By Jade Watkins and Baz Bamigboye


Daring: Michelle Williams vamped up her modest attire by wearing a pair of very short shorts to attend the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica today


She is known for her very demure style, often slipping into an array of conservative dresses to attend red-carpet events.

But today Michelle Williams vamped up her modest attire by wearing a pair of very short shorts to attend the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.

The 31-year-old My Week With Marilyn actress appeared to be channeling the sexy librarian look by paring her modest white shirt and navy blue and black tuxedo jacket with the matching thigh-skimming bottoms, which flaunted her slim figure.


The Oscar nominated actress told the Daily Mail that she decided to wear her navy blue Louis Vuitton suit because it was something 'hot and cool' to wear on a hot day.

She finished the look off with a quirky accessory - a clutch handbag in the shape of the infamous J. D. Salinger's famous novel The Catcher In The Rye .

The elfin beauty wore a pair of black pumps featuring pretty bows and had her platinum pixie haircut styled effortlessly.

Michelle who was attending the Film Independent Spirit Awards held under a huge marquee on the beach at Santa Monica said she wanted to wear an outfit that combined 'smartness with a relaxed spirit'

She told the Daily Mail: 'It's so well cut and it looks good on me and the pants are what I'd wear for a stroll along the beach'.

The actress finished off her outfit with a pair of black high heel shoes by Fendi.

It wasn't just her style that proved winning as the actress scooped the award for Best Female Lead for her portrayal of screen icon Monroe in My Week With Marilyn.

As she accepted the award Michelle spoke of her first time at the awards ceremony, over a decade ago.

She said: 'I wore my own clothes back then, which were not very good, and I cut my own hair, which also was not very good.'


Gorgeous: The elfin beauty had her platinum pixie haircut styled effortlessly


Award winning: It wasn't just her style that proved popular and Michelle accepted the award for Best Female Lead for My Week With Marilyn

Leggy ladies: Michelle showed off her award and her perfect pins on stage

'I still remember the feeling that in this room, unlike others, that that was OK.

Possibly even preferred. And what I thought then and I still feel now is that it’s because this room was a room full of misfits, outcasts, loners, dreamers, mumblers, delinquents, dropouts. Just like me.'

With several awards for her work capturing the blonde bombshell it is likely she will also secure an Oscar for her performance at the awards ceremony on Sunday.

Silent film The Artist won four of the awards it was nominated for and the cast and crew took the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Male Lead and Best Cinematography.


Award winners: Writer Will Resier and The Descendants star pose with their awards

Joking around: Christopher Plummer, who scooped the award for Best Supporting Male Actor joked with the crowd about thinking the Spirit Awards was about booze

While the film has been sweeping the boards at this season's awards ceremonies the fact that the film was even nominated was a surprise to fans.

Most Spirit Awards are only open to American-made films, but the flick qualified because it was partially financed by investors in the U.S. and because of the fact that Michael Hazanavicus has permanent U.S. resident status.

Shailene Woodley picked up the award for Best Supporting Female for her part in The Descendants while Beginners star Christopher Plummer took home the gong for Best Supporting Male.


Dynamic duos: Kate Beckinsale was joined by Colin Farrell while Rosario Dawson and Anthony Mackie also presented an Award


Mixed emotions: Elizabeth Banks and Joseph Gordon-Levitt displayed different expressions as they handed out an award

Suited and booted: Chris Pine and Jessica Chastain were paired together to present an award

The 82-year-old actor told the crowd: 'It’s taken me the longest time to realize the Spirit Awards have nothing to do with booze.'

Other winners included Will Reiser whose 50/50 film was awarded the Best First Screenplay nod while Margin Call was honoured with the Robert Altman, Best First Feature award.

There was an incredible turnout to the star-studded bash and gave talent an opportunity to show off a slightly less glamorous style ahead of tomorrow's Oscars.


How artistic! Penelope Ann Miller accepted the Cinematography award on behalf of Guillaume Schiffman

Boss men: Film Independent co-presidents Sean McManus and Josh Welsh spoke to the crowd

Kate Beckinsale swapped her usual bohemian look for an eye-popping one-shouldered purple jumpsuit.

The all-in-one complimented the 38-year-old British actress's slim physique and lengthened her 5'7 height.

The Aviator actress accentuated the attire's plum colour with gold platforms and a chunky gold cuff.


Celebration of film: Zoe Saldana and Jeffrey Dean also took to the stage

Showing off? Margin Call Director J.C. Chandor, Zachary Quinto, Tiffany Little Canfield, Simon Baker and Casting Director Bernard Telsey pose with their awards

Meanwhile Avatar star Zoe Saladana showed off her superslim pins in a long-sleeved floral minidress.

The frock which featured gold accents accentuated her sublime complexion.

She let the dress do all of the talking by wearing no accessories, and paired the look with some beige platform heels.


Cute couple: Kate Beckinsale was seen sat with her husband Len Wiseman


Having a great time: William H. Macy and Patricia Clarkson appeared to be enjoying the day

Spring styles: Kate Beckisale slipped into a purple all-in-one while Zoe Saldana was fresh in floral at Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles today

It appeared that both ladies were dressing to complement the ceremony's deep purple carpet.

Meanwhile Elisabeth Olsen looked fashion forward in a cream shift that featured a beaded overlay at the neckline.

The demure dress was paired with ladylike accessories including a cream acetate clutch and embellished silver heels.


Sophisticated: The Help's Jessica Chastain looked chic in a black trenchcoat-style dress paired with strappy black suede wedges


A lady who luncheons: Elizabeth Olsen was the epitome of ladylike at the luncheon

Crazy heels: Charlize Angels star Lucy Liu distracted from her attire by wearing outrageous heel-less shoes

Charlize Angels star Lucy Liu distracted from her attire by wearing outrageous heel-less shoes.

The actress appeared to be channeling quirky singer Lady Gaga in the footwear, which she managed to maneouver effortlessly.

Not so outrageous was her summery dress, which feature a black halterneck top and skirt which was tiered with a variety of different fabrics.


Pins on parade: Kristen Dunst showed off her slim figure in a monochrome outfit


Printed pretties: Rashida Jones and Anna Kendrick also sported pretty spring dresses

Different looks: Actress Anne Heche looked demure in her little black dress, while Paz Vegas showed off a lot of leg in a black minidress paired with a tuxedo jacket

Actresses Rashida Jones and Anna Kendrick also sported pretty spring dresses, opting for pretty patterns.

Jones stood out on the red-carpet in an eye-popping floral design featuring bright greens and blues.

The designer dress featured pockets which the star tucked her hands into.

Meanwhile Kendrick looked fabulous in a strapless red and beige design cinched at the waist with a leather corset style belt.


Texture: Shailene Woodley and Penelope Ann Miller went for intricate fabrics for their attire

Floral front: Elizabeth Smart and Laura Dern also went for variations of floral

Today event also saw lots of black on the red-carpet and effortless LBD's on show.

Actress Anne Heche looked demure in her little black dress, while Paz Vegas showed off a lot of leg in a black minidress paired with a tuxedo jacket.

Looking like the quintessential lady who luncheons was True Grit star Shailene Woodley, who led a good example for the younger stars by donning a pair of black trousers and a floral top for the star-studded event.


Nice in bright: Both Garcelle Beauvais and Busy Phillips wore eye-popping colour for the event


Form-fitting: Both Beth Behrs, left, and Kelly Lynch, right wore form-fitting dresses to the luncheon





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