WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Trend Alert! Hi-Lo Gowns

Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta; Caitlin Fitzgerald in Emilia Wickstead; Sandra Bullock in Prabal Gurung; Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta

2014 Golden Globe awards Red Carpet Trend Alert: Hi-Lo Gowns--

Hi-Lo gowns have been popular lately--both on the runway and the Red Carpet. Hi-Lo means higher in the front and low-to the floor, or beyond--in the back. Oscar de la Renta is a big proponent of this silhouette. It's a fabulous style especially since it can showcase the gorgeous shoes that sometimes get lost in a floor-length gown. And as a note: this is one of the ONLY ways shoes should be seen...

 Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhuillier; Elizabeth Moss in J. Mendel; Aubrey Plaza in Oscar de la Renta

My favorite gown in this Hi-Lo group are Michelle Dockery's Oscar de la Renta strapless sequined dress and I also thought Elizabeth Moss' fitted and fishtail Hi-Lo was stunning.

Which Hi-Lo gown did you like? 

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Trend Alert! Nude, Creme and Blush

 

Anna Gunn in Donna Karan Atelier; Sarah Paulson in Marchesa; Kate Mara in J. Mendel; Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta

Paula Patton in Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring 2013; Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta; Kerry Washington in Balenciaga; Margot Robbie in Gucci

2014 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Trend Alert: Nude/Creme/Blush Gowns--

Creme/Champagne-y/Nude/Blush Gowns were big at last night's 2014 Golden Globe Awards and above are some examples. On the top for me are Australian actress Margot Robbie in a STUNNING and simple Gucci gown with extra-large crystal detail/trim; I also thought Anna Gunn's dramatic Donna Kara Atelier and Michelle Dockery's Oscar de la Renta were gorgeous as well.

Now, I have to mention Paula Patton's over-the-top exaggerated Stephane Rolland Haute Couture Spring 2013 gown....

 I thought this gown is SUPER FAB on the runway(above) but it just didn't work on this type of red carpet. But I got to give her "Atta Girl" points for trying!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Trend Alert! Red Dresses

 Emma Watson in Dior Haute Couture; Amy Adams in Valentino Couture; Julia Louis-Drefus in Narciso Rodriguez

Kristen Connolly in Lorena Sarbu; Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren; Edie Falco in Lanvin

2014 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Trend Alert: Red Dresses--

Red dresses were another big (color) trend at last night's 2014 Golden Globe Awards. Red dresses ON the red carpet have been quite the trend for the last few seasons so it's no surprise the color is going to continue to be big for the 2014 Awards Season. My Top Favorite gown here is the red off-the-shoulder caped column Ralph Lauren gown on Lupita Nyong'o. HANDS DOWN. The Best. And I would say the "1st Runner-up" would be Amy Adams in Valentino Couture.



Which Red Dress is your favorite?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Trend Alert! Black and White

 Laura Carmichael in Viktor & Rolf; Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen; Hayden Panettiere in Tom Ford; Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture

2014 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Trend Alert: Black and White--

Last
night we saw lots of black and white gowns on the red carpet. Above are
eight examples of those such gowns. They ranged from "Sporty" (Julia Roberts in Dolce & Gabbana) to All-out Glam (Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Roberto Cavalli).

Zosia Mamet in Reem Acra; Heidi Klum in Marchesa; Julia Roberts in Dolce & Gabbana; Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Roberto Cavalli

My two top faves of this black-and-white group are Allison Williams in feathered Alexander McQueen and Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Roberto Cavalli). The Fashion Fail here is Roberts. The strapless gown-over-a-white-dress shirt look is well, so 1998 Sharon Stone-at-the-Academy Awards-Been There/Done That and it also seems so blah and uncreative to be honest, especially when put along the other Glam Girls.



What do you guys think? Which one was your FAVE Black-and-White gal? And Not-So-Fave?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen Spring 2014

Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen Spring 2014: "Girls" actress Allison Williams wore a column-style black and white gown "inspired by" the Alexander McQueen Spring 2014 collection designed by Sarah Burton. the unusual detail here is the black and white feathers that covers the top section and shoulder straps.Very happy she didn't actually wear the runway version on the right. Leave that for Lady Gaga or Helena Bonham Carter.

And by the way, I thought her hair and makeup were SUBLIME.

Allison Williams being petted by Reese Witherspoon...I'll bet she got a LOT of that tonight!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013

 

 Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013: "Downton Abbey" actress Michelle Dockery wore
this beautiful gold paillettes over a putty silver-colored silk satin
strapless ball gown from the Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013 collection,
which means it's Almost Vintage (in Red Carpet years!). LOL!

