!
I did watch "Winter's Bone" on SuperChannel a month ago. Moving story and well done. For sure watch that one! I am looking forward to seeing The King's Speech and the Fighter.
Posted by: Lorraine M. | March 01, 2011 at 04:45 PM