Oscar 2012 Red Carpet Best Dressed!

I have to say, this year Osacrs Red Carpet was mostly gorgeous. There were some misses here and there, some hairstyles were not at their best, buit over all it was pretty 'Best Dressed'! I am having hard time picking up my favorite  from the night, but here are my top choices.

Best Dressed - Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

The pixie hair, charming smile, and the dress!! Michelle Williams continues to wow at the red carpet. She will surely make anyone's Best Dressed list tonight.

MichelleWilliams in Louis Vuitton at Oscar Red Carpet 2012

Best Dressed - Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

Gwyneth Paltrow takes minimal dressing to the new couture height with this fashion forward Tom Ford cape-gown! She definitely stood out tonight!

Gwyneth Paltrow in tom Ford at Oscar Red Carpet 2012

Best Dressed - Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive

Penelope Cruz proves she is a Red Carpet veteran! She wore what Armani people touted as 'stormy clouds' color. her gown was the unique color tonight and she looked every inch the glamourous A list star!

Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive at the Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

Best Dressed -- Mila Jovovich in Elie Saab

There were many sparkly gowns on the red carpet this year, but Mila Jovovich's gown reminded us why we drool over old Hollywood glamour! The gown, the hair and the red lips made her one of my favorites tonight!

Mila Jovovich in Elie Saab at the Oscars 2012 Red Carpet

Best Dressed - Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

Hot mama alert!!! Jennifer Lopez once again floors us in this figure hugging Zuhair Murad gown. Jenny might be still from the block, but her Red Carpet style is pure Hollywood!

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

Best Dressed - Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

Everybody was anticipating Jessica Chastain to be in a jewel tone gown tonight, but she surprised (pleasantly) in this Alexander McQueen gown! A true Oscar worthy choice!!

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen at the Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

Best Dresseed - Rooney Mara in Givenchy 

Rooney Mara ditches her black routine for this delicate blush Givenchy gown. Edgy bangs and red lips make her one of the best dressed at the red carpet!

Rooney Mara in Givenchy at the Oscar 2012 red Carpet

Honorable Mention - Cameron Diaz in Gucci

Cameron Diaz in Gucci at Oscars 2012 Red Carpet

Honorable Mention - Shailene Woodley in Valentino

'The Descendants' actress Shailene Woodley in Valentino Couture at Oscar 2012

Honorable Mention - Melissa McCarthy in Marina Rinaldi

Melissa McCarthy in Marina Rinaldi at Oscar 2012 red carpet

Honorable Mention - Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

They were there too - Emma Stone Giambattista Valli

Emma Stone Giambattista Valli at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

They were there too - Sandra Bullock in Marchesa

Sandra Bullock in Marchesa at Oscar 2012 red Carpet

They were there too - Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture

Natalie Portman in Dior Haute Couture at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

They were there too - Viola Davis in Vera Wang

Viola Davis in Vera Wang at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

Best Improvement Since Last Red Carpet- Kristin Wiig in J Mendel

Kristen Wiig in J. Mendel at Oscar red carpet 2012

Best Improvement Since Last Red Carpet- Meryl Streep in Lanvin

Meryl Streep in Lanvin at Oscar 2012 Red Carpet

Best Improvement Since Last Red Carpet-Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood

 Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood at oscar 2012 Red Carpet

I feel so good tonight that I am letting go of the worst dressed:-)
Who is on your list?

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