Michelle Williams shines in a black lacy outfit at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards

 Michelle Williams continued her successful roll of stylish and effortless dressing last night.

The Blue Valentine actress looked stunning as she graced the red carpet of the 2011 New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

This time the 30-year-old slipped into a glamorous black dress lacy dress.

Belle of the ball: Michelle Williams looked chic and stunning at the 2011 New York Film Critics Circle Awards in New York last night

The beautiful blonde paired the outfit with simple black platform shoes and a silver cocktail ring.
 The actress recently cut her hair into a short platinum crop shorter, further accentuating her stunning bone structure.

And last night she went natural with her make-up, using only the bare minimum to polish off her girly look.

Elegant couple: Best Actress winner Annette Bening was beaming on the arm of her husband, actor Warren Beatty

Like many of the dresses Michelle has worn lately, her style was very lady-like.

While she missed out on the award for Best Actress, Michelle appeared in high-spirits as she beamed on the red-carpet at the Crimson club venue.
The awards are usually announced ahead of the ceremony and this year they were read out in December last year.
Instead, the prestigious accolade went to one of her older peers, Annette Bening, who arrived with her actor husband Warren Beatty.

Fashion faux-pas: Melissa Leo's ill-fitting 80's prom-inspired frock failed to flatter her fabulous figure

Annette, 52, looked over the moon on the arm of her actor hubby.
She won the award for her role as Nic in the film, The Kids Are All Right.
The comedy drama about a lesbian couple played by Anette and Julianne Moore is currently creating much Oscar buzz.

The veteran actress wore a black gown with embroidered flowers on the bodice, and a cropped fur jacket. 
Michelle and Annette will also go head-to-head at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards, where they are again both nominated for Best Actress.

Happy man: Best Supporting actor winner Mark Ruffalo was accompanied by his wife Sunrise Ruffalo to the awards

Melissa Leo was also present at this year's ceremony.
And the flamed-haired 50-year-old appeared to be committing a fashion faux pas.

The actress wore a black glittery 80's inspired prom dress that failed to flatter her enviable slim figure.

Like Annette, Melissa is also nominated for both a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award this year for her film, The Fighter.

Here come the boys: Best Actor winner Colin Firth and actors Edward Norton and The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg  all looked dapper in their suits

Man of the hour, Colin Firth looked dapper in a charcoal three-piece suit.
The 50-year-old was all smiles as he walked the carpet.

Colin won the Best Actor award for his role as King George VI in historical drama, The King's Speech.

Mark Ruffalo, who won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as Paul in The Kids Are Alright, also attended with his wife Sunrise Ruffalo.

Ready to party: The guest-list also included actresses Kerry Washington and Sylvia Miles and French director, Olivier Assayas

Adding some sex appeal on the red-carpet was Kerry Washington.

The actress, best known for her role as Ray Charle's wife in the movie Ray, sizzled in a blue-hue bedazzled strapless dress.
Other attendees at the awards ceremony included actor Edward Norton, veteran actress Sylvia Miles and director French Film Director, Olivier Assayas.
The New York Film Critics' Circle Awards are given annually to honour excellence in cinema worldwide by an organization of film reviewers from New York City-based publications.
It is considered one of the most important precursors to the Academy Awards.