January is always a good time to go looking for a bit of fashion fluff, isn’t it? The Golden Globes delivered not just eye candy but also fresh trends. Kyle was nice enough to sift through and organize all of them for you. I’m just here with the snarky commentary. And funny that I’m writing this on the day that I’m going to my first dress up event in quite a while. Thinking of breaking out the long sleeve orange velvet dress with bell sleeves I’ve mentioned before. I would be warm and on trend!
Enjoy!
Puffy Short Sleeves
Sleeves were such a story at this year’s Golden Globe Awards that we had to break them into two categories. Which dress is your favorite in the Puffy Short Sleeve category? I’m just bowled over by the intricacy of Kaitlyn Dever’s Valentino patterned creation and think Jodie Comer’s Mary Kantrantzou look is the height of true fashion. However, Dakota Fanning’s lavender tulle dreamscape of a dress by Dior Haute Couture screams RLS, doesn’t it?
Kaitlyn Dever in Valentino and Jennifer Meyer jewelry
Olivia Colman in Emilia Wickstead
Dakota Fanning in Dior Haute Couture and Dior Fine Jewelry
Jodie Comer in Mary Katrantzou
Balloon Sleeves
Not only do I love the long sleeves and long hemlines on these dresses, but I find the colors lovely and unexpected. I want to reach out and touch the fabric on Zoey Deutch’s Fendi dress to see exactly what it is.
Zoey Deutch in Fendi and Harry Winston
Modern and Geometric
These three looks are extremely geometric. What do you think? Did they go too far? Joey King’s look is quite the architectural feat! Cate Blanchett is usually spot on but I have to admit, I’m not sure what to make of her Mary Kantrantzou. That designer must have quite a relationship with some Hollywood stylists this season!
Shailene Woodley in Balmain and Bulgari jewelry
Cate Blanchett in Mary Katrantzou and Pomellato
Joey King in Iris Van Herpen and Harry Winston jewelry
Whimsical Prints
I was just looking back at a photo Kyle and I had taken of a client a few years ago in an outfit that mixed scales of polka-dots, and commenting on how chic it felt, and here is Zoe Kravitz doing the same thing. Of course Lorraine Schwartz jewelry compliments everything! Taylor Swift is only cementing my long-time obsession with Etro prints. I’m in love with her look. I have not seen Etro get into the awards show game before, although their evening dresses have always been stunning, and wonder if they have more in store for us at the Oscars. I can only hope!
Zoë Kravitz in custom Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Taylor Swift in Etro and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Nothing to Wine About
What a sophisticated color for every age. From the cool more purple shade of Rachel Brosnahan’s Michael Kors to the warm, deep burgundy of Busy Philipps Monique Lhuillier, there is a flattering shade of wine for most skin tones.
Rachel Brosnahan in Michael Kors and Forevermark jewelry
Helen Mirren in Dior Haute Couture and Harry Winston jewelry
Busy Philipps in Monique Lhuillier
Cotton Candy Pink and Blush
Priyanka and Kirsten have chosen very different necklines, fabrics, and shades of pink for their Golden Globe gowns. However, they are both embracing the new, glamorously long hems.
Priyanka Chopra in Cristina Ottaviano and Bulgari
Asymmetrical Column Dresses
Column dresses seemed to be the classic choice for some of the classic actresses. Gillian and Reese choose white, which can be a bit harsh if you aren’t careful. The cool sky blue with metallic accents of Renee Zellweger’s Armani really flatters her cool skin tone. The angled pleats on Nicole Kidman’s Versace dress add strategic curves to her long frame. Her stylist deserves extra credit!
Renee Zellweger in Armani and David Webb jewelry
Reese Witherspoon in Roland Mouret and Tiffany & Co. jewelry
Nicole Kidman in Versace and Fred Leighton jewelry
Toga Dressing
Well now this was an interesting look, wasn’t it? That’s all I’m going to say.
Michelle Williams in custom Louis Vuitton
Charlize Theron in Dior and Tiffany and Co. jewelry with Maria Tash earrings
The New Take on Tuxes
As always, Billy Porter has one of the best outfits of the night. The man can do no wrong. It is amazing that he is always so outside the norm, yet so spot on. He has literally created his own fashion genre. Genius. I also love Awkwafina’s outside-of-any box one could imagine tux look. And it is Dior? Crazytown. And I love how she is one of the most covered up but also the most glamorous of all the actresses. See? You don’t always have to play the skin game to win.
Kerry Washington in Altuzarra and Marli earrings
Shining in Midnight
I do wish more people would consider midnight as an alternative to always wearing black. It is just as classic and can be mixed with metallic or black accessories. How much do you love Beanie Feldstein’s matching headband that looks like it was made out of midnight colored hair? The sheer number of sequins involved in the making of Ana de Armas’ Ralph & Russo dress makes me so happy.
Beanie Feldstein in Oscar de la Renta and Irene Neuwirth jewelry
Ana de Armas in Ralph & Russo and Tiffany and Co. jewelry
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