Oscar Red Carpet

Many said the recession would have an impact on the red carpet fashion at this year's Oscars, but it really didn't disappoint. There were plenty of glamorous frocks and heaps of expensive, twinkling jewels on show that flew in the face of the forecasted understated look. It was all white on the night, as cream, ivory and pale greys were the big colour choices of the evening, with Best Supporting Actress winner Penelope Cruz, Marisa Tomei, Anne Hathaway and Evan Rachel Wood all plumping for dresses in light hues. The shoulder continues to reign supreme too, with the strapless gown and the aforementioned light hues.

Tilda Swinton (Mother of all things weird)

In Lanvin with Fred Leighton jewellery.

Penélope Cruz

Wearing vintage Balmain Couture, a Judith Leiber clutch and Chopard jewellery.

Taraji P. Henson

In Roberto Cavalli.

Marisa Tomei

Wearing an Atelier Versace dress with Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery.

Anne Hathaway

Opted for Armani Privé with Cartier jewellery. _{She looks like this Oscar statue here.}

Amy Adams

Wearing Carolina Herrera.

Jennifer Aniston

In Valentino Couture. _{She wore something similar in 2001, no?}

Reese Witherspoon

Wearing Rodarte.

Melissa George

Opted for a Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Halle Berry

Wearing Marchesa.

Meryl Streep

Wearing Alberta Ferretti and a Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.

Amanda Seyfried

Wearing Valentino Couture.

Heidi Klum

In RM by Roland Mouret and Lorraine Schwartz jewellery. 

Beyoncé Knowles

Wearing House of Deréon. _{She never disappoints. Same pose, horrible dresses l'omo.}