Special Dresses: Fave Five

Special Dresses

People might disagree, but Penelope Cruz, Demi Moore, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, and
Vera Farmiga did it right. Each one of these ladies were memorable. One of the biggest crimes this year was all the stars whose black or metallic dresses blended right into the next. I couldn't distinguish one yawn from the next. Secondly, each one of these women carried themselves with grace and confidence, which is the one thing (when lacking) that can ruin an otherwise beautiful dress.

1. Vera Farmiga: This dress was like art. First off, the brilliant pink beautifully complimented her lovely, alabaster skin. Whereas some dress designs kept eyes concentrated in one area, (Charlize Theron) Farmiga's dress design provided a fluidity that took the eye from the very top, swirled it around her frame to its bottom and then brought it back up again. I've heard some critics become quite nasty about her choice; however, I applaud someone who's not afraid to be daring.
2. Demi Moore: It's just not fair. People can say what they want about plastic surgery and all that, but Damn! She looks better now than she did 20 years ago, and we should all be so lucky. And while Demi has made some awful, awful choices in the past, she really nailed it this time. From the blush shade to the fitted bodice and cascading train, Demi somehow managed to coalesce romantic frills and sexy mama all into one little package.
3. Elizabeth Banks: Who knew that this raunchy comedian would transform into such a dazzling princess. Ms. Banks looked like a living, breathing Cinderella. From her sparkly accessories to her form fitting bodice, you just couldn't take your eyes off this breathtaking ensemble. This gown embraced a romantic feel with the flowing train, while still exuding an obvious and modern elegance.
4. Jennifer Lopez: Wow! What a body! Forty years old, and putting all those 22-year olds to shame. No one could carry off this dress as well as J-Lo. This Armani Prive hugs each and every curve all over her jaw-dropping figure. Let's just say, she would have given Marylin Monroe a run for her money. Outside of her goddess-like body, we can't ignore the sheer beauty that was this dress. The main silhouette of the dress, though beautiful, was nothing in compare to the train that peeked out at us around her bodice and then protruded from the hip pouring a fountain of fabric down to the floor. She was elegance.
5. Penelope Cruz: It's taken me nearly a decade to forgive Cruz for her role in 2001's Blow, playing the coke head wife of Johnny Depp. It might sound ridiculous now, but it really pissed me off when she ratted out the delectable Mr. Depp in the middle of a coke rage. However, this dress, this masterpiece has completely made me do a 180 over this Oscar winning actress. Some critics believed she didn't pull off the asymmetrical bustline, but I couldn't disagree more. I thought it added a stylish and necessary twist. The rich color was perfect for her tanned skin, and the flowing skirt served as a welcome contrast to her wrapped, form-fitted bodice.