My Humble Opinions on the Golden Globes

Usually I try not to talk about "celebs" here, but it's too much fun to have the opportunity to subject you to my opinions about the GG dresses. I wrote a lot of this last night, as I watched, so if I don't comment on something daring (like Chloe Sevigny's great vintage YSL) don't be mad.

My #1 rule for dressing for awards- Ladies- DON'T WEAR WHITE. It is not flattering, and it makes you look like a mad bride. And yet, so many of you chose to wear it. I think Jennifer Garner's dress kind of worked. And Forest Whitaker's wife looked really stunning. And that's it. Offenders include:
wearing white-
Kate Winslet
Ali Larter
Ellen Pompeo
Terry Hatcher
Salma Hayek
Nicolette Sheridan

Also- Did anyone else notice the preponderance of very dark nail polish? And hair worn down?

My Favorites

Jennifer Hudson- It can't be easy to be anything larger then a size 6 in Hollywood. Yet Jennifer Hudson looks gorgeous. This dress is really flattering; it is draped perfectly. It not only hides flaws (upper arms perhaps?) but manages to be sexy too (nice cleavage.) Well done. And her hair and makeup are flawless.

Helen Mirren- It is a relief to see a woman in her sixties looking so natural, so elegant, and so sexy. What a wonderful color blue that dress is, and how well it goes with her fantastic silver hair and her lovely blue eyes. Donna Karan Haute Couture.

Hilary Swank- Usually I am not a huge fan of the Swank, but I will give her credit. She does take risks. This dress pays off beautifully. Its a real throw back 40's glam kind of thing, but the tattered, sheared bottom modernizes it. And the amazing jeweled flower in her hair is a lesson in how to wear diamonds. Chanel Haute Couture.

Cate Blanchett- Great and good. It looks like she threw this on, tousled her hair and got in the car. This dress would wear most women, but she is defintely wearing it, and looking very glowing and comfortable. Alexander McQueen.

My Not-So-Favorites

Salma Hayek- It pains me to say this, because I am such a huge fan. She is curvy, and that's great, but sometimes the best way to emphasize those lovely round bits is to wear less, not more. This dress clings in all the wrong places, and overwhelms her tiny but meaty frame. Chop off the sleeves, unravel the odd drape, and dye the thing red or black. That's a dress! Dior.

Drew Barrymore- She looks like a piece of trident gum. Not only is the color weird, but it drapes strangely. Too bad, because her makeup is great. Maybe I just don't like Dior this year. Dior Haute Couture.

Jessica Biel- This dress makes me angry. She's got the bod, but why does she have to look like some sort of Arthurian stripper- all that chain mail! Even her earrings! The problem is, is that this dress is too old for her. Valentino

Other thoughts-

Emily Blunt- She has a nice figure, but the fishtail bottom is just not my thing. There is something bland about the whole ensemble. Vintage Herve Leger

Sarah Jessica Parker- I thought for a second it was Jennifer Aniston. Its a nice disco change from her usual girly thing, but then again I don't think it totally works. Perhaps too simple? L'Wren Scott.

Renee Zellweger- Almost great. My first impression is that it is vintage, which explains the wide hips (which you can't see here, sorry) and the odd length. Perhaps if it had been a tad bit shorter it would have been perfect. The color is lovely. I kind of wish her hair was down.

Cameron Diaz-Last night I really hated this, but today it is growing on me. The ruffles are a little much, but there is something fin de siecle Paris about it that is fun. I think it photographs better then it moves. When she came out, she looked like a walking cake. And the diamonds, which should add a little pleasant sparkle, instead emphasize her hands, which are weird.The red lips are great. Valentino.

Reese Witherspoon- The shape and length of the dress are perfect, and she is wearing it really well. But this color yellow is a little harsh. I like the diamond bracelet. Nina Ricci by Oliver Theyskens.

Beyonce Knowles- I almost put this in my Not-So category. She looks like she is wearing a costume. Beyonce never looks comfortable in the clothes they put her in. Let her wear something chic and elegant for once, instead of making her look like she is in drag. Eli Saab.

J.Lo- Not bad for J.Lo. I am just relieved she is not wearing a turban. Marchesa