A Collection of Classic Oscar Moments

| Joan Fontaine and Alfred Hitchcock at the 1941 Oscars |

This past week, I shared a bunch of vintage Oscar moments over on my Facebook page.  In preparation for this, I combed the Academy's archive and came across several wonderful moments captured on film.  Here are just a few of many, many gems that can be found on their website.

a glimpse into the 1951 academy awards

I just discovered this feature in one of my vintage fan magazines and thought what better and more fitting time than now to share it?

I wish these were better quality, however, most fan magazines were printed on cheap paper and meant to be read once, then tossed. 

I have to admit, I don't really watch the Oscars much anymore, but I do like to check out the red carpet specials.  My pick for best dressed this year goes to Cate Blanchett or Catherine Martin -- loved both of their dresses!

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6 favorite looks from best actress oscar winners

Tonight is a big night for Hollywood, and while the past few years red carpets haven't really impressed me, that doesn't mean there weren't some great looks over the past 85 years.  Here are six of my favorite best actress winners looks:

Joan Fontaine, 1942 

| won for Suspicion |

Reese Witherspoon, 2006

| in a 1955 Christian Dior; she won for Walk the Line |

Greer Garson, 1943

| won for Mrs. Miniver |

Bette Davis, 1939

| won for Jezebel |

Olivia de Havilland, 1950

| won for The Heiress |

Jane Wyman, 1949

| won for Johnny Belinda |

Also, if you haven't seen this illustration of all the best actress winner's dresses, I recommend checking it out!  Here's hoping tonight will supply some beautiful looks!