Prom queens, pirates and princesses were all out in full force for the 66th Annual 2009 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday.An array of bright fabrics turned the red carpet into a virtual rainbow of colour amongst the more classic solids. Although big jewellery, messy locks, sleek buns (hair that is), and skin (and lots of it) continue to be the trend this year.
There was good, there was bad, and there were oh so definitely the ugly. Here are just some of the yays and nays of the big night.
Jennifer Lopez's gown (wearing Marchesa) looked like a cross between an Oscar statuette and a solid gold dancer reject. It's a look that we've seen over and over again (remember the revealing Versace 'oh-so-low-is-she-wearing-tape-under-that-to-hold-it-together' gown she wore at the Grammy Awards?!...Ahhhhh...one of her finest moments!) I give this look a Nay 1/2!
While others, Christina Applegate (wearing a golden strapless Roberto Cavalli) donned her high school prom dress for this event. 'Samantha Who's' is right?! What was she thinking?! Unfortunately, Cameron Diaz fared no better (wearing Chanel) who looked like a bottle of children's Bayer aspirin threw up on her bold pink taffeta gown. Cristina and Cameron you ladies are getting a Nay!
Beyonce (Sasha Fierce or whatever name she's going by these days) wore a strapless sequin ivory gown (by Elie Saab) that appeared so restricting that one wrong move and 'her girls' might spill out! Giving a whole new meaning to words 'Golden Globes'! However, I did approve of the gorgeous Lorraine Schwartz 'kick-ass’ necklace she wore, so I'll give Beyonce a Nay 1/2 for it!
Winner of 2 count em' 2 globes for '
Evan Rachel Wood (The Wrestler) looked stunning in black ruffled number with plunging neckline. Soft make-up, a soft up do and her alabaster skin looked as fresh as a daisy! It's just so hard to believe she actually dated Marilyn Manson! Eeek! Definitely a step in the right direction! I'll give her look a freshly crisp Yay!
Renee Zellweger stayed true to her designer Carolina Herrera. However, the black fitted floor-length skirt with the sheer front cut out sleeves and nude bustier (taking it old school to 'Madonna's, Blonde Ambition Tour' are we?!) did absolutely nothing for her already built-in sour puss expression. Renee honey, I gotta give ya a Nay for this one!
Okay, the good news is Laura Dern won a globe for her incredible performance in 'Recount'. The bad news, her black dress didn't go beyond '
Tacky has a new name and it's called Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight). I know she's got potential. I can feel it. But unless she gets help (and I mean that of the serious kind in the fashion department) it will be one dud after another for this actress. Never have I seen a one-shouldered leopard print (by Lanvin’s Spring 2009 collection, in black and turquoise mind you) look so absolutely out of place. I might go as far as to say that it had a sort of camouflage appearance to it. My advice? Please go back deep into the woods with that horrid number! Maggie it ain't happening! My sincerest condolences on the failing frock! But my hats off to you for taking a huge risk with this little number, it's just to bad it didn't pay off for you girl! I'll have no choice but to give you a so, so sorry Nay (and that's clinging on for dear life!)
Everybody's favourite 'Desperate Housewife' Eva Longoria Parker proved every bit the true Diva she is in her strapless red satin 'hug-every-curve-for-dear-life' mermaid style Reem Acra gown. C'est absolumente magnifique! I'll give Mrs. Parker a va-va-va-voom Yay!
Anne Hathaway (Bride Wars) worked her midnight blue Armani Prive gown like it was no body's business on the red carpet. The crystal bodice gave it a hint of shimmer while the flowing bottom made it look like Anne was floating on a cloud 9. Definitely a Yay 1/2 of another Yay!
I have been sitting on the fence with Drew Barrymore (wearing John Galliano for Dior) but I really want to jump off! I really do! Her pale blue gown gave it a Marilyn Monroe feel, while her hair, a tousled-do was reminiscent of Madonna's on the cover of her 'Like A Virgin' album. It was teased to the 9's which instantly transports me back to 80's! *deeply sigh here* Well, just for that I'll give you a Yay 1/2!
Laura Linney was coming up sunshine! Literally! Not only did she win a globe for her performance in HBO's 'John Adams' she radiated pure Hollywood ol' style on the red carpet with her draped pale light yellow Elie Saab gown. A big Yippee Yahoo Yay for you girl!
I’ll admit I’m not a fan of double globe winner Tina Fey (‘30 Rock’) and I’m quite sure the whole Sarah Palin impersonation on ‘SNL’ didn’t help matters. But her black halter gown, with a low-plunging neckline and metallic accents by Roberto Cavalli, had me forget why I wasn’t a fan of hers to begin with (for the moment that is!) I’ll give her a (temporary) Yay 1/2!
'Brangelina' looked way too laid back. Brad Pitt (‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’) looked his usual dapper self, but too bad Angelina Jolie’s (‘The Changeling’) silver beaded gown by Versace (is Gianni rolling over in his grave yet?!) was simply ‘yawnfest’ attire in my book (including her plain jane hair, the so called ‘subtle waves’ were just way ‘too subtle’...can you say ‘b-b-b-oring?!) I’ve seen way more effort put into going to the mall.
Honourable mentions go to Amy Adams ('Doubt') for best hair (who also looked great in her strapless black Oscar De La Renta I'd like to mention!) But Kate Beckinsale’s up do appeared so tight it made her head actually look smaller, like it was being swallowed by her J. Mendel, cream coloured, trumpet-hemmed gown and then (to add insult to injury) weighed down with enormous red spinel and diamond Fred Leighton earrings.
Rumor Willis (yes protégée of 'Demi Moore & Bruce Willis') was ‘Miss Golden Globe’ 2009 and looked elegant in a shoulder baring eggplant coloured Reem Acra gown with a jewel encrusted belt. She’s definitely made her mark as the G2 girl! While mother, Demi Moore wore $600,000 worth of Cartier diamonds for the night! Wow! That is some serious bling going on! Penelope Cruz (Chopard Jewels) wearing a chiffon beaded strapless column gown by Armani Prive looked simple yet lovely. However, the print of choice was reminiscent of that of old wallpaper I used to have in my living room. Okay here goes (and in one breath) Yay to Amy! Nay ½ to Kate! Yay to Rumor (Demi Yeeehawwww!) and Yay ½ to Penelope!
Well, we’ve touched upon the good, the bad and now for the ugly. There are a few that were less than their stellar selves. Mickey Rourke who took home his very own globe for ‘The Wrestler’ has made an amazing comeback. But sadly once again his look was not at all flattering. Donning shades and a glittery scarf, not to mention thanking your dogs in your acceptance speech those little voices in your head must be at odds with one another. I actually questioned whether he washed his hair for the event or not. It had a greasy ‘just workin’ on my car in the garage’ look to it.
Sting who was a presenter looked like a fish out of the River Thames. What’s with the dark full beard and dark hair?! I almost didn’t recognize him had they not announced his name! What happened? Who turned out the lights suddenly? And what in tar nations made him think he looked good as a brunette! A simple ‘blonde’ root touch-up would have done him just fine! Both these gentlemen (as talented as they are) receive a shout it from the mountain top capital NAY in my book!
Now I can put this baby to rest for this year. Next the Oscars! Don't touch that mouse folks! Stay tuned!
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