Unlike most fashion bloggers in America, I won’t be Monday morning quarterbacking all the gowns that walked the Oscar Red Carpet. Instead, I’d like to bring some attention to Joanna Zelman’s article on the Huffington Post celebrating the nominated environmentalists this year.

While many of you may be familiar with Natalie Portman’s eco-shoe line or may have noticed that four out of five of this year’s Oscar-nominated documentaries dealt with environmental issues, you might not know that…

…Colin Firth has two fair-trade cafes and an ecological store in Britian

…Mark Ruffalo has lobbied tirelessly to end fracking (a process to retrieve natural gas from shale)

…Dark Swan, 127 Hours, and The Social Network all received EMA Green Seals for being environmentally friendly

I think a few moments of praise, perhaps even a round of applause for these green efforts should be sprinkled in among the heaps of criticism being thrown around this morning about the unmitigated disaster that was last night’s Oscar show.

It reminded me that when you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one.

If you’re going to create a mishmash then stick with jewelry, like today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1970s Hobe multi-stone nugget ring somehow captures the magic that turns chaos into beauty.

It’s a praise-worthy find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at V Vintage.

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Hollywood Boulevard will be closed from Highland Avenue to Orange Drive this week as workers prepare for Sunday’s Academy Awards in the Kodak Theatre. It’s a minor annoyance for those of us who live in the neighborhood, but it is exciting to have the Oscars happening right next door. As for me, I’ve only seen four of the ten nominated films for Best Picture so I have a bit of catching up to do! Of course, for us vintage fashionistas, there’s also plenty of fun to be had on the red carpet, checking to see how many of this year’s actresses will don a glam gown from yesteryear.

Of course, for every person you see on that red carpet, there are dozens attending parties and balls all over the city. And today’s VPOD features a fantabulous vintage cocktail dress by Sarmi that is ready to hit the town. Made of pale tangerine organza, the sexy bodice and feminine bows ensure a place on your own personal best-dressed list.

It’s a five-star find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at 1stDibs.com.

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