Whether it was custom Chanel couture for the red carpet or an elegant one-shouldered cocktail dress for the Miramax/Audi Academy Awards private after party, Penelope stuck with sophisticated black for her Oscars night garb. This one's a toughie: The feathered frock and classic sheath are both pretty Fab. Which one prevails?! Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Bauer-Griffin and Read more

Earrings have their place, but it's exciting when an actress raises her arm and blinds you with a shimmery cuff or bracelet. Many people neglect their arms on the red carpet, but not Amy Ryan (left), Jessica Alba (center), and Jennifer Garner in Van Cleef & Arpels (right). They all put their best arm forward, but whose Oscars bracelet wowed you the most? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet Read more

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Alba both rolled up to the Oscars red carpet last night in similar Marchesa gowns. Both dresses had embellished bodices, jewel-tone colors, flowing fabric, and long trains. So what wins outright — scarlet or aubergine, rosettes or feathers? You decide! Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Battle of the Marchesa: Hathaway vs. Alba Anne! Read more

My discerning eye can't help but admire the fantastic bling the Oscars bring. Some earrings provided much shine to the stars who dared to go bold. Heidi Klum's glamorous red and pink earrings, which she designed for her own line, looked like candy. Mama-to-be Cate Blanchett's ethnic-inspired Lorraine Schwartz earrings framed her glowing face. Katherine Heigl's Ryan Ryan cylindrical diamond Read more

Petra made an appearance last night in a custom-designed lemon yellow Roberto Cavalli gown, sweetheart neckline, sequin embellishments and red lips. Do you think she looks like a sweetheart? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party: Petra Nemcova Love It Hate It Undecided Read more

From dramatic and regal Dior on the red carpet to short, silver, and sexy in Cavalli at the Elton John after party, Heidi Klum stole the fashion show last night. I have to stick to Dior on this one — though Heidi manages to rock the two totally different styles. Which was your fave? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source and Source Which Heidi Klum Oscar Gown Was the Most Read more

So someone did show up in the Armani Prive dress on my Oscars red carpet wish list, but it was the wrong person! Instead of Diane Kruger, actress Ziyi Zhang wore the bright blue ruffle gown from the Spring '08 collection. Ziyi pulls it off but Diane would have made it look spectacular spectacular. Do you agree? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Elton John AIDS Read more

Tara Reid played it safe last night at Elton John Oscar's after party with her loose tendrils and noir gown. What do you think of her look? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party: Tara Reid Love It Hate It Undecided Read more

Outstanding in ombre, Mary J. Blige attended the Elton John Oscar's after party last night. I am definitely feeling her look here. How about you? Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party: Mary J. Blige Love It Hate It Undecided Read more

Eva looks like butta in her frothy bowed Versace gown at the Elton John Oscar party. I think she pulls it off — and she definitely knows how to Vogue for the camera. Vote on all my Oscars Red Carpet polls here! Source Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party: Eva Herzigova Love It Hate It Undecided Read more