We love celebrity fuelled events, especially when they are in aid of charity.

And last's night's Noble Gift Gala, which was hosted by esperate Housewives star Eva Longoria was just one.

Held at the Dorchester, the event was put on to raise awareness for the good work carried out by so many charitable organisations, including the Make a Wish Foundation that helps ill children do some of the things they most want in life.

And of course an event wouldn't be complete without a celebrity red carpet parade.

Sarah Harding, Jerry Hall who opted for a slinky black number as well as Olivia Lee, who kept to the sequin trend sported by many last night, all came out to show their support for this charitable event.

View the gallery below and let us know who you think was the best dresed.

We gave you live coverage of all the Oscar fashions throughout the evening, but as we were sleeping off our all nighters, the Hollywood celebrity clan we're continuing to party the evening away at various after parties.

And one of the most talked about was the We gave you live coverage of all the Oscar fashions throughout the evening, but as we were sleeping off our all nighters, the Hollywood celebrity clan we're continuing to party the evening away at various after parties. And one of the most talked about was the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards.

Celebrities such as Mel B, Hayden Panettiere well as Victoria Beckham all flocked to one of the most well known events of the year, and dare we say, some of those dresses were even even better than those found on the Oscar Red carpet.

We've put together a gallery of the best. Let us know if you agree and who you think deserves the overall "best dressed" .

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We all know what it's like to have a last-minute outfit crisis (read about my own dress failures here), but few of us have the pressure of the Oscars to contend with.So we felt for poor Anna Kendrick when we heard that she had a wardrobe disaster only a few days before the cermony.

The Up in the Air star, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, revealed that she was forced to find a whole new outfit this week, when her special couture dress failed to live up to expectations. "There was another dress that was being made," Kendrick said. "The designer will remain nameless... It was not for me. It was blue."

Had she stuck with the original dress she would have been in good company, with Mariah Carey and Maggie Gyllenhaal among the stars who also chose blue. But as it was, we thought the actress was one of the most memorable attendees, picking upon this season's nude trend with her beautiful blush-pink chiffon gown. Not too bad for something you threw on at the last minute, Anna...

It's the one trend we didn't see coming, and a reminder that sometimes red carpet fashion strays away from the catwalk and finds inspiration elsewhere. In this case, bacofoil. From Kate Winslet's stunning srapless sheath (was I the ony one who thought she looked like a hot, female version of the statuette award itself?) to Helen Mirren's soft grey Badgley Mischka and Elizabeth Banks' Versace ruffles, silver was the night's surprise contender.

Sure, the colour has occasional connotations of bad sci-fi or those blankets they wrap aound olympic athletes, but when done well it makes a sultry and elegant choice. Particular praise is due to director Kathryn Bigelow, who became the star of the night in a fittingly silver gown when her filmThe Hurt Locker scooped six awards, including Best Picture.

Looking understatedly gorgeous, Bigelow gave us a pang of feminine pride as she became the first woman in history to win the Academy Award for Best Director - a vistory made all the sweeter as she triumphed over her ex-husband James Cameron, whose film Avatar only took home three oscars.

Check out our gallery of metallic dresses to see who else was a shining example of the trend.

Earlier today we set about predicting what Helen Mirren would be wearing for this year's Oscars. Looking back at her previous trends, which screamed elegance and bared her trademark sheer sleeves we thought we'd definitely see these trends tonight. We also predicted she would be wearing Lacroix.

Well, we we're right about the frock. Like fellow Brit Kate Winslet, Helen also opted for silver, but went for a straight dress, covered with a layer of organza and, yes, you guessed it beaded sheer sleeves.

However, we weren't so bang on with the designer. Instead of Lacroix Helen opted for Badgley Mischka, a designer she is familiar with.

Well, we suppose one out of two isn't bad is it?

She may have had an uncharacteristically girlie moment in her short white frock at the BAFTAs, but tonight Kristen Stewart returned to her vampish roots with this dramatic satin number. Earlier this week we guessed that the Twilight saga star might opt for black (see us proved right here), though her recent penchant for mini dresses had us predicting she'd go for an LBD, not this floor-sweeping slice of old-school Hollywood.

We were also pleased to see that the Twilight saga star had put a little more polish into her look this time round (or, to go straight for the jugular, she'd actually washed her hair). And is that a smile we spy?

