Glad I am not a part of it but it sure is fun standing by the sidelines! My personal fave for the night was Cate Blanchette, always the picture of elegance and grace, her black lace stunner was GORGEOUS! I thought Naomi, Sofia and Olivia also looked stunning amongst many others.
Thought it would make a fun Which would you choose? All included are what I thought to be some of the nights best looks but there were as there always is, a few misses for sure, I included those for fun...always love to know what you think. Let's talk!
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Now here are some misses (at least in my non professional opinion).....and I included dresses that I would have put them in. Just in case anyone of these "misses" is reading this.....I may be able to fit you in for the Oscars :) Call my people and I will get back to you...lol
I am sorry I do not "get" the black exercise pants under this
gown...too bad because from the front it was quite beautiful and her
hair and makeup was flawless as well......she, with her youth and desire for edginess could have gone with either of the two super high fashion dresses below for "wow" factor (Jason Wu and Erdem) that would have both made a true fashion statement.
Ugh....sorry I REALLY do not get this at all. I mean I get it Julia, you are America's homegrown down to earth, simple sweetheart but this is just odd, I really don't understand the choice AT ALL. She looks great in white and seems to favor things with sleeves (hey Julia I totally relate) but she needed something that was elegant, sophisticated but something with a wee of retrained bling, I found it! This dress by Temperley was made for Julia.....
And look how gorgeous it is from the back....
The hair to me was a total miss and feel the dress for her super petite frame just wasn't the most appropriate. I think with her stature this DVF gown could have looked amazing on her...the long fluid lines would have worked well on her small frame and it has just the right amount of bling, while still feeling young.
Heidi, for someone who has a 24/7 front row and center seat to the fashion world...this is the best you could do? The bangs feel soooo 80's, you look washed out, and the choker/tassle with the busy dress is just way too much. Heidi loves things that show off her legs and likes jazzy looking gowns, could see this Sass and Bide gown on her, with a slight tan she would have been a standout....plus she would not have had to worry about jewelry, its on the dress!
Flamengo dancing anyone? Such a pretty girl (Adam Sandbergs wife), but the dress from Tammy Wynette's closet, um....not so much. It looks more costume than dress, just way too many ruffles, layers and such going on! She is young and pretty and should embrace her youth with something fun but elegant and something that shows her curves a bit more....this beautiful red Giambattista Valli gown or modern feeling Roland Mouret number would have made her dazzle!
Love Julie from Modern Family but did not think this was her best look. It feels kind of wintry with the velvet accents, she could done so much better! She has a great figure and could have looked just beautiful in something like this gorgeous white Calvin Klein number or pale gray/blue Marchesa gown....
I think Lea seems like one cool girl, really funny, so down to earth
and real which is why she is probably so popular but her stylist must be
fired! This bright yellow confection did nada for her. Her hair looks
like a 6 year styled it...come on- a tiny barrette on the side? Wrong,
wrong and wrong. I could see her in this slimming black lace gown by Valentino or this beautiful red fitted Herve
Leger gown....
How did she keep from falling over to one side with all those ruffles? Geez.....its like looking at a moving iceberg. Love white on the red carpet but this was just over the top, too much. She tried too hard to make a fashion statement! If she wanted white and dramatic how about this Lanvin number?
Oh Melissa. Please fire your stylist. Clearly she is the one who gave you that horrid mullet last year,this years hair was to me a bit too severe. This dress was only a very slight improvement. You can do better. People love you, they want to see you look amazing. I think the main thing I would have changed here would have been the hair. I would want to see a softer, more feminine look and it would be nice to see you in a color, something cheery and happy. This feels so dark and drab but since I totally understand the forgiving nature of black, maybe a dark blue with a slightly fitted waist and a really great pair of "statement" earrings for a little sparkle?
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Tina I agree Cate for me was the winner. Such elegance always. LOVED your commentary on the misses- Hollywood needs you! You were right about every single one, all of them were such poor fashion choices, they could have benefited from your exceptional style sense both in the home and for fashion....keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI love the posts after the award shows!!!! I have to agree on your picks and misses.... So happy the season is upon us!
