Awards: 81st Annual Academy Awards

Look: Jewelled Elegance

Ah, what a night.

I was slightly disappointed that no one showed up with very big or daring gowns - mostly everything was kept to simplistic sophistication.

Nevertheless, there were plenty of glamorous actresses looking fantastic and beautiful in their Oscar gowns, most notably; Freida Pinto channelling Bollywood glamour in her cobalt one-shoulder John Galliano, Natalie Portman looking lovely in lilac Rodarte, Vanessa Hudgens in strapless tulle Marchesa, Jessica Biel stunning in white satin Prada, and Jennifer Aniston goddess-like in sequined Valentino Haute Couture.

Yet, as at all Red Carpet events, there were the stars that stood up amongst the rest.

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Here are the Top Five Red Carpet Looks from the Academy Awards:

5: Angelina Jolie in Elie Saab

Angie has a way of always looking incredibly statuesque on the Red Carpet, and this strapless Elie Saab really helped her look radiant.
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The gown in itself is very simple, but still manages to look better than most.

The draping adds a nice effect too.

And look! You can see a hint of leg underneath the sheer fabric.

Uh-la-la, sexy!

4: Penelope Cruz in vintage Balmain Couture

Please note, that this dress is like, more than 60 years old. VERY vintage.

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But it's still fantastic.

The sequins are beautiful.

I really don't know what else I have to say about this fantastic dress. It's very Grace Kelly, I think. Totally 'Old Hollywood', if you ask me, and that's just beyond brilliant.

Love it!

3: Marion Cotillard in Christian Dior Haute Couture

This is the only lady who dares to take the Red Carpet fashionising to the next level.

Last year, she wore a (fantastic) mermaid gown.

This year, she wore a type of gothic ballerina dress.

I must say, I applaude this. French women really do have a way with choosing ensembles.

There something very unique about it.

Honestly, the only daring gown at the Oscars this year!

2: Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott

If there's one thing that Nicole Kidman always manages to do, it would be looking flawless at the Oscars.

This feathered white strapless L'Wren Scott gown accentuates Nicole's fair skin and slender physique beautifully.

I especially love all the detailing on the bodice.

1: Anne Hathway in Armani Privé

Bless her fashion-minded heart.
Anne has been spotted wearing Armani Privé to more than one event this awards season, and with good reason!

This ivory pailette covered gown reminds me a little bit of Marion Cotillard's mermaid dress, but this is slightly more glamorous because of all the sparkles.

It's just.. Ah.
That's it, it's just AH!

Rock on.