Rooney Mara wore black, as was expected. The Best Actress (Drama) nominee wore a Nina Ricci Pre-Fall 2012 gown. The plunge-neck tulle bodice & long column skirt were simple yet perfect for the scale of the event. Rooney chose to sweep back her bangs and wore very less make-up.
Debra Messing wore a taffeta, one-shoulder dress by Monique Lhuillier, choosing to add colour via her fabulous Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Kate Winslet went for colour block in a gorgeous, silk dress by Jenny Packham. The key-hole top & white skirt were punched up with a gold embellished waist belt. Kate wore her hair in an updo and added gold earrings by Fred Leighton & carried an embellished clutch.
Julianne Moore left behind her crazy dress sense and opted instead, for this strapless, Chanel gown that has a peplum silhouette (tad unnecessary). She wore her hair in shiny waves and added green tasseled earrings (an emerging trend & gorgeous with her hair colour).
Mila Kunis, who's the new face of Miss Dior, wore a classic gown from the Christian Dior Spring 2012 collection. Compared to her efforts last year, this felt a little bland. But then she was only presenting so it's fair. She put her hair in a sleek bun and wore Cartier jewels.
Salma Hayek looked beautiful in a Gucci Premiere gown. The strapless dress had a bedazzled bodice and a shimmery pleated skirt. Salma kept her hair down, in tousled waves, wore a neutral lip colour, gold statement earrings and carried a mini satin clutch.
Zooey Deschanel was a pleasant surprise in a custom Prada dress. The 'New Girl' actress, who was nominated in the Best Actress in a TV Series (Comedy) was delightful in the unusual black satin dress that had lime green and silver beading. A glossy, retro hairstyle and pink lips completed her look.
Claire Danes wore a custom J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2012 gown which according to the Best Actress in a TV Series award winning actress, was "all about the back". And rightly so, the backless monochromatic gown was bang on trend with all that embellishment. Claire went with a messy bun (which we rarely see on her) and red lips which were nice changes.
Meryl Streep, who won the Best Actress (Drama) award for 'Iron Lady' wore a black shirt dress with lace & a taffeta skirt - all by Alessandra Rich. She looks elegant. And can do no wrong.
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