Red Carpet Central

After fueling up on chicken and mashed potatoes—and a mouth watering trio of desserts that included mini chocolate lava cake, crème brulee, and sorbet—guests like Maria Bello turned their attention to the runway for the main event. The fashion show featured a parade of 56 different looks, pairing gowns from designers like Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Chanel with more than $35 million worth of diamonds from Neil Lane, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels.

VIDEO Go behind the scenes to see how the diamonds and dresses were selected and to mingle with the stars.