Reese Witherspoon attended the 2011 Academy Awards this evening. Reese went for the timeless glamour of a monochrome dress by Armani Prive. Black and white dresses will always be chic and Reese adds a nice touch to her look with a high ponytail (a big hair trend on the runways for next season).

Gwyneth Paltrow will be performing at tonight’s Oscars following her new found success as a singer! On the red carpet she shone in a nude sequinned gown by Calvin Klein. As with all Calvin Klein gowns there is a simplicity that makes it so elegant yet soooo glamorous.

Nicole Kidman was one of the big names on tonight’s Academy Awards red carpet. Nicole is nominated in the best actress category for her role in Rabbit Hole. For the big night Nicole went for a white gown embroidered from the spring 2009 haute couture collection by Christian Dior. The peplum detail on the hips does nothing for Nicole’s slender frame, this isn’t one of the best looks we’ve seen this evening (in fact it may even be one of the worst).

Natalie Portman was one of the last to arrive on the red carpet at the 2011 Academy Awards despite being the lady of the night. Natalie took away, as expected the best actress award for her role in Black Swan. For the biggest night in the movie business Natalie chose a maroon silk chiffon gown by Rodarte. This was a stunning look on Natalie with the draping complimenting her baby bump perfectly!

Sandra Bullock was last year’s best actress winner at the Oscars for her role in The Blind Side. This year she attended the ceremony as a presenter. Sandra went for a classically glamorous look in a strapless bright red dress by Vera Wang. Statement red lips and a chic updo make for a flawless look.

Halle Berry was the second big name of the night to be dressed by Marchesa after Hailee Steinfeld arrived in her girly ballgown design. Halle arrived on the Oscar’s red carpet in a nude tulle detail gown. A gown by Marchesa is a sure bet on best dressed list and this one is no different. It’s nice to see Halle in something so girly and feminine as opposed to her usual super sexy looks.

At tonight’s Oscar’s red car Jennifer Hudson had a fab red carpet moment in a tangerine orange dress by Atelier Versace. The dress fits her body perfectly and flares out at the bottom for a good dose of drama the only slight issue I have is that perhaps it is a little boobalicious!

Hilary Swank attended the Oscars this evening to fulfil her role as a presenter. The former best actress winner went for silver and blue strapless couture gown by Gucci. The dress features a sequinned top and feathered bottom creating a stunning dress worthy of an Oscar’s red carpet.

Scarlett Johansson chose a sexy look for tonight’s Oscar awards ceremony. Scarlett wore a fitted rouge lace dress by Dolce & Gabbana. I love this gown, head-to-toe lace is not any easy look to pull off but love the backless detail and draped train. A tousled hair-look gives an understated edge to her look.

Amy Adams is another actress nominated tonight at the Oscars. Amy has been out and about alot but it seems she saved the best look for the big night. Amy went high glamour in a sequinned midnight blue number by L’Wren Scott. I love the fit of this gown the shift shape is so complimentary and endlessly elegant.