WHO WORE WHAT?.....2016 SAG Awards Red Carpet: Brie Larson in Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2016

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2016 SAG Awards Red Carpet: Brie Larson in Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2016

 Brie Larson in Atelier Versace Spring 2016

"Room" actress Brie Larson wore this baby blue silk crepe draped gown from Atelier Versace. This gown was just featured in the most recent Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2016 collection during last week's Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week shows. The collection was inspired by Athletics, the Rio Olympic Games and Sportif themes. The dress has a side front slit and diagonal draping across the bust and hips, and is embellished with sequined "knot" accents.

Knotted and Draped: Brie Larson in Atelier Versace Spring/Summer 2016--2016 SAG Awards Red Carpet

Larson said that this was the first dress she tried on and it was done and done, as they say. 

What do you guys think? Is this a Yeay or Nay?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2016 SAG Awards Red Carpet: Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton

WHO WORE WHAT?.....2016 SAG Awards Red Carpet: Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton

 Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton

"The Danish Girl" actress Alicia Vikander looked stunning in this shimmery multicolored paillette gown from Louis Vuitton. the gown featured a high neck, long sleeves and side slit. The metallic paillettes (sequins) were in white, black, gold, silver and copper sewn in a patchwork motif...

I loved the patchwork "print" look of this gown...reminiscent of a Gustav Klimpt painting!

Loved the stacked peep toe pumps with gold piping as well!

WHO WORE WHAT....Golden Globe Awards 2016: Trend Alert! Ballgowns and White Gowns

WHO WORE WHAT....Golden Globe Awards 2016: Trend Alert! Ballgowns and White Gowns

Ball vs. Ivory: Ball Gowns and Ivory Dresses--Trend Alerts seen on the 2016 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet

A couple of other Trends (besides Sequined Gowns) emerged from last night's 2016 Golden Globes Red Carpet: Ball Gowns and White Dresses.It's time to take a look at some examples...

Gina Rodriguez in Zac Posen: Gina Rodriguez is my first starlet featuring the Ball Gown Trend at last night's 2016 Golden Globe Awards. Gina wore this navy blue silk gown from designer Zac Posen. The gown featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, folded and fitted bodice and box pleated full skirt. And yes, it also had side pockets. I thought she looked quite nice and I loved her modern hairstyle and clean makeup and simple jewelry. 

Jaimie Alexander in Genny: One of my favorite looks of the night was this emerald green and black devore velvet and organza "printed" gown with a plunging neckline from the Italian fashion brand Genny. And again, we see those inseam side pockets. Chic and effortlessly modern.

Amy Schumer in Prabal Gurung: Comedienne and actress Amy Schumer wore this black and white ball gown from U.S. designer Prabal Gurung. The style had an off-the-shoulder neckline and very full skirt with dramatic train. Oh and yes, side pockets! The lining was white and boy, I can only imagine how dirty it must have been at the end of the night. But at least, Amy looked elegant. I love that very popular sleeked-sides updo on her and that "nude" makeup; she looked very on-trend.

Jenna Dewan Tatum in Zuhair Murad Haute Couture: Another one of my favorite looks from the 2016 Golden Globes was this Zuhair Murad Haute Couture gown worn by Mrs. Channing Tatum. The $100,000+ costing Couture ball gown was made with blue silk organza with thousands of silver crystal sequins hand sewn on the gown. And as with any ball gown of the moment, there were pockets. Of course.

Rachel McAdams in Lanvin: Ball Gown Lite--that's what I am calling this soft A-line flared gown shape. It's like a traditional ball gown but without the inner petticoat/crinoline. This ball gown, by Lanvin, was strapless and featured an asymmetrical yoke and bold flower print. I loved this gown for many reasons especially that it's unusual to see a print on the red carpet and this one was beautiful and romantic. 

Saoirse Ronan in Yves Saint Laurent Couture: Actress Saoirse Ronan opted for the Grecian Goddess gown look in this ivory full skirted dress from the custom arm of the French Saint Laurent fashion brand. The brand doesn't really sell gowns and only makes them custom for top actresses for events such as these under the "label" of Yves Saint Laurent Couture. The gown is simple yet dramatic and just right for Saoirse's delicate features.

