Oscar award winning actress Marion Cotillard has not disappointed fashion critics so far. Her red carpet choices have been well received and seem to have constantly hit the approval mark.

She attended the 2010 Golden Globe Awards last January 17 in a long green gown by Christian Dior and walked her way through the red carpet in some exquisite Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals.

(Photos care of Just Jared)

Marion Cotillard on the (2010) Golden Globes red carpet

The green Dior dress was lovely and flattering on her (although I personally didn’t like the lacy slip that peeked out each time her gown’s front skirt parted) but what caught more of my attention were the gladiator sandals on her feet.

Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals, US$1195

The Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals are made of snake skin leather with green glitter finish. The cut out details and gold hardware create such a unique appeal that celebrities and shoe lovers alike go gaga over it.

If you want a pair of Jimmy Choo “Drake” Water Snake Sandals, be ready to spend US$1195, because that’s the price tag of these sandals.

Now if you’re not up for a splurge, you may still get the look by purchasing any of the following:

Bebe Bathilda, US$144

GUESS Goally2, on sale for US$80 at Zappos.com

Dolce Vita Celtic, on sale for US$114 at Zappos.com

L.A.M.B. Gabina Slide, on sale for US$140 at Heels.com

Actress Carey Mulligan has been coming out in hit after hit red carpet looks recently and this latest one she wore at the Directors Guild of America Awards last January 30 is definitely another one for the books:

I don’t know if it’s the pixie cut, the awkward posture, the cute facial expression or a combination of all of these things, but Carey can pull off these quirky looks which very few actresses can. If Carey continues on with this fashion streak (and continues showcasing her amazing acting skils), people will soon stop calling her as “Shia Le Beouf’s girlfriend” and start referencing the accolades she’ll be raking in in the future.

In the picture above, Carey Mulligan is wearing a one-shoulder dress from the Lanvin Spring 2010 RTW Collection and Gianvito Rossi Organza Ankle Strap Sandals. Check out the close-ups:

It’s details like unfinished edges and foot-embracing shoes that win it for Carey.

You can’t quite see the leather and organza in the picture, so here is a separate product pic of the Gianvito Rossi Organza Ankle Strap Sandals:

Aren’t they just gorgeous? The sheerness, the leather trim, and those black ribbons that thread through metal eyelets really up the sexy factor on these sandals.

Although it’s tempting to search for sheer strappy sandals too, it’s really the construction, the shoe shape, and the straps placement that make these sandals so attractive on Carey. The way the shoe meets at the center lengthens the foot and adds height despite the thickness of the straps. Here are 2 other sandals that seem to embrace the foot too:

Naughty Monkey Close Encounter, on sale, now only $50.99

L.A.M.B. Haru Heel, $379.99

Both of these sandals are available at Heels.com.