Golden Globes – The Branded

Now that we’ve covered The Good and The Bad from the Golden Globes, let’s look at who branded themselves the best.  Who’s using their dress to attract more than a flash bulb.  Who’s using it to project their personality, their image, their brand.

You won’t soon forget January Jones in this red Versace dress.  Her hair and perfect red lips remind you that she’s in the über successful Mad Men.  The exposure says “I’m still hot though”.  And the dress is classically Versace – did I mention she’s their latest model?

Many a fashionista has already criticized Michelle William’s Valentino dress.  They’re missing the point.  This dress is who she is – whimsical, pretty, a little bit avant-garde.  A modern-day flower child!  Don’t make her hit you over the head with it…again.

Emma Stone was nominated for “Easy A”.  Not exactly Shakespeare.  Her Calvin Klein gown, understated jewelry and demure hair is all telling you “But I can be a serious actress too!”  Its classy.  Its refined.  Its getting her the next big part.

Now you’ve seen how the Hollywood stars do it.  What about you?  How are you using clothing to brand yourself?

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Golden Globes – The Good & The Bad

While Ricky Gervais had no fear on stage last night, the ladies of the red carpet showed their fashion chops as well.

The Good:

Twitter was a buzz with Anne Hathaway’s shoulder pads – and not in a good way.  But I have to disagree.  Her Armani Privé dress accenting her shape and coloring perfectly.  The structure of the dress works for her – padding and all.

Eva Longoria looked stunning in her black Zac Posen dress.  It was her “I’m even more fab without whats-his-name” moment.

Claire Danes was the winner overall last night.  Golden Globe and red carpet.  Take note ladies – her Calvin Klein dress fit impeccably and so she could pull off what easily could be described as Pink Panther Pink.

The Bad:

First of all what the heck was up with all the flesh-colored, washed out, frumpy dresses this year?  Not a fan.  And my #1 offender was Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab.  Mainly because she can do SO MUCH better.  It wasn’t sexy.  It wasn’t cool.  It wasn’t anything!

Leighton Meester is a beautiful girl.  But her Burberry works hard to make sure you can’t figure that out