My fantasy dress pick for the 2010 Oscars would have been this Balmain Fall 2010 runway look worn by Kate Hudson.  Alas, neither the gown nor Ms. Hudson were present last night.

1. Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab

2. Carey Mulligan in Prada

3. Penelope Cruz in Donna Karan

4. Cameon Diaz in Oscar de la Renta

5. Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel

6. Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka

Red Carpet:

1. Rachel McAdams looked so lovely and ethereal in her Elie Saab gown last night.  It was made from a beautiful floral print that made us nostalgic for spring; it reminded me of a watercolor painting.   Rachel got high marks for the fit, fabric, its charm and her ability to wear it with incredible ease.

2. Carey Mulligan’s Prada dress was the perfect choice for the budding starlet.  It was young and avant garde while maintaining a sweetness.  The beading and embellishments could have gone tragically wrong, but she pulled it off beautifully.

3. Penelope Cruz got it right with this Donna Karan gown.  The rich color was perfect for her hair color and complexion.  I loved the asymmetrical pleating at the top.  Cruz has become one to watch on the red carpet, and last night was no exception.

4. Cameron Diaz rightly wore Oscar de la Renta to the Oscars and she glowed.  With Cameron, it was the whole package, the dress, hair and that winning smile. 

5. Sarah Jessica Parker can hardly do any wrong on the red carpet.  She looked stunning in Chanel Couture last night.  The gown reminded me of Audrey Hepburn look in “My Fair Lady,” that alone would have landed her on this list.  She embodies a certain grace that complements whatever she wears.

6. Okay, there are actually six picks on my best dressed list.  Queen Latifah makes the list because she was gorgeous in Badgley Mischka, and I could not let that go unacknowledged.  The fit of the gown was perfect, I loved the one shoulder and that the embellishment came across her body at just the right angle.  She looked beautiful and her posture says that she felt beeautiful as well.  That is the job of the right dress on the right star at the Oscars.

Sir Elton John and Oscar are the ‘Perfect Fit’.  The 17^th Annual Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party was a major success.  It was held in Hollywood on February 22^nd after the Oscars. 

The party raised nearly $4 million dollars.  Now that’s partying for a cause.

There is nobility in helping others, and the stars came out in numbers to lend support.  The act of giving is a virtue. 

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If there is a better combination than white diamonds and Oscar gold, these winners are not interested.  Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz sparkled onto victory in brilliant cut Chopard diamond gems at the 81^st Annual Academy Awards.

The diamonds were well-behaved Sunday night; they glistened, shined and dazzled the paparazzi and viewers.  Winning is sexy, and these beauties were even more radiant in the precious stones.

Diamonds are always about the cut, clarity, color and carat, but at the Academy Awards they are also about the Oscar.  Chopard wearers have apparently been on a winning streak for years.  I’m not superstitious, but I think I know who next year’s winners may be wearing.