2013 Oscars Best and Worst Dressed

(This was my favorite of the night.  I don't think the color was the best choice for Jessica Chastain's fair skin, but loved the overall look.  It was classic, lovely, and very well put-together).

Did you watch the show?  Thoughts?  I'm not sure how I feel about Seth MacFarlane as the host.  Was he funny?  Not really.  Cheesy?  A bit, but aren't most award hosts a little cheesy?  I do wish they would just get Amy and Tina to host everything...but moving on.  There were a few timeless looks that I loved last night, and a few that I hope we will never remember.  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  Were you in agreement with me?  Who were your favorites?

(Best looking couple.  Ben and Jen looking fantastic as always.  They both just seem like such genuine, down-to-earth people too.  He should have been nominated for Best Director).

(This was one of my favorite looks of the night.  She just looked beautiful.  Octavia Spencer did it again this year, so lovely).

(The feelings were mixed on Twitter about Reese and her Louis Vuitton gown.  I loved it.  I was glad she didn't follow suit and do the nude thing, but chose a pop of color.  I love the bow accent at the top, and the lines of the dress were gorgeous.  How can you not love Reese?)

(It wasn't my favorite, but I did think it was lovely and fit her figure well.  Jennifer Lawrence could pretty much wear a paper bag and look good in it.  The necklace that hung down the back was stunning).

(I'm such a Naomi Watts fan.  She has this timeless quality about her, and she's also very classy.  This is a dress that I don't think many could have pulled off without looking costume-y.  She did it well and looked like a star).

(Ok, I'm choosing Jennifer for one reason only...I like the fact that she wore a hot color and the gown is very pretty.  I just wish she would do something different for once, like maybe hair up, or something a bit more edgy?)

(Was it me or did Amy Adams appear very sad or upset?  I didn't think she interviewed very well at all.  The dress was lovely and I loved the train.  The hair and makeup?  Not so much).

(I loved Stacy Keibler's gown.  I'm a bit shocked to see they are still together, but hey, ride that train as long as you can girlfriend!  He is George Clooney after all!  BTW, who thinks George is looking a bit like Sean Connery?)

And Now for the misses:

AND THE WORST OF THE WORST:

CONGRATULATIONS BRANDI GLANVILLE!!!!  YOU NOT ONLY LOOKED AWFUL, BUT HAD NO BUSINESS WHATSOEVER BEING AT THE OSCARS!

Hope you all enjoyed my recap!  I'd love to hear your thoughts.  What were your favorites and hated moments from the show?  

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Pantages Theater

Every time I go to Hollywood, (which isn't often enough!), I am in awe of The Pantages Theater. It stands as a historical landmark that reminds me of times much more glamorous than our own. The Pantages Theater stands n the heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard, right down the block from Vine Street.

The Pantages opened on June 4, 1930. "The opening night audience couldn't have been more impressed by the show than they were by the theatre. Alexander Pantages had conceived of this theatre, the last built to bear his name, as a fitting monument to his position in the entertainment industry. Although the Wall Street Crash occurred between groundbreaking and completion, no expense was spared in its construction. The cost of the Pantages Theatre itself, not counting the considerable expense of theatrical and projection equipment, was $1.25 million -- the equivalent of about $10 million in today's dollars."

If you have ever visited the Pantages, you know the amount of detail that went into the design. The restrooms and lobby are so impressive, you almost want to spend your time there, rather than in the main theater. Every time I go, and use the lounge, I am reminded of the many starlets who had their cigarettes and powdered their noses there.

Howard Hughes, through RKO pictures, acquired the Pantages as part of his national chain of movie houses in 1949. At this time, the Pantages played host to Hollywood's most spectacular annual event -- The Academy Awards, which were handed out to lucky winners (including Humphrey Bogart, Vivien Leigh and Frank Sinatra) on its stage each year from 1949 to 1959. As you can see in one of the photos, in 1963, celebrity patrons were treated to a special screening of Cleopatra at $250 apiece, the proceeds going to the construction fund for the new Music Center.

The Pantages has since been remodeled and is now used for Broadway productions, including Wicked, The Producers, and many more. It has been restored to its original 2,691 available seats and still holds all the glory it once had. My favorite memory of the Pantages, is being there for the first time to see Phantom of the Opera and being in complete awe of the staircase in the lobby. What is your favorite memory of the historical theater? Here are some of the vintage pics I could find. Enjoy!