Shimmer and shine dominate rain-soaked Oscars red carpet

By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Shimmering beads and jewels broke through an unusually dreary rainy afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday as the film industry’s beautiful and powerful hit the glamorous Oscars red carpet. Actresses Julianne Moore, Felicity Jones, Rosamund Pike and more donned dresses with sparkle and shine as they arrived for the biggest night for the movie business. Jones, nominated for best actress for “The Theory of Everything,” wore a fairy tale-inspired Alexander McQueen gray gown with a beaded halter bodice and full skirt. She said she chose the design for “the strength and femininity.” Rosamund Pike, nominated for best actress for “Gone Girl,” wore a red strapless Givenchy gown with beading that gave it the appearance of layered rose petals.