The color parade! Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, Olivia Munn and Emmy Rossum look ready for spring while Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone and Patricia Arquette don LBDs at Independent Spirit Awards
The day before the Academy Awards there is another star-studded event, though not quite as ritzy.
Julianne Moore led the red carpet parade at the Independent Spirit Awards which took place in Santa Monica on Sunday afternoon.
The 54-year-old actress up for the coveted Best Female Lead award no doubt made others appearing at the event green with envy as she donned a sleeveless emerald-coloured number.
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Gorgeous in green: Julianne Moore led the red carpet parade at the Independent Spirit Awards which took place in Santa Monica on Saturday afternoon


Evergreen: The 54-year-old star donned a sleeveless green mini dress featuring plenty of sequins and sheer panels

Flawless: The Still Alice actress wore her straight red locks down and had natural, complimentary make-up on her face
The star of Still Alice paired the frilly mini dress which featured plenty of sequins and sheer panels all over it along with a pair of strappy black heels.
Julianne also wore her straight fiery red locks down as she had natural, complimentary make-up on her face on the eve of The Oscars.
Cate Blanchett kept the colorful theme going as she also strutted her stuff on the pink-coloured carpet at the star-studded gala event.

Beautiful in blue: Cate Blanchett kept the color theme going as she arrived on the pink carpet at the event


Still a Blue Jasmine: The 45-year-old star donned a clinging blue number featuring several multi-coloured hearts emblazoned all over it

Blonde beauty: She completed the look with a pair of deep-violet suede heels
The 45-year-old two-time Oscar winner showed off her svelte figure in a clinging blue long-sleeved gown featuring colourful hearts emblazoned all over it, which she paired with deep violet-coloured suede heels.
Olivia Munn, 34, also chose a color in a daring floor-length gown with maroon and silver detailing on top and orange sheer material on the bottom.
The Mortdecai actress brought her boyfriend of one year, football star Aaron Rodgers.

Blast of color: Olivia Munn also added more colour to the award show annually held the evening before The Oscars


Far from a LBD: The 34-year-old Newsroom actress chose a daring multi-colored floor-length gown for the event and had her raven locks down

Graceful: The star, who just finished Ride Along 2 with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, had a train to her gown

Munn in love: The Mortdecai actress brought her boyfriend of one year, football star Aaron Rodgers

White hot: Emmy Rossum also shined on the pink carpet as she donned a sheer sleeveless number


Flower power: The 28-year-old star's white frock featured plenty of color in the form of different flowers emblazoned all over the dress as she completed the look with magenta-coloured pumps

Pretty in patterns: Emmy joined the two-time Oscar winner Blanchett shortly after their arrivals at the event

Who knew they were friends?: The two talented actresses chatted it up on the pink carpet before heading in to the big awards gala
Emma Stone looked her all-time best in a lace dress in black with cut outs that showed off her side. Her top appeared to be see-through though it could have had a nude cover under it.
The redhead oozed cover girl looks with her red hair parted on the side and her makeup done in a dramatic palette.
Jessica Chastain chose basic black for the event where films such as Birdman and Boyhood are up for nods.

Sheer daring: Emma Stone led the the stars who opted for much darker looks at the gala


She knows how to do it right: The 26-year-old actress looked her all-time best in a lace dress in black with cut outs that showed off her side. The redhead oozed cover girl looks with her red hair parted on the side and her makeup done in a dramatic palette

A kiss from a true Hollywood vet: The Spider-Man standout got a peck on the cheek from Birdman star Michael Keaton

She's pumped: Jessica Chastain chose basic black for the event where films such as Birdman and Boyhood are up for nods; she is nominated for her turn in A Most Violent Year


A standout: The 37-year-old Interstellar star showed off her legs in a mini dress that had lace sleeves and a conservative neckline

Looking good: Dozens of photographers snapped away as Jessica's publicist Nicole Perna looked on
The 37-year-old Interstellar star showed off her legs in a mini dress that had lace sleeves and a conservative neckline.
The Zero Dark Thirty standout wore her red locks to the side with long diamond earrings dangling.
Jessica is nominated for her turn in A Most Violent Year.
Stana Katic, star of ABC's Castle, opted for a seventies style black halter dress with what appeared to be feather designs all over it. A large gold cuff bracelet won points.

