Oscar stars shine in silver

The stars of Hollywood glittered and shimmered at the 82nd Oscars last night as silver and nude dresses were the clear themes.

As ever, the star-studded event proved to be as much about fashion as about film, with the women of Hollywood donning their designer-wear and covering themselves in couture, but for once there were very few fashion faux pas.

Cameron Diaz took away the title of Best Dressed from JMU Journalism as she dazzled on the red carpet in a sensational strapless, beaded Armani Privé gown.

Coming a close second in the best-dressed stakes was British beauty Kate Winslet, who opted for a demure, yet breathtaking Yves Saint Laurent.

Avatar star Zoe Saldana stood out in the crowd of silver and nude dresses in a stunningly adventurous purple chiffon dress from Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy.

Jennifer Lopez and Amanda Seyfried followed Cameron Diaz’s lead in Armani Privé, but neither quite pulled it off with the effortless elegance of Diaz.

The usually en-pointe fashionista J-Lo received criticism from some fronts for her gown, but we think that she still looks pretty spectacular.

Elizabeth Banks of Role Models looks vivacious in Versace, and is also hot on the heels of Cameron Diaz for Best Dressed.

Sandra Bullock, who won the award of “Worst Actress” just last week took home the Oscar for “Best Actress” can also celebrate her fashionably successful dress from British label Marchesa.

Miley Cyrus looked beautiful in a nude gown from Jenny Packham which she paired with probably the most glamourous earrings of the night .

SJP opted for an unusual but stunning dress from Chanel Coture, and also modeled one of the designers newly launched transfer tattoo’s.

Twilight’s Kristen Stewart looked remarkably less awkward than she has at previous awards cermonies towards the end of last year in a midnight blue dress by Monique L’Hullier.

Bookies predictions that the best dressed at the Oscars would wear an Alexander McQueen proved to be less than accurate, as no big Hollywood Starlet wore a gown from the late designer.