Laverne Cox in Elizabeth Kennedy: Laverne Cox wore this white ball gown from NYC-based designer Elizabeth Kennedy. Laverne was right on trend for wearing a white colored gown at last night's 2016 Golden Globes. The dress had a batteau high neck, fitted waist and column-to-back full dramatic shape. It was very impacting, both for the stark white color and the structural shape.

Lily James in Marchesa: "Downton Abbey" actress Lily James was also on the White Gown Trend with this creation from Marchesa. The Grecian Goddess-style gown had several layers with the top one being white but subtle gold and pink inner layers added depth. Very beautiful and very ethereal. 

Taraji P Hensen in Stella McCartney: Miss Taraji also wore a white gown, this one being by Stella McCartney. The simple strapless sheath sculpted her figure and had added interest with a back "Watteau"-style cape/fall. I have to say, that it was a nice gown but really, Taraji's lifted eyebrows are THE REAL STARS here.

Eva Longoria in Georges Hobeika: Newly-engaged Eva Longoria wore this white cap-sleeved gown from Lebanese Couturier Georges Hobeika. The gown had delicate sequined flower appliques as well as bow-like details on the neckline and waist, as well as a center front slit for easier movement. The dress fit her like a glove.

Alicia Vikander in Custom Louis Vuitton: Actress Alicia Vikander wore this white sequined gown from Louis Vuitton. While Louis Vuitton does not make gowns for sale, they make them custom if you are...Alicia Vikander. The dress was romantic, feminine and very pretty. It wasn't Fashion with a Capital "F" but nice and pretty.

Jane Fonda in Yves Saint Laurent Couture: Finally, I have to finish my White Gown Trend ladies with THE DIVA, Miss Jane Fonda. Now, I realize this look may not be for everyone, but to heck with that! Many people--some, my own good friends, tell me "why doesn't anyone take a chance? The red carpet is sooooo boring now!". Well, Exhibit A kids: Jane Fonda is fearless, a style icon and I ADORE it! This ivory gown is from Yves Saint Laurent Couture and features a triple tiered ruffle capelet balanced off by a slim column gown and long thin sleeves. I think she is every ounce a STYLE Empress in this. It reminds me of the Besty Bloomingdale/Nan Kempner days of the FashionDiva/ muses. I wish more women dressed like this to go out on the town. Seriously. 

WHO WORE WHAT.....2016 Golden Globes Awards Red Carpet: Top Ten Favorite Gowns

WHO WORE WHAT.....2016 Golden Globes Awards Red Carpet: Top Ten Favorite Gowns

Gown Fab: Some of the Best gowns seen at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet

Last night were the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards and the kickoff to the 2016 Awards Season and Awards Season Red Carpet! So how did the stars do in the gown choices? Pretty good for the most part. Besides the gorgeous Debbie Matenopoulos--TV Presenter, Greek food enthusiast and Co-Host of The Insider TV Show--who wore one of my NIKOLAKI gowns (more on that in a following post!), here are my Top Ten Favorite Gowns from last night's Golden Globes 2016 Red Carpet:

Jennifer Lawrence in Custom Christian Dior: I loved the modern, clean and architectural silhouette to this gown. As we know, Jennifer Lawrence is the "face" of the Dior addict Beauty Campaign and therefore, it is probably (most definitely!) in her contract to wear Dior, and why wouldn't she? The red column Custom Christian Dior gown features a cropped top design attached to the gown, plus side peek-a-boos. The structure is a blend of 60's simplicity with 70's minimal sexiness. Her makeup and hair are PERFECTION. And so is that statement-making necklace. 

Malin Akerman in Reem Acra Pre-Fall 2016: Actress Malin Akerman looked radiantly beautiful in this strapless lace gown with structured peplum detail from the Reem Acra Pre-Fall 2016 Collection. She looked like European royalty. 

