9.24.2012

A View From the Yellow (?!?) Carpet

You've heard me say it before, Red Carpet season is the most wonderful time of the year! Last night, the 2012 Emmy Award ceremony was broadcast on ABC and officially kicked off the season.

Here's what I have to say about the show last night. Boring. Predictable. Lackluster. And unfortunately, the fashion wasn't all that much better. I did find a few that caught my eye - perhaps it's because they were shockingly yellow.


Source: instyle.com via Molly
Source: eonline.com via Molly

Leslie Mann had my favorite of the night. This Naeem Khan frock made me smile. I loved the turquoise jewelry she paired with it. I loved her hair and most of all I love her infectious smile. It was the perfect compliment to the sunshine yellow of her skirt.

I generally think that when Julie Bowen walks the red carpet she really she needs to eat a cheeseburger. But last night her day glow Monique Lhuillier was fantastic and I thought she looked stunning. Thin, but stunning.

Source: instyle.com via Molly
Source: instyle.com via Molly

Julianne Moore wore a lot of yellow. At first, I wasn't sure about this Christian Dior couture. But it grew on me as the night went on. By the time she was presenting, I was convinced I was a fan. How could I ever doubt the beautiful Ms. Moore?

Claire Danes did maternity chic right. This Lanvin gown was effortless and sexy. Danes was glowing.


Source: eonline.com via Molly
Source: instyle.com via Molly

There's no question that Tina Fey is always one of my favorites. Last night was no different. Not only did she look phenomenal she provided one of the few times I laughed during the show last night. Fey's Vivienne Westwood and Jena Malone's J. Mendel burgundy gowns (such a hot color this Fall!) were two of my non-yellow favorites.

Source: zimbio.com via Molly
Source: instyle.com via Molly

These two gowns are this year's entries into my "much, much prettier on TV than online" catagory. Ginnifer Goodwin's Monique Lhullier made me gasp when she was interviewed on the red carpet. The detail and embellishment were lovely. And Lucy Liu's Versace was made of metal! Both were completely unique and stood out as memorable in the sea of "safe" that swallowed last night's red carpet.

Now it's your turn! Who was your favorite of the evening?