Red Carpet Review!

If you’re anything like us, you were glued to the television last night to watch the stars walk the red carpet and receive their Oscars. Matt attended the event in his usual haute couture: Polka-dotted Gap PJ bottoms & long-sleeved t-shirt, while I was looking lovely in my mauve heart PJs by Old Navy The last haute couture purchase I made was a lovely Kate Spade bag that now sits in storage covered with dust and slight trace of spit up! And yet, I still consider myself qualified to comment on the stars, much the same way that I consider myself to be one of the finest arm-chair coaches in NCAA basketball history (but more about that during March Madness!). So I will start on a positive note with the stars that I thought looked marvelous last night:

• Maggie Gyllenhaal – Abs Fabs in her asymmetrical gown!
  
• Portia de Rossi – Could she be any more gorgeous?
• Rachel Weisz – OK, she made the list despite a bizarre grape-cluster looking necklace.
• Helen Mirren – She was the Queen in my book long before she played one in the movies!
• Abigail Breslin – This adorable Little Miss Sunshine Star brought her stuffed Curious George to the Oscars. I love it!

And of course, Ellen was even better than anticipated. Her retro tuxes were a perfect dress-up version of her usual casual chic style and I loved every joke and antic. Well done! Even though there were no gaffes the likes of Bjork’s swan attire from days gone by, there were a few people I thought should have chosen something a bit different for the big night.

• Jennifer Hudson – She’s so fab that I hate to include her in this list, but what was that weird snake-skin metalic jacket???? Thank goodness she lost it in time to receive her award!
• Al & Tipper Gore – Love the environmental work, Al, but you both need to hit the gym!
• Penelope Cruz – Matt & I argued about whether the train of her dress was more feather duster or shag rug. Yikes!
• Gwyneth Paltrow – Her dress would have been great if she had the class hourglass figure. She needs to eat some cheeseburgers, though, before she can pull it off!

I promise you there will be some more substantive posts in this category, but I’ve only just started reading Peter Carey’s Theft, so I can’t comment just yet!!!