Only Nominees Please!
Welcome to Awards Season 2016! I have been looking forward to this for a few weeks, and as many of you I have been trying to catch up on all the nominated films. The best thing about the red carpet is it doesn't matter if you've watched any movies and shows . Ultimately it is about who wore it best. Another exciting element about the Golden Globes this year are all the first time nominees. Which brings me to the theme of this years GG's... Only Nominees Please! Not only are they vying for a statue, but they are battling it out for best dressed!
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A ROLE IN A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION
Tiffany blue is always a welcome hue in the winter and Queen Latifah went full gown while Maura Tierney added a pop of color on top. Maura's look feels unfinished and a bit sloppy while Queen's dress feels full glam. Simple and understated but very regal.
Black Velvet if you please... My top two favorites of this category went full glam and kept in season with the choice of velvet and movement. Both gave it a sex kitten vibe with their slightly different choices. Kirsten Dunst with her plunging neckline, and Lady Gaga with her Marilyn-esque coif. My overall winner is Kirsten, giving me everything I look for on a red carpet — stylish and modern, with notes of old Hollywood
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA
In the navy, on the red carpet. Viola Davis sparkles in an exquisite tulle layered frock and Jamie Lee Curtis stays true to her style in her dress chosen for comfort. Jamie steps it up slightly this time around, but I feel there is a need for a styling element, either a belt or having the flowers spill down more asymmetrically would give it a bit more flair. The same goes for Viola. I generally like the dress but more detail in the midsection would make it standout a bit more.
From the president; to the first lady of Empire Records, Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays it safe with black lace and ruffles, yawn. Taraji P. Henson gives this mis-proportioned dress edge with her personality, but I feel that both beauties could deliver more interesting choices.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN ANY MOTION PICTURE
Jane Fonda and Alicia Vikander go white in sleek silhouettes with ruffle detail. Fonda is larger than life and legendary and that is why she gets away with her ostentatious choice, while Alicia fails to deliver on all the buzz surrounding her two outstanding performances this year. Kate Winslet is a tried, true award show veteran and stunning in simplicity. She stands out with her color choice and her hair is flawless. Perfection, but not memorable.
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE
Brie Larson is taking advantage of her ingenue status and stuns us in a sexy split with sequins. She looks fresh faced in minimal makeup and hair, a far cry from her on-screen appearance in 'Room'. Rooney Mara however does the opposite. After her slick styling in 'Carol,' reminiscent of a young Audrey Hepburn, she goes boho on the red carpet with her braid and washed out pink macrame.
I love that the Globes give recognition to not only dramatic roles, but also to comedic roles. It takes quite a bit more talent to be funny and even more so, have comedic timing, but, I digress. Amy Schumer, whom I was most excited to see on the red carpet, went with a disappointing choice. It looked bland and felt like 90's Prom leftovers. She would benefit much more if she experimented with a bold color. Melissa McCarthy incorporated sparkle this time out, but it lacks form and femininity. She got the makeup and hair going on, I think she would look better in something with a bit more sex appeal.
Now on to "The Icons." Jennifer Lawrence is spectacular in her dizzyingly designed sensation. From the diamond collar, to the midriff peekaboo slit, and the daring choice to wear red on the red carpet. This red however, is so rich and punchy, it actually stands out next to the similar hue on the ground. The hair is powerful yet soft, and she creates a look that will be compared to in future awards shows. I love when Cate Blanchett picks an art piece. She is one of the few that has the grace and confidence to pull off this type of couture. It reminds me of her selection at the 2011 Oscars (click here) with its draping and careful cutouts. Both of these women stand apart as my best dressed of the night.
NOT NOMINATED BUT WORTHY OF A MENTION
When it's your job to show up and present, it gives you the freedom to have some fun with your look. Case in point Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez. I appreciate the nod to old school eras with the color choices of pepto pink and mustard yellow, and the Bardot bouffant on Katy has her looking very Priscilla Presley. J-Lo almost nails it with this dress, which is a departure from her typical choice. If only the gathering at the waist had been tailored differently, I think this could have been a best dressed contender. I like that she attempted to go full glam with the cape and I hope to see more of this from her in the future.
Eva Longoria makes all the wrong choices here and I can't help to think she is doing it to promote her show 'Telenovela'. The ribbon, the poor tailoring, and the flower placement are all a "train wreck." She is so gorgeous and capable of so much more, but this is just awful. My worst dressed of the night by far. Amber Heard however makes great use of flower placement. It stays subtle at the collar line, and that fabric is decadent as it spills down, creating a defined waistline. My favorite detail is how the bottom half drapes all over the red carpet. It is exquisite and romantic, making her my non-nominated best dressed of the night.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog! I invite any commentary and who you think wore it best. Just add your comments in the box below so we can create a conversation. Look for my next Fashion Blog after the SAG Awards on January 30, 2016. Until then...
