Emmys Red Carpet 2011

Katie Holmes in Calvin Klein: 10/10

For once I am in love with what Katie is wearing. Usually there is always one item in her look that doesn't work, but this Calvin dress is simple and beautiful. The neckline cut and color is just so delicious. Love

Lea Michelle in Marchesa: 5/10

It's either hit or miss with Lea's red-carpet style. This time it's a definite miss. Red is very overdone, but that is not the bad part. I'm a Marchesa fan, but the top half of this gown is ill fitting and engulfs her. I wish her hair was in a nice up-do or there was some stand-out jewelry.

Claire Danes in Oscar de la Renta: 12/10

Claire gets extra points for choosing an unexpected gown for this red carpet. In a night of many shimmering sequin dresses, this shiny one stands out for its unique patchwork pattern and mix of different blue hues. Simple hair and accessories complete a wonderful look. What else can we expect from Claire but perfection?

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan: 20/10

Nina is by far my favorite at the Emmys! Normally I tend to dislike red on the red carpet, but Nina brings star power to an overdone color. The dress is perfectly fitted, the train is stunning and that luxurious necklace tops it off wonderfully. She blew everyone out of the water.

Sarah Hyland in Christian Siriano: 8/10

Sarah is almost perfection in this pink confection. I do love the rich pink color and the waist clinching belt, but I'm not a fan off matchy matchy shoes. Also her hair seem more prom than Emmys. But overall she looks adorably cute.

Julia Stiles in Georges Hokeika: 10/10

Julia always goes for simple modern looks, and tonight was no different. The dress is fit perfectly and I adore the slight shimmer appeal, not to mention the dusty blue hue. She can do no wrong in my opinion.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Emilio Pucci: 2/10

Gwyneth what happened?! The lace is nice and so is the cap sleeves, but a midriff? It's not appropriate at all for the Emmys let alone someone older than thirty. Strike one for Gwyneth.

Anna Faris: 15/10

Give me a gold dress, a Grecian mix with tribal pattern appeal, and Anna Faris and I'm sold. She just looks so stunning.

Emily Blunt in Elie Saab: 10/10

You can never go wrong with Elie Saab on the red carpet. Emily pulls off this navy intricately detailed textured gown perfectly. And with that deep v-neckline, up swept hair is the right choice. Well done.

Elisabeth Moss in Marchesa: 12/10

Now here is Marchesa done right. That cream color on Elisabeth's pale skin in wonderful. I also adore the branching effect of sequins up and down the bodice and acting as faux sleeves.

Olivia Munn: 5/10

Emerald green is an up and coming trend, especially seen alot on Spring 2012 runways these past 2 weeks. But sadly this emerald green dress doesn't do anything for me. I don't understand the stripes up the front. Or are they wrinkles in the gown? The only thing working for me is her beautifully wavy crop cut.

Kerry Washington: 8/10

I'm on the fence about this look. I like the fringy skirt and shimmer effect of the dress, but I wish it was in a different color. A dark hue like navy or plum would look so much better! Her hair looks a little deflated as well.

Julianna Margulies: 3/10

I like that she was going for the whole Snow White look with the dark hair, rosy skin and white white gown. But satin? It's very hard to pull satin off, let alone a pure white shiny column gown.
And don't even get me started on the weird holey details on the bodice. I just don't get it.

Aubrey Plaza: 20/10

This is my second favorite look tonight besides Nina. I absolutely love this look head to toe! The halter neck is perfection and I love the way it flows at the bottom. Beautiful hair and red lips complete this fabulous look. This is white done right!

Brooke Burke: 15/10

I love this look mainly for the barney purple color. It's a breath of fresh air on a red carpet full of the usual sequins and red. The mile high hair is another story however.

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Emmys 2010: Best Dressed

Who: Christina Hendricks; What: Zac Posen: Why: This lavender color against her porcelain skim and red hair is just magnificent. The touch of feathers and the way it hugs her curves is perfection. Soft yet sexy.


Who: Toni Collette; What: Valentino; Why: It is so different from everything else on the red carpet because of its artsy print and rustic colors. Simple hair and a trendy dress like this is unique and eye catching. Love it!


Who: Kyra Sedgwick; What: Monique Lhuillier; Why: I love this deep burgundy color and how she matches it with her lipstick and blush clutch. Youthful hair and a stunning dress means another home run for this style maven.


Who: Keri Russell; What: Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture; Why: Omg this look is such a standout and style risk. And Keri totally pulls it off! The vintage shape, short hemline, bubblegum pink color, and subtle gold accessories is perfection. With a flower in her wavy up-do, she looks carefree and so comfortable. Props Keri:)


Who: Rose Byrne; What: Gucci; Why: Gucci is a designer we don't see much on red carpets because of its edgy look. But Rose certainly didn't shy away, looking so sultry and vampy in this clean sexy dress. The hair may be a little too high for my taste but everything else about this look is spot on. This is white done right!


Who: Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy; What: dress by Armani Prive and suit by Burberry; Why: They are such an adorable and stylish celeb couple. Claire always looks amazing, and last night was no exception. This sparkly dress speaks for itself and Claire does right by keeping the rest of her look simple. And Hugh doesn't look too bad himself! (I have such a huge crush on him haha).


Who: Dianna Agron; What: Carolina Herrera; Why: Dianna looks like a perfect barbie doll in this lace gown. It's so sophisticated yet young at the same time with the blush color lace overlay. I love the black bow, the two layers, and her simple swept back updo. My eye has been on Dianna for some time now, and I am sure we can except her to be a style setter!


