I know that isn't an encouraging opening line, but it's true.
I guess it's my own fault for putting off writing a blog for sooo long that when I finally get around to writing it the one thing I was looking forward to writing about the most turns out to be a tad dull!
I'm sorry to sound miserable, to be fair it is still Blue Monday somewhere in the world, but I was seriously underwhelmed by the dresses at the Globes this! I was all ready to be gushing and praising here but it aint happening! Don't get me wrong I don't think anyone actually got it that wrong (maybe Amanda Peet and Buffy could go in this category after more careful consideration) it's just that nobody really got it that right. To be fair though my opinion normally varies greatly from all the fashion best & worst lists that appear so maybe I'm in the minority! Who knows!
I found even my go to/failsafe girls let me down - Miss Winslet, I normally am nothing but full of praise for this woman, but her Jenny Packham monochrome outfit just didn't do anything for me, I loved the hair though. Emma Stone who I am little bit in love with, actually a lot in love with if I'm being honest, I really liked the Lanvin gown, thought it suited her perfectly, i just wasn't on board with the belt or the shoes. Michelle Williams, I didn't like the headband and I just thought the Jason Wu dress didn't seem very her, she normally looks so elegant.
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| Kate Winslet in Jenny Packham (Picture: glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Emma Stone in Lanvin (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Michelle Williams in Jason Wu (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
There were a few outfits that I did like, believe it or not.
I thought Jessica Biel in Elie Saab looked beautiful, if not a little too bridal for the red carpet, but if the rumours are to be believed maybe she is just getting some practice in!
Diane Lane personified old school glamour, her hair was simple and her dress did the talking, understated but elegant in Reem Acra.
Kate Beckinsale did what she always does best, looked stunning in Roberto Cavalli fish tale gown, the woman is breathtakingly beautiful and looked completely at ease dripping in all her diamonds - it's just all a little predictable, without trying to sound like a cliched X Factor judge, it would be nice to see her step out of her comfort zone!
It's very understandable why Miss Theron has topped nearly all of the best dressed list's today, she did indeed look sensational in her Dior, and Stuart Townsend must be ruing the day he let her walk away. She showed of her killer legs that has captured everyones attention, male and female, in the Dior perfume ads, her hair was simple and understated, everything about it worked, I liked it all, I just didn't love it.
One of the ones I did really like was Julie Bowen who outshone most women on the red carpet in her Reem Acra dress with beautifully detailed capped sleeves. I then remembered that I had loved this dress somewhere before, Olivia Wilde. 2008. The Emmys. Equally as stunning, it's just a beautifully ethereal dress. This one gets the thumbs up.
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| Jessica Biel in Elie Saab (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Diane Lane in Reem Acra (Picture glamour.com) |
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| Kate Beckinsale in Roberto Cavalli (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Charlize Theron in Dior (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Julie Bowen in Reem Acra (Picture temptalia.com) |
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| Olivia Wilde in Reem Acra (Picture redcarpet-fashionawards.com) |
Now comes to the ever controversial fashion choice, Tilda Swinton. I love her, she is edgy, she doesn't care and she just gets on with doing her own thing. I do admit that sometimes I think she gets it very wrong, but most of the time I just love that she is doing something different to everyone else. I really liked this outfit a lot, but only on her. On anyone else it would have been horrific, I like that she has gone all out feminine, showing of her silhouette in this and taken a step away from the androgynous look she typically favours.
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| Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Emily Blunt in Elie Saab (Picture zimbio.com) |
I'm going to end my first official, blog post with my favourite looks from the night...
Outfit wise I think Claire Danes pulled off her J. Mendel dress to perfection, the minimal jewellery, the blood red pout, she just just looked glamourous and effortless at the same time. This to me was how to do monochrome, completely outshining Kate Winslet's take on the look. The detailing on the back just gave it that something special to make it stand out, and she knew how to work the backless look!
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| Claire Danes in J. Mendel (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
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| Claire danes in J.Mendel (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
Hair! There were a fair few nice do's on show but for me Salma Hayek's gorgeous tumbling tresses took the crown, the colours, the curls, the shine, I want it.
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| Salma Hayek in Gucci (Picture glamourmagazine.co.uk) |
..... and last but by no means least, the best dressed guy. I think Benedict Cumberbatch has his red carpet look down to an absolute tee. Suave, sophisticated and you could see your reflection in those shoes. Good work Sherlock.
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| Benedict Cumberbatch (Picture huffingtonpost.co.uk) |
I would normally hope to make some reference to the actual winners of the awards and how worthy i deemed them to be, because obviously my opinion will be far superior than those of the actual people judging (really hope the sarcasm is coming through in this!), but as I have not managed to get round to seeing a single movie that has been nominated in any category (bad lolly) and the only TV I have watched that was nominated was Downton Abbey I don't really feel I have much to say, so I'm going to keep in completely superficial and just judge people on there clothes!
Bring on the Oscars I say, let's hope there a bit more to love there!
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