So here it is Monday and it's a gorgeous one in the big city. I'm feeling fully in the swing of 2014, let's hope that sticks around for a minute or two. I'm caught up in the hope a new year brings.
So let's talk Golden Globes, shall we?
Obviously I'll be breaking you off a slice of my opinion on who wore what (the girls looked pretty above, non), but let's pause that for a moment to chat on something my husband noted last night, and I think it's so very true- aren't we tired of seeing the same people win the same awards year after bloody year? Sure they throw someone like Jennifer Lawrence into the mix, but really Hollywood needs some fresh meat. Some new directors. Something new. Yes we adore our Scorceses, our DiCaprios, our Helen Mirrens. And it's not just about finding younger people, mind you- it's just about adding people and talent we have not seen before. It feels a lot like advertising to be honest- everyone talks about a talent shortage, and I'm beginning to think it's hopping on over to Hollywood, too. Even Tina and Amy felt a little stale and phoned in to me. Meh. Also, Diane Keaton- don't sing. Please.
But besides the fact that I'm craving something groundbreaking from Tinseltown, the fashion last night had some standouts, but again- where are the young designers, the trailblazers, the enfants terribles? I'm amazed at how many women wore Dior and how almost every superstar wore something by a supserstar. They should fix that. It's boring.
But I'll tell you what wasn't boring- the use of big time color on the gowns this year. I'm not a huge red person- more because it doesn't look good on me than I don't like it. But wow did so many ladies look amazing in it. Gorgeous Lupita Nyong'o (a newcomer to awards season and a stunner) looked bananas good in red Ralph Lauren with a caped back. Taylor Swift's Carolina Herrera dress with black bodice and red below the waist was unbelievably glamorous, Amy Adams (and her e'er present boobs) wore tonal red Valentino with the requisite deep v neckline (great necklace ps), and then, THEN, there was Emma Watson in that red Dior with pants underneath and no back and blue suede shoes who just stole the whole damn show for me. Modern, young, DIFFERENT. I loved it so very much- and love that she kept the hair and makeup simple with such a statement dress. And love that she was wearing pants underneath- all the better to sit through Diane Keaton's song to, or watch celebrity after celebrity come to the dais unprepared to win (what was up with that?). Also outstanding was Julia Louis Dreyfus's Narciso Rodriguez (she wears him a lot, and with good reason), with vintage Indian inspired jewels. Loved it. The simple hair and makeup again a standout against such a dress. But who got red wrong, you may ask? Edie Falco. Christmas is over, Nurse Jackie. Time to unwrap the gifts.
And then there were the ladies who went the metallic route, and with wonderful results.
Michelle Dockery's De La Renta did not get a ton of air time but deserved it, my girl crush Robin Wright's Reem Acra (and much younger fiance) was a nice middle finger to Sean Penn (wardrobe malfunction or no wardrobe malfunction), and Naomi Watts' Armani was sexy as could be. Gorg beyond gorgy gorg. Oh and Mila Kunis's Gucci gown was just stunning. A friend who came over for the show felt it was a bit old for me, but I thought it divine. Let's not forget Kate Beckinsale in Zuhair Murad. Her gene pool just does not play fair. Unbelievable.
In a class by herself was Amber Heard, who although she has to endure Johnny Depp's hairplugs (I know, so sad), looked transcendent in navy Versace. She's amazingly beautiful and giving Angelina Jolie a run for her money with that outstretched leg pose. Work.
In terms of fashion risks of the evening, some paid off, and some really did not.
Zoe Saldana's Prabal Gurung was beyond hard to wear, but she's such a modely type of girl it totally worked on her. She is simply made for clothes and has real style.
On the other hand, Lena Dunham really needs to learn how to dress herself. It's almost like she does it on purpose. And I don't like it. Knowing how to dress yourself is the difference between a "girl" and a woman- sorry, Lena. Time to grow up. This Zac Posen is awful on you- from the color to the cut. ALL KINDS OF WRONG.
Also in Prabal was Sandra Bullock, whose dress I pondered for a few and settled on the fact that it looked like a parachute- perhaps in an homage to her movie where she freefalls through outer space? Back to Earth, Sandra. This dress bombed for me. Hair and makeup fab, however.
Drew Barrymore looked divine in Monique Lhuillier, but not in the way you're thinking. Divine as in Divine the star of John Waters movies. If you were wondering where have all the flowers gone, here's your answer. They threw up on Drew's dress. Just bad.
Oh, and Julia Roberts in Dolce & Gabbana. I can't. Did she not have time to change after her desk job and come to the awards? I don't get it. Truly a fashion crime, especially with that face and hair. Why Julia Why?
Jennifer Lawrence's Dior was no bueno for me as well. I didn't like the banding, I didn't like the jewelry, I don't like her hair. I do however, love her to pieces, so this is all confusing for me. Better luck next time, lady love. Break free of those (fashion) chains.
And over in the basic black category, two stunning ladies were anything but. I adored Elisabeth Moss's EVERYTHING in J. Mendel (hair, lip, dress) and Cate Blanchett was just beyond.com in Armani Prive, as was Juliana Margulies in gold accented Andre Gn. I also liked Amy Poehler's Stella McCartney- modern, well fitting, and strong. Also shout out to Alison Williams for bringing the class in Alexander McQueen. Very nice. Not terribly exciting, but she's a classic girl.
And sure the men looked good- that guy who won for best composer had the best hair of the night (tied with Jared Leto's samurai bun bien sur), and although as my husband said, "Usher is dressed like an usher", he indeed looked adorable. Though some of the men, including Leo and Matt Damon, were sporting some orange skin. Weird. Easy on the self tanner, boys. Orange does not go well with a tux. Yike.
I don't want to mention Paula Patton's dress because it absolutely terrified me (worst of the night for me), and the phoning in quality of the hosts (sorry Amy and Tina ya didn't bring it) had me very bored. And although there was some great fashion hits, the show itself was such a big miss. Everybody needs to get over themselves and either drink more champagne to make things interesting, or bring some newbies to the table we haven't seen before. Otherwise, Paula Patton's ruffled sleeve is going to eat all us, alive.
Cause that's what's up this Golden Globed round up of a Monday in the beautiful 212. Yours, in glamour. XO