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We were so used to The Twilight Saga star Kristen Stewart in edgy looks with rockstar makeup and hair, that we almost didn’t recognize her at left at the Academy Awards in her luxe strapless Monique Lhuillier dress and sleek updo . Just when we wondered whether she was taking a turn for more classic looks, she showed up at the premiere for her new movie The Runaways, at right, in this street but chic downtown look by Doo.Ri and her signature shag hairdo .

Her Doo.Ri look is exactly what we expect from her: short, form fitted, and edgy. We love the color, the peek-a-boo sheer mesh halter top, and the ruffled edges outlining the dress. Still, we can’t help marveling at how great she looks in her gown.

Whether ultra glam or edgy and cool, we know Kristen will continue to be a red carpet darling in stylish looks that continue to knock us out.

We’ve been all over the red carpets this year and really enjoying the fashions, but there is one show we were waiting for : The Oscars. Last night’s 82nd annual Academy Awards did not disappoint, bringing many gorgeous looks. Here are our favorites of the night:

Ruffled and Tiered Dresses

Demi Moore in Atelier Versace, Diane Kruger in Chanel, and Elizabeth Banks in Versace all worked the ruffled dress trend. Given the possibility of overdoing ruffles we think the ladies all did a great job of choosing dresses that didn’t overpower them.

One-Shoulder Dresses

Queen Latifah in Badgley Mischka Couture, Tina Fey in Michael Kors, and Sigourney Weaver in Lanvin all looked radiant in one-shoulder dresses. All the dresses were very sleek and visually interesting.

Strapless Gowns

Kristen Stewart in Monique Lhuillier, Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham (above top photos),Mariska Hartigay in Vera Wang, and Charlize Theron in Christian Dior (above bottom photos) all went for traditional strapless gowns. We love the sweetheart necklines and fit of Kristen and Miley’s dresses, and the volume and flair of Mariska and Charlize’s dresses.

Voluminous Dresses

Jennifer Lopez in Armani Prive, Penelope Cruz in Donna Karan (above top photos), Amanda Seyfried in Giorgio Armani Prive, and Cameron Diaz in Oscar de la Renta (above bottom photos), all graced the red carpet in rich full gowns. While Jennifer, Amanda, and Cameron chose ethereal white gowns with texture and beading detail,  Penelope chose a rich wine color with a pretty sheen.

While we’d love to tell you our best dressed, we must admit we are deadlocked between Cameron Diaz, who stunned us with her glamour, and Penelope Cruz, who wowed us in her elegant Donna Karan gown. Who do you think was best dressed?

photos via Instyle.com

The stars came out Wednesday night for the 7th Annual Global Green USA Pre-Oscars party, to raise funds and awareness for national initiatives to fight climate change. Singer Melanie Brown (Mel B of the Spice Girls), singer Nicole Scherzinger, tennis star Serena Williams, and model/entrepreneur Josie Maran all turned out in various glam looks.

We especially love Serena’s pretty sequins dress and patent platform pumps. Nothing says party like sparkles.