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Actress Jennifer Lawrence falls as she walks up the steps to accept the award for best actress for her role in "Silver Linings Playbook" at the 85th Academy Awards on Feb. 24.

While the 85^th Academy Awards went off without any big hitches, a few fashion-induced flubs threatened to overshadow some of the night’s biggest moments.  

Evening gowns can be rather pesky, after all. Jennifer Lawrence, wearing a voluminous dress, took a spill on her way up to the stage to accept her award for best actress. But the 22-year-old dealt with it like a graceful pro.

“You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell,” Lawrence said as fellow Oscar-goers gave her a standing ovation.

She wasn’t the only leading lady to have an awkward fashion moment. Meryl Streep lit up the Twittersphere after adjusting her dazzling dress while walking out to present on stage.

“Am I dreaming? Did I just watch Meryl pick a wedgie?” one Twitter user asked.

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Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars on Feb. 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

And then we came to this year’s best supporting actress, Anne Hathaway, who got the night off to a buzzy start because of the unfortunately placed darts in her pale pink Prada dress. Within minutes the actress had inspired a "@HathawayNipple" Twitter account.

“We’d just like to point out that we won Best Supporting Actress without *any* support,” the account tweeted after Hathaway took home her award.

But despite the Twitter explosions surrounding these more awkward moments, the ladies still have their gold statues to hold onto. And those last forever.

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Too cute? Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24.

You gotta hand it to Quvenzhané Wallis – the youngest Oscar nominee isn't carrying Chanel or Dior at Sunday night's Oscars, but rather, a stuffed animal.

The 9-year-old star of the nominated fantasy drama "Beasts of the Southern Wild" hit the red carpet carrying a plush pooch purse decked out in a tiara, the latest in a long series of stuffed animal bags she's been spotted with throughout this awards season. And they're not just for show: the actress told Ellen Degeneres she carries the puppy purses for good luck (a little more animal-friendly than a rabbit's foot). Take a look at the budding fashionista's playful accessories:

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Quvenzhané Wallis attends the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on Feb. 23.

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Wallis attends the 85th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon on Feb. 4.

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Wallis arrives at the 65th annual Directors Guild Of America Awards held on Feb. 2 in Hollywood, California.

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Rooney Mara, Gwyneth Paltrow and Milla Jovovich at the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Is wearing white the new black?

The 84th annual Academy Awards red carpet showcased celebrities in elegant, interesting fashion choices. A-list stars Gwyneth Paltrow and J.Lo led the trend of wearing pure whites, while Berenice Bejo of "The Artist" and Shailene Woodley of "The Descendants" were among several who chose modest, long-sleeved gowns in a variety of colors. Sequins certainly aren't going anywhere, with "Bridesmaids" stars Rose Byrne and Ellie Kemper opting for the sparkling award show staple.

As for the color of seduction? Red showed up on several celebrity favorites including Hollywood sweethearts Michelle Williams and Natalie Portman.

Old-school glamour — it's back.

Whites

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E! host Giuliana Rancic dazzles in a glowing white, beaded Tony Ward couture gown featuring intricately designed shoulder details.

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Taking flight: Gwyneth Paltrow looks like a queen in a dress and cape by Tom Ford.

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Milla Jovovich was one of the first celebrities on the red carpet. The “Resident Evil” actress wore a one-shoulder Elie Saab gown and Jacob and Co. jewels, with a plastic clutch by Edie Parker. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas described it as “a pretty modern-meets-old Hollywood” ensemble.

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Usually clad in black, Rooney Mara of "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" opted for a crisp white Givenchy gown.

J. Lo brought some sexy to the red carpet, with help from a revealing number by Zuhair Murad.

Brights

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Ever the red carpet sweetheart, Michelle William wears a cute and saucy peplum gown by Louis Vuitton. "I love the tiny bow on Michelle Williams' dress," says Bobbie Thomas.

Viola Davis wears a custom emerald green Vera Wang dress, complete with an elegant chiffon skirt.

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Emma Stone of "The Help" in a red  Giambatistta Valli dress that's "very Nicole Kidman," commented Bobbie Thomas.

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Natalie Portman manages to look both sexy and demure in vintage Christian Dior.

Sequins and sparkles

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“I love everything about this,” Ellie Kemper told  told Ryan Seacrest of E! of her glittery rust gown by Armani Prive. “It’s a posture protector.”

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Rose Byrne of “Bridesmaids” wears a Vivienne Westwood sequin gown and Jimmy Choo heels, a departure from her jumpsuit at the SAG awards.

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Lea Thompson of "The Artist" in a silver sequined gown.

Metallics

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Jessica Chastain, nominated for best supporting actress in "The Tree of Life," went for regal drama in an embroidered gold and black silk organza bustier gown by Alexander McQueen.