It's a classic de la Renta-style gown (secretly co-designed by John Galliano by the way) and is very on-trend with the slight high-lo hem and on trend with the red carpet in that...it's a BALL GOWN! Now, speaking of hems, notice the difference in hem length in the front on 5' 8" Michelle vs. 6' 1" tall Amazonian supermodel Karlie Kloss?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Sandra Bullock in Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2014

Sandra Bullock in Prabal Gurung Pre-Fall 2014: I remember seeing this Pre-Fall 2014 collection of Prabal Gurung's and thought that it was simply gorgeous, modern, epitome of where fashion should be. I also remember how I thought this particular gown was so pretty. The color choices are superb. Sandra wore this gown tonight at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. The silk duchesse gown features a plunging neckline, high-lo hem (very ON TREND!) and full skirt (also on-trend). There is a white belt in the Look Book pic which Bullock (and/or her stylist) decided not to include.

I am not sure if the gown is as impacting on Bullock as it is on the
model in the Look Book. Also, it is so difficult to wear silk duchesse
since well, it wrinkles easily, as witnessed by the bottom half of the
gown. I'd love to read your overall thoughts--what do you guys think? Better on the Look Book model or Sandra?  On a nicer note, however, I do LOVE her hair and makeup. Gorg!....as my Gays would say.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Kate Beckinsale in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2013

 

 Kate Beckinsale in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2013--One word: WOW. I remember when I saw photos of this gown from this Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2013
collection, I thought this was one of the most stunning of gowns--from
the exquisite hand-done Art Deco-style sequins to the simple mermaid
silhouette, it was perfection.

And I'm so happy it got to see the "red carpet" light of day with actress Kate Beckinsale wearing
it.  I'm just surprised, no shocked...that J.Lo or Sofia Vergara's
stylists didn't snatch it up first way back when it was shown at Paris
Haute Couture Fashion Week.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Elizabeth Moss in J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014

Elizabeth Moss in J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014: Actress Elizabeth Moss is making the news for A) giving the middle finger to the nation in E!'s mani cam at this afternoon's E! Red Carpet Pre-Show, and for winning Best Actress in a Miniseries/TV Movie...now, time for what she wore. Moss wore a fitted high-low gown from the J. Mendel Pre-Fall 2014 collection. The gown featured a fishtail hem, and interesting wine red and black square-cut sequin fabrication.

 

  It was modern and chic. And it fit her well. I also love the ankle strapped heels. It was quite a sexy look for Elizabeth? Is it too much or does she pull it off?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung Spring 2014

 

 Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung Spring 2014: When Zoe was being interviewed on E! by Giuliana Rancic, on the 2014 Red Carpet Pre-Show, she told her that designer Prabal Gurung
designed this especially for her--and only her in mind--he supposedly
sent it to her stylist who then brought it to her for the Golden Globes.
I think it's a "different" dress. 

To be honest, it looks a bit haphazard and while I like the top section, the bottom is confusing and awkward. I'm sure she will not get any "Best Dressed" titles in this come tomorrow but I can see the "insider NYC fashionistas" DYING for it.

But more importantly, what do YOU GUYS think? Yeay or Nay?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2014

Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2014: A BIG trend of the night--the full-on ball gown. And Sofia Vergara is showing it here with this strapless gown from Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2014 collection. The gown features an UBER tight torso/corset that is kept fitted to the hips and then the fullness begins, created by many large godet panels. It is DRAMA with a capital "D". And I think it works on her. I also think that gorgeous turquoise statement-making necklace is perfect for it.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Taylor Swift in Carolina Herrera Resort 2014

Taylor Swift in Carolina Herrera Resort 2014: Taylor Swift looked dazzling in a strapless gown from the Carolina Herrera Resort 2014 collection. the gown featured a black top section and cherry red colored silk taffeta bottom half that was draped toward the back for dramatic effect...

It's elegant, very John Singer Sargent-esque (like the women in his paintings). She definitely had an air of Euro Aristocracy in this. It was also a nice change to see Swift in a fuller gown as opposed to a va-va-voom fitted Zuhair Murad or Elie Saab metallic-and-sequins number. What do you guys think? Is this a good change for her?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture Fall 2013

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Couture Fall 2013: No surprise here, that Jennifer Lawrence wore Dior. She is the Couture House's spokesperson, of course. Tonight at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, she wore a strapless ivory silk organza gown that is pleated throughout then "cinched" at the waist and below the hips with belts. The hand-made gown is designed by Raf Simons and is from the Dior Haute Couture Fall 2013 collection, which means that if this were to retail, it would set you back approximately $50-$75,000. Take that darlings.

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn Resort 2014

 

Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn Resort 2014:  Margulies wore a black gown with gold leaf-like trim detail from Andrew Gn Resort 2014. the gown features a full pleated skirt, side in-seam pockets, plunging neckline and drop shoulders.

It's classic, chic and on-trend with what we are seeing on the red carpet in terms of the fuller "mini ball gown" silhouette. I think it's a great choice, what do you guys think?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....71st Annual Golden Globe Awards: Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive Fall 2013

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive Fall 2013: Blanchett is wearing a black applique lace tulle gown in a fit-to-flare shape with inner nude-colored lining. The hand-made Haute Couture gown features scalloped lace neckline and curved short sleeves:

The diamonds are by Chopard--she looks stately, gorgeous and very "Old School Hollywood Glamour". Well done.