Colorful on the carpet

For once there was little restraint in choosing colorful gowns at this year's Golden Globes presentation. Some leading ladies' choices paid off and will certainly earn them a spot on the best dressed list. For others, they'll be appreciated for trying something different, but won't make it to the who's who of the red carpet.

The first trend I noticed was the presence of emerald green. While it was beautiful on Catherine Zeta Jones (in Monique Lhuillier) and Swan Lake's Mila Kunis (in Vera Wang), I couldn’t help think it was much too dark and mature for others (Elizabeth Moss in Donna Karan, Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace).




There were a few pops of blue -- I loved Mandy Moore’s feminine Monique Lhuillier, but Amy Adams’ Marchesa, seemed again, a bit too mature for a young actress.



We also saw red on the red carpet, which can either really make a statement or be a little over the top. Christina Hendricks from Mad Men was a stand-out in Romona Keveza as was her castmate, January Jones, in Atelier Versace. I'm curious what you thought of Sofia Vergara’s Vera Wang...hit or miss?



The hottest color of the night, however, was undoubtedly showstopping pink (Julianne Moore in Lanvin and Nataline Portman in Viktor & Rolf). My favorite pink ladies were Claire Danes and Emma Stone, both in Calvin Klein Collection (will their stylists get in trouble?).




Some other favorite looks of mine were Anne Hathaway (Armani Prive) and Leighton Meester (Burberry) in long sleeves, as well as Kyra Sedgwick in a bright orange Emilio Pucci, plus Juliana Margulies in vintage Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture.




And since it wouldn't be an awards ceremony fashion review without the nots, it is my personal opinion that white does not belong on the red carpet (Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad and Jennifer Love Hewitt in Romona Keveza). It's too bridal for me, especially when you can choose from an array of beautiful nude, blush or champagne hues like Scarlett Johansson did in Elie Saab. Finally, I'll leave you something to ponder -- what was going on with Sandra Bullock's heavy bang?




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