Glitz and glamour on the red carpet.

(From Western Daily Press)

They are the golden girls of film but silver was the colour of choice for the stars at this year's Oscars.

A night as important for fashion as it is for film, Hollywood's leading ladies broke from the recent tradition of playing it safe with a dazzling array of gowns.

Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Dame Helen Mirren were just three of the actresses that chose the shimmering hue for their all-important Oscars gowns.

But Sandra Bullock, who took home the Best Actress award, outshone them all in a figure-hugging gown by British label Marchesa.

Kate Winslet looked beautifully elegant in a strapless gown by Yves …