ReD Carpet Fashions

Ah yes, one of my favorite parts of the Oscars -- the fashions!!
(Yes, it's my annual tradition to buy the PEOPLE and US Weekly Oscar fashion mags the week following the awards ceremony.)

So far, Lisa Ling gets a tip of the hat for daring to go short. It looks good on her.
Cate Blanchett is cool and classy, as ever.
WHAT is with that giant red bow on Nicole Kidman's shoulder? Oy vey! Someone needs to slice that bad boy off.
Jennifer Hudson: Oh my. Please honey, tell me you'll ditch the fantailed silver shrug before you get to the microphone.
Hmm, Emily Blunt ("The Devil Wears Prada") opted against the "dripping with diamonds" look with a bare neck and simple stud earrings. Simple, and sincere. I actually believe her when she says she's really a jeans and flip-flops girl.
Kate Winslet: Love the hair. Love the STYLE of the dress. But the color? Not her best choice. It's too pale for someone with her sparkle and verve.
Helen Mirren looks stunning and every inch a queen. Kate, my dear, please direct your stylist to take a few notes from Helen's on selecting colors that flatter and compliment hair and skin tone.

Oooo, it's starting. Gotta go!