Los Angeles:
White took the cake at theGolden Globes this year as Hollywood beauties descended on thered carpet in pale shades for the first awards gala of thisseason.
With partner Brad Pitt by her side, Angelina Jolie ledthe way in her stunning white satin Versace gown with a hintof red. The actress' directorial debut In the Land of Bloodand Honey was nominated in the Best Foreign Language filmcategory.
Red Carpet: 69th Golden Globe Awards
Charlize Theron continued the white streak with herdramatic Dior couture gown, which had a plunging neckline, athigh high split, a flowing train and an oversized bow detailaround her waist.
Jolie and Theron were not the only ones in white -actresses Kate Beckinsale, Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet wereamong those showing off the trend.
Kidman opted for an off-white oyster coloured gown withgolden studded detail by Versace, which complemented her haircolour and she stepped out with husband Keith Urban.
Underworld star Beckinsale also wore a white straplessRoberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment andchiffon pleat detail around her skirt.
Winslet, who took home the Best Actress in a Mini-seriestrophy for Mildred Pierce, turned out in a black and whiteJenny Packham gown.
Others who carried on with the white trend were JessicaChastain, Jessica Biel and Amanda Peet.
Chastain chose figure-hugging Givenchy, Biel donned ElieSaab but wasn't wearing an engagement ring and Peet steppedout in a tiered asymmetrical gown by Marc Jacobs.
Supermodel Heidi Klum opted for a pale backless gownwhich she accessorised with bright blue jewellery.
Some of the beauties chose to stand out with their choiceof bold colours. Reese Witherspoon turned heads with atimeless red Zac Posen gown, while pop diva Madonna acceptedher Best Original Song - Motion Picture trophy in an unusualsilver and dark green dress.
Indian actress Freida Pinto, who was one of thepresenters at the awards gala, opted for a teal coloured Pradadress.
Natalie Portman chose a hot pink strapless dress thatclosely resembled the one Marilyn Monroe wore in GentlemenPrefer Blondes, when singing Diamonds Are a Girl's BestFriend.
Winner of the Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy orMusical) award Michelle Williams wore a midnight blue dress byJason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood seemed to be inspired by apeacock for her feather-embellished ensemble.
Salma Hayek also went for a darker hue as she poured herfigure into a strapless black Gucci gown.
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara showed off her curvesin a dark blue Vera Wang while Glee actress Lea Micheledonned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress.
Girl With the Dragon tattoo star Rooney Mara wore ablack cut out creation by Nina Ricci, while Claire Danes, whowon the Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series(Drama) trophy, teamed a black and white gown J Mendall alsowith a cut out detail on the back with bright red lips.
With partner Brad Pitt by her side, Angelina Jolie ledthe way in her stunning white satin Versace gown with a hintof red. The actress' directorial debut In the Land of Bloodand Honey was nominated in the Best Foreign Language filmcategory.
Red Carpet: 69th Golden Globe Awards
Charlize Theron continued the white streak with herdramatic Dior couture gown, which had a plunging neckline, athigh high split, a flowing train and an oversized bow detailaround her waist.
Jolie and Theron were not the only ones in white -actresses Kate Beckinsale, Nicole Kidman and Kate Winslet wereamong those showing off the trend.
Kidman opted for an off-white oyster coloured gown withgolden studded detail by Versace, which complemented her haircolour and she stepped out with husband Keith Urban.
Underworld star Beckinsale also wore a white straplessRoberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment andchiffon pleat detail around her skirt.
Winslet, who took home the Best Actress in a Mini-seriestrophy for Mildred Pierce, turned out in a black and whiteJenny Packham gown.
Others who carried on with the white trend were JessicaChastain, Jessica Biel and Amanda Peet.
Chastain chose figure-hugging Givenchy, Biel donned ElieSaab but wasn't wearing an engagement ring and Peet steppedout in a tiered asymmetrical gown by Marc Jacobs.
Supermodel Heidi Klum opted for a pale backless gownwhich she accessorised with bright blue jewellery.
Some of the beauties chose to stand out with their choiceof bold colours. Reese Witherspoon turned heads with atimeless red Zac Posen gown, while pop diva Madonna acceptedher Best Original Song - Motion Picture trophy in an unusualsilver and dark green dress.
Indian actress Freida Pinto, who was one of thepresenters at the awards gala, opted for a teal coloured Pradadress.
Natalie Portman chose a hot pink strapless dress thatclosely resembled the one Marilyn Monroe wore in GentlemenPrefer Blondes, when singing Diamonds Are a Girl's BestFriend.
Winner of the Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy orMusical) award Michelle Williams wore a midnight blue dress byJason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood seemed to be inspired by apeacock for her feather-embellished ensemble.
Salma Hayek also went for a darker hue as she poured herfigure into a strapless black Gucci gown.
Modern Family star Sofia Vergara showed off her curvesin a dark blue Vera Wang while Glee actress Lea Micheledonned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress.
Girl With the Dragon tattoo star Rooney Mara wore ablack cut out creation by Nina Ricci, while Claire Danes, whowon the Best Performance by an Actress In A Television Series(Drama) trophy, teamed a black and white gown J Mendall alsowith a cut out detail on the back with bright red lips.