Jennifer Lopez in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall 2015: Jennifer Lopez always knows how to "bring it!". I always say "Her momma done taught her well!", or she's had training with some fabulous drag queens, that's for sure! J Lo chose this mustard yellow silk double-face crepe gown from Giambattista Valli Haute Couture Fall 2015 Collection. I know that this style of a gown is not for everyone, but that's the point. This gown needs a fearless DIVA to work it. And Miss Lopez does. The hand-made $100,000+ gown features an attached shoulder cape, side hip draping  and yards and yards of falling fabric that ends in a dramatic train. 

Lily James in Marchesa Spring 2016: At first glance, I thought this beautiful woman was one of those "Victoria's Secret" models--pick any of them!--and was reluctant to place her in my Top Ten List since I think placing a model here is a bit unfair because, well, they are models and have an added "edge" when stepping onto a red carpet...but no, in fact this is "Downton Abbey" actress Lily James. I think she looks like a Grecian Goddess angel in this one shoulder off-white iridescent organza gown from Marchesa Spring 2016 Collection. I think it was wise to add a full lining as opposed to wearing it just like on the runway. I love the draping and gathering and especially the back falls that dramatically add design interest to the dress.

Kate Bosworth in Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda: Kate Bosworth wore this gorgeous all-over sequined gown from Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Collection. The strapless gown features elaborately beaded bustier section and long straight skirt with slight train. Along with her severe hair style and "nude" makeup, she looks like a (Northern) Italian principessa!

Lady Gaga in Atelier Versace: I put Lady Gaga in my Top Ten because she deserved to be! I know that once again, this gown may not be liked by everyone from here to Poughkeepsie but...who cares! I love this "Mae West"-Meets-Marilyn Monroe look on Lady Gaga. I also love how she has made this style transition and embraced this Vintage Retro Glamour Diva look. The black silk velvet gown is from Atelier Versace (hello Donatella!) and features an off-the-shoulder neckline, cinched waist plus padded upper hips. All that she is missing is a group of tuxedo'ed men dancing around her! 

Jaimie Alexander in Genny designed by Gabriele Colangelo: One of my favorite looks from last night's 2016 Golden Globes Red Carpet. This gown silhouette is not necessarily original but the FABULOUS emerald green-and-navy geometric print sure is. The architectural lines of the gown (severe plunging neckline, box-pleated skirt) are perfectly complimentary to the geometric "prints" on the gown's fabrication. Jaimie looks modern, chic and elegant.

Saoirse Ronan in Yves Saint Laurent Couture: Actress Saoirse Ronan wore another white Grecian Goddess-style gown (a 2016 Golden Globes red carpet trend perhaps?) at last night's Golden Globes. The gown is from Yves Saint Laurent Couture--which is basically the "PR" arm of Saint Laurent making custom gowns for actresses for award show red carpets and important events. I liked the simplistic elegance of this gown and the fact that it actually does give slight homage to the real Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture gowns of the past, albeit, he would have done it in bright orange or in a glorious animal print! But I'll take a good Grecian Goddess gown and praise it whenever it is warranted; and her it is!  

Zendaya in Marchesa Pre-Fall 2016: Zendaya made quite a fashion statement--in my eyes--wearing this wine-red applique gown from Marchesa Pre-Fall 2016 Collection. The gown featured a plunging neckline and triple tiered gown-skirt. I loved the drama of the gown and yes, only 5' 10" model-thin Zendaya could probably pull this silhouette off.

Jenna Dewan Tatum in Zuhair Murad Couture Fall 2015: I loved this gown when I saw photos of it from the Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Fall 2015 runway and I love it on the red carpet, here worn by Mrs. Channing Tatum. The theme of that collection was "traveling through the heavens" and certainly, there is a Galactic feel to the midnight blue gown with star-like sequins. It is a gorgeous gown, one of the most impacting at the 2016 Golden Globes Red Carpet.

