Entertainment, Fashion, Television → Style-Safe Red Carpet
At the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards last night, flocks of A-listers paraded down the red carpet in recession-friendly gowns. Classic? Yes. Elegant? Oh yes. Boring? ABSOLUTELY! For the most part, the stars looked stunning in their minimal yet glamourous pieces but they lacked some serious wow-factors. Anyone remember Marion Cotillard’s Gaultier mermaid dress at the Oscars last year? Or Anne Hathaway’s Versace dress at the Venice Film Festival in September? That’s the kind of meat we’re looking for on the red carpet!
One of the most popular shapes of the night – the mermaid.
Jennifer Morrison in Oscar de la Renta; Debra Messing in Vera Wang
Kate Beckinsale in J. Mendel; Eva Longoria in Reem Acra; Drew Barrymore in Christian Dior
The Hollywood crowd also played it safe with pale shades and nudes.
America Ferrera in Oscar de la Renta; Amanda Seyfried in Stella McCartney
Isla Fisher in Carlos Miele; Vanessa Hudgens in Alberta Ferretti; Penelope Cruz in Armani Prive
The only thing worse than sameness on a red carpet is an overflowing, boring amount of black so I was extremely thankful for the folks that replaced black with shades of purple.
Rumer Willis in Reem Acra; Anna Paquin in Herve Leroux
Hayden Panettiere in Gianfranco Ferre; Maria Menounos in Ina Soltani
The safely played red carpet gave a chance for some to shine. I’m not sure how I feel about Renee Zellweger’s number but props to her for taking such a risk! Laura Linney’s gown looked like it was draped just for her and the yellow seemed fresh amongst the doomed-coloured crowd.
Laura Linney in Elie Saab; Renee Zellweger in Carolina Herrera
Heidi Klum and Maggie Gyllenhaal were perhaps the biggest risk takers in my book with their adorable prints and classy flowers.
Maggie Gyllenhaal in Lanvin; Heidi Klum in James Galanos
I’m normally pro-Lopez but last night’s number really took a toll on me. Mamma really needs to learn how to cover up!
Jennifer Lopez in Marchesa
My favourite look of the night had to be Eva Mendes. Though she succumbed to the minimalist, one-toned, strapless look with a sculptured Dior gown, she perfectly paired it with a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels turquoise necklace to make herself stand out. Nice job, Mendes!
Eva Mendes in Christian Dior
