Best Dressed at the Academy Awards 2012

1. Rose Byrne in Vivienne Westwood

2. Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen

 3. Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton

 
4. Rooney Mara in Givenchy

5. Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford

6. Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace

7. Stacy Keibler in Marchesa

8. Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad

9. Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

10. Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli

Photos courtesy of people.com

Kate Bosworth In Prabal Gurung - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Lucky Kate Bosworth became the first celebrity to wear a dress from the Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 collection.

Needless to say, I love this beautiful, magnificent tulle LBD with beading.  

Kate wore it with a simple bun, glowing make-up - she didn't need any jewelery as the dress sparkles from all angles.

 My only complain is that she wore really ordinary black pumps - the Prabal Gurung for Nicholas Kirkwood sandals from the runway would have been a more interesting choice. 

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Zoe Saldana In Marios Schwab - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Zoe Saldana wore a Marios Schwab Fall 2012 gown for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The midnight blue satin dress had sheer shoulders and a flowing skirt. The jeweled collar adds sparkle to the dress.

 I feel like Zoe is the best candidate to really pull of this dress as she brings her own touch.  She finished her look with wavy hair, red lips, a Judith Leiber clutch and Giuseppe Zannoti heels.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Shailene Woodley In Proenza Schouler - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Shailene Woodley changed into a Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 dress for the Vanity Fair party after the Oscars.

I wish she'd worn something like this for the actual ceremony (click here to see what she wore), as the colourful, floral dress is fun and fresh despite having full sleeves.

 She kept her hair and make-up the same but changed into gorgeous charteuse pumps.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Kate Hudson In Versace - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

The vibrant Kate Hudson made an appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The blonde actress wore a red vintage Versace dress that had beading and a fringed skirt.  It also had an illusion neckline that was really visible in close-ups.

Image Source: zimbio

Selena Gomez In Dolce & Gabbana - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Selena Gomez dressed up in a Dolce & Gabbana gown at the post Oscar Vanity Fair event.

The low cut silver gown with embellishments was simply gorgeous on Selena and I'm in love with her hair, earrings and make-up.

  

Image Source: justjared

Emma Stone In Chanel - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Emma Stone changed into a Chanel Fall 2011 Couture gown for the Vanity Fair after party.

 The black, chiffon gown with layers and a flared west was great on Emma and I love how her gold heels are visible.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Ginnifer Goodwin In Peter Som - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Ginnifer Goodwin attended the Vanity Fair party in a Peter Som Fall 2012 dress.

This gauzy LBD with a peplum was one of my favourites from his collection but I can't say that I love it on Ginnifer.

It's because of the overload of accessories - the earrings & necklace feel like an afterthought.

The clutch, and shoes are pretty nice though.

Image Source: zimbio

Olivia Wilde In Gucci - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Olivia Wilde and Gucci make for a fabulous combination.

The actress wore her second Gucci Pre-Fall 2012 look in the space of a few days, at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.

She wore the strapless black column gown with a dragonfly belt.  The dragonfly belts were my favourite aspect of Gucci's Pre-Fall collection, and obviously Olivia thought the same.

She wore her hair up in a bun to show off a thin gold choker, wore two gold bracelets and carried a black lined gold clutch.

Image Source: zimbio

Kate Beckinsale In Atelier Versace - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Kate Beckinsale was a complete glamazon at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The actress wore an Atelier Versace Fall 2011 dress that featured a sequined floral print and gauze lined cutouts.

Kate has been changing things up a lot lately, and actually makes this dress work despite it not being a solid coloured gown.

Wavy hair, Chopard earrings and a black clutch completed her look.

Image Source: justjared

Olivia Munn In Calvin Klein - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

It was a Calvin Klein dress for Olivia Munn, at the Vanity Fair do.

It's not that I don't like the dress, I just don't like it on Olivia. 

Party because it's ill-fitting (it sits weirdly on the bust) but also because the colour matches her skin tone a little too much.

However, props to her for keeping the bling and accessories minimal.

Image Source: justjared

Salma Hayek In Yves Saint Laurent - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Salma Hayek wore a custom Yves Saint Laurent to the Oscar After-Party thrown by Vanity Fair.

One word: stunning. 

The colour of the silk mousseline dress is simply stunning on her, and I love that she wore her hair in a tousled fishtail braid.  The soft, off-shoulder detail of the dress works perfectly with her accessories, make-up and hair.

Image Source: justjared

Mia Wasikowska In Antonio Berardi - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Mia Wasikowska wore an Antonio Berardi Fall 2012 gown to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The grey and black dress is visually interesting, with the wave of embellishments and pleating near the waist.  

 But as always, Mia is giving us no personality.  She really needs a lesson in red carpet posing.

Image Source: justjared

Rashida Jones In Elie Saab - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Rashida Jones attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party in an Elie Saab Spring 2012 gown.

After her brilliant look at the Indies (click here), Rashida impressed once more in this chartreuse gown with a plunging neckline, subtle pleats, lace on the shoulders and a leather belt.

The colour is gorgeous, especially when teamed with the bright pink lipstick.

Image Source: justjared

Abbie Cornish In Tommy Hilfiger - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Abbie Cornish wore a red Tommy Hilfiger gown to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The boat neck gown with a scoop back was one of the three red gowns at the event.

