The Golden Globes host America's finest actors, as well as the C-grade reality TV stars who managed to sneak past security.
This year we see a colour palette that was more dull than usual (only a handful of powerful colour pops made an appearance), longer sleeves came out to play, and no matter your size tighter dresses were left, right and centre.
If you missed the red carpet because your boss has been looking over your shoulder the whole morning, than fear not, here is a rundown of what I like to call the 'Golden Globes Battle'.
In the first corner, the 'Battle of the Black & Aqua'
Uh oh, some from the Vergara/Roberts styling camp have spilled their colour pallette for the evening. Emma Roberts has taken the more subtle approach to the aqua trend, whereas Vergara has gone all out in her Lorraine Schwartz neck. I think the black and aqua colour combo is genius for an event like this (which is traditionally crystal diamonds paired with a black dress). Vergara obviously wanted the carpet to stop when she arrived, with a dress that size! Although, I would have marked her higher up the ranks if the dress had slightly less breadth, and perhaps a straighter hemline (I'm getting flashbacks of the ends of my curtains at my old house) - but hey, Sofia still wins this battle hands down (or is that body down?)
In the second corner, the 'Battle of the Neutrals'
If you don't know who Emilia Clarke and Melissa Fumero are, then you are in good company. These not-so familiar faces definitely wanted to be recognised in their sea of neutral. We are loving both necklines of these dresses, however Emilia (left for those still like me don't know who she is...guess I should start watching some more TV), has that little extra something. Whether it is the volume in the torso (a daring move, because on some body types can accentuate in a not-so flattering way), or the split down the front, this dress screams couture a little louder than Melissa's.
In the third corner the 'Battle of the Aussie pride'
Ding-ding! Australians are competitive, so when you put up-and-rising actress Margot Robbie (who I accessorised for the Logie Awards a few years ago...yes, let me pick that name right up) against Catt Sadler, who although is not Australian, is dressed in one of Australia's favourite designers Paolo Sebastian, you have one true blue battle. Between Margot's thigh-high split, and Catt's perfectly embroidered sleeves, we have to give this round to Paolo Sebastian. Well done Catt!
And in the fourth corner the 'Battle of the Sequins'
What do you get when you step onto the red carpet wearing a very similar dress to Camilla Alves (wife of Matthew McConaghey) - a very brave woman, that's who. Both women received the long-sleeve memo, check, and are both wearing sequins, in this very tight-I-can-see-what-you-had-for-breakfast dress. But Alves has a hot body, so there is no need to cover it up, even if it is winter in America. This round goes to Olivia Wilde, who until she turns side-on you don't even realise is pregnant (lucky lady!). The soft ombre waves, the long clutch, the I'm-not-trying-to-hide-that-I'm-pregnant-in-metres-and-metres-of-fabric paid off!
But there can only be one winner, and this goes to the most improved, host Amy Poehler. Amy is not known for being high on a red-carpet list, but today, I really have to give it to her. Although simple, I love the cut of this dress - very flattering, and a little different with the shape of the left shoulder. I definitely think the patent belt could have been optional (as in an option to leave back at home Amy..), although her stylist wanted to bring to our attention Amy's toned tummy with that peek-a-boo hole. I guess, if we looked like that, at Amy's age, we'd want everyone to see our toned tum too.
What did you think of the red carpet? Who were your favourites? Tell me on Instagram @jspstyling
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