favsies from the 2012 oscars

and so we've reached the end of awards show season - with my favorite (and the only one i ever watch) show, the academy awards!  while i always try to watch as many of the nominated films as possible and have my favorites to win, we all tune in for the dresses - am i right?  so even though none of my favorites won (actress: michelle williams, best pic: midnight in paris) and the winners were rather predictable, fashion wise there were quite a few winners!

portman in vintage christian dior from spring 1954 & harry winston jewelry; williams in louis vuitton

my two favorites from last year, once again taking the spots at the top of my list!  natalie portman and michelle williams both look stunning!  the colors are amazing, and i just love the polka dots on the red carpet!  i wish i could wear dresses like these.  unfortunately i'd look completely insane if i did, since i never have anywhere fancy to go!

octavia spencer in tadashi shoji & neil lane; gwyenth paltrow in tom ford

also amazing - the white dresses on the red carpet!  octavia spencer looks completely gorgeous!  the dress is so flattering on her, and her make-up is just right!  she picked an amazing dress to win her first oscar in!  i can't get over how cute gwyenth paltrow's cape is!  wearing a cape is a huge risk - it can go very wrong - but gwyeth pulls it off perfectly!

berenice bejo in elie saab, swarovski & chopard; viola davis in vera wang

its not easy to pull off the long-sleeve on the red carpet, but i think berenice bejo does it so beautifully!  how amazing does viola davis look in that green gown?  i almost didn't recognize her!  so gorgeous!

tina fey in carolina herrera; kristen wig in j. mendel & neil lane

its hard to go wrong with navy or beige.  both tina fey and kristen wig look gorgeous in their gowns!  definitely having some dress envy - all these women looks so fab!  did anyone watch the oscars (or just the red carpet)?  what was your favorite dress?