Blonde bombshell: Scarlett Johansson was also in attendance in an LBD


Back in black: The 30-year-old actress paired the clinging mini dress with a pair of light grey patent leather heels

Cute couple: Patricia Arquette, who arrived with boyfriend Eric White, looked ready for her closeup in a black sixties style dress with gems around the collar and waist. The 46-year-old actress is nominated for her turn in Boyhood with Ethan Hawke

Natural: The 46-year-old star let her medium-length blonde locks flow down as she added a pop of color to her look with pink lip

It suits her: Marissa Tomei looked good in a black V-neck top with matching flowy trousers along with a pair of red patent leather heels


No Scandal here: Kerry Washington showcased her figure in a black dress featuring sheer sleeves and beaded diamond detailing around the hips

Freeze, your under fashion arrest!: Stana Katic, star of ABC's Castle, opted for a seventies style black halter dress with what appeared to be feather designs all over it

Stopped before she even hit the carpet: Sylvie Meis was snapped in the parking lot on her way in

Black and not boring: The 36-year-old Costa! star wore a slinky dress with sequins
Patricia Arquette, who arrived with boyfriend Eric White, looked ready for her closeup in a black sixties style dress with gems around the collar and waist. The 46-year-old actress is nominated for her turn in Boyhood with Ethan Hawke.
Sylvie Meis was snapped in the parking lot on her way into the awards show.
The 36-year-old Costa! star wore a slinky dress with sequins that had straps falling off her shoulders.

Tres bien: Also at the afternoon event was French actress Berenice Marlohe, who looked ravishing in a short black dress with sparkle on the shoulders and belt


Diamonds are a girl's best (red carpet) friend: The former Bond girl had bling on her hand and neck

Girlhood: Lorelei Linklater kept with the dark theme


Brunette beauty: The 20-year-old Boyhood star added color to her look in the form of bright red lipstick

Keeping with the theme: Actresses Clea DuVall (left) and Natasha Lyonne also donned primarily black ensembles

Hostess with the mostess: Kristen Bell mixed up the varying looks as she donned a black mini dress with coloured accents

Racy and lacy: The 34-year-old host of the award show stopped to take a picture with fellow actress Stone

Cute couple alert! She was also joined by hubby Dax Shepard who looked dapper in a grey suit
The blonde also impressed with long earrings that seemed to be made of little pearls.
Also at the afternoon event was actress Berenice Marlohe, who looked ravishing in a short black dress with sparkle on the shoulders and belt.
She also had on a large diamond necklace and ring, making her look like a Hollywood vet.

Beaming: Aubrey Plaza flashed her smile as she arrived at the gala


Leggy lady: The 30-year-old funnywoman flaunted her fabulous figure in a long-sleeved floral mini dress along with strappy black and brown heels

Gorgeous: The Parks And Recreation star had her brunette locks tied back in an elegant ponytail as she let some of her fringe hang down in a middle-part

Beauty in beige: Oprah also made an appearance at the award show in a taupe-coloured gown


Stunning: The 61-year-old media mogul added to the look with a large brown leather belt and a matching clutch

Take my hand: Anne Heche also strutted down the pink carpet


Svelte: The actress showed off her skinny frame in the navy ensemble and black leather heels

Obvious beauty: Jenny Slate also attended the gathering in a strapless light pink and yellow number featuring letter embossed print throughout the garment

Pretty in pink: Actress Yvette Yates hammed it up in a pink frock
The 34-year-old actress has appeared in Skyfall with Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem.
Rinko Kikuchi, Gillian Jacobs and Blanca Suarez stood out for wearing a lot of color.
Rinko chose a floral patterned dress with copper colored shoes while Gillian opted for a mini dress with squares and flowers.
Blanca revved up the sex appeal with a plunging dress that had a tribal pattern.



The ladies wore color, lots of it: (from left) Rinko Kikuchi, Gillian Jacobs and Blanca Suarez stood out

The setting: The event was sponsored by Heineken and salads as well as cold cuts were served
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