The red carpet had less of the restrained elegance of other awards shows this season, and more edgier — and sometimes shocking — choices. "We saw a heightening of the glamour we've seen all awards season. For the Oscars, we saw actors pull out all the stops, taking hair, jewels and make-up to the next level," said Melissa Liebling-Goldberg of People Magazine's Stylewatch.com.
Style experts said stars took more risks, such as Sarah Jessica Parker, who wore a pale yellow Chanel, 1960s-inspired gown in silk charmeuse with exposed shoulders. But some attempts misfired as in the case of Charlize Theron's light purple gown with ruching detail on the bodice reminiscent of a torpedo brassiere.
Kate Winslet, presenting this year, chose a structured strapless column dress in silvery tones by Yves St Laurent and the most exquisite jewelry of the night: a pendant style necklace of emerald cut white and yellow diamonds by Tiffany with matching earrings and cuff believed to be worth more than $2.5 million.
Blue played a leading role on the red carpet, coinciding with the blue-tinged movie 'Avatar,' the best picture nominee that features a world populated by blue aliens.
Marchesa was a favorite designer among the female nominees, and was worn by Bullock and Vera Farmiga, who chose a ruby red strapless gown with a ruffle.
Diane Kruger also chose Channel Couture in a stunning white chiffon halter neck dress with black details; as gorgeous from the back as the front, something of a relief for the armies of photographers and fans catching just a glimpse as the stars spin by.
In a fifties-style gold strapless gown, Cameron Diaz looked the epitome of glamour as did Amanda Seyfried in Armani Prive.
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