Gwyneth Paltrow in Versace, Leighton's Choos & More CMA 2010 Fashion

I was planning on posting something else today, but when I spotted a photo of Gwyneth Paltrow in Atelier Versace at the 2010 CMA Awards I changed my mind. Now, I know a lot of people aren't Gwyneth fans, but I happen to like her and I think she looks great in this slit-to-there, sequined ombré number. Her legs look phenomenal in those Louboutins!

I think Gwyneth looked sexy (not always something I associate with her), but classy as always. Although I could have done without the bodice cut-out. Gwyneth's beautiful earrings are S.J. Phillips. I missed Gwyneth's performance, but hope to catch it on YouTube soon.

What did you think of Gwyneth's dress and her singing?

Leighton Meester wore a Spring 2011 RTW

Pucci gown with Cathy Waterman jewels.

You know I love her, but her hair is kind of...meh?

Leighton's badass shoes are by Jimmy Choo.

Adorable Julianne Hough in a one-shouldered

Georges Chakra gown and Jimmy Choo heels.

Julianne accessorized with a Judith Lieber clutch and Swarovski jewellery.

 

Carrie Underwood's Talbot Runhof gown is kind of a mess of poufs and frills and fabric flowers, but she's so cute that I can't really dismiss the look out of hand. Maybe I'm losing it but it kind of--almost?--works for her. I think. Do you agree? (Clutch by Swarovski)

Kellie Pickler has a kind of Christina Hendricks vibe going on, no? Maybe its just the cleavage. Kellie seems very...lush in her liquid gold Pamella Roland gown. And I think her soft make-up is pretty.

Some of Carrie's other costume changes...

I want to love Nicole Kidman (she's even been keeping her hair darker just like I kept begging her to!), but there is something wrong with this outfit. Or more accurately something is off about this outfit on Nicole. Just me? Dress - Dolce and Gabbana, Shoes - L'Wren Scott, Jewels - Fred Leighton

Leann Rimes, not my fave in general.

Killer shoes.

Full disclosure: I'm not a Taylor Swift fan. Every time I hear one of Swift's whiny ramblings on the radio (which seems about every 0.2 seconds--the world is either enamoured, or just inundated, by her caterwauling) I feel like stabbing my own eyes out. So, that said, while I think the red Monique Lhuillier gown Swift wore to the CMAs is pretty (and in one of the season's hot colours), it's also ultimately boring and uninspired. Her Neil Lane floral diamond earrings are also pretty.

First off Izzy, back away from the hair dye. Yeesh. Second, I like the colour of Katherine Heigl's Farah Angsana gown and I don't dislike the style on principle, but it seems sort of old for her or something. Pretty Jimmy Choos.

I think Joanna Garcia is too cute for words. Her dress, however, is in Taylor Swift territory. Pretty, unoffensive, kinda boring. The only halfway exciting part are the jewel do-dads on the shoulder(s).

Fun and flirty Sara Evans.

Shimmery and belted Laura Bell Bundy 

An equally sparkly Sandra Lee.

Sheryl Crowe and Kimberly Williams (who will

 always be Annie from Father of the Bride to me).

I'm probably way behind, but I have no idea who Jennifer Nettles is.

 I think she's adorably cute, though, and I love her agate slice earrings!

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum is beautiful, but

the only thing I can look at is her neckline. Which

seems to be slowly creeping up to devour her face.

What did you think of the outfits?

Likes? Dislikes?

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Runway Photos via elle.com and style.com

2010 Emmy Awards Fashion

I only got to watch portions of the red carpet Emmy pre-show, and none of the actual awards, but I have to say I was kind of underwhelmed by what I did see. Few dresses stand out for me except for this yellow Carolina Herrera on sexy Sofia Vergara. Talk about hugging every curve perfectly.

I liked Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta. Still not feeling the bangs. Loved the statement necklace.

I didn't see Claire Danes' dress live, but it seems to be pretty.

Question is, is she the right colour?

I like that Heidi does short for a lot of awards shows, with legs like her's it would be a crime not to. Still, I wonder how she sits in this Marchesa. Reminds me of that blue one Anne Hathaway wore awhile back. And, look, another ginoromous necklace.

I heard a lot about how great Kim K looked in Marchesa. She's pretty, sure, but I'm not blown away. And then there was Rose Byrne in something oh-so-similar...

I'm feeling the bodice of Nina's gown more than the bottom.

 

I like this colour. Her hair is huge.

Eva is cute, safe, boring in Robert Rodriguez.

Another Lady in Black. Kelly looks great, now she needs to fix the hair colour.

Purple Posse

Jane Lynch (sporting the asymmetrical look that was so popular), Emily Deschanel and Kyra Sedgewick in a Monique Lhuillier, which I think is purple but may be reddish.

Lots of Sparkles

All attractive enough and I love sequins as much as the next girl (okay, truth, probably more), but I feel like I've seen it before. Over and over. Connie Britton did shiny, too. Susan Sarandon looks great, but who shrank Juliana Marguiles? 

Ruffled Tiers

I don't know what to make of this wedding gown-meets-Little Bo Peep look (Diana Argon in Herrera and Jewel in Zuhair Murad). Crazy thing is I don't even know if I hate it. I kind of don't. Thoughts?

So, on to the bad...

What up, Lo? You know I love you and I see what you were trying to do here, going for the Mad Men, pencil-skirted look, but it's all a little too Tippi Hedren in The Birds considering that your hair looks like an actual bird's nest. I call shenanigans. Lo's too smart to go out in public looking like this, what gives?

January, you're not a fish and you're not Madonna. Please leave the scales and cones at home next time (I know they're supposed to be peacock feathers, but they look like scales to me). I don't care if it's Versace (and a pretty colour). Oh, and grab a brush on your way out the door next time, will you? Thanks.

I often find myself wanting to like Anna Paquin, but...I got nothing. I heard this McQueen likened to a matador's uniform. I'm thinking more Roman centurion.

The hair, the skin, the neckline--Kate does know she's not on DWTS anymore?

I heart you, Tina Fey, but how do you always manage to do this to yourself?

 

Really?

What were your thoughts on the red carpet looks?

What did you think of Nate?

Stay tuned for a great giveaway later today!

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