It’s Oscars time! A very Melbourne take on the 86th Academy Awards

MELBOURNE fashion experts and film buffs watch and critique the Oscars extravaganza in Los Angeles.

THE Herald Sun will today cover the Oscars from a very Melbourne angle.

We’ve wrapped up our rolling coverage of the red carpet, but keep up to date with the live show here.

RED CARPET SPECIAL IN PICTURES: OSCARS 2014

News_Image_File: Double-nominee Catherine Martin arrives at the 2014 Academy Awards. Picture: AP 13.04: Ellen roasts J-Law, the girl who can’t stand up.

News_Rich_Media: Oscars host Ellen bags Jennifer Lawrence in opening of Academy Awards: Courtesy Nine Network

News_Module: NND MultiPromo Oscars 2014 Ticker

News_Image_File: American Hustle star Bradley Cooper. Getty Images News_Image_File: Presenting an award is on the cards today for actor Kevin Spacey. Picture: Getty Images

Presenting an award is on the cards today for actor Kevin Spacey. Picture: Getty Images

News_Image_File: Angelina Jolie is drop dead gorgeous in a sheer, sparkling frock. Picture: Getty Images News_Image_File: Jennifer Garner leaves the kids at home for a night out at the Oscars.

News_Image_File: Good to see Oscar-winner Gabourey Sidibe choose a bold colour for the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images

12.45: Hurry up boys ... U2 will perform Ordinary Love from the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.News_Image_File: Musicians Adam Clayton, The Edge, Bono, and Larry Mullen Jr. of U2. Getty Images

12.34: The main show has begun, but here is Matthew McConaughey greeting fans on the red carpet and Ireland Baldwin taking a star-studded selfie.

12.30: Got it in one, Lena Dunham.

Pharell already won because he wore shorts and allowed his wife to be taller than him.

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) March 3, 2014

12.24: With the show about to start, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Meryl Streep all do a turn on the red carpet.

News_Image_File: Julia Roberts went for a traditional black red carpet look. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images News_Image_File: Meryl Streep look great in this black and cream outfit. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

News_Image_File: Bette Midler opted for astunning red lace frock. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

News_Image_File: Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP News_Image_File: Anne Hathaway looked sleek. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

News_Image_File: Man of the moment Matthew McConaughey, left, and wife Camila Alves. Picture: AP

News_Image_File: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

News_Rich_Media: Bejewelled Blanchett on Oscars red carpet. Courtesy E

News_Image_File: Cate Blanchett goes nude, just for something different. But she wears it well. Picture: Getty Images News_Image_File: Wolf of Wall Street’s Jonah Hill. Picture: AP

News_Image_File: Margot Robbie goes goth. News_Image_File: A pregnant Kerry Washington walks the soggy carpet. Picture:AP

11.52: It’s not the Oscars until J-Law falls over. Watch it here.News_Rich_Media: Jennifer Lawrence falls at the Oscars again, this time while walking the red carpet. Courtesy: E! News.

News_Image_File: Laura Dern on the red carpet. Picture: Getty Images News_Image_File: Oscar nominee and best hair contender Jared Leto. Picture: Getty Images

11.41: Phwoar, Charlize Theron, sans boyfriend Sean Penn and straps.

Charlize Theron is the prototype African Queen pic.twitter.com/mY2gpzC8k8

— Desus (@desusnice) March 3, 2014

News_Image_File: Jessica Biel beams down the red carpet. Picture: GETTY IMAGES News_Image_File: Amy Adams and partner Darren Le Gallo. Picture: GETTY IMAGES 11.40: Boring beige again. Jessica Biel follows the nude trend.

11.32: Thor star Chris Hemsworth and his stylish expectant wife Elsa Pataky have arrived.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky on the #Oscars2014 Red Carpet! pic.twitter.com/Hdqmt1qgXZ

— Hemsworth News (@Hemsworth_News) March 3, 2014

Naomi Watts also shines on the red carpet in a Calvin Klein number.

Naomi Watts continues her #redcarpet reign in Custom Calvin Klein collection: http://t.co/AyleY3EPQx pic.twitter.com/xrfSdhyBJm

— Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) March 3, 2014

News_Image_File: 12 years a Slave co-stars Lupita Nyong'o, and Alfre Woodard opted for blue dresses Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Getting ready to go to Elton and David's party! Love this amazing event that's for a great cause :) @ejaf pic.twitter.com/yYTIN7z31B

— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) March 3, 2014

11.30: Britney Spears isn’t going to the Oscars, but that won’t stop her from frocking up.

News_Rich_Media: Pop sensation Pharrell wears shorts to the Oscars

11.27: Jennifer Lawrence has tumbled out of her car ... and she’s wearing colour! Praise be.

11.26: Anna Kendrick has her own Angelina Jolie moment.

Anna Kendrick hits the #Oscars #ERedCarpet in @jmendel! http://t.co/rV6yRLJfMm #AcademyAwards pic.twitter.com/63wPKxyaZj

— StyleList (@StyleList) March 3, 2014

News_Rich_Media: Portia De Rossi looking as regal as ever on the red carpet for the Oscars.