In the space of one awards season, the actress seems to have grown from sulky teen into a fully-fledged starlet. From Bella Swann to red carpet swan... top marks.

We've been so excited about some actresses dresses this year and have been guessing for a while what each one will be wearing. One such celeb that kept our curiosity buzzing was brit beauty Kate Winslet, who always pulls off great looks at events.

And she didn't disappoint with her silverpanelled bodice and matching satin skirt. But it wasn't just the outfit. The actress also shone (quite literally) with her blonde locks, which she left down.

Other A-listers to grace the carpet were Twighlight star Kristen Stewart, who actually made a huge effort in a black fishtail frock. However, even this wasn't enough to put a smile on the sulky starlet's face.

However, Diane Kruger, who wowed in Chanel Couture and Cameron Diaz were there with smiles.

View the gallery below to see more red carpet style.

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It was a micro-trend at last year's awards, and this year even more stars are saying 'I do' to dresses in white, ivory and sugared-almond shades. Whether it's a nod to this winter's unseasonably snowy weather, or a series of not-so-subtle hints to noncommittal boyfriends, bridal looks were all over tonight's red carpet.

Best actress nominee Sandra Bullock pulled it off like a true leading lady, with exquisite beaded vintage fabric and sweet pink lips, while Up in the Air star Anna Kendrick was a vision in palest pink.

A little less successful, however, was Amanda Seyfried's meringue - we can only assume the actress seems to have took reference from her starring role in musical wedding romp Mamma Mia when choosing this Armani Prive gown. The quilted satin fabric saves it from true Princess Barbie territory, but alongside so many chic column gowns and flirty ruffles it still comes off a little like the lady your Granny puts on top of her loo roll.

She was the red carpet starlet we were waiting with baited breath for. The one who has made headlines for her perfect fashion choices, and become one of our favourite style icons (although sadly we have to opt for highstreet versions). We're sure you know exactly who we're talking about but those who are a bit confused it's Sarah Jessica Parker.

So did she impress us? Of course she did.

The Sex and the City starlet lit up the red carpet in an on-trend gold floaty (almost 60s) Chanel gown with beading on the shoulders. And she also didn't disappoint when it came to individuality.

Her frock came complete with what can only be described as a back to front halterneck. Yes that's right, you read right, the strap went across the front of her neck (think choker style) instead of around the back.

However, Jessica, as much as well loved your dress, we think the make-up was all wrong. Yes it was sixties, yes it tied in with the dress, but we can't help but think it might have been suited to a night in a Southend nightclub.

We predicted that British newcomer Carey Mulligan would win out in the style stakes tonight, and we're pleased to say that she's filling us with patriotic pride.

Sporting the same bleached blonde pixie crop she unveiled at the BAFTAs last month, the star of An Education took to the red carpet in a black strapless frock by her go-to designer, Prada. From a distance the effect was predictably chic, with its sweetheart neckline and full skirt, but on closer inspection Carey's quirkier side made an appearance, as she revealed that her glittering dress was embellished with tiny metal keys and pairs of scissors. No, honestly. Like an exceptionally well-dressed boy scout, she seems to have arrived in the couture equivalent of a Swiss army knife.

We're hoping the 24-year-old will scoop the Best Actress statue tonight, but if not perhaps she'll find another calling as an unofficial seamstress. And if she needs to take down a rival, at least she's well armed...

We suspected there might be a few red dresses tonight, and Sigourney Weaver has proved us right by turning out in crimson chiffon.

The Avatar star has ticked a lot of trend boxes by opting for a grecian-style, one-shouldered Lanvin number, with jewellery by Neil Lane and shoes by Jimmy Choo. The colour makes a change from the predominant hue of her dystopian movie, which is nominated for Best Picture. "I'm in red tonight, but I'm still blue underneath", she joked.

The first few minutes of the 2010 Oscars have been a bit of whirlwind. Watching some of the stars parading down the red carpet in black before the initial event began, we were under the impression that this would form the trend of the night, but we were wrong. Nicole Ritchie broke up the dark trends with a silver and black frock complete with kimono sleeves, while Avatar star Zoe Saldana walked the red path in a strapless sparkling bodice and frill-adorned lilac skirt.