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Miss Piggy shines in a Zac Posen dress and Fred Leighton jewelry.

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The beloved Meryl Streep of "Iron Lady" goes for gold in Lanvin.

Sophisticated sleeves

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French actress Berenice Bejo of “The Artist” wears an intricately designed, mint green gown by Elie Saab.

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Melissa McCarthy, nominated for best supporting actress in “Bridemaids,” wears a blush-colored custom Marina Rinaldi dress and Brian Atwood heels, which the designer signed on the bottom.

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Shailene Woodley of “The Descendants” takes a cue from the ’60s in couture vintage Valentino. “It’s so incredibly different,” she told Ryan Seacrest. “It’s so classy.” Many fans on Twitter, however, thought the choice too mature for her age.

What do you think of the gowns so far? Keep up with TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas, who is live-Tweeting the red carpet at @bobbiethomas and join our Oscar party! Share your favorites on Facebook.

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Updated 8:10 p.m. PT: Get over here and cast your vote for the best look of the night. Was it Angelina Jolie? Charlize Theron? Make your pick, or tell us who you liked better.

Updated 5:45 p.m. PT: "Glee" stars Lea Michele and Dianna Agron caught our eye with some fanciful bodice work on their dresses. Michele's look reminds us a bit of something straight out "Terminator" ... doesn't that look like molten metal? Or something? Advantage, Agron.

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Lea Michele, left, and Dianna Agron.

Updated 5:20 p.m. PT: Rounding out the red carpet portion of the show, we'll wrap this up with actresses Mila Kunis, Emma Stone and Michelle Williams. Got a favorite here? Our vote is on Stone, in the center.

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Mila Kunis, left, Emma Stone, center, and Michelle Williams.

Updated 5:10 p.m. PT: We're big Kate Beckinsale fans around here. The actress topped E!'s year-end list of the top 10 bikini photos of 2011. That's all well and good. Here she is dressed!

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Kate Beckinsale.

Updated 4:55 p.m. PT: One of last year's red-carpet standouts was actress Natalie Portman, who walked the Academy Awards red carpet while pregnant and then went inside and took home the best actress Oscar for "Black Swan." Here she is tonight in pink! 

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Natalie Portman.

Updated 4:50 p.m. PT: We're not loving the fact that we can't tell where the red carpet ends and Reese Witherspoon's dress starts in this photo.

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Reese Witherspoon.

Updated 4:45 p.m. PT: We're feeling a little blue. Or some shade of it, as actresses Freida Pinto, Sofia Vergara and Tilda Swinton work the red carpet.

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Freida Pinto, Sofia Vergara, Tilda Swinton.

Updated 4:35 p.m. PT: Evan Rachel Wood, Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie all win praise from TODAY's Bobbie Thomas. Our vote from this threesome is on Wood.

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Evan Rachel Wood.

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Charlize Theron.

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Angelina Jolie.

Updated 4:25 p.m. PT: Actresses Octavia Spencer and Viola Davis from "The Help." Davis told Access Hollywood last week she hopes to escape the "wrath" of host Ricky Gervais. "He is absolutely hysterical. He can blast other people and I will laugh with abandon!"

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Octavia Spencer, left, and Viola Davis.

Updated 4:15 p.m. PT: We showed our love for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" star Rooney Mara recently because we'd been impressed with her style throughout the worldwide promotion for the film. Here she is tonight, continuing the theme:

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Rooney Mara.

Updated 4:10 p.m. PT: Did the Green Hornet have a girlfriend? He does now. Actress Zooey Deschanel.

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Zooey Deschanel.

Updated 4:05 p.m. PT: Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar.

Updated 4 p.m. PT: Uggie, the dog from "The Artist" who has been charming fans on red carpets around the world, made his appearance. Guess they opted not to put him in a little tux, but he did have on his little bow tie. George Clooney did wear a tux. "The Descendants" star looked his usual movie-star self as he posed with girlfriend Stacy Kiebler.

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The dog Uggie, featured in the film "The Artist."

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George Clooney and Stacy Keibler.

Updated 3:50 p.m. PT: They're back! Claire Danes and Nicole Richie shimmer on the red carpet in backless dresses.

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Claire Danes.

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Nicole Richie.

The 69th Golden Globe Awards red carpet is up and running and we'll be bringing you a running commentary and plenty of photos for you to share your thoughts on as the night progresses. Love a dress? Hate a hairdo? Let's hear it in the comments.

We're also following a few of our friends out there in Twitter world, notably TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas, for some expert insight on dresses and more.

Host Ricky Gervais was the story last year, and is likely to get plenty of attention again tonight. Here's the British comic arriving at the Beverly Hilton.

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