Sometimes I wish for the old days when some of the stars made really bad choices when it came to what to wear to the Academy Awards. At least this year most people wore a color other than black.
The biggest error I’ve seen: People chewing gum.
OK, let’s decide on our favorite dresses:
My choices would be: Jennifer Lopez in the jeweled Marchesa, Jodie Foster in the smoky blue chiffon, Celine Dion’s green vintage James Galanos, Reese Witherspoon’s black diagonally tiered dress and one you may not agree with me on, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Zac Posen. It might not be her best color, but what wonderful detail. Naomi Watt’s pale yellow gown was lovely too. My favorite of all of them, however, was Cate Blanchett’s fabulous gown by Giorgio Armani Prive.
Celine Dion changed her gown when it came time to perform, wearing a stunning satin and chiffon gown that puddled around her as she sang. Wonder which dress she wore to party through the night?
Those who could have chosen better looks:
Meryl Streep’s outfit and ethnic-looking necklace didn’t cut it for a glitzy night. The beautiful Catherine Deneuve wore a dress by John Paul Gaultier that looked like she had been stabbed with a tiny sword that embellished her bodice. Jennifer Hudson’s dress was fine, but the metallic bolero, all by Oscar de la Renta, looked like she was channeling Elvis. She took the bolero off when she went up to accept the award for best supporting actress. I could hardly concentrate on her because presenter George Clooney looked so gorgeous.
It was fun to see Jerry Seinfeld again. He was one of few in a double-breasted tux and bow tie. And he was funny as usual.
Al Gore gave his wife a big smack on the mouth when "An Inconvenient Truth" won for best documentary. He then accepted the award with lipstick on his mouth. I don’t know if you could see it If you weren’t watching on HD television.
And now, dear bloggers, I’m going to sign off and have some champagne.
– Bonnie Bing