There were the usual stars coming out for the glitz of The Oscars...dressed to the nines...Diamonds sparkled here and there, but, the fashions appeared a bit restrained. The Reds were popping on some of the women, like Kathering Heigl,  Laura Linney , Anne Hathaway, and a young Miley Cyrus. 

The men played it safe dressed in Black tuxs, offset by a few white accessories like the hankerchief sported in  Regis Phelbin' s lapel... and let' s not forget, Spike Lee' s adorable white tie , shirt, and hat, but, the handsome Javier Bardem in his slim fitted black tux about sealed it for me... 

I just thought , this year' s Oscars, although it had its moments, was a bit dark and dreary from the nominated movies... The unfamiliar winners in each category, except for my all time favorite, Daniel Day Louis...The drab acceptance speeches , other than the excitement displayed by french actress Marion Cotillard, even the performances of the nominated songs lacked the usual sparkle we look for at The Academy Awards...