Golden Globes 2015 | Spotlight on Style Recap

The star-studded 72nd annual Golden Globes were held this past Sunday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, hosted for the last time by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler – two women who compliment each other’s comedic style so perfectly, easily displaying their bang-on timing as well as an uncanny ability to couch the most pointed barbs in honeyed tones. All I can say, is that they will be one tough act to follow.

But I digress …

For a few years now, I have been recapping award shows on my blog (you can find previous posts by clicking the category sidebar, filed under award, award shows, Golden Globes, The Oscars), and while I know ahead of time that each show is basically a tweaked variation of the previous one – where celebrities sport incredibly lavish gowns (and some that are just utterly confusing), neutral nails (duh) and relatively simple makeup – these red carpet appearances intrigue me, for it’s where upcoming makeup launches make their first (albeit somewhat clandestine) appearances (my recap post on Golden Globes beauty is coming soon).

Several colour groups appeared to dominate the red carpet, starting with statement-making red, the ubiquitous black numbers, vestal white, followed by gleaming silver. A few dared vivid yellow, with a smattering of blue and green thrown in, and finally some requisite beaded and adorned dresses added to the mix.

Of hits, there were plenty of front-runners with an equal amount of misses (I cannot begin to comprehend Keira Knightley’s dress – and this horror came from my beloved CHANEL, no less … the shame …), and while a complete roundup would have had me chained to my computer for days (no thanks), I’ve collected the looks that stood out for me; obviously, everyone’s opinion and taste varies, so whether you agree with my picks or not, feel free to chime in on the comments section – would love to know your thoughts!

Grab a cup of something, and enjoy my Golden Globes 2015 recap!

Golden Globes hosts Tina Fey (in a bespoke Antonio Berardi dress) & Amy Poehler (in a Stella McCartney dress) arriving on the red carpet – they changed outfits a few more times over the course of the show

Ladies in red

Top row (from left):

Viola Davis in a Donna Karan Atelier gown
Taylor Schilling in a custom Ralph Lauren gown (jewellery by Tiffany & Co.)
Heidi Klum in a Versace gown, Jimmy Choo heels

Bottom row (from left):

Kate Mara in a Miu Miu gown (jewellery by Vita Fede)
Allison Williams in an Armani Privé gown
Catherine Zeta-Jones in an Angel Sanchez gown

The ommorphia award for Best Red Gown, goes to Dame Helen Mirren (seriously, how absolutely gorgeous is this woman? At 69, she is totally working that bod!)

Dame Helen Mirren in an embellished Dolce & Gabbana gown, jewellery by Chopard and the crowning touch: a Charlie Hebdo tribute pen at her shoulder – well done, Helen

Silver [screen] stars

Clockwise from top left:

Julianne Moore in a Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown (jewellery by Chopard)
Reese Witherspoon in a custom-made Calvin Klein gown (jewellery by Tiffany & Co.)
Dakota Johnson in CHANEL, heels by Jimmy Choo
Kate Beckinsale in an Elie Saab gown

The ommorphia award for Best Silver Gown goes to Diane Kruger, wearing a gown of such exquisitely crisp lines and lightly textured fabric that so perfectly skims her body – everything about this just works.

Diane Kruger wearing a tailored gown by Emilia Wickstead

Snow ‘Whites’

From left:

Rosamund Pike in a custom-made Vera Wang Collection gown
Salma Hayek in an Alexander McQueen gown (jewellery by Boucheron)
Emily Blunt in a custom-made Michael Kors gown
Kristen Wiig in vintage

The ommorphia award for the Best White Gown, goes hands-down to Kate Hudson who manages to look drop-dead sexy and absolutely radiant at once (and who does cut-out shapes better than Versace? Google Elizabeth Hurley’s Versace ‘safety-pin’ number to see what I mean).

Kate Hudson in a KILLER Versace gown

Not-so-little Black dresses

Top row (from left):

Jennifer Aniston in a Saint Laurent gown
Laura Carmichael in a vintage James Galanos gown with a star embellishment
Emma Stone in a Lanvin jumpsuit

Bottom row (from left):

Lorde in a custom-made Narciso Rodriguez outfit
Amal Alamuddin-Clooney in a Dior Couture gown, slouchy opera gloves (jewellery by Harry Winston)
Katherine Heigl in a Zac Posen gown

The ommorphia award for Best Black Gown (and yes, even though technically it’s not ‘black’, I’m adding it to this group just the same for its lush dark vibe), goes to Jessica Chastain for channelling true Hollywood glamour and bringing back Fortuny pleating (again, Google it my beauties).

Jessica Chastain in a Versace gown

Primary beauties

From left:

Leslie Mann in a Kaufmanfranco gown
Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann in a Miu Miu gown
Jenna Dewan Tatum in a Carolina Herrera gown

The ommorphia award for Best Yellow Gown goes to Naomi Watts in her stunning column of citrus elegance – and can we just take a moment and admire that diamond snake about her neck?

Naomi Watts in a Gucci gown, accessorized with Bulgari jewellery

Mermaid-esque

From left:

Cindy Crawford in a Versace dress, Jimmy Choo heels & clutch (jewellery by Harry Winston)
Lana del Rey in vintage William Travilla
Ruth Wilson in Prada

The ommorphia award for Best Blue/Green Gown goes to Felicity Jones, who manages to make Victorian style chic again.

Felicity Jones in a Dior Couture gown

Embellished details

Top row (from left):

Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad
Lupita Nyong’o in a Gimabattista Valli gown (jewellery by Chopard)
Claire Danes in a Valentino Couture gown

Bottom row (from left):

Anna Kendrick in a gown by Monique Lhuillier
Katie Holmes in a Marchesa gown
Kiera Knightly in CHANEL

The ommorphia award for Best Detailed/Embellished Gown, goes to Amy Adams for this masterfully draped number that would make even the Goddess Aphrodite cry.

Amy Adams in a gown by Versace, accessorized by Tiffany & Co.

Special Mentions:

Sienna Miller in an embellished Miu Miu dress, Jimmy Choo heels and accessorized by Tiffany & Co. – from the choppy bob, flawless makeup and perfect mix of lavish yet tasteful embroidery on her dress contrasted with a dangerously plunging neckline, this is one woman who consistently nails the style department.

Jennifer Lopez in a Zuhair Murad Gown (first two photos) & an ensemble by Amanda Wakeley for the weinstein after-party.

With regards to dressing, it goes without saying that JLo can rock a potato sack, but her Golden Globes gown left me more than confused – plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, bodycon shape combined with a flowing cape, train and a king’s ransom in beading – I’m not sure whether I absolutely loathe this, or applaud her uniqueness. My verdict? It’s just way.too.much. The after-party number doesn’t score much higher with me either (JLo, you of all people, really don’t need to try THIS hard).

But I can’t deny how flawless her hair and makeup looked, as well as the ‘secretly bejewelled’ mani she was given my by man, Tom Bachik (he placed rhinestones on the underside of her taloned nails – pretty cool, huh?)

And finally, there’s Prince because, well just because he’s Prince. Eccentric, androgynous, musical genius, and definitely way out there … but always entertaining. Plus he’s holding a jewelled walking stick that can double as a lethal weapon.