:: FASHION :: Golden Globes 2010

The Golden Globes are my favorite of all the award shows.  The evening, while glamorous beyond a doubt, always feels very laid back and light hearted.  The guests are all drinking and mingling at those little round tables, instead of sitting in row after row of theatre seats -- which, thanks to faithful seat-fillers, never appear empty -- like at most other award shows.  It brings together stars from both the small & silver screens.  And do you think the Oscar's would allow Ricky Gervais' penis jokes and Robert De Niro's quips about Scorsese's inappropriate relations with film reels?  I think not.

But one thing that the Golden Globes do have in common with other award shows is that the stars never disappoint.  They still show up in the most beautiful of beautiful designer gowns.  Here are my absolute favorites from last night's broadcast.

Best Overall -- Chloe Sevigny in Valentino

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This was my absolute FAVORITE from last night.  From the color to the material, the fit to the movement, everything about it was impeccable!  And Ms. Sevigny always knows how to complete a look, keeping hair and makeup as simple as can be as to not compete with the abundance of elegant details that enrobed her envious figure.  I'm going to have to have a word with the escort who ripped her dress though...

Best Dress -- (left to right) Diane Kruger, Toni Collette and Sofia Vergara

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Diane Kruger knows how to take fashion to the limit, and it shows in the way she pulled off this amazing Chrisitan Lacroix.  The striking fuchsia dress adorned with a clean, crisp white bow is a far cry from the standard black ball gowns of the evening, but with the confidence and grace she carried herself with, I'd say it's a hundred times more glamorous.

Toni Collette was absolutely glowing in this glittering frock by Elie Saab.  The Aussie actress proved that she's not to be confused with the plain-jane, suburban housewife from Kansas that she plays on The United States of Tara (another of my Showtime favorites).  Not only was the dress a stunner, but her body looked slammin!

Sofia Vergara is one of my favorite people these days because of her priceless work on ABC's Modern Family as spicy wife & mother, Gloria.  The Columbian-born actress is not only unfairly beautiful, but she's got an eye for fashion, too.  As a newcomer, she showed that she can hang with the Golden Globe vets by flawlessly pulling off a classic dress by Carolina Herrera.  While the silhouette was relatively basic, the rich color combination and bold, back detail made this look a real winner!

Best Trend Setters-- Maggie Gyllenhaal & Christina Hendricks

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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Christina Hendricks were spot on with their color choices.  As Spring 2010 approaches, designers are playing with pastels and neutrals big time.  Maggie was a vision in a RM by Roland Mouret pink number, and Christina's peaches-and-cream complexion looked as luscious as her peachy dress by Christian Siriano.

Best Hair & Makeup -- Ginnifer Goodwin & January Jones

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I don't know if it was just this particular photo of Ginnifer Goodwin, but the black umbrella and her little pixie cut framing her flawless complexion and steel-blue eyes just made me go "wow!"  The cobalt blue dress doesn't hurt the picture either.  She looked amazing!

And what can one say about January Jones except "[sigh]"?  The girl always looks good and last night was no exception.  Her blonde locks and milky skin were stood out against the black ruffled collar of her dress and sleek black ribbon in her hair.  To top it off, a dash of divinely red lipstick.  Simply gorgeous!

Who were your favorites last night?