The 12 Years a Slave nominee wowed in a breezy pastel-blue pleated silk Prada gown with delicate crystal beading — firmly securing her Hollywood fashion A-list status. She added sparkle with an 18-karat yellow-gold and diamond Fred Leighton headband and vintage gems, including a 1960s turquoise and diamond ring. "It's a blue that reminds me of Nairobi and I wanted a little bit of home," said Nyongo'o.
The Blue Jasmine nominee dazzled in a delicate nude embroidered sequin and Swarovski crystal gown by Armani Prive with Chopard opal earrings. "It's heavy, but I love it," said Blanchett.
The presenter looked statuesque in a flawless, sculpted black Dior Haute Couture gown with illusion tulle straps and a diamond drop necklace by Harry Winston.
The presenter wore an elegantly embellished Calvin Klein Collection cap-sleeve dress — clean, modern and fitted — with Bulgari diamonds. "It reminded me of a spider web," Watts said of her intricate necklace.
The actress was stunning in a glittering Elie Saab gown with Robert Procop drop earrings and Salvatore Ferragamo heels.
The presenter channeled an old Hollywood screen siren in Atelier Versace with dramatically draped white silk with a sprinkling of shimmer. She added megawatt Neil Lane diamonds and Jimmy Choo evening sandals.
The American Hustle nominee — and face of Dior — paired a classic strapless red peplum Dior Haute Couture dress with more than $3 million in Neil Lane jewels, including a 100-carat diamond necklace, 10-carat diamond studs and a triple-diamond cocktail ring.
The American Hustle nominee chose a sleek tuxedo-inspired sapphire blue silk crepe gown by Gucci Premiere — a noted contrast to last year's frothy and voluminous ice blue Oscar de la Renta. Adams added an equally sleek hairdo and a single pop of color with Tiffany & Co. earrings.
The presenter dazzled in a crystal-embellished black silk crepe column by Gucci with platform sandals and a plexiglass clutch — a crowd-pleaser and perfect choice by her new stylist, Penny Lovell.
The Gravity nominee wore a draped midnight blue Alexander McQueen gown with classic white Lorraine Schwartz diamonds.