Who: Jayma Mays; What: Burberry; Why: Navy was the obvious trend on last night's carpet. While most stars made this trendy color look boring, Jayma did not. Instead she vamped her look up with blown out hair, an amazing textured gown (great choice on using Burberry!), and a great gold necklace. She simply looks gorgeous and so regal. Love!


Who: January Jones; What: Atelier Versace; Why: Most people will say this look deserves to be on the worst dressed list but I strongly disagree. January is one of the only celebs out there who takes fashion risks and keeps things interesting. Always a fan of Atelier Versace, she pulls out all the stops in a vibrant blue dress with fan like paneling and a shorten front hemline. Wind swept hair and edgy makeup brings this knockout look together. Thanks January for bringing the runway to the red carpet!


Who: Kristen Wiig; What: unknown; Why: This comedian usually fails when it comes to red carpet style but last night she looked so good. I love this almost safari animal print dress with ruffle shoulder details. The shape and the flow of this gown is so spot on and looks so amazing on Kristen's slim body. I also like her side parted up-do and metallic accessories as well. Black and white is so on trend right now, so good job Kristen. Keep it up!


(photos: style.com)

2010 Creative Arts Emmys: HITS and MISSES

MISSES

Kate Linder-You have to admit, for someone her age, Kate does have a nice figure. But she does her fab bod no service by wearing that tacky dress. The dress give her no shape, is too short, and is WAY over accessories with cheap looking jewels. Even though her bag and neck collar adds a something unique, I still feel no love for this look.

Lily Tomlin-Why on earth would anyone wear a long sleeve thick black gown to a summery event is beyond me. I don't care how old Ms.Tomlin is, she should at least show some skin or add some sparkle to a Emmy dress. Her look makes me feel depressed:(

Soyan An-For someone who designs for a living (SYTYCD, American Idol), you would think she'd know who to dress herself. Unfortunately in this case, Soyan's dress is ill fitting, poorly styles, and looks like a bad craft project. I know this is harsh but come on! A designer should know what look good, and this tacky ballerina meets Victorian doll monastery doesn't cut it.

ON THE FENCE


Mel B.-This former Spice Girl and new reality show star has such a rockin body and she definitely shows it off nicely in this fitted black leather mini. The only thing that really bugs me is how she styles her look. I really dislike the housewife hair thing she has going on. She should have worn in down and wavy. Also the accessories don't work either. You can't tell in this pic, but she has doorknocker earrings on that just weigh her look down. And her clutch should've been a bright pop of color.

Jane Lynch-I give Jane (aka Sue Sylvester on Glee) props for at least trying this time around to look good on the red carpet. While her dress looks like a tinfoil lacy ice skater ensemble, it does show off her curves. Her hair and makeup is very simple and pretty, which suits this comedy actress well. Over all it's a good effort, and beats her character's tracksuits any day!

Christina Hendricks-I absolutely adore Christina and her curvaceous red carpet looks. She always look exceptional and so much like an old Hollywood actress. And she certainly does so again wearing my fav Project Runway Designer, Christian Siriano, and glamming it up with retro curls and bold lips. I just wish that this dress was made with a lighter fabric and in a different color, like a nice fuchsia or navy blue. On such a beautiful summer day, this gown must of been so hot.


HITS


Stana Katic-Although I don't know much about this star, I do know that I love her red carpet Emmy look. She was the only one who looked high fashion and trendy. I adore this flutter sleeve dress, its whimsical ruffle details, and its creamy white color. Her wispy free flowing hair and simple sultry makeup just bring this a-list look together. My eye is on this actress from now on.

Mary Kay Place-Some people may not like this causal short look, but for me personally I think it shows that she has style. The olive green color is so trendy right now, and I love how it looks like a two-piece dress. Her glossy cropped hair, simple makeup, and gold accessories add an element of chicness as well. So perfect for a summer red carpet event and so perfect for her age and body type. Well Done!

Miranda Cosgrove-Everything about this look I love! Miranda has such a petite frame, so a short fun mini like this is ideal for her and her age. The shimmer of her dress is light and whimsical without seeming too princessy and Disney; something stars her age should take note of. I also like that she kept her hair straight and easy and that her clutch brought out the sparkle in her dress. And look at those awesome heels! J'Adore head to toe:)


(photos: people.com; emmy.com)

RED CARPET FAVES: Emmy Awards 2009

The Emmy Awards Red Carpet this past weekend was much more fashionable than usual. Stars were taking risks, looking glamorous and wearing bold standout colors. My particular favorites (and it was hard to choose!) are pictured above. Blake Lively, wearing a slinky red gown by Versace, looked stunning. No one but her can pull off such a low cut neckline like that. The most on trend celeb was January Jones, also wearing a Versace gown, but in a mint green color. This structured look is so unique and figure flattering. Sandra Oh always gets it right for me. She wore a gold embroidered gown with a rope detail at the middle. So classic and elegant:) Mila Kunis definitely got noticed in this Monique Lhuillier burgundy tulle dress. I love the short hemline, as it isn't often seen on the red carpet, and I love the color on her skin tone. Then we have Mindy Kaling in a dark periwinkle blue dress. I think the color, the empire detail and the material looks so cute and effortless. She kept it simple with a twist. Last but not least was Rose Byrne in a Valentino gown. I absolutely adore the black speckling effect against the nude tulle. The neckline, the length and the whole effect is a perfect look for this beauty.

Photo Credit: Yahoo TV Awards