Emmy 2012 Fashion Wrap Up

Award show season is here yet again!

The 2012 Emmy Awards were handed out Sunday night.  Oh, how I love to see all of the fashion come down the red carpet!  I've never seen so much yellow walk into one awards show- and I liked it!  Lots of other deep fall colors, as well, like oranges and burgandys.  Reminds me that there is a nip in the air, and the sweltering days of summer are behind us.

I had too much trouble narrowing down my picks to the best and worst three- so here are my best and worst five!  And a few question marks...

The Best

Ginnifer Goodwin in Monique Lhuillier.  I adore the orange color and vintage feel of this gown.  Not just anyone could pull this look off, but I think she did it with so much class.  And those shoes?  Perfection.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Vera Wang.  Talk about class.  This gown 's deep burgandy color  goes so well with her sleek, dark hair.  The sheer shoulders give just enough sex appeal without looking too "young."  Well done, Julia.

Kat Dennings in J Mendel.  Although this is a bit too much cleavage for my liking, the gown is still stunning.  I love the pulling and draping of the fabric- it creates such a gorgeous silhouette.   

Kelly Osborne in Zac Posen.  Okay, so it's a bit odd that her hair matches her dress.  But this dress is  just gorgeous!  I love the detailing at the shoulder and the gather at the hem.  And this color is just not one you see too often!  It looks stunning with her alabaster skin.

Padma Lakshmi in Monique Lhuillier.  Oh, the orange!  As a redhead, I have a soft spot for this color.   The fit of this gown is lovely.  Padma looks gorgeous, as usual.  

The Worst

Julianne Moore, my favorite ginger celebrity, in Zac Posen.  Why the long sleeves???

Ariel Winter in Katherine Kidd.  What is the deal with this print?  And those clunky shoes?  

January Jones in Zac Posen.  I'm all for a structural gown, but the skirt on this one is taking it just a titch too far.

Lena Dunham in Prada.  I always thought the idea was to find a gown that is figure flattering.  This one makes her look double wide.

Zosia Mamet in Bibhu Mohapatra.  I am not digging the matador shoulders, and don't get me started on the skirt- because I can't even tell what I'm looking at.

The Question Marks

Claire Danes in Lanvin.  I am one who thinks it looks better to embrace the bump.  She is clearly trying to hide hers, and I think it comes off a little sloppy.  Maybe without the baby belly this dress would lay better?

Julie Bowen in Monique Lhuillier.  I love the cut and style of this dress, I really do.  I just can't quite get past the color.  I've heard it described as citrine?  A little too neon for me, I think.

Oscars Fashion Wrap-Up

J rigged the TV yesterday so that I wouldn't miss the Academy Awards...my Superbowl.  Seriously, my biggest TV event of the year.  I LOVE IT.  I got to see the stars walk the red carpet live!  Yay!

Let me start by declaring the ladies from "The Help" the winners of the red carpet.  No matter what happened once they entered the Kodak Theater, they certainly deserve kudos for their amazing fashions on Oscar night.

Viola Davis in Vera Wang.  I adore this gorgeous emerald color, the beaded bust, and the flowy bottom. 

Jessica Chastain in Alexander McQueen.  The gold beading on the black background is a stunning contrast, and you know I'm a sucker for her flowing ginger locks.  Well done.

Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji.  This lady has never. looked. better.  The ruching is in all the right places, the color and beading are exquisite.  She looks like a million bucks.  And I'm so glad she got to take home a trophy.

And then let me move onto the ladies of the 80's.  Did I miss a memo stating that gold lame and over-sized shoulders are back in style?  Because last time I checked, they were a relic from my childhood.

Oh, Meryl.  I am so sad for you.  Sad that you had to give an unexpected acceptance speech in front of a billion people while wearing this travesty from Lanvin.  Funny, it looks so similar to the gown you were wearing when you accepted your last Oscar...in 1983.

Thank God Stacy Keibler had George Clooney as an accessory.  He almost makes up for the fact that she has a GIANT GOLD ROSE on her hip.  This Marchesa gown missed the mark for me.

Mila Jovovich in Elie Saab.  Shoulder pad?  Really?  I think that's all I need to say about that.

Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli.  This would have been lovely, if not for the GIANT BOW threatening to swallow her head.  I wanted to like this, I really did.  But I just cannot get on board with that crazy bow.

Worst dressed of the night?  Definitely this girl.

Shailene Woodley in Valentino.  Somebody get this girl a stylist, stat.  One who knows that SHE'S 20 YEARS OLD!  This dress couldn't possibly be more matronly.  Luckily for her, she also probably got to stand near her costar George Clooney at some point during the evening.

Best dressed?  I know I already mentioned her above, but I cannot get over the beauty of Viola.

The jewel tone against her skin, the earrings, the natural hair...it all just works so beautifully.  Just stunning.

And just to end on a catty note...

The fashion world seems to be in love with Jennifer Lopez's Zuhair Murad dress.  I was not a fan.  JLo quoted Edith Head in her presentation, saying "A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman, but loose enough to show you're a lady."  HA!  Nothing ladylike here!  I can all but see her nipples peeking out of this gown.  As a matter of fact, the Interwebs are abuzz with the possibility that a wardrobe malfunction did, in fact, occur.  Awkward!

Ick.

Also, Angelina Jolie is one big bore.  She apparently felt that she had to stick her leg out of her way too high slit in order to awaken us from this snooze fest.  Yawn.

This Versace dress is a bore, just like every other dress Angelina has worn lately.

Grammy Fashion Wrap-Up

The Grammy awards are a laid back, fun evening to celebrate the music industry.  I'm afraid that the death of Whitney Houston cast such a pall on the night that people left their hotel rooms without checking a mirror first.  Yikes.  I was uninspired by the evening's fashion, so I did not bother to look up designers- nonetheless, here is a rundown of some of the hits and misses!

ICK:

Alicia Keys.  I hate it when someone ruins a look with bad accessorizing.  This LBD is fantastic, but that necklace looks like a warrior's breastplate.  No, thank you.

Alison Krauss.  Is that an oversized lace doily draped over her shoulders, concealing the top half of a dress that was clearly caught in a shredder?

Robyn.  I don't know who this person is, but I do know that those shoes are the worst thing to hit the red carpet since Lady Gaga's egg last year.

Taraji P. Henson.  Shiny animal print?  Baby pink halter top?  Ick.

Nicki Minaj.  Why, Nicki?  Why?

Rebecca Black.  REBECCA BLACK?  WHY is she there?  Her Internet crap was SO 2011.  Also, she looks stupid.

HUZZAH!:

Giuliana Rancic looks smokin' hot.  For a woman who just recently underwent a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction, she sure does look confident and glamorous on the red carpet.  I salute you, Giuliana. 

Julianne Hough.  The detailing on this gown gives it the edge that it needs for Grammy night.

Kate Beckinsdale.  Love the ponytail, love the creamy color, love the draping, love the length.  Well done.

Kathy Griffin.  For once, I do believe that she won't end up on a  "Worst Dressed" list.

Paris Hilton.  Why she is even AT the Grammy's, I have no idea.  But I love the gold detailing and cap sleeves on this gown.

WINNER WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER.  Adele did it right.  Simple, elegant, classy.  I adore her signature red lips and big hair.  This look may be a touch matronly on someone else, but I think its perfect for this Grammy darling.  Incidentally, I haven't been able to get "Someone Like You" out of my head since Sunday night.

Question Marks:

Fergie.  I don't inherently hate this see-through dress.  I'm just not sure I love the bright orange/black combo.  Too Halloweenish?

Katy Perry.  This dress had great potential.  I don't mind all of the blueness.  I DO mind the lack of a good bra.  For shame, Katy.

SAG Awards Fashion Wrap-Up

I'm afraid that for me, the red carpet for the SAG awards was filled with more misses than hits.  There were a few bright spots, but I had to narrow down my worst dressed list to five.  (Believe me, I'm sure I could have included at least ten!)

All of these determined via Internet research, of course.  Missing my cable TV...

On with the list!

BEST DRESSED:

Ashlee Simpson in Jenny Packham.  I just adore the ornate beading and the sheer overlay on this gown.  Her simply parted hair completes the beauty of this flapper-style look.

Emma Stone in Alexander McQueen.  The SAG awards being a little more laid back, a tea length gown was a perfect choice.  The peep toe shoes complete this cute as a button (yet incredibly high fashion) look.

