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Lupita Nyong’o - You’ve waited all year for Hollywood’s biggest night, the 87th Academy Awards on February 22. OK, so maybe you won’t be sharing the red carpet with Lupita and Kerry Washington, but a girl can dream! We’re giving you some celebrity-inspired style cues to guide you so you’ll be red carpet-ready when that golden ticket comes your way. By Britt Middleton Speaking of Lupita, this Sunday marks her second Oscars red carpet appearance. If you want to stand out like the 12 Years a Slave star, go for bold pops of color and feminine details, like the dramatic plunging neckline and dreamy full skirt of her powder blue Prada gown. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez - When a gown fits you like a glove, you can’t help but shine. J. Lo’s shimmery Zuhair Murad look, worn with a regal high bun and diamond tear drop earrings, is one for the history books. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington - In the land of romantic red carpet looks, the Scandal star rules. From her soft, loose curls and petal pink lips to her Miu Miu gown’s flowing train, she keeps us captivated, and you will, too.   (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Halle Berry - The Best Actress winner’s Elie Saab frock changed everything. Cleverly camouflaging her lady bits with gorgeous mesh and floral detailing, this gown shows just enough skin to keep the photographers guessing. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)

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Kelly Rowland - The Oscars are Hollywood’s most formal affair, but that’s no reason not to have some fun with your look. Kelly shows us how in her strapless black-and-white Donna Karan dress that flaunts her enviable gams and her metallic peep-toe sandals. Gorgeous.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Queen Latifah - The queen is absolutely regal in her baby pink and beaded Badgley Mischka dress, and you can pull if off too, as the one-shouldered design is universally flattering. She finishes the look flawlessly with a classic chignon, matching pink diamond drop earrings and sultry, smokey eyes. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Hudson - We never grow tired of seeing the Best Supporting Actress winner shine on the red carpet, and this sequin ocean blue stunner by Roberto Cavalli does not disappoint. What better to finish than her sexy, poker-straight locks and luminous skin.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Zoe Saldana - We’re a fan of texture on the red carpet, and the actress knocks it out of the park in this bejeweled Givenchy number, punctuated with gorgeous poms poms in deep purple that continue down the length of the skirt. And don’t forget a killer heel, like her satin T-strap pumps. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Boom. That’s pretty much the sound effect you can expect when you step out in a curve-hugging gown like Bey’s, from her House of Dereon Couture line. And do go for a gold metallic print, but keep your makeup and hair paired down so the dress can really shine. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - A white, flowing gown, like Taraji’s tiered Roberto Cavalli number, is a surefire way to glow on the red carpet. And don’t think you have to go for long locks either, as the actress proves with her sassy, asymmetrical bob. Add a gorgeous diamond statement necklace to set the whole look off. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Viola Davis - Ladies, please don’t be afraid of color. Emerald green does amazing things for brown skin. Viola is stunning in her custom Vera Wang confection, and we give her major props for letting her cropped, natural curls take the spotlight. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey - This is how you really dazzle on the red carpet. Oprah’s Zac Posen dress, with it’s full sequin skirt, is magical. Pulling this one off requires only minimal accessories (she sticks with simple diamond pendant earrings), but do amp up the volume in your hair with a mass of shiny, springy curls. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) 

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Mo'Nique - Aside from her Best Supporting Actress trophy, we have to say the actress’ best accessory is the pretty white flower tucked inside her polished updo. Doesn’t it look fabulous paired with her ruched electric blue Tadashi Shoji dress and silver open-toe sandals? Try it, and you’re sure to be the night’s golden girl, too.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)