Classic blues, black dominate Oscar red carpet

Shades of blue, nude and black dominated the Oscar 2014 red carpet with Hollywood beauties turning up in their best despite rain threatening to play spoilsport with their gowns.

Best supporting actress winner Lupita Nyong'o, who has become fashion's 'it' girl with her eclectic and bold choices on the red carpet, did not disappoint at the Oscars. The '12 Years A Slave' star showed up for the Oscars in a ice blue pleated gown from Prada which she teamed up with a dressy headband.

Jennifer Lawrence, last year's best actress winner and a nominee in the best supporting actress category, looked stunning in a red strapless Christian Dior gown.

Best actress winner Cate Blanchett opted for a regal look in a nude shimmery Armani gown while her 'Blue Jasmine' co-star Sally Hawkins, a nominee in the best supporting actress category, arrived in an intricately beaded Valentino gown.

The other best actress nominee Amy Adams wore a off-shoulder dark blue Gucci gown while Sandra Bullock was dressed in strapless Alexander McQueen blue gown.

Portia de Rossi, on hand to support partner - Oscar host Ellen DeGeneres, wore an ivory Naeem Khan gown with cut-out patterns.

Karry Washington wore a cleavage baring Jason Wu gown while Olivia Wilde accessorised her baby bump in an elegant black Valentino dress.

Viola Davis wore a bright green Vera Wang for Viola Davis.