the vanity fair oscar party

I don't think I'm the only one that feels this way, but I get more excited about the behind-the-scenes and red-carpet photos of the annual Vanity Fair Oscar party, than the actual Academy Awards. Each year, the who's who of Hollywood flock to the after party looking their best and seemingly having the best time. Everyone just seems a little bit more relaxed. Here are some of our fave snaps...

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. Can we just say how incredibly grown-up and elegant she looked? Emily and I had this discussion the other day. How old is Selena, 16 or something? She carried herself so beautifully and put 30-something Cameron Diaz to shame who was trotting about in the tightest, shortest dress that did nothing for her – she even had to use her clutch to cover her bits when she sat down?! This time, the teenagers win.

Emma Stone, Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow. I like Taylor's dress the most. That's all.

More of Taylor's outfit.

Steven and Liv Tyler. She is magnificent and we don't see enough of her out and about.

The gorgeous Zooey Deschanel. Love the chic red nails.

Rita Wilson, L'Wren Scott, Mick Jagger, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

Benjamin Millepied and Best Actress winner Natalie Portman. We love you Nats but we didn't love your dress so much. Boo.

Hailee Steinfeld, who did the coolest switch of the night by swopping her heels for Converse. Nice.

Sigh. Mr Darcy. Oh, sorry... Colin Firth who won Best Actor and gave the most wonderful speech.

Shannon Woodward and Andrew Garfield aka Spiderman.

Pics via vanityfair.com