ReplyDeleteTina, thank you so much for your kind words regarding Graham. I am truly proud of him. I am lucky to be his mom!
Hi Tina, I loved Lupita Nyong'o's Ralph Lauren frock, but if I was choosing for myself, I'd have to go with Michelle Dockery's ODLR, she looked so pretty. Great styling notes for the ladies whose looks were... less than enchanting.
ReplyDeleteLuckily being on the West Coast we didn't have to choose between the Globes and the Abbey. What a fun night for television.
Hope your week is off to a lovely start! XOXO
I absolutely loved Cate's dress...so appropriate in every sense. And, I loved this post, especially your "styling" - you should be a stylist!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day, Tina!! xoxo
I would definitely go for Cate's dress. So elegant and classy!
ReplyDeleteTina your observations were spot on about the misses, you need to go to Hollywood to lend your services, some are in desperate need. Thought Sofia Vargara looked amazing, as did Olivia Wilde, wow to look that good while expecting! This was such fun, I enjoyed your part the most!
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All of your "makeovers" were spot on but thought in particular those of Julia R. Melissa M. and Emma W. were perfect, they should hire you! Loved Cate and Sandras dresses the most. Fun post Tina.
ReplyDeleteTina, I am so happy to see your post. I watched for it yesterday. I agree Cate's gown was beautiful. I also thought the simplicity of number two was beautiful too. I was so disappointed in Julia Roberts. Her face looked so beautiful, but it looked as if she had sewn a white blouse under a strapless gown (that looked like one she had worn to the Academy Awards years ago.) I think this was the first year where just a few were worthy of glamour. I think the best part was seeing Robert Redford-what a gorgeous man !!
ReplyDeleteI really liked Amy Poehler in the black Stella McCartney dress and Naomi Watts in the silver Tom Ford - Classic! I was really disappointed in Sandra Bullock's choice this year...looked more like Disney Cinderella Couture to me.
ReplyDeleteTina, I commend you on your stunning alternatives. Maybe you should be a Hollywood fashion stylist first, screenwriter second?
Tina if blogging ever gets old you could become a very successful stylist! Wow your choices were spot on, great ideas for the disasters of the night, especialy Julia, Zoe, Leah and Emma, horrible!
ReplyDeleteI watched it and enjoyed, Naomi Watts took top prize for me, she was so elegant and regal looking. I am one of the few that felt Cates dress a bit too heavy, I wanted to see her in something lighter and less serious. Overall a fun show though and a great post!
I agree with you on all fronts!
ReplyDeleteI loved Cate's dress so much and the back was very dramatic, yet elegant. There were many this year that I loved, but she stole it for me. Happy Monday!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how quickly you pull these posts together!! I personally thought #4 was outstanding, but so were so many others. What a fun show!
ReplyDeleteStacy
How fun, watched the preshow but got busy working on a project with my daughter. Was happy with the winners. Loved Naomi W. and Olivia W. dresses! Tina, you did such a great job on the "redos" that was so much to read, you definitely were right on the money with your observations, what was Julia R. thinking??????
ReplyDeleteCate Blanchett got my vote, I thought the dress was exquisite, and she looked perfect in it. :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely watched the Golden Globes!!! I love the red carpet part, but like you, am glad I don't have to walk it!!
ReplyDeleteHands down, Cate Blanchett took the night. Her dress was beautiful, but she looked impeccable from head to toe. You should be a stylist in your spare time (ha ha!) b/c your suggestions for the "misses" were spot on! Another of my favorites from the evening was Juliana Marguilies. I thought she was classic from the hair and makeup to the dress and the shoes.
Can't wait for the Oscars!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
Tina i echo those who say you should consider being a stylist. I love the makeovers you gave those who "missed" the mark and there were many, I loved Cates look as well as Naomi W both so elegant! It was fun to watch but long,I fell asleep well before it ended, but must admit the girly girl in me adores these kinds of events!