Abbie wore it with side swept hair, Neil Lane jewelery and a Ferregamo clutch.

Image Source: justjared

Elizabeth Banks In Chadwick Bell - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Elizabeth Banks wore a seriously fun dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar after party.

The Chadwick Bell dress has a lot going on: full sleeves, bright colours, polka dot, feathered train - but somehow it all works just perfectly.

This isn't something you'd find at an Awards red carpet or movie premiere but it was just right for an after party where the mood is laid-back.

An updo and Bulgari jewels completed her look. 

Image Source: justjared

Diane Kruger In Calvin Klein - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Diane Kruger turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday night.

The German beauty wore a red gown from the Calvin Klein collection. But it was hardly just a red dress - there was a plunging neckline, low back and a lace underlay that looked like a bra.

Credit to Diane for pulling this off but her hair is really bothering me - those roots are just unavoidable.

Image Source: justjared

Felicity Jones In Johana Johnson - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

At the Vanity Fair Oscar after party, Felicity Jones wore a leather gown by Australian designer Johana Johnson.

This was the only leather dress at the event, so it definitely stood out.  However, it's too plain for the occasion (despite being leather) and her styling isn't doing much to change that. 

Image Source: justjared

Rosie Huntington Whiteley In Antonio Berardi - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Rosie Huntington Whiteley wore an Antonio Berardi Spring 2012 gown for this year's Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

The fire-engine red dress with cap sleeves and a portrait neckline fit her like a glove, and I like how she left the look very simple.

 Centre parted hair and a metallic round Jimmy Choo clutch were enough.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Jennifer Lopez In Zuhair Murad - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Jennifer Lopez was all about the plunging neckline & full sleeves at the Oscars this year.

After her awards ceremony duties, she changed into this dazzling, sequin laid Zuhair Murad dress that had a cool ombre effect and embroidered hem.

Image Source: justjared

Elizabeth Olsen In Christian Dior - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Elizabeth Olsen broke her continous good run by wearing this Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2012 dress.

The satin T-shirt part of the dress that's bothering me as it's unflattering and matronly.  And the tiered skirt looks a tad frumpy too.

She wore her hair in signature waves, and carried a bag by The Row.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Cameron Diaz In Victoria Beckham - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Cameron Diaz changed into a vibrant dress by Victoria Beckham for the Vanity fair Oscar Party.

This is a look that's better suited to Cameron than her Oscars red carpet turn (click here).

The colour, and the sport fit show off her toned figure really well.

Image Source: justjared

Katie Holmes In Elie Saab - Vanity fair Oscar Party

Katie Holmes was surprisingly fabulous in an Elie Saab Fall 2011 Couture gown, at the Vanity fair After Party.

The sapphire blue chiffon dress with an embellished bodice and velvet belt looked great on her, especially when teamed with her shiny locks and bangs.

A Lanvin clutch and Chanel heels completed her look.  I hope Katie maintains this standard from henceforth.

Image Source: justjared

Victoria Beckham In Victoria Beckham - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Victoria Beckham wore a dress from her Fall 2012 collection of course.

The strapless taupe, column dress was worn by her with a thin black belt.  She wore it quite simply - with an updo and a large emerald ring.

Image Source: zimbio

Lily Collins In Monique Lhuillier - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Lily Collins has begun practicing for her 'Mirror Mirror' promotional tour, it seems.

I say this because she was in full princess mode at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.  The beautiful tulle dress with bright blue embroidery and lace applique is from the Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

An updo, red lips and Tiffany & Co. jewelery completed the look.

  

Image Source: zimbio

January Jones In Wes Gordon - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

January Jones attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a slightly unique ensemble from the Wes Gordon Fall 2012 collection.

January belted the teal coloured, silk-chiffon top instead of how the model is wearing it - a good idea because the black cummerbund adds edge.

A retro hairstyle, black hoop earrings and a clutch completed her look.

Image Sources: justjared, nymag

Paula Patton In Naeem Khan - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Paula Patton, who attended the Vanity Fair after-party with husband Robin Thicke wore a Naeem Khan dress.

The short dress features a heavily embellished bodice and a feather skirt.  It's a dress that's more suited to someone younger and dainty, and looks ill-suited on Paula's muscular frame.  It also seems tight on her bust right?

Side parted, lacquered locks, Chopard jewels, a Marchesa clutch and Jimmy Choo pumps completed her look.

Also, is anyone else getting a Blake Lively vibe from this look?

Image Source: justjared

Sofia Vergara In Roberto Cavalli - Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Sofia Vergara attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Roberto Cavalli gown.

It's a pretty dress but way too bridal for me.  I'm also not crazy about her choice of accessories as they feel mismatched.

Image Source: justjared

Nina Dobrev In J. Mendel - Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party

Nina Dobrev wore a J. Mendel Fall 2012 dress to Elton John's AIDS Foundation Oscars Viewing party, held in West Hollywood on Sunday.

'The Vampire Diaries' actress was absolutely beautiful in the black gown with cutouts on the shoulders.  What I like about this dress is that it's sexy without the need to show lots of skin.

 Nina wore it with a messy fishtail braid and stunning Chopard flower earrings. Love it.

Image Sources: zimbio, nymag