He was robbed

Ok, so he didn't win, lets not have a tantrum about it. Instead, lets celebrate the fact that only Mickey Rourke would wear a pendant bearing the image of his dead dog on Oscars night. He deserves the award for that alone...he's crazy and we love him for it. Bring on The Wrestler Part II.

And the award goes to...

Rather than writing another Oscar's post this year I've chosen simply to celebrate the style maverick and master of comebacks that is Mr. Mickey Rourke.

While I don't think this requires any justification I'm in a list-making mood so here it is folks,

5 more reasons Mickey should win...

1. In the immortal words of Destiny's Child, he's a survivor.

2. His acceptance speeches are some of the best stand-up comedy I've ever heard.

3. He cries when talking about his recently deceased dog Loki (I love a man with a sensitive side).

4. Rourke can rock a suit like nobody else.

5. He's Mickey Rourke! Respect.

If he doesn't win tonight I'm going to have a tantrum. So there.

Sunset Boulevard

That most exciting of nights, The Academy Awards, is just around the corner and Hollywood’s elite are getting in some practice and cutting their Jimmy Choos on Oscar’s competitors: The Golden Globe and SAG Awards.

Last night’s attendees of the Screen Actors Guild Awards Ceremony appeared to take a step back in time to 1980s Miami Beach, as the red carpet was awash with the colours of a South Beach sunset. A huge trend for SS09, it looks like the 1980s are back with a vengeance.

Holly Hunter led the pack in her Reem Acra hot pink strapless gown. In danger of looking like the biggest throwback of the ball, HH kept things modern by ditching big hair and bigger jewels for low-key locks and minimal accessories.

Laura Linney beat Eva Longoria in the best coral frock category - this Miami Vice hue is set to be the colour for Spring and LL’s asymmetric Michael Kors was an 80s dream.

In a sculptural red Nina Ricci number, Claire Danes managed to look 80s retro and extremely modern all at the same time. Plus red on red is, in my book, always a good thing.

Mickey Rourke IS the 80s. And he knows it.

Lady in Red

They came, they were seen, they conquered (the red carpet).

Hollywood's Hottest - Heidi, Hathaway, Helen and Heigl - painted the town ravishing red in the Oscar's most colourful gowns of the evening. In a sea of boring black Heidi Klum killed in a gorgeously sculpted Galliano gown, while Katherine Heigl brought some much needed old school Hollywood glamour to the ceremony in Escada.

KH and HK: Red hot.

The Oscars: The Show Must Go On

The Academy Awards Executive Producer Gil Cates has insisted the Oscars will not meet the same fate as the Golden Globes this year. Hollywood Insider quoted Cates as saying “The show is going on, I'm looking forward to it. We're on schedule and, Hallelujah, I can't wait until the 24th.” Hallelujah indeed Cates because I can't wait either! While I'm sure I could live without the highly predictable results and soppy speeches I simply could not survive without the fashion show that is the Oscars red carpet! Paris, Milan, and London fashion weeks have got nothing on the high couture parade that happens but once a year in L.A. Words or no words, I'm positive this year is set to be nothing short of memorable.

Nominees are announced in only 3 days time so check back for my predictions of what this years contenders will be wearing. In the meantime, check out www.oscar.com/style/women for an awe-inspiring look at previous Oscars fashions. Or if you're too lazy, take a look at my top ten below. They're all winners in my opinion! Enjoy.

Canary yellow, pale skin and red lips? This girl

deserved an Oscar for pulling this look off alone!

Michelle Williams looked gorgeous in this

Vera Wang number which had just a whisper of

vintage about it and a whole lot of va-va-voom!

There's rarely been a year I haven't loved Kiki's

Oscar choice. This black lace versace gown is my all

time favourite on her. She had a brand new do' and

check out that bracelet! Can't wait to see what she

wears this year, bring it on Kirsten!

Am I the only one that loved this?! Kudos

to those who take a fashion risk. Bjork, I

salute you.

I've got to be honest,

I'm not Minnie Driver's

biggest fan. This may be

because I'm frequently

told I resemble her (and

her big chin) but we'll

forget about that for now

because this Oscars outfit

is too good to ignore. In

floor-length red she

complimented her dark hair

and creamy skin perfectly.

The red fur stole and emerald

jewels made for an award

worthy finishing touch.

I scoured the internet trying

to find a picture of this lovely

Galliano for Dior dress. It's

one of my favourites and you

can see why. The colour, the

embroidery, the length, they

all look great on Nicole.

Winner.

Julia Roberts was a very

Pretty Woman (sorry, couldn't

resist) indeed when she won an

Oscar in vintage Valentino.

Again, a favourite. I see a

pattern emerging here...

Sharon Stone even looks good

in her husbands shirt! Famous

for her maverick fashion choices

when it comes to the Oscars,

Stoney gets an award for her

originality.

Audrey Hepburn is, I do believe,

every woman's style icon, whether

they know it or not! She looked so

pretty in Givenchy.

Winona before the fall from grace!

She's working the flapper look like

noone before or after has!

J-LOVELY! Yep, she always looks

gorgeous but often her fashion

choices are a tad on the, eh, excessive

side. She gets it spot on with minimal

hair, makeup and jewellery, letting this

gorgeous outfit do all the talking.