My Fashion Picks from the Golden Globe Awards

For the past two years I have covered two major annual celebrity fashion events on AmandaBeth. (By name, The Golden Globe Awards and The Oscars.) Even though the blog has taken a less fashion-focused approach this year, I've had so much fun browsing the photos and choosing my favorites that I have decided to continue the tradition. (And let me mention right now that I understand that events like these can be controversial. I've got a little disclaimer at the bottom of the post if you want it. :)

In the past, I've written up extensive reports on which trends were popular, what looked good, and those fashion errors that were simply unforgivable. This time around I'm going to keep it brief, but I just wanted to mention a few things I noticed.

First of all, my beloved one-shoulder evening gowns were almost non-existent. The trend that has been so popular for the last few years appears to be disappearing behind the standard strapless gown fare (which I think is very unfortunate). The different dress shapes and styles remain pretty much the same as previous years, with a lot of variety in color and decoration. And there were a few surprising high-necked gowns with sleeves. (But none of them were very good looking. ;P)

Below I've selected five ladies who I think were the best dressed at the awards show. I think that all of them had nice, complete looks, in which hair, makeup, skintone, jewelry and gown were in harmony. Let me know what you think of my favorites...

 

Amy Adams

This sweet redhead has been one my favorites for years, but sadly disappointed me with her fashion choices at the awards two years ago. This time I think she got it right, choosing a drape-y mermaid gown that flatters her figure.

At first glance, the navy blue shade may appear boring, but a closer look at the fine laser-cut details on the bodice reveal a stunning touch. (It also matches her eyes. :) I love Amy's soft, loose hairstyle, and I think she made the right choice in keeping accessories minimal.

 

Mandy Moore

Of course I am always partial to singers, and anyone who shares my name has an instant and special place in my heart. But I do think that Mandy deserves praise for her dress choice alone. Of course, she voiced Rapunzel in Disney's recent "Tangled" and her pretty-as-a-princess gown suited the occasion nicely.

The royal blue gown sets off her skintone and dark hair, and I love the beautiful tulle over the bodice and in the skirt. The gold cuff bracelet and earrings are pretty without distracting. Her best accessory, of course, is her smile.

 

Natalie Portman

I think this woman should have taken away the prize for absolute best dressed the way she did the best actress award. She is pregnant and gorgeous, accenting her new figure with a soft, draping gown that is the epitome of flattering. While in most cases an oversized beaded rose smack in the middle of a bodice would sound like a bad idea, here it is absolutely stunning.

Natalie's necklace and earrings are simple but compliment the look, and her platform heels, red clutch and fingernails all match the beaded rose. Everything is in harmony, including her beautiful french twist hairstyle.

 

Olivia Wilde

She certainly wasn't in the back of my mind as a fashion threat in this event (in fact, I usually dislike her outfits) but I was pleasantly surprised. The first time I saw this gown, my jaw nearly dropped. It's like a girl's Cinderella fantasy with a grown-up twist. The millions of beads, sequins and sparkles all creep up the skirt to create a dazzling, glittering bodice that is like something out of a daydream.

I must confess that neither Olivia's hair or her crazy gold shoes had me impressed, but this dress was easily my favorite of the night.

 

Catherine Zeta-Jones

This woman just looks like a queen. The gown is crafted from a heavy fabric, which I usually consider a bad idea, but she manages to pull it off. The fabric actually appears to add very little bulk and the swirling rose design is beautiful. The rich shade of green also suits Catherine's fair skin and dark hair perfectly.

And when one has such striking, dark hair for an accessory, a pair of fabulous, sparkling earrings are all she needs. They're the perfect touch for royalty.

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What do you think of my favorites? Like, dislike? Feel free to share your thoughts. And remember there are now three cool little "reactions" buttons down at the bottom of the post if you are pressed for time and still want to leave feedback. :)

-Amanda

Disclaimer: I do not endorse or recommend the Golden Globe Awards, the films represented there or the actresses listed in this post (except where specified. Go see "Tangled!" :). It is simply my intention to have a little fun choosing my favorite gowns from the red carpet. If you've got a bone to pick with me over even mentioning the event, send me a private email. ;) Cheers!

Images: JustJared