On Sunday night, my family and I watched the Golden Globes. I could do without the long speeches thanking everyone on the planet. I just want the camera to pan up and down so I can see all of the beautiful gowns! The only reason to wait to see the winner is desire to see the entire ensemble. You can hardly see anything when the person is sitting down. The bottom of a gown is sometimes the best or worst part of a dress. Call me crazy, but I don’t pay much attention to what the guys are wearing. They are just a sea of tuxedos with the occasional appearance of drugged-up accessories (Mickey Rourke). So, my styling senses were tingling on Sunday night. There is an overwhelming amount of pictures that I could post and comment on, but I will limit myself. Here are a few of my favorite stunning and shocking gowns.
This first gown is probably my favorite. The first time I saw Rumer Willis escort the presenters and award-winners, I exclaimed, “I love that dress!” I continued to repeat the same phrase over and over throughout the night, much to the dismay of my family. This Reem Acra dress has a beautiful color and movement, which is important when you have to walk across the stage all night long. I also love the intricate pleating and details that make this dress gorgeous, but not tacky. The bit of “bling” on the belt is appropriate.
Another of my favorites is a gorgeous light purple Reem Acra gown (yes, a trend is already emerging). Olivia Wilde worked this angelic gown on the red carpet. I am not a big fan of pastel purple, but Wilde looks stunning! I am a huge fan of Reem Acra. The Reem Acra dresses I like are full of intricate details that convey an elegance superior to what rhinestones could accomplish.
Now on to the worst dressed stars, who usually end up looking the most interesting. Both of these stars are beautiful women, but completely missed the mark. I don’t even think they hit the dartboard. First, we have Drew Barrymore, who is no amateur red carpet walker. This girl has been in movies since she was a child. Maybe she wanted to stand out. If so, she succeeded, but not in a good way. The most obvious blunder is Drew’s hair. It looks too blond, stiff, and teased. This is not the 80s. Stars should look contemporary, even if it’s with a vintage twist. The Christian Dior dress is not very impressive, but the hair is the most distracting. My mom said somebody should give the girl a comb; the whole family agreed! Drew Barrymore is a beautiful actress, but she did not do herself justice last Sunday.
The next woman is the worst dressed in many opinions, including mine. Rene Zellweger is a beautiful woman, who also has experience at award shows. She was even presenting at this year’s Golden Globes! This Carolina Herrera dress leaves me speechless, but not for long. The top and bottom do not go and the whole look is old. Her hair is messy and the dress ages this gorgeous actress. The whole dress/look was off. It did not match, go, work, etc. Hopefully, these actresses will learn what to wear in time for the next award show.
There are many other stars that deserve acknowledgement for their glamourous looks. I loved Anne Hathaway’s sparkling midnight blue gown; Eva Longoria Parker’s red dress was hot; Eva Mendes looked fierce. Debra Messing’s Vera Wang dress was very pretty. I adored Amy Adams’ intricate black Oscar de la Renta gown. Hayden Panetierre’s purple gown was really lovely, and Miley Cyrus looked age-appropriate in a white Marchesa gown with a gold/white insert. A few stars that get away with anything and always look fabulous are Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, and Heidi Klum. The Golden Globes was no exception. I can’t wait for the upcoming award shows. I love observing all of the hits and misses and learning about fashion along the way. Sometimes when I watch a show about Rachael Zoe or other stylists and see all of the work that goes into putting together the right look for an award show, I think that I do not have the necessary fashion skills. Then, I look at what some stars either choose to wear or are made to wear and I realize that I could put together fierce outfits that would not receive a citation from the Fashion Police.
Recent Comments