Lua's all-time favorite Oscar dresses

In preparation for the Academy Awards tonight, Lua and I have put together a list of our all time favorite Oscar dresses. This is a bit of a departure from my usual blog topic, but I thought tonight might be a good time to start branching out. We have chosen our favorite gowns (and the runners up) by color: pink, white, black, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Some of these dresses are on everyone's list (Michelle William's in Vera Wang for instance) and some are just our personal favorite (Nicole Kidman's blush colored Chanel), but each of these dresses has a unique beauty that stands above the rest. What makes these dresses so spectacular? Is it color? Fit? Embellishments? The actress in the dress? Whatever it is, these dresses have managed to make a lasting impression on the fashion industry and 16 year olds shopping for prom dresses everywhere. 

Nicole Kidman - Chanel

Natalie Portman - Rodarte 

Anne Hathaway - Armani Prive

Gwyneth Paltrow - Tom Ford 

Reese Witherspoon - Valentino 

Angelina Jolie - Elie Saab 

Kate Winslet - Ben de Li

Jennifer Lawrence - Calvin Klein 

Charlize Theron - Vera Wang

Michelle Williams - Louis Vuitton

Michelle Williams - Vera Wang 

Renee Zellweger - Jean Desses 

Julianna Moore - Tom Ford for YSL

Nicole Kidman - Dior

Nicole Kidman - Chanel

Hilary Swank - Guy Laroche

Reese Witherspoon - Nina Ricci 

Mila Kunis - Elie Saab

Reese Witherspoon's Ojai Ranch

     Elle Decor is one of my favorite magazines for design inspiration. Once again, I fell in love with its profile of Reese Witherspoons' Ojai Ranch. The ranch is a perfect example of rustic decor that focuses on the natural elements and unique features of the home. A heavy design scheme would take away from the beautiful wood ceilings, rounded archways and stunning outdoor views. Neutral colors combined with rich texture creates a serene feeling throughout Witherspoons' second home.