Michelle Williams in Valentino.  What an improvement from the Golden Globes!  This red is amazing, and the lace cap sleeves are nothing short of perfection. 

WORST DRESSED:

Busy Phillips in Simone.  I believe she was going for the "Boho Chic" look, but she ended up looking like she was wearing an ill fitting bag.  Even if she were headed to the beach, this look would be unacceptable.  She is just a mess. 

Kaley Cuoco in Romona Keveza.  Yikes.  I'm not sure what is the worst part of this look- the mint color, the overly frilly skirt, the matchy-matchy bag, or the Heidi-style braid. 

Kristen Wiig in Balenciaga.  She almost had it here.  The gown, albeit in a boring color, fits her very well, and even has some style.  But pairing a halter neck gown with that HUGE choker completely ruined the look.  (I mean, seriously?  Who wears chokers anymore?)

Shailene Woodley in L'Wren Scott.  Where do I begin?  Oh, wait, I know exactly where to begin.  With that absolutely HORRID print.  I can't think of any occasion, anywhere, EVER, where this would be considered a fashionable choice. 

And because I love to pick on Angelina Jolie, whom I do not enjoy- this dress is no bueno.  Is it just me, or does it look like it's made of thin, cheap, pleather?  I guess it's supposed to look metallic, but it's just not quite coming off that way.  Also?  The cut is BORING. 

QUESTION MARKS:

I may love these looks, but I may hate them.  I can't tell.  Opinions, anyone?

Lea Michele, one of my usual favorites, in Versace.  I really love the bodice of this gown, but the color isn't great, and that slit might just be a little ridiculous.

Rose Byrne in Elis Saab.  Yes, folks, that's a jumpsuit she's wearing.  Love or hate?  I can't decide!

Golden Globes Fashion Recap

So the truth of that matter is, I didn't really watch the Globes this year.  Partly because we don't have real TV upon which to watch such network frivolities, and as such had to rely on dodgy Internet streaming.  Also, partly because I had some form of crud which left me feeling like death, and therefore I chose sleep over said Internet viewing.

BUT, because I am a slave both to fashion and awards show season, I have done my homework.  I have scoured the Internet and reviewed my Live from the Red Carpet app (yes, of course there's an app for that, and of course I have it) in order to come up with my best and worst dressed list.

So for those of you who expected this yesterday, and have most certainly have been anxiously awaiting this list, here ya go.  And for those of you saying "I don't give a flying fig about awards shows, red carpets, or any of the surrounding hoopla!" well- what can I say?  Tune in tomorrow for a new topic.  And also, why do you read my blog again?  ;)

BEST DRESSED:

Charlize Theron in Dior.  I love the color, I love the cut,.  Her hair  is an amazing accompaniment to the look.  Bravo.

Emma Stone in Lanvin.  I adore this flowing, Grecian look.  Its rich burgundy tone compliments Emma's fair skin and red hair so well.  A+.

Amber Riley in Badgley Mischka.  This girl has never looked better.  Plus sized women everywhere  are most certainly applauding Amber today.  The sweetheart neckline and strategically placed ruffles and ruching bring out the best of her figure.

 WORST DRESSED:

Madonna in Reem Acra.  Oh, Madge.  What were you thinking?  The top half of the dress is stunning, but  I'm afraid you lost me once I got a peek at the explosion of green satin squares below the waist.  Fail.

Lea Michele in Marchesa.  I'm not gonna lie- this one hurt me a little.  If you recall, Lea almost always makes my best dressed list.  I adore her and her sense of style.   But this time, she got it wrong.  This severe, silver mess looks like it belongs on an evil sorceress or something.  Ick. 

Sarah Michelle Gellar in Monique Lhullier.  First of all, I CANNOT BELIEVE that Monique Lhullier designed this gown.  She normally creates such delicate, beautiful pieces.  But this is just a tie-dyed monstrosity.  SMG said that she let her 2-year-old daughter choose her red carpet look.  I'm all for being a supermom, but BIG mistake, Sarah.  HUGE.  

And there you have it.  My faves and my not-so-faves of the Golden Globes 2012.  Stay tuned for the upcoming SAG awards wrap-up at the end of the month!  AHHH!  I love awards show season!!