What the Golden Globes taught us about fashion…
17 Jan
With the surge of social media we become burnt out on topics much quicker than in the past. For example: award show red carpets. Our conversations are instant, live tweeting, live streaming, live blogging- it’s overwhelming, then it leaves as fast as it came.
So rather than another red carpet recap with what the stars wore, here is a twist: a few things I learned about fashion from the Golden Globes red carpet this past Sunday.
1. Headbands are appropriate for any occasion.
Some of my favorite star stunners: Charlize Theron and Michelle Williams sported headbands and it was right. For the record, Charlize was my overall number 1 of the night. As the girlie girl I am, I love headbands. Skip the cheap, plastic ones and go for jeweled, satin, or sparkly ones for a more refined look. Or find some elastic and make your own! I have a feeling two-band headbands will be big this Spring!
2. Blush tones are not for everyone.
Unless you have a fake bake, olive skin or darker, or just got back from a tropical vacation steer clear of the blush tones. Kristen Wiig’s dress matches her skin tone and gets lost, while blondes especially can look extremely washed out, see: Julie Bowen (second from the L). Kate Beckinsale chose a more pink version which is complimented by her tan and dark hair and Heidi broke up the color with some bright statment jewelry.
3. Stick by your style: someone will always be criticizing.
Mila and Jessica had gorgeous dresses but were put on looked over due to being too ‘safe,’ too predictable, too boring. While the Glee girls were critcized for going too outrageous, too out of the box. You can choose to go classic, or choose to make a statement, no matter what someone will always be criticizing you and your choices. Stand by what you love and wear it with confidence: see next point.
4. Confidence and a huge smile will make you the star regardless of what you’re wearing.
Nothing is out-of-this-world special about Reese’s look, but that beaming bright smile makes her, ok this is cheesy, but shine. Maybe it’s the adorable children, new husband, pretty great life but her happiness shows and I was instantly drawn to her. Goes to show, a smile is the best thing to wear!
Images via People.com
I love this post! Very refreshing and different from all of the other award show posts!
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Great takeaways! You make an excellent point about sticking to your style… People are always going to talk but in the end you should always wear what you love, with a smile on your face.
As far as wearing blushes and nudes goes, I thought the ladies looked better on TV than in the photos I saw afterward. When you could see them moving on screen there was much more dimension to the colors and contrast between their skin and their dresses. But the flash of photos really does seem to have washed them out. It’s too bad.