2012 Academy Awards - Fashion!

I've told you all before that I don't really watch awards shows anymore - but surprise! This year, I watched the Oscars! I got to scope out a few more outfits than I can usually find in red carpet photos, so that was exciting! The show moved along, I suppose, but it hasn't made me an awards show junkie yet. ;) Moving on, most importantly... the fashion!

My Favorites

Michelle: Michelle is hands-down my favorite tonight! The cut, the fit, the peplum, the seaming, the pleats... she is nothing short of perfection! I may be biased, as I'm pretty much obsessed with her, but really, this watermelon gown is STUNNING. // Emma: A redhead who can pull of wearing red is a magical thing. This dress is classic and beautiful, and the bow gives it just an extra bit of fun. Plus, she was so cute when she was presenting. But when isn't she cute?! // Octavia: I don't know if I've ever seen a woman with a curvy figure dress her body this well! Everything about this dress is so flattering on Octavia! I love that she wore attention-grabbing white and tons of sparkle, and the gathering at the waist looks perfect on her.

The Best

Milla: Milla's dress tonight was gorgeous, but the dress she wore at the Academy Tech Awards was even better! I love this sparkly mauve gown. Homegirl knows fashion. // Leslie: As if being super hilarious, talented, and married to a super hilarious, talented man wasn't enough, Leslie Mann is GORGEOUS. This navy number looks beautiful on her skin, and the combination of strategically placed beading and draping is so flattering on her long, lean figure. Love her! // Kristin: I tend to not to love nude, bandage-y numbers, but Kristin just looks great in this. As a Sex & The City fanatic, it immediately reminded me of a dress Carrie wore in Season 2. I love the fitted bodice and ruffled skirt, and the nude color ended up looking lovely against her warm brown hair. // Berenice: Upon first site, I hated this dress. On the red carpet, I thought the color looked washed out and the beading was chintzy. However, when I saw it on-camera at the awards, it was magnificent. It was a vivid mint color, with just the right amount of sparkle! // Kate: This is simple, but I like it. Either that, or I just can't believe this beautiful woman came from the same genes as her wacky-lookin' sister. // Missi: This aqua color is just exquisite, and the fit is perfect for the always-hilarious Missi. Also, this is a "green" dress - made of organic silk, hand-dyed with natural mineral pigments and lined with recycled polyester. What's not to love about supporting sustainability and eco-friendly living?

The Worst

 I have to admit, there were few horrible gowns tonight. While many people were underwhelming, I could only really choose two "worst" dressed. Rooney: What happened to this girl? Where did Kate and Rooney decide to go in completely different directions? Kate - normal. Rooney - to the moon. If it were possibly to ignore her bizarre bangs and ridiculously harsh makeup, could I ignore her weird alien boob cups? I just... I can't. // Shailene: I'm not sure if Shailene has a stylist. If not, she needs one. If she does, she needs to fire the one she has. I know she is trying to be unconventional, and she succeeded in this, but like she did at the Golden Globes, she keeps missing the mark. The fit is off, the length is off, and I don't even know what this is. Is it made of neoprene? Ay ay ay...

Reporters to Report On!

Some of my favorite looks tonight came from the women who are usually reporting the fashion trends! Louise: Isn't she just lovely? I love that this look is unique, yet still has a classic air and is so incredibly flattering. The blush tone is beautiful, and her hair looked fantastic. // Maria: I'm not a big Maria Menunos fan, but I love this dress! It was nice to see something almost ethereal on her. Can you tell I love myself some sea foam green? // Giuliana: Oh boy. From the illusion neckline to the strong shoulders to the incredibly flattering beading pattern, she nailed it. I think she looks gorgeous here!

What do you all think? Do you agree/disagree? Who were your favorites this year? Who did I leave out?