Oscars 2010: Red Carpet Fashion Report

While Kathryn Bigelow’s gritty war thriller The Hurt Locker may have swept the Oscar count (including the first ever female Best Director), as far as the red carpet was concerned, it was anybody’s game. From perennial favorites like Meryl Streep to first-time nominees like Sandra Bullock, Hollywood’s hottest stars lit up the night with bold statements and classic sophistication. Here’s a look at some of 2010’s top celebrity standouts.

Best Dressed
Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to taking bold fashion risks, a fact that paid off big on this year’s red carpet. A fashion maven in her own right, J. Lo took to Armani for her Oscar night look and dazzled audiences with an elegantly textured strapless gown in a pale lilac with a long, cascading train.

Most Improved
Two months after being universally panned for her less-than-flattering Zac Posen ensemble at the Golden Globes, Tina Fey stunned the Hollywood set in a glamorous one-strap gown by Michael Kors that featured glittering, jet-black leafing over a form-fitting lacy frame.

Fan Favorite
With her charming wit and all-American-girl good looks, Sandra Bullock has long been a darling of the Hollywood scene. Fresh off of receiving a Razzie for worst actress in All About Steve (in which the good-spirited star poked fun at herself in a tongue-in-cheek acceptance speech), Bullock took home Oscar gold for her role in The Blind Side and wowed the audience in a fitted, metallic silver gown with floral embroidery by Patricia Field.

Oscar-Winning Style

The stars shone bright Sunday night at the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Here are our picks for leading ladies of the evening.

Angelina Jolie
Wearing a strapless, sweetheart neckline gown by Elie Saab, Angelina Jolie did not disappoint the crowd outside of Hollywood’s Kodak Theater. Jolie donned a vibrant pair of emerald earrings and cocktail ring to give a punch of color to her signature black frock.

Anne Hathaway
All eyes were on the Oscar-nominated star of this year’s “Rachel Getting Married” as she walked the red carpet sporting a sparkling Armani Prive gown covered in Swarovski crystals and a 100 watt smile to match.

Penelope Cruz
Not only did Penelope Cruz take home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” but she earned an A+ in style with this vintage Balmain number.

Evan Rachel Wood
From her sleek updo to her chic, dark nails, Ms. Wood looked stunning and sophisticated in her haute couture Elie Saab dress. The young star’s striking appearance can only be outdone by her mesmerizing performance in “The Wrestler” alongside Mickey Rourke.

Golden Globes Beauty Buzz

The stars came out on Sunday at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards, gracing the red carpet with a plethora of style and talent. Whether they took home awards or not, these beauties are winners in our eyes.

Kate Winslet
In addition to her two awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for Revolutionary Road and The Reader, respectively, this British beauty wowed audiences with a sleek, stunning YSL gown and a perfectly coiffed, elegant updo.

Beyonce Knowles
Donning head-to-toe sparkle, Beyonce (or was it Sasha Fierce?) dazzled onlookers with a sequined gown by Elie Saab, a gorgeous platinum and diamond necklace and an equally brilliant smile.

Freida Pinto
Ms. Pinto added a splash of color to the red carpet with her chic, golden gown. The star of the critically acclaimed Bollywood fantasy, Slumdog Millionaire, looked youthful yet sophisticated with a romantic, half-up hairdo.

Charlize Theron
You’d never know its winter looking at this bronzed beauty. Sporting head-to-toe Dior (dress and makeup) and a sun-kissed glow, Charlize will appear in the upcoming film The Road, scheduled for release early this year.

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