I was encouraged that there was more individuality (though it sometimes led the ladies astray). Not as much flashy vulgarity as we’ve come to expect, not as many actresses who could be mistaken for sucessful ladies of the evening. I liked the fact that messy hair finally seems passe. Kate Winslet’s gown I found matronly, Marisa Tomei’s quite overwhelming. Sarah Jessica Parker seems to think she’s a Barbie Doll. Ms. Streep looked elegant, age appropriate and lovely … unlike Sophia Loren who looked like a caricature of herself. By and large, I believe that the entire Red Carpet parade is looking out of synch with a nation in economic trouble…I kept thinking about Marie Antoinette … and look what happened to her!

Fashion is subjective, we all know that. Put me in a room with five other fashion writers and my red carpet faves may be on someone else’s worst list. It happens.

Here are four of my favorite jewelry looks, not in any particular order. For more on Oscar fashion, check out The Oklahoman’s photo gallery with my comments.

Love Amy Adams’ necklace.

Check out Heidi Klum’s arm candy.  I want some. Earrings, too.

Love the shape of Angelina Jolie’s emerald earrings. A bit unexpected, but she rocked it. They looked great with her black fitted gown. 

Taraji P. Henson’s superize necklace looked great with her white gown.

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