I'd Like to Thank the Academy...

You'll have to forgive the tardiness of this post, I'm a little slow-going this morning. It is Monday, after all.

Did ya'll have a good weekend? Mine was great! I got to see the folks and catch up on all the happenings back home. I hadn't been back to my teeny little hometown or even seen my family since Christmas, so I was definitely past due for a visit.

Ok, did any of you guys watch the Oscars last night? I purposefully drove 80 mph the whole way home, just so I could catch the telecast. It is my favorite awards show and I SO LOVE looking at all the actresses' dresses.

I was pleasantly surprised with the show this year, I must say. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin did a great job co-hosting and everyone looked beautiful.

Since I'm a southern girl and my mom drilled into my head that, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all," I will only elaborate on the looks I liked, haha. Here were my favorites:

Sandra Bullock

Her embroidered lace and metallic sheath dress by Marchesa was out of this world. She looked every bit the classy, beautiful lady we know and love.

Miley Cyrus

Alot of the critics weren't crazy about this dress, but I actually thought it was quite flattering on her. I like the style/shape of the gown and the color works!

Queen Latifah

This rose/lavender colored dress by Chopard fit this Queen to a tee. She was positively glowing in this gown.

Zoe Saldana

Here's yet another dress the critics didn't love, but I was actually a fan. I thought the color and the unique shape worked for her body. She definitely didn't play it safe, but totally managed to stand out in a sea of black ball gowns.

Penelope Cruz

P.C.'s dusky red number by Donna Karan was so reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour. Her jewelry, courtesy of Chopard, perfectly accented the whole look.

Tina Fey

This TV funnywoman looked anything but comical last night in her one-shoulder Michael Kors gown.

Cameron Diaz

With a rockin' body like hers, it's hard for Cammie to ever look bad. Last night, she looked even better than usual in her embellished Oscar de la Renta gown and Cartier diamond ring.

If you didn't catch the broadcast, here's the low-down:

Best Picture: The Hurt Locker

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker

Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart

Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side

Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds

Best Supporting Actress: Mo'Nique, Precious

My favorite moment of the evening was probably when Neil Patrick Harris took the stage to perform. He acts, he sings, he dances...I mean seriously, is there anything the guy doesn't do? Love me some NPH!

Did you catch last night's Oscars? Who is on your best-dressed list? What were your fave moments of the broadcast?

Now go forth and conquer Monday!

Be blessed, lovelies!

XOXO,

Leslie

Photo credits: Yahoo courtesy of Getty Images, {this is glamorous}