ReplyDeleteWhy these stylists don't march their clients directly to a color analyst is beyond me. So many of them are dressed in the wrong colors. Amy Adams and Heidi Klum are perfect examples of wearing the wrong, wrong, wrong color. Plus, both of their hairstyles were just terrible. The awards season is such a fabulous opportunity - sad to see them fall short. And, what happened to Jennifer Lawrence!?! Dior didn't get that one right!
ReplyDeleteGood evening Tina,
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, you have far better taste than any of the stars who graced the Golden Globes. The dresses that you posted that would be more flattering are the picture of elegance.
Sincerely,
Judy
I agree, Cate Blanchette was my personal favorite too. I think you could have helped some of the others with their dress choices...Janean
ReplyDeleteTina, I could not agree with you more. I love Cate, the dress was fabulous.
ReplyDeleteAs for the misses....they were horrible. From the hair to the dresses, did they even look in the mirror? I love Melissa and alway feel badly when they dress her like that, the hair and the trim did not look good at all.
Thanks for sharing!
Hope you have a great week.
OH, MY, you have a calling! I agree with everyone of your recommendations for those, less~well~dressed, very impressive. Please keep making your recommendations so we can use them off and on the red carpet ;)!
ReplyDeleteGreat taste Tina, love 14 and 5 myself...and agree with your "misses" ... though now I want those emerald earrings too!
ReplyDeletehugs Z
Agree that Cate's was the best. By far, my favorite dress you posted is the one you chose for Julia. Simply perfection.
ReplyDeleteCate wins hands down! She is always elegant and this year was no exception. The fact that she is so eloquent, has the most beautiful speaking voice and is a fabulous actress doesn't hurt. I agree with your list of disappointing outfits, but would have added Sandra Bullock. I adore her but really didn't like her dress. Fun post! X Sharon
ReplyDeleteOmg I loved every gown you picked as different options for the not so perfectly dressed stars , you should so be a stylist
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Love, love, love Sofia Vergara in that dreamy dress--true Hollywood style.
ReplyDeleteBut I would have thought it impossible to make Jenifer Lawrence look bad, but that dress does it. I'm sorry, but it looks as though she is a packing crate that somebody forgot to cut the strapping bands off of.
Tina your picks were spot on except not a big fan of Sandra or Jennifer though the press seemed to differ. Your misses could not have been better picked, and your "improvement dresses" amazing! YOU should be dressing these women, it makes you wonder if their stylists were on something, how could they let them walk down the red carpet like that? Especially Julia R. Emma and Leah, just horrible! Fun post..thank you!
ReplyDeleteTina, I actually like several of your selections better than most of the star's choices.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what Julia or even Sandra Bullock were thinking....
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
For the most part I agree with your choices, except for three. However, I do think you need to get to Hollywood and help these chicks out. Your gown choices are lovely and your comments were SO RIGHT on the misses list, except to me Julie from Modern Family dress, I personally liked, but it needed to be made in better fabric. I did not like choice three at all. It looked like it was going to fall off, and from the back she looked like she was wearing a big pamper. Sandra Bullocks' dress was a miss. She looked a like a character from Disney World, a cross between Cinderella and Snow White. It did nothing for me. I have to say, over all I was disappointed in most of the choices. I hope the next red carpet is better. On a side note, on Christmas Eve our extended family gathers at my sister's home for Christmas Eve dinner. Each year we have a theme. This year was the Red Carpet. My sister and her husband went all out with an actual red carpet on the sidewalk, a spot light and my sister took pictures as my brother in law interviewed everyone asking what was a big event in their lives the past year and who they were wearing. It was hilarious as some folks came up with who designed their clothes.
ReplyDeletelove your choices and I voted for #13! Looks tight but i enjoy some sparkle ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! Your improved choices for the poor starlets are FABULOUS!! Why are you not a stylist to the stars?!
ReplyDeleteDamn girl...you need to be a stylist! You chose some great alternatives to what some of those "misses" should have worn!
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