Academy Awards 2008 - Best Dressed

There were a lot of expecting mothers on the red carpet this year and how great did they all look!

Nicole Kidman looked absolutely stunning. Many people thought that her L'Wren Scott Necklace was over the top and I understand why they might think so, however I adored it. The necklace was elegantly paired with her Balenciaga black dress (that tried but didn't succeed in hiding her baby bump). Because the dress was neutral the jewels didn't feel excessive. Not to mention that Kidman's tall frame and long neck allows her to wear such a strong statement piece without it over powering her.

Rosamund Pike did get much attention on the gossip shows about her wearing Roland Mouret. She looked fresh and ready for spring with the beautiful yellow asymmetrical dress. Her makeup and hair were classy and elegant. She looked flawless.

Keri Russel made the right choice with this Nina Ricci gown. The gown creates curves on her otherwise petite stature. The color looks great on her and the H. Stern necklace was my favorite piece of jewelry from the evening.

Another actress hiding a baby bump. The empire waist Marchesa gown was a good choice to accentuate her new found curves. The purple complemented her dark olive skin tone. I was not a fan of her hair and the braid. A little too Little House On The Prairie.

Calista Flockhart looks great, and quite frankly healthier than her usual gaunt self, with her vintage Valentino gown. She looked different from everyone else on the runway and for that she made it onto my list.

How great does Helen Mirren look? Her custom Georges Chakra gown is beautiful. She was one of many women this year to wear red on the red carpet and I must say I think she was the one to do it right. The gown was age appropriate and like other gowns she's worn in the past, made her look younger. Her hair and makeup were natural and completed her overall look.

Diablo Cody has her own style that she audaciously showed on the red carpet. However as opposed to Tilda Swinton she portrayed her style in a way that was flattering for her. I agree the look may have been slightly unsuitable for the Oscars however it is unapologetically Diablo. I was also extremely happy to see her win the Best Original Screenplay. Three women were nominated this year.

Handsome and debonair, Josh Lucas rocked his Dolce & Gabbana suit on the red carpet. He looks handsome and put together without looking stuffy. He did go the traditional route but he still was able to impress.