The line-up neatly ticks off all our style crushes from 2009. Chanel muse Marion Cotillard and Hollywood favourite Penelope Cruz are up for their performances in Nine. Marion dares to wear the trickiest of couture gowns and has a French sartorial confidence that pulls it off every time. Cruz likes to wear long lengths - strapless dresses with big-skirts - but her choice of designers runs the gamut from Valentino to Marchesa and Versace.
ELLE tipped British rising star Carey Mulligan for the top in its November issue and she has been recognised for her stunning performance in An Education with a nomination in the Best Actress category. In a typically British way, Carey puts a quirky spin on red carpet style. Favourite labels include Lanvin, Chanel, Thakoon and Vionnet.
Carey is pitted against fellow Brit Emily Blunt who has become one of our most successful young Hollywood exports with roles in huge blockbusters The Devil Wears Prada and The Young Victoria, for which she won her nomination. Emily's classic red carpet style follows the old Hollywood route of diamonds, clinging gowns and groomed hair and make-up. Emily favours Calvin Klein, Marchesa and Marc Bouwer at events. Rarely is she seen in jeans and trainers.
January Jones helped make Mad Men cult viewing and its 50s fashion a coveted trend. The sultry star is up for Best Performance in a TV series. Another low-key actress that has caught our attention on the red carpet this year is Australian Rose Byrne. The Damages star consistently causes a "wow, who's she again?" reaction with her mix of high-end designers like Louis Vuitton with laid-back labels like Sass & Bide.
Chloe Sevigny, Sandra Bullock and Drew Barrymore also make it on to the list, so popcorn at the ready - January is suddenly looking up.
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