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By Yasmine Zapp

The 82nd Annual Oscars came and went with a bang. And, in my opinion, not only were there winners and losers on film, but they also donned the red carpet. So, let’s break this down, shall we?

On the plus side…

Sandra Bullock nailed the vintage Hollywood look by stunning us with her metallic lacy sheath dress by Marchesa.

Queen Latifah looked very regal and glamorous in her lavender satin, one shouldered gown that was paired with diamonds. For a full figured girl she managed to look simply elegant.

Helen Mirren dressed like a gracious lady in her silver satin Badgley Mischka gown. What a vision at 64. Whatever she’s doing, it’s working.

On the so-so side…

Jennifer Lopez wore a pink Armani gown that reminded me of iridescent bubble wrap. The more I looked at it, the less I liked it.

Kate Winslet (always a personal favorite of mine) chose a neutral colored dress by Yves Saint Laurent that was one part bustier and one part prom skirt. The length was off and it looked like she might trip. Kate I’ll always love you…just not in that dress.

Penelope Cruz wore a deep red Donna Karan gown that was lovely except…for the amount of fabric. Sometimes less is more. She is a gorgeous girl with a smashing figure. This dress just seemed to swallow her up.

Charlize Theron (another one of my favs) wore a beautiful Christian Dior dress in lilac (Purple and all of it’s many shades is the “it” color in fashion this year). She had my full support until I noticed where her rosettes were placed. On her bustline. It kind of reminded me of those hawaiian dolls with the coconut bras.

And on the “me no likey” list…

Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a citrus-colored (on the lemony side) Chanel gown that was weighed down with too much detail up top. My eyes didn’t know what they were looking at. Was it a strapless? Is it a wrap? Did someone not comb her hair? I dunno.

Diane Kruger (a lovely girl) chose a creme and black Chanel piece. I say piece because it looked like it was pieced together. Smooth then ruffles then draped then bunched. What? Why? If you’re an attractive girl don’t play down your figure.

And finally our little Miley Cyrus (she’s 17 years old) wore a champagne colored Jenny Packham gown that seemed like a good idea. Unfortunately Miley is a huncher and did great injustice to this (could have been) beautiful dress. Posture Posture Posture!

In retrospect of this year’s red carpet fashion picks, I feel we’re seeing less figures and more ball gowns. Full skirts and less risque choices. Glamour (old time glamour) is making it’s way back on the red carpet.

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