Celebs sparkle in shimmer gowns at Emmys 2012

Blue wasn't the only buzzword on this year's Emmy red carpet. The actresses who turned up for the show also added sparkle to the evening with their gowns
There may have been several Blue Belles at the ball (aka Emmys 2012), with stars like Heidi Klum, Archie Panjabi and Zooey Deschanel choosing to wear blue gowns for the event, but there was another style statement that shone through. Several actresses who walked the red carpet at the event also chose to dazzle with their dresses by choosing gowns with shimmer.
Sofia Vergara: The Modern Family actress stole the show in her heavily sequinned Zuhair Murad gown. It had a mermaid tail finish and reverse-halter neckline, as well as a cutaway detail at the back.
Julianne Hough: Julianna Hough looked every inch the sea princess in her white-and-aqua green Georges Hobieka Couture strapless gown that was embellished with Swarovski crystals. The gown also had velvet accents on the bust and velvet petals on the bottom and train.
Hayden Panetierre: The Heroes star also formed part of the shimmer-in-blue brigade in her Marchesa gown. The dress featured gold leaf embellishments under a sari-like drape.
Lucy Liu: The Charlie's Angel star wore a heavy Versace gown for the Emmys that caused a bit of a toodoo on the red carpet. As Lucy walked by Zooey Deschanel, the New Girl star's dress got caught on her dress. However, Zooey was able to hike up the skirt of her Reem Acra gown and unhooked it from what Lucy was wearing.
Nicole Kidman: The Oscar-winning actress walked the red carpet with her husband Keith Urban in a blue-and-white Antonio Berardi gown that had a large sequin-reversed wing design. She kept her look simple by wearing her hair straight and loose and keeping her accessories to a minimum.