11.20: Cate Blanchett wows red carpet watchers in this Armani frock.

oH MY GOD CATE BLANCHETT!!!! pic.twitter.com/Eo3syZPQ8a

— Natalia (@iwonderwallhere) March 3, 2014

News_Rich_Media: Reese Witherspoon teleports during the Independent Spirit Awards broadcast on March 1, 2014.

News_Image_File: Barkhad Abdi who is nominated for Captain Phillips gives the red carpet a thumbs up. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP News_Image_File: Nominee for Best Documentary Short Subject ‘Karama Has No Walls’ Sara Ishaq sparkles on the red carpet. Picture: AFP

11.15: No hat, and no pants for Pharrell Williams with wife and baby mama Helen Lasichanh.

Once again, Pharrell ... fashion police is on their way now. #Oscars2014 #ERedCarpet pic.twitter.com/LlaBZo0NDJ

— Clinton F. Barton (@_ClintBarton_) March 3, 2014

11.08: More red carpet arrivals ...News_Image_File: Idina Menzel, left, and Kristen Bell arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) News_Image_File: Director Steve McQueen arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

11.05: Naomi Watts is ready to roll. News_Image_File: Finishing touches for Naomi Watts. Picture: INSTAGRAM

10.55: Missing in action — where’s all the colour this year?

10.54: Parents-to-be Oliva Wilde and Jason Sudeikis take a family snap on the red carpet. News_Image_File: Olivia Wilde, left, and Jason Sudeikis arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

10.49: Hot mama Olivia Wilde on the red carpet.

Olivia Wilde y Jason Sudeikis en la #AlfombraRoja de los #Oscar2014 pic.twitter.com/yNXXZ5SuQj

— Esmas Cine (@EsmasCine) March 2, 2014

10.48: Oscar-winner Amy Adams in Gucci.

Amy Adams looking gorgeous in Gucci! #ERedCarpet #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Cokq8jHHi4

— E! Live Events (@RedCarpetTeam) March 2, 2014

10.39: Richard Wilkins chats to Aussie nominee, Michael Wilkinson.

Sydney costume designer Michael Wilkinson up for best costume design in American Hustle- nice guy!! #oscars pic.twitter.com/3tJtZGkW7R

— Christine Ahern (@ChristineAhern) March 2, 2014

10.36: Violet, you’re turning violet! Liza Minella has a Wonka (or should that be wonky?) moment. News_Image_File: Liza Minnelli arrives at the Oscars. Picture: AFP News_Image_File: Writer Eric Warren Singer and guest.

10.34: Darth Vader on the red carpet.

I'm on the red carpet #Oscars #oscarsredcarpet pic.twitter.com/rHvTDofcxN

— Darth Vader (@DepressedDarth) March 2, 2014

10.31: Girl from Geelong and wife of host Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De Rossi in Naeem Khan.News_Image_File: Portia de Rossi takes a turn on the red carpet. Picture: AP News_Image_File: How I Met Your Mother star Cristin Milioti is a vision in pale pink. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

10.25: And the winner is ... these guys have all the answers under lock and key.

News_Image_File: PricewaterhouseCoopers representatives with the winners. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

10.23: Kelly Osbourne’s singing in the rain.

News_Image_File: TV host Kelly Osbourne on the red carpet. Picture: AFP News_Image_File: US TV show personality Robin Roberts on the red carpet. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

10.13: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie — Giuliana Rancic wears designer Paolo Sebastian. “I’m really into Australian designers,” she said.News_Image_File: TV Personality Giuliana Rancic. Picture: GETTY IMAGES News_Image_File: TV host Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

See the stars getting ready

9.54: TV host Tyson Beckford’s looking sharp, but sadly there’s no sign of Aussie girlfriend and Victoria’s Secret model Shanina Shaik.

News_Image_File: TV host Tyson Beckford. Picture: GETTY IMAGES News_Image_File: Tyson Beckford on red carpet. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

9.37: LA is having four seasons in one day ... sound familiar?

And cue the sun! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/VLKYACxCLP

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2014

9.17: Suck it up Curtis Stone, this is a Melbourne-style red carpet.

Happy #oscars! It's a little wet here in LA but that doesn't keep the red carpet from being rolled out!!!

— Chef Curtis Stone (@curtis_stone) March 2, 2014

9.09am: Will Laraoh Bingle grace the red carpet with her presence?

Lara Bingle on the #Oscars red carpet, "stop video camera-ing me. Stop it!"

— lehmo (@lehmo23) March 2, 2014

7.07am: Host Ellen DeGeneres indulges in some pre-show name dropping.

The show's getting (Glenn) Close. I better put on my (Benedict) Cumberbatch and my (Jennifer) Garner belt. Okay, I'm done. #Oscars

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 2, 2014

News_Image_File: Preparations underway for the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

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