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Vanity Fair Oscars Party

photo via style bistro

Kate Bosworth wearing a bedazzled + sheer frock from the Prabal Gurung fall 2012 collection, paired with Christian Louboutin 'Pigalle' heels. Hi, perfection.

Best Dressed: Oscars 2012

photos courtesy of Style Bistro

The Oscars are my equivalent to the Superbowl, as for most of you readers (although my friends and I opted for pink champagne, cheese + crackers, and other Oscar-viewing hor d'evours instead of greasy super bowl-y nachos). Here, without further ado, are the ladies who brought their sartorial game face for Hollywood's glitziest night:

Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford:
And the Best Dressed pick goes to... Gwyneth! Finally, a fashion statement. The floor-length cape ensemble was an iconic red carpet moment—thanks Mr. Tom Ford! (cue: "hashtag chic to the next lev! It's almost *too* chic)

Jessica Chastain - custom-made Alexander McQueen bustier gown
How could I not include Sarah Burton's masterpiece? This dress in phenomenal. The minimal makeup lets the drama of the detailed silk and gold embroidery of the baroque style gown do ALL the talking. Fun Fact: the Harry Winston jewelry alone was worth 2 million dollars—what economy crisis?!

Angelina Jolie - Atelier Versace
Holy moly Jolie. Thank Angie's high-thigh slit for the Twitter phenomenon that is @AngiesRightLeg. Sure, even I was surprised of her overly confident (nay, cocky) posing onstage, but the women gave viewers what they wanted—for that, her right leg deserves a nomination. Pose and pop away, Jolie dearest.

Rose Byrne -Vivienne Westwood one-shoulder black sequin gown
I've been paying close attention to this one, and she is becoming more and more relevant with every look she pulls off. First the jumpsuit at the SAG awards, and now this stunning sequined number—loving it.

Mila Jovovich - Elie Saab dress
This was the first look I saw on the red carpet—I was pleased! Also, I had no idea who she was (nor do I currently know). What I do know: this Elie Saab one-shoulder frock and look is simply perfect for the Oscars—a sparkly white beaded gown that brings old-Hollywood to mind, yet remains modern.

Rooney Mara - Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci
The Girl with the Givenchy Dress. Vogue Daily describes her statement making beauty and hairstyle as the "Rooney Mara effect". I call it the "Maria-wishes-she-could-pull-off-an-edgy-blunt-look-as-this effect". Her trademark bangs + bold red lips are flawless against her milk-white skin and make the Givenchy dress truly a look of her own.

Cameron Diaz - Gucci Premiere nude dress
The metallic detailing on the nude gown did it for me. Also a plus: she's always pretty and smiling.

Giuliana Ranci - Basil Soda
Giuliana has been donning Basil Soda for a few events now, and looked like a vision on the red carpet. Everything from the beading + rhinestones to the shoulder stitching makes this gown by Lebanese designer, beautiful.

2012 Oscar Fashion Favorites

I admit I didn't even watch the 84th Annual Academy Awards last night, but I did check the highlights and red carpet wardrobe! I don't know about you, but I was not all that impressed by the gowns worn to the award show this year. Though, I did have two favorites: Octavia Spencer and Kristen Wiig.

Octavia Spencer image via Pop Sugar (Photo: Getty Images)

Octavia Spencer, winner of Best Supporting Actress for The Help, knows how to play up her shape in figure-flattering gowns. I really enjoyed this white, gorgeously-beaded Tadashi Shoji dress.

Kristen Wiig image via Celebuzz.com (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Oscar nominee and presenter Kristen Wiig was simply stunning in a tiered tulle J. Mendel gown and understated jewelry. Personally, I loved her hair! The soft, undone waves complimented her neutral look.

Now, the dresses to "be seen in" were the ones that the stars wore to one of the many viewing and after-parties! A few of my favorite looks...

Nina Dobrev image via PopSugar.com (Source: WireImage)

At Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party, The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev stunned in a black J. Mendel gown from the Fall '12 runway. Her fishtail braid was also a nice change from the more formal up-dos.

Alessandra Ambrosio & Kourtney Kardashian image via PopSugar.com (Source: Getty)

Sporting their adorable baby bumps, Alessandra Ambrosio in Roberto Cavalli and Kourtney Kardashian in a white Grecian Raoul dress were both glowing!

And over at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a patriotic red, white and blue...

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a tomato-red gown by Antonio Berardi. Red dresses are super-hot this season!

Sofia Vergara image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Sofia Vergara looked stunning in a white Roberto Cavalli gown. I love the sheer lace overlay, which gives a sexy hint of leg.

Leslie Mann image via Fashionologie.com (Source: Getty)

Leslie Mann wore a seqiun navy gown also by Roberto Cavalli. Navy is the new black for spring and summer. I love navy dresses, and this is no exception, though I think the dress would have looked better without a ruffled train.

Did you love a look that I did not cover? If so, share it in the comments!

Violet Gems

At the very top of the color spectrum, violet could more or less symbolize wealth and mystery. But if eyes are indeed the windows of the soul, then the come-hither gaze of Elizabeth Taylor’s translucent violet eyes surpassed beyond that, with goodness, talent, and bewildering beauty. What I admire about the late actress was her appetite for lavish luxuries—oh, you know, collecting diamonds -- yet measuring the true worth of life with philanthropic efforts, and emphasizing awareness for AIDS. Taylor was famous for her successful cinematic career, which earned her two Oscars for her roles in Butterfield 8 (1960) and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). She was infamous for her many marriages and her love affair with Richard Burton, whom she met on the set of Cleopatra (1963), and eventually married. twice. She became the first actress to earn a million dollars for a film role, and also became a tabloid obsession with her relationship with Burton, hence the start of a modern celebrity’s lifestyle.

She once said, "I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can't posess radiance, you can only admire it". Dare I disagree with a Dame, but her violet gems framed by her dark arched brows left the world in admiration. Hollywood lost a true gem, who was 79 years young (1932-2011).

xo Maria