Simple, Stylish Red Carpet
The year definitely flew by and before we knew it, on Sunday, it was red carpet time again at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards. Stars got up-close and personal with glam cams, the host did a song and dance to start off the show and yes, Heidi Klum showed up with a baby bump again! This year, it was all about keeping it pretty, classic and simple. Here are some trends spotted on the red carpet.
Arm Baring Divas
This was one of my favourite trends! It’s a little more daring than the strapless gowns and definitely adds a twist to the one-shoulder style.
- Olivia Wilde in Marchesa; Kim Kardashian in Ina Soltani; Jane Krakowski in Versace
Hues of Blues
As I saw more and more stars in this colour, I was surprised I wasn’t bored with the different shades of blue. From the teals to the midnight blues, each dress in this shade had a very different shape and silhouette which kept it interesting.
Christina Hendricks in L'Wren Scott; Vanessa Williams in Rafael Cennamo
Katrina Bowden in Christian Siriano; Christina Applegate in Basil Soda; Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Vera Wang
One Shoulder Wonders
I was a bit disappointed to see so many one-shouldered dresses since it’s a bit over and done with.
Debra Messing in Michael Kors; Chloe Sevigny in Isaac Mizrahi; Carrie Preston in Mako Takada
Royally Purple
Purple seemed to be the runner-up for choice of colour.
Dana Delany in Basil Soda; Padma Lakshmi in Badgley Mischka; Elizabeth Perkins in Reem Acra
Greek Goddess
These gowns were extremely flattering on the shape and very intricately draped. This was one of my favourite trends.
Mindy Kaling in Temperley London; Kate Walsh in J. Mendel
Cat Deeley in Alberta Ferretti; Alicia Witt in Rafael Cennamo;Jennifer Love Hewitt in Max Azria
Classically Black
Black will always be a classic, go-to colour for any occasion. Some stars were able to make themselves stand out with an edgier black dress, others just resorted to yet another black strapless gown.
Sally Field in Temperley London; Glenn Close in Zac Posen; Tina Fey in Gucci
Alyson Hannigan in Vera Wang; Heidi Klum in Marchesa; Jenna Fischer in Reem Acra
Heavy Metal
There were a lot of metallics on the red carpet this year. I thought these three did it best – not overdone or blinding in anyway.
Kaley Cuoco in David Meister; Mariska Hargitay in Carolina Herrera; Sandra Oh in Marchesa
Very Berry
In an attempt to stay away from the more common purples and reds, stars wore those colours with a clever twist.
Ginnifer Goodwin in Yves Saint Laurent; Mila Kunis in Monique Lhuillier; Lindsay Price in J. Mendel
Fairytale Fantasy
You can never escape the big, prom-style dresses at award shows but I thought all three actresses here looked incredibly elegant.
Toni Collette in Monique Lhuillier; Rose Byrne in Valentino; Drew Barrymore in Monique Lhuillier
Ra Ra Red
Red was definitely the biggest colour on the carpet this year. Some pulled it off with unique dresses. Others just looked like they belonged on a fire engine..
Blake Lively in Versace; Hayden Panettiere in J. Mendel
Angela Kinsey in Nicole Miller; Sigourney Weaver in David Meister
Beautiful Bows
Definitely staying in tune with what’s hot this fall, it was nice to see some architectural bows on some gowns.
Jessica Lowndes in Dolce & Gabbana; Jennifer Morrison in Calvin Klein; Mary Louise Parker in Zac Posen
Pretty in White
Stars who wore white looked fresh and classic.
Perrey Reeves in Naeem Khan; Kara DioGuardi in Badgley Mischka Couture; Leighton Meester in Bottega Veneta
Of course, I’m always able to find my stand outs, even in the busiest of all crowds. I love the work on Jennifer’s dress and just adore the sculpture-like bodice on January’s dress. They are definitely winning looks in my book!
Jennifer Carpenter in a black and white Zuhair Murad design
January Jones in mint green Versace couture
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September 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 am
I love Perrey Reeves’ outfit…..the combination of the white color & the incredible style is flawless! Naeem Khan is a genius…….good call on your choices!
September 23rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
I saw very beautiful dresses in the 2009 Emmy. I found sobriety and sophistication was stronger. For me the most beautiful dress of the evening was to Mariska Hargitay, perfect in a Carolina Herrera. She looked like a goddess and ruled the red carpet.
October 5th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
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December 20th, 2009 at 1:09 am
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