Oscars 2013: The Musical

I woke up early, and may I add extra giddy, yesterday as it marked another momentous occasion in the glitzy world of Hollywood (let’s not forget yesterday's also the 27th year celebration of the EDSA People Power Revolution). Much to the delight of every film, and of course, fashion fan, before the announcement of the best of the best in the reel world, we have all witnessed a constellation of stars assemble right before our television screens, garbed in what seems like the finest clothes ever known to men.

And this of course, is one of the biggest reasons we pay extra close attention to the boob tube to spot the hottest red carpet selections. Below are some of my favorite dresses that sashayed down the most prestigious Red Carpet in all of the fashion-salivating world (again, I exaggerate).

"Silver Linings Playbook" actress Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture.

The Best Actress awardee made tripping down the Oscars stage adorable.

Amy Adams worked this Oscar de la Renta gown.

Adams made walking up the stairs look dramatic.

This pink Prada gown made news for the Best Supporting Actress winner.

Anne's surprising peek-a-boo. 

Charlize Theron gorgeous in her pixie haircut made effortlessly elegant in her white Dior Couture gown. 

Jane Fonda stunning in her floor length yellow Versace gown...

 with a cutout back!

Naomi Watts in a luscious Armani Privé dress.

Amanda Seyfried + Alexander McQueen= red carpet winner!!

Jessica Chastain dons this nude Armani Privé gown. The dress and her Best Actress nomination made her a sure Oscars hit!

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu. Classic and chic. 

You gotta have to-die-for curves to make this geometric silver and black sequined Versace dress work. Correction: you gotta be Halle Berry! haha

Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera. Classic silhouette, classic beauty. Class act!

Emanuelle Riva regal in her Lanvin number.

Sally Field, cute in her pleated red Valentino gown. 

This year’s theme is very much into the musical genre, and of course, this is highlighted by several performances by notable artists. One of the most explosive entrances to the Oscars stage (forgive the hyperbole) was the return of such icons Barbara Streisand and Shirley Bassey. New generation of hit-superstars Adele and Jennifer Hudson also made their memorable performances on the Oscar stage. The cast of the epic Les Mis also made an impact performing one of the songs that had propelled them to become such an acclaimed hit. Russell Crowe, while admittedly not a musical guy’s guy, made all the impressive effort to sing live. While I still have better bets on who could have played his character better (one who has a better lungpower), I think his effort should be applauded.

Jennifer Hudson cut some pounds but gained extra star power singing her Oscar-winning rendition of "And I'm Telling You".

Barbra Streisand, a vision in Donna Karan, performs "Memories" for the In Memoriam tribute. Sorry guys, I need some tissue. THIS IS AN UNFORGETTABLE OSCAR MOMENT! 

Shirley Bassey sang her hit 'Goldfinger', aptly wearing a gold gorgeous dress, nearly after 5 decades after it became a hit. STANDING O? Why not!?!

Adele sings "Skyfall" in this classic beaded dress that later won the Best Original Song. Love the dress!

Norah Jones sang "Everbody Needs A Best Friend".

Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, still vivacious and impressive reprising her role in Chicago! TIMELESS BEAUTY!

MY FAVORITE, FAVORITE, FAVORITE!! The Les Mis film ensemble performing at the Oscars! This is what powerhouse means! From left, actors Aaron Tveit, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Hugh Jackman, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Russell Crowe.

Actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt, host Seth MacFarlane and Daniel Radcliffe. Apo Hiking Society, the Oscars version! (OHA!)

Channing Tatum (I still don't know why he's not wearing his Magic Mike costume of, uhmm, nothing! Haha), left, and Charlize Theron perform during the Oscars. Charlize was such a revelation. I'm predicting a musical coming up!

All in all, my thirst for the Oscar buzz had been satisfied. Some of my favorites won, some of them, I'm still quietly contesting about but the Academy Awards is the Academy Awards. Year in and year out, we still want to know the inside bits on this annual gathering of stars!