So through the red carpet gauntlet, I saw a bunch of glam. I am about to go into a couture seizure. So please forgive me if these blog posts are like a running commentary by a scatter-brained little pre-schooler with ADHD.

Ok, so let’s get into the NOW. I am looking at Nicole Kidman. She is blending in with the red carpet with this crimson qipao-ish number and it’s lovely - except for that plushy bow on her neck.

The commentators say she looks gorgeous - I agree except for that pillowy thing.

Now, before they sign off, the gaggling bunch of TV personalities are talking about Reese Witherspoon’s gown - and I just have to say one thing: FABULOUS. The simple eggplant gown has a modern slant with the tiered flowing bottom. I said it once - and I’ll say it again - eat your heart out Ryan.

So let’s backtrack a little bit, let’s talk American Idol. No, I’m not talking about Ryan Seacrest flashing his Calvin Klein undies, I’m talking about Jennifer Hudson, nominated for Dreamgirls. She stomped down the red carpet in some jeweled Manolos and a pocketed chocolatey Oscar de la Renta gown. I love it all - except for that bolero. It’s throws things off and is very spacey in a Patti LaBelle way.

As much as I loved the Devil Wears Prada, two of the stars of the film disappointed me in terms of style choices. Anne Hathaway went overboard with the diamonds and a Valentino dress that looked like a huge black butterfly was embedded on her chest. Then, the nominated Meryl Streep wore jewelry that looked like it was purchased at a gift shop from the Grand Canyon.

…but Emily Blunt saved the day in this shimmery blue number.

Miss Blunt with Michael Buble

Let me get back to Ryan Seacrest - as much as he annoys me, I admire his style. I, like him, am a fan of the skinny tie - and he sported one much like the Oscar nominated, “rising from the ashes” actor, Jackie Earle Haley (nominated for Little Children). Kudos to both for being the only adventurous males donning the narrow accessory.

As for some of the other adventurously successful celebs - Kelly Preston was playfully elegant in a animal print Dolce & Gabbana gown - not necessarily my favorite, but she rocked it. Jada Pinkett Smith seemed encased in a constricted dulled yellow bodice and a glorious mermaid bottom - but it’s anything but dull.

Bringing some brightness to the evening was Kate Winslet. I loved, loved LOVED this simple, yet modern take on a strappy Grecian-like gown. It was like a morsel of minty goodness:

So, let me take a little break from the celebs. I switched channels from E! to the preshow on ABC - and can I just comment in how adorably refined reporter, Lisa Ling looked? She was also sporting the whole “short-in-front, long-in-back” look. The dress was fabulous, her hair was fabulous - the whole look was simply fabulous. She was like a contemporary Asian Audrey Hepburn.

So let’s see what rapid fire celebs appeared: Gwyneth Paltrow in Zac Posen, Celine Dion in a simple green dress, but gaudy-in-a-good-way jewelry…Beyonce moved it to the left in her Armani…and can you believe it’s the first time she’s in the shadow of someone else? Oops! Did I say that out loud?

…ok, another break.