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What we do not want, however, is a tuft of feathers that awkwardly bounces about when we walk.  Said tuft is eye-catching in a way we don't imagine you intended it to be.

But we gotta give you credit, Penelope.  We really couldn't expect you to top what you did on last year's AA runway. In fact, we aren't going to hold this against you, considering last year's dress (and your perpetual beauty) has scored you a surplus of points in our book.

Click any image below to look at a Chanel-clad Cruz at this year's Oscars and reminisce about her flawlessness on last year's red rug.  We've included both styles for your review.

It's not too cream.  It's not too pink.  It's simple, but not overly.  It's classic, but not boringly.  The purse, we think, is a bit harsh for the look.  But one could also argue it's balancing.  Overly, we think Cam's style is fun and the perfect compliment to her 1,000 watt smile!

Click any image below to compare Cameron's Dior (by John Galliano) dress this year to her bizarre mummyo-esque look of Oscar year past:

Jennifer Garner, we think you're charismatic and lovely.  We also think you should donate your sweet, geometric clutch to our cause* at the evening's end.

Get a closer look at Mrs. Affleck's unboring black gown by clicking any pic below:

*our cause of purse envy/handbag lust, accepting donations

We think the color of her dress is unique.  It whispers pregnancy as opposed to screaming it.  Eye makeup?  A bit dull.  A bit... zombie.

But those dual-tone earrings are kinda great, yeah?  And her gold minaudiere?  Enviable.

Take a closer look at Alba's bump by clicking any image below:

Let's start by saying her hair is pretty great.  Simple, classic.  Doesn't it look soft and touchable?  Untouched by any sticky product.  

The dress, sure.  The necklace... hmmm.  It's nifty?  It fancies up a dress that might otherwise seem too plain for the occasion.  On the upside, if anyone gets too drunk to swing on the chandeliers later, they can always just take a ride on Kidman's jewelry.

What do y'all think about expecting Nic's Academy Awards frock?

Bump grade?  A+

Dress grade?  Indecision reigns!  We're digging the gold beads and malachite neck bit.  We think the color is quite royal.  We're less than thrilled, however, with the length (too short, right?) and the embroidery near the bottom (giving it that not-sought-after tablecloth look).  Whatever.  She is a beautiful lady.  Look at that skin!  Flawless.

What do you think?  Compare Cate's look at this year's Oscars to her appearance yesterday at the Independent Spirit Awards and to her (in our opinion) immaculate style at last year's AA's.  All of this in the gallery!