**UP NEXT: The All-Over Sequined Gown Fab....of the 2016 Golden Globes Red Carpet!

WHO WORE WHAT?.....Emmy Awards 2015: Trend Alert! Black is Back, Some Good, Some Not-So-Much

WHO WORE WHAT?.....Emmy Awards 2015: Trend Alert! Black is Back, Some Good, Some Not-So-Much

Trend Alert: Black is Back...on the Red Capet--2015 Emmy Awards Red Carpet

At last night's 67th Annual Emmy Awards, we saw a lot of black gowns on the red carpet. This was slightly unusual, knowing that it was almost 100 degrees outside, and there was word that many stylists and their clients (actresses) were thinking of wearing lighter colors. We did see lots of white gowns as well as bright colors, but surprisingly, black was a big red carpet trend. Let's take a look at some who did it well, and some, not-so-much, in my opinion:

Amanda Peet in Michael Kors: I thought Amanda Peet looked quite Lady-like and elegant in this Michael Kors black textured damask ball gown. The peek-a-boo front open panel was on-trend as well. And I loved her simple top bun hair and barely-there accessorizing.

 Taraji P. Henson in Alexander Wang: Oh, look what we have here. two trends: Black dress plus, there's that peek-a-boo front again! "Empire" actress Taraji P. Henson wore a sexy slightly see-through gown from Alexander Wang. The gown featured a lace-like gown-skirt, chain straps, and yes, that front peek-a-boo. I thought she looked glamorous and a nice contrast with her "Empire" over-the-top character's wardrobe.

 Julia Louis-Dreyfus in SAFiYAA: "Veep" actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus wore a stunning one-shoulder column gown from SAFiYAA. SAFiYAA is a British-based label headed by German-born designer Daniela Karnuts. Louis-Dreyfus accessorized with dazzling Chopard jewels, including a ring, bracelet and earrings. The gown was simple, architectural--the way Louis-Dreyfus likes her red carpet dresses. I think this was a classic and elegant way to show the Black is Back Trend.

 Julianne Hough in Marchesa Spring 2016: I loved this ethereal gown on Julianne Hough. This dress is from the just-shown-at-NY Fashion Week Marchesa Spring 2016 collection. The collection is inspired by birds and feathers and bird cages. All of these elements can be seen in this one gown. I also think she was styled perfectly with the simple black headband and black clutch.

 Amy Poehler in Michael Kors Collection: I'll just be blunt--This was a Yawn and a half. I'm always frustrated when I see this types of dresses on the red carpet--dresses that could have been bought at your local department store's "After-Five Dresses" section, and then hear the actress say "It's a MICHAEL KORS!". It could have been from "Black House/White Market" for that matter! And then, there's THAT HAIR. I cannot believe that someone actually got paid A LOT of money to do that hair. This was a fail in both dress and styling.

 Jamie Lee Curtis: Jamie Lee Curtis wore this sculptural gown with long train at last night's 2015 Emmy Awards. I think this was a nice choice for Jamie Lee Curtis. She has a fabulous figure and the silhouette showed off all her glorious curves and statuesque form. I would have liked to see a side or center front slit and possibly more of a boat neck but other than that, I think this was very nice on Jamie Lee Curtis.

 Natasha Lyonne: Fringe is HUGE for Fall, and here we see it on Natasha Lyonne's off-the-shoulder dress. I'm not so much a fan of this style on Natasha. It looks more like something out of "Chicago: the Musical". Now, what I'm not really a fan of is that sad, sad hair style (fire the hairstylist! Again!), and those clunky shoes (I can still see them through all that fringe). 

 Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell: I liked this gown on Lady Gaga. I didn't like all the side-boob-age but overall, well done for Lady Gaga's first appearance at the Emmy Awards. For more on my thoughts, you can click HERE.

Rachel Brosnahan: "House of Cards" actress Rachel Brosnahan wore this black and copper/chocolate gown with keyhole front opening and waist tie. It was an interesting design but frankly, a bit Mumsy. But what really irked me was THAT HEM. What is going on? It almost looks as if someone top stitched the hem and did it really, really badly. I don't understand.

What are your thoughts on the Black is Back...on the Red Carpet trend? Do we want to see more black gowns or more color?