The 2014 Emmy Awards: Best Dressed List

The Emmys are one of my favorite awards shows of the season. I find there are so many talented actors and wonderfully creative shows on the small screen and it is great to see them receive recognition. Monday night's awards ceremony was a pleasure to watch and the celebs definitely brought their A game to the red carpet! Here is a list of my favorite looks from the night:

January Jones stole the show with her stunning Prabal Gurung gown. I especially love the higher hemline at the front to show off those gorgeous cage heels.

Gwen Stefani definitely kept my attention in this Atelier Versace gown. I really love how she styled the look with sleek hair and minimal accessories and didn't don her infamous red lipstick. I barely recognized her at first! 

Does she NEVER age?!? Julia Roberts is pulling a serious Benjamin Button here in this Elie Saab Couture mini and those Louboutin heels. Love!

Although her main man Matthew McConaughey didn't get the recognition he deserved for True Detective, he did win big in other ways. Wife Camila Alves definitely stole the spotlight in this stunning Zuhair Murad gown. It goes so well with her skin tone. White is said to be a difficult thing to wear on the runway but boy does she prove them wrong.

I am so drawn to Kerri Washington's Prada look. I think the sparkly mini skirt peeping under a high slight is genius. That orange tone looks great on her too! 

Sarah Hyland is definitely settling into her look these days. The Christian Siriano design was a great choice, especially seeing as she accepted her 5th(!!) consecutive award for Modern Family. I love the youthful high bun pared with the dainty straps on the top. Just perfect.

2014 Grammy Awards - Best Dressed

I have to say, this year's Grammy awards was a bit underwhelming. There was no DRAMA! Perhaps that is because neither Riri nor Miley were present, but I digress. The night still had some awesome looks that knocked it out of the park (hellloooo, Queen Bey!). Here are my favorites:

Beyonce - Michael Costello

Speaking of Bey, I love the alluring details of this dress. Beyonce (unlike Paris Hilton) did sheer white the right way. The strategic placing of the floral lace leaves little to the imagination but in a classy way. Jay-Z is a lucky man!

Taylor Swift - Gucci

Taylor brings her signature style up a notch with this sophisticated sparkly number. I love how she chose a ponytail to go with this look. Absolutely stunning.

Alicia Keys - Armani Privé

This fiery girl was absolutely stunning in this maternity gown. As I've mentioned before, the pregnant ladies have been rocking it lately! The blue is a nice change from all the metallic gowns we've been seeing lately. Don't get me wrong, I am crazy for metallics but it just gets boring after a while when literally everybody is wearing it.

Ciara - Emilio Pucci

Speaking of pregnant (and metallic)  - Ciara is glowing in this gown. Yes, metallic is getting boring but I can't help but fall in love with this look. The swirly design adds some interest to the gown, and her loose waves and bronze makeup adds some softness to complete the look.

For the men, there weren't that many looks that wowed. However, Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis brought some much needed pizzaz to the carpet:

So much fun.

I really hope to see some color at the next award show! I would especially love to start seeing some pastels as they're projected to be the in-thing for S/S2014. One thing is for sure - I better not see another sea of gold and silver dresses. Please.

2014 SAG Awards Red Carpet Rundown

This year's Screen Actors Guild Awards was all about the blues - in a good way!

The ladies of Hollywood dazzled this year with blue-hued dresses and he men took a liking to satin lapels and bow ties.

Here are some of my favorite looks:

Lupita Nyong'o in Gucci

I have to admit - I have a total style crush on Lupita. She always kills it on the red carpet. The aqua blue looks fantastic against her skin tone and leaving the accessories behind to let that neckline shine was a superb decision.

Jared Leto in Dior

Jared looks great sans ponytail in this tailored suit from Dior. The white Cravat and polka dot pocket square make for a simple stylish look.

Amy Adams in Antonio Berardi

Amy plays a bit of her American Hustle character in this lovely navy gown. I'm loving the asymmetrical neckline paired with a knee-high slit. The bejeweled belt adds just the right amount of bling to pull the whole look together. Well done!

Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana

I adore this printed jacket by D&G. Matthew looks smartly suited having paired it with a great bow tie. It also helps that he has regained all the weight he lost for his role in Dallas Buyers Club. That was crazy.

Gretchen Mol in J Mendel

Gretchen decided to ignore the blue-is-in memo and donned a lovely white graphic lace t-shirt dress. Keeping the white going with those strappy sandals, the Boardwalk Empire star rocked this look with soft waves and raspberry-hued lips.

James Marsden in Valentino

The 30 Rock actor looked fantastic in this sharp Valentino suit and purple paisley pocket square. If I dare say it, I think the men are out-styling the ladies this Awards season!

Stay tuned for my next post - I'll be focusing on the guys this time with some stellar finds for a stylish-yet-functional après-ski look.

Golden Globes 2014: Sunday's Best Dressed

Véronique Daoust

This past Sunday marked the 71st Golden Globes, where backless dresses were abundant and one specific dress has risen to instant internet stardom (be it good or bad publicity - we'll never know).

Some stars rose to elite status while others had some seriously questionable fashion choices. What was surprisingly refreshing this year was the diversity of elite designers, from Stella McCartney to Ralph Lauren and Gucci to Emilio Pucci. Here, I'll give a salute to my personal favorites from this year.

LUPITA NYONG'O - Ralph Lauren

Be still, my beating heart. I mean, honestly. Lupita (from 12 Years a Slave fame) is a fashion Goddess in this stunning caped gown by Ralph Lauren. Lupita could pull off a brown paper bag to the red carpet but this could not be a more perfect choice for her - especially paired with that stunning makeup and simple hair.

OLIVIA WILDE - Gucci

Olivia shines (literally) in this emerald gown by Gucci! She proves that maternity wear can dominate in the same league as the non-pregnant stars. She kills it in this look and that metallic clutch and loose waves could not be a more perfect match. A+!

MARGOT ROBBIE - Gucci

Gucci rises again to the occasion with this classic and elegant white number. It fits Margot like a glove and she managed to show the perfect amount of skin. I want this dress and I want it now.

NAOMI WATTS - Tom Ford

Naomi mixed her metals perfectly here. There is a fine line between gaudy and glorious and Naomi definitely errs on the glorious side. Everything about this Tom Ford dress is fantastic, especially the gold neckline. Also, I'm loving the grumpy photobomber. 

CAITLIN FITZFERALD - Emma Wickstead

People may disagree with me on this one, but I am drawn to this look mostly due to the fact that it stands out from all of the safe looks that graced the red carpet. Caitlin looked gorgeous and I loved her hair and makeup. The only questionable part of this outfit are the candy striped shoes....

And there you have it! I'm hoping to see some more diversity in next week's SAG awards. Jennifer Lawrence, I'm looking at you to reclaim your style status.