Votes are in . . . and by five Aniston wins.
Many commented that they didn't like the fact that Jolie was in black, again. She seems to always wear black at these events. The word predictable came up more than once in the poll comments. lamerchick liked Angie in the black dress because, "I prefer black (as most of you know) and I tend to like this. I could actually see myself wearing it. I'll save my opinions on these two ladies for myself though." My guess as to why all the black, besides the facts that she likes it, she had twins less than a year ago, and black is very slimming and forgiving. But everyone in the poll (even some who picked Aniston) and on the news agreed she looked gorgeous. And the BBC News quipped that besides her green earrings she "turned up with the ultimate accessory - boyfriend Brad Pitt." They were a lot of jokes in the media about Jenifer Aniston's accessory/boyfriend on again-off again John Mayer. Sigh, for Aniston.
Everyone agreed that at 40 Aniston looked amazing (nobody really drew attention to Jolie as "33 year old, mother of 6"). First, I thought it a bit awful that they kept pointing out Aninston's age, more than any other actress. But then again, I thought she even though she looked good, she looked like she was trying a little hard to look young, like she and Miley Cyrus both forgot how old they were and had some kind of Freaky Friday. Perhaps that drew some attention to how old she really was. Not that I would ever want to see her in Miley's gown.
However you voted, or didn't, or felt or didn't it was a mesmerizing moment on television. When she walked on to stage to present she seemed awkward, almost happy not to be introduced as the star of the movie "He's Just Not That Into You." And Jolie and Pitt gave HUGE smiles and laughs at Jack Blacks jokes and her straight man routine when the camera cut to them. capri commented "I was watching last night. I lost it when I saw Jen come out w/Jack knowing that Brad and Angelina were sitting up front. MEOW. I told my Hubby if I had been Jen I would have worn something a little more risque to get a jolt out of Brad. Jen seemed to lose concentration a couple of times. Brad and Angelina seemed happy and laughing. I thought I was going to see daggers flying out of the gals eyes. It helped that John was there for Jen." That was awkward and maybe that's why a couple voters expressed their support of her in the poll with their decision. kimmykimmy expressed this opinion "Better dress. Plus... I think Jen has more class."
Several people expressed that they could care less for the Jolie & Aniston whatever you want to call it, mikhail gave Aniston a vote, joking "I secretly hate Angelina Jolie. Don't tell anyone." But they have been the talk of the media (including the tabloids, television and the internet) where people jokingly refer to themselves as either Team Aniston or Team Jolie. Many people seem to have some feelings.
In the past there have been incredible fashion blights in the Oscars, including this one (Tilda Swinton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce, to name a few) and I don't think either of these women made big mistakes. My own vote would be Angelina, she looked glamorous, simple, and even in black accesorized with green Lorraine Schwartz earrings and ring I thought she stood out, and had grace, like the UN Goodwill Ambassador she is . . she didn't act at all "uncool." Also, I didn't care for Aniston's silver Valentino, I wished it had been less cosmic.
Angelina Jolie wore a gown by Elie Saab. For her make-up Mary Burton used: Lancome Le Crayon Khôl in Black Ebony, Ôscillation Mascara, Shu Uemura Blush in M Pink 31, and on her lips Lancome Juicy Tubes in Spring Fling. On her hair David Babaii used: WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and WildAid Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray
Jenifer Aniston wore Valentino Coture. For her make-up the artist used: CHANEL Hydramax + Active Moisture Boost Cream, CHANEL Lift Lumiere Firming and Smoothing Fluid Makeup in Beige, Under Jennifer’s eyes CHANEL Lift Lumiere Smooth and Rejuvinating Eye Contour in Beige Lumiere, instead of a traditional blush, a bit of CHANEL Hydrabase Lipstick in Coco Red on the apples of Jennifer’s cheeks, CHANEL Sheer Brilliance in Sunkissed around the tops of her cheekbones, closer to the eye, for a bit of shimmer, eyes were a combination of LORAC eye shadows in Jade, Black, and Serenity, and a Tina Earnshaw shadow in Aubergine, CHANEL Inimitable Mascara in Noir-Black, CHANEL Aqualumiere Lipshine in Panarea, available in April, she dusted Soleil Tan de CHANEL Bronzer on Jennifer’s skin, an exclusive creation product from CHANEL also launching in April.
See
http://www.temptalia.com for more Oscar 2009 make-up break downs on Jolie, Aniston and more.
For photos of the moment on state:
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=47263Miley Cyrus:http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2009/02/miley-cyrus-2009-oscars.jpg
Jolie in Black at the BAFTA's:
http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/bafta2009_angelinajolie_armaniprive.jpg*All of the comments and names from the polls were used with thier permission, and my sincere thanks.