LOOK: Shimmer and shine dominate rain-soaked Oscars red carpet

 

Actress Jessica Chastain wears Givenchy couture as she arrives at the 87th Academy Awards
 

LOS ANGELES - Shimmering beads and jewels broke through an unusually dreary rainy afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday (Monday in the Philippines) as the film industry's beautiful and powerful hit the glamorous Oscars red carpet.

 

Actresses Julianne Moore, Felicity Jones, Rosamund Pike and more donned dresses with sparkle and shine as they arrived for the biggest night for the movie business. Silver and red were early popular colors on the carpet.

 

Jones, nominated for best actress for "The Theory of Everything," wore a fairy tale-inspired Alexander McQueen gray gown with a beaded halter bodice and full skirt. She said she chose the design for "the strength and femininity."

Felicity Jones, best actress nominee for her role in "The Theory of Everything" 
 

Rosamund Pike, nominated for best actress for "Gone Girl," wore a red strapless Givenchy gown with beading that gave it the appearance of layered rose petals.

Rosamund Pike, best actress nominee for her role in "Gone Girl" 
 

Moore, who is favored to win the best actress prize for "Still Alice," wore a strapless white beaded Chanel gown with black accents.

Julianne Moore (C), best actress nominee for her role in "Still Alice," talks with attendees on the red carpet.
 

Naomi Watts, one of the stars of "Birdman," shimmered in an Armani Prive gown with head-to-toe silver and black beads.

Naomi Watts
 

Best supporting actress nominee Patricia Arquette bucked the shine trend with an understated black and white off-the-shoulder gown designed by her childhood friend, Rosanna Getty.

Patricia Arquette, best supporting actress nominee for her role in "Boyhood"

 

— Reuters