In Pictures: Stars shimmer as Oscars abandon red carpet for champagne-like color

Hollywood stars arrived at the Oscars on Sunday in shimmering column dresses, jewel-toned gowns and structured and voluminous attire, flaunting bold choices that stood out on the novel champagne-colored carpet ensconced under a tent. 

Award winners and nominees celebrated into the night at the Governors Ball after the Oscars ceremony, while some attended the celebrity packed Vanity Fair party. The photos were taken from Reuters.