The nominees luncheon for the 83rd annual Academy Awards took place yesterday in Beverly Hills. With a mere few weeks to go until the biggest day in the showbiz calender it provides a chance for those lucky few nominees to win a few last minute votes.

Yesterday’s lunch attracted the A-list from The King’s Speech’s Colin Firth to Black Swan’s Natalie Portman. On the fashion front it’s an opportunity for the stars to bring out their best smart dress before the black tie gowns come out in force. Amy Adams who is nominated in the best supporting actress category for her role in The Fighter looked chic in a pretty white dress from the new spring collection by Valentino teamed with gold pumps by Salvatore Ferragamo.

The odds on favourite to win best actress, Natalie Portman demonstrates how to dress a baby bump with elegance in glamour in a blue kimono dress by Lanvin teamed with a ruby red Christian Dior clutch bag and matching shoes. Nicole Kidman went for a more high fashion look in a printed chiffon dress from the new spring collection by Yves Saint Laurent. Whilst I don’t dislike this look I can’t help but think it ages Nicole.

Finally Michelle Williams who is also nominated in the best actress category for her role in Blue Valentine went for a ladylike look in a monochrome ensemble of tweed skirt and silk blouse from the new spring collection by Chanel with black pumps by Sergio Rossi. Michelle has been a little disappointing on the red carpet of late with a rather disastrous Valentino dress at the Golden Globes, let’s hope she’s saving something special for the Academy Awards.