Oscars 2014: The Red Carpet Arrivals
Lupito Nyong'o, Amy Adams, Shine on The Red Carpet
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The stars are arriving on the red carpet and they have certainly dressed to impress.
Heading the line up of A list beauties is 12 Years A Slave star Lupito Nyong'o wearing a stunning pale blue Prada dress, looking every inch the belle of the ball.
America Hustle actress Amy Adams had a perfect red carpet moment in a navy blue Gucci dress, with her swept up in a stylish chignon.
![Amy Adams](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366066/amy-adams.jpg?w=736&f=3817e2260ef1450d9d72df62076b6ec4)
Wife of show host Ellen Degeneres, Portia De Rossi looked regal in a white, cutaway gown with a high collar, by Naeem Khan, while Kristin Chenoweth dazzled in gold.
![Portia De Rossi](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366067/portia-de-rossi.jpg?w=736&f=1664b6aa94bdbb8c3d1fcbe8ad27c08e)
Not one to be left behind Happy singer Pharrell made a bold statement wearing cropped trousers on the night. There was, however, no sign of his Vivienne Westwood park ranger styled hat.
![Pharell Williams](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366068/pharell-williams.jpg?w=736&f=0ae4be5c18b08bc6e2a4489fdcb31a2c)
Best actor nominee Chiewetel Ejiofor kept things more traditional, looking distinguished in a tuxedo as he arrived with his girlfriend Sari Mercer.
![Chiwetel Ejiofor](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366072/chiwetel-ejiofor.jpg?w=736&f=283cda18733041e2813d91866d8eb093)
The hot trends for the evening are pastels and nudes, with delicate designs, matched with smokey eyes and statement jewellery.
Best Actress nominee Cate Blanchett was on trend wearing a nude Armani gown with metallic embellishments as she arrived at the 86th Academy Awards.
![Cate Blanchett](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366073/cate-blanchett.jpg?w=736&f=fbddfc9ceec37d744814efa207e4da76)
The always charismatic and quirky Jennifer Lawrence brought a splash of colour to the proceedings in a tomato red, column dress, with a peplum. Despite her sophisticated look, the American Hustle star struggled to walk on the red carpet and took a tumble again.
![Jennifer Lawrence](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366074/jennifer-lawrence.jpg?w=736&f=91444966c287ec6bb3ad32fe2054b575)
Representing the Hollywood old guard was best actress nominee for her role in August: Osage County, Meryl Streep, who looked stylish in a black and white gown.
![Meryl Streep](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366076/meryl-streep.jpg?w=736&f=345ceed36ceeb7d082c8fec903b38ad8)
Nominees Jared Leto and Leonardo DiCaprio showed off their distinctive styles as they took a moment out for some movie star male bonding on the red carpet.
![Jared Leto](https://d.ibtimes.co.uk/en/full/1366079/jared-leto.jpg?w=736&f=977bc8ef39ebbbc05fd9b0a7c967d966)
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