And this morning it all came together as Hollywood's leading ladies walked the red carpet at the Oscars.

Great British hope Carey Mulligan was joined by her proud mother Nano. The 24-year-old wore what she described as a 'cool' Prada strapless black gown decorated with miniature scissors, spoons and forks, with Fred Leighton earrings.

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Best Actress nominee Carey Mulligan in Prada and Sarah Jessica Parker in Chanel
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Spring nude: Anna Kendrick, Sandra Bullock in a dress designed with vintage material, and Diane Kruger
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Sparkling: Miley Cyrus and Cameron Diaz both wore embellished gowns
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Flirty in their forties: Demi Moore and Jennifer Lopez in an Armani Prive gown with a revealing bustier
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Classic look: Twilight star Kristin Stewart, actress Giuliana DePandi, and actress Mariska Hargitay show that floor length strapless gowns work at any age
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Scarlet women: Actress Jane Seymour, Sigourney Weaver in Lanvin and Jimmy Choos, and Vera Farmiga