2006 Fashion & Beauty Trends

Michelle Williams accented a tulle-trained canary-yellow Vera Wang gown with bright red lipstick and diamonds from Fred Leighton.

Jessica Alba showed off her toned arms and tiny waist in a halter top gold Versace gown with lace details and train.

Bahar Soomekh also chose yellow, and the Calvin Klein dress beautifully offset her olive skin and dark locks. Draping across the bodice and Chopard diamonds made for a dramatic look.

Jennifer Aniston accented the tulle neckline of her black Rochas gown with a two-strand Bulgari diamond necklace.

A glowing Rachel Weisz wore a black Narciso Rodriguez with cutout cap sleeves and long train.

Felicity Huffman’s black Zac Posen had a plunging neckline, tulle side panels and a tightly cinched waist.

Oscar winner Hilary Swank’s black strapless Versace highlighted the star’s athletically fit upper body.

Jennifer Jason Leigh went for a show-stopping black Prada gown with a ribbon sash.

Salma Hayek’s blue Versace was award winning in its flawless design, which fit the petite actress to a T.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s strapless Roberto Cavalli gown was a blue-ribbon winner.

Helena Bonham Carter went short in her blue off-shoulder dress.

Nominee Amy Adams hid her hands in the pockets of her Carolina Herrera gown.

Sandra Bullock also had something to do with her hands, tucking them inside the pockets of her Angel Sanchez gown.

Maggie Gyllenhaal held her own (pockets, that is) in Bottega Veneta.

Reese Witherspoon walked the line in an off-white, Christian Dior gown from 1955 adorned with ropes of silver sequins.

Statuesque Uma Thurman glowed in a pale Versace gown with a pooled hemline. She added extra sparkle with jewels from Fred Leighton.

Jennifer Garner’s Empire-waisted Michael Kors gown showed off her post-baby physique.

Red-carpet icon Nicole Kidman went strapless in a white Balenciaga gown with a biased hem.

Naomi Watts’s pale Givenchy gown highlighted her porcelain skin and blonde locks.

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova brought a Seventh Avenue sensibility to Hollywood’s red carpet in a pale Marchesa Empire-waisted gown.

With her flushed cheeks, petal pout, and Fred Leighton earrings, Reese Witherspoon looked tickled pink over her best actress award.

Presenter Nicole Kidman complemented her white-hot Balenciaga dress with berry lips and Fred Leighton gems.

Salma Hayek accented her smoky eyes with soft pink lipstick and a rosy flush. She set off her smile with earrings from Levive.

Ziyi Zhang’s sheer, hot-pink gloss put the focus on her mega-watt smile.

Charlize Theron’s peach gloss perfectly offset her sun-kissed skin. Chopard gems completed the picture.

Jennifer Aniston paired her soft coral makeup with super-straight tresses.

Hilary Swank's pale petal lips and Chopard diamonds accented her million-dollar smile.

Presenter Jennifer Lopez complemented her major lashes (and major Fred Leighton rocks!) with a sheer, peach gloss.

Uma Thurman’s upswept tresses with rakish, almost windblown waves showcased her elegant neck and dazzling Fred Leighton drop earrings.

New mom Jennifer Garner kept her look sweet and simple with a loose twist and vintage Cartier gems.

Best-supporting actress winner Rachel Weisz’s soft chignon kept the focus where it belonged-her piercing eyes and creamy, luminous skin.

Naomi Watts’s casual sideswept waves proved an evening updo can be soft and sophisticated.

Be sure to come back Sunday, February 25, for night-of style coverage straight from the Oscars red carpet.