pretty ladies of the 2011 Oscars

{Gwyneth Paltrow :: Calvin Klein Collection}

The 83rd Academy Awards brings out the biggest of bigtime glamour...and tonight's event proved that black, one-shouldered gowns are not the go-to right now.

Bright colors, loads of crystal embellishments, whimsical feathers, and distinct romantic attire filled the red carpet.

Gwyneth Paltrow gets my vote as Best Dressed.

i love her dress. her hair. i just love her.

Here are some of my other top picks of the evening.

Don't they make you wanna go back to prom all over again?

(minus the ugly corsage and chaperones...)

{Mila Kunis :: Elie Saab Couture}

{Jennifer Hudson :: Atelier Versace}

{Halle Berry :: Marchesa}

{Amy Adams :: L'Wren Scott}

{Cate Blanchett :: Givenchy Couture}

{Anne Hathaway :: vintage Valentino Haute Couture}

{*photos via glamour & huffington post}