Vera Farmiga opted for a red frilly Marchesa frock, which she unfortunately stepped on, however the disaster of the night so far has got to be Sky presenter Angela Griffin, who we think went a bit too far with her imitation of Rihanna's statement hairstyle.

And although she didn't copy the singer's quirky style, instead she went for an on-trend nude chiffon frock with ruffles, we still think she looks like a poor mans version of the superstar. And another thing Angela, no matter how much your feet will ache the next day, wearing flip flops on the red carpet is a big no no.

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Well who would've thought it, Mariah's gone all demure on us. The Precious star has kept her trademark cleavage under wraps tonight (by her standards), with an elegant midnight blue gown by Valentino. The capped-sleeve style was seen on a number of guests tonight, including Carey's co-star Mo'Nique, who also looked radiant in blue.

But Ms Carey hasn't disappointed on the bling front, accessorising with jewels by Chopard and a chunky statement watch. "I don't usually wear one, because I don't care what time it is," she told Sky1's Angela Griffin. "I run on Mariah time".

The star later caught her bling on American presenter Ryan Seecrest as she cruised down the red carpet - in Mariah time, that translates as embarrassment o'clock.

Lauren Bravo reports:

Hurrah hurrah, Oscars night is upon us! As the stars primp, preen and polish up those pebble-sized diamonds, we at ShinyStyle are ready for a night of sumptuous Hollywood fashion.

Ever-dedicated to being first on the scene with style gossip, Andrea and I are all set in our pyjamas with Red Bull and Dairy Milk standing by, to stay up all night and bring you the good, the bad and the ugly from the red carpet...

So as we gear up for the big (Louboutin-ed) kick-off, here are the top five questions I want answering this evening:

Will maxi or mini prevail?
Ok, long dresses are the bread and butter of award ceremonies (making them the panettone and clotted cream of this, the calendar's most important film event). But in recent years we've seen a few steps away from the traditional floor-sweeper and towards minis and flirty '50s-style ballerina lengths, especially on the younger, hipper starlets. Then there's always the kooky one or two who will plump for trousers (Meryl, my money's on you).

Will anybody drown in Mariah's cleavage?
For once, the woman should be exuding a bit of class. After her acclaimed turn in Precious (for which she frumped up like a pro), one would hope she'd take the chance to dress the part of a serious thespian. But then, if her appearances at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards are anything to go by, maybe she'll stick with the diamanté-encrusted persona that we know and, um, love. Either way, I reckon there'll be bazoomas on display.

Will the Brit girls wave the fashion flag?
Kate Winslet can always be relied on for some old-school glamour, usually in a trademark figure-hugging sheath dress. Meanwhile, rising star Carey Mulligan ought to give her a run for her money, with the combination of refined elegance and gamine edge that she's been displaying throughout awards season. Other British ladies I'll be excited to see include Emily Blunt, Rosamund Pike and the ever-sexy grand Dame of awards fashion, Helen Mirren.

Which of the Nine girls will come out on top?
It may have been a little bit style-over-substance, but Rob Marshall's musical homage to Fellini delivered one of the sexiest casts we've seen this year. With Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Fergie all representing Nine tonight, I'm keen to see who will bring that showgirl pzazz to the red carpet.

What will 2010's key colour be?
In previous years we've seen black, red, pink and midnight blue all take turns to be Oscar hue du jour. But this year I'm predicting that the stars will keep things pale and interesting with nude, white and pastel shades, as well as a bit of striking monochrome. Provided a sudden downpour doesn't turn anything see-through, things should be all white on the night... (sorry).

It's usually the trends that dictate red carpet outfit choices, but this year actor and activist Danny Glover has introduced ethics into the mix by asking attendees not to wear Hugo Boss suits to tonight's Academy Awards.

The Lethal Weapon star has sent a letter to nominees and presenters asking them to boycott the designer on behalf of workers at the company's plant in Cleveland, who will lose their jobs if the factory closes at the end of next month as planned.

The letter, dated February 26, asked the film industry to "take a small stand for American workers" by shunning the designer, who has disputed reports that the closure will leave almost 400 workers jobless. Glover has also asked stars to wear lapel pins on the red carpet, reading "Keep the Hugo Boss Plant Open".

We're sure that the stars will be keen to support a noble cause - but with less than two weeks to rethink their outfits, we'll be interested to see if Boss makes a controversial appearance on the red carpet tonight...