Sunday, January 11, 2009

Golden Globe Awards: The Good, The Bad and The Fug

Neutrals reigned supreme but the other color story of the evening was definitely deep blues and dark purples. Blake Lively walked the carpet in an oceanic super slim strapless silk gown by Nina Ricci. I'm not into the surfer girl hair but I suppose it works for her.

I thought Maggie Gyllenhaal looked amazing in a bold choice: a belted black and blue leopard print frock by Lanvin. A suprisingly sexy look for Miss Maggie.

Anne Hathaway, who very clearly stays out of the sun, sparkled in a navy sequin and chiffon Armani Prive gown.

Debra Messing, who I usually love, was somewhat of a disappointment this year in indigo Zac Posen. The fit, the fabric, the wierd halter top...it's just not working for me.

A blond Anna Paquin, on the other hand, gets snaps and claps for this simple and chic plum colored Herve Leroux gown that fit her to a tee.

Hayden Panettiere also wore deep purple, choosing a Gianfranco Ferre gown with a beaded bodice. Great hair.

Rumer Willis enjoyed her Miss Golden Globe status in beautiful berry-colored Reem Acra gown that was interestingly accessorized with a jeweled black belt. Not a fan of the red hair but otherwise, nice job.

Yay! Big winner, Kate Winslet looked timeless in black Yves Saint Laurent. Leo DiCaprio is excellent arm candy.

Another lady in black, Amy Adams, showed up in a tulle Oscar de la Renta dress with a sweetheart neckline and some absolutely fabulous green jewelry.

Evan Rachel Wood also chose a black dress but with a plunging neckline and a cacophony of shimmering tiers.

Ummm...Heidi? What happened here? Not a fan.

OMG. Renee Zellweger showed up in a Caroline Herrera gown that could only be called unfortunate. A really weird silhouette and an unexplainable sheer bodice. It's a no.

Jennifer Lopez served it up for all the haters in a gleamingly gold Marchesa gown that's reminiscent of another more infamous plunge-necked gown she wore some years back. She better work.

Glenn Close is giving me Dorothy Zbornak. This is not good.

Wow! This bright red mermaid cut dress was quite a departure from the nudes and deep, dark shades that ruled most of the red carpet. Eva Longoria dazzled in a Reem Acra original that stood out from the crowd.

Kyra Sedgwick also chose red, but in a deeper shade and in the form of a belted Oscar de la Renta column. I like.

Oy, this here is a mess. First of all, Cameron Diaz's face and hair were beat. The chopped and screwed Pepto pink frock (by Chanel) is not helping. Wrong for many, many reasons.

Christina Applegate should have thought twice about this strapless Roberto Cavalli. I don't quite understand the poof right below the hip and the color, I must say, is very last year. There's a retro vibe but in a bad way. Great necklace though!

Drew, Drew, Drew. Where do we begin? The hair of course. Why must it be so large? And your Dior dress wasn't working for me either. Better luck next time.

America Ferrera should have been sweet as pie in her cocktail-length frock but unfortunately it looked way too overworked and pointy and the color washed her out. It could have been worse, but it also could have been a lot better.

Always ask a friend if a print you are considering reminds them of drapes/hallucinogenic drugs/vomit/all of the above. It will steer you right every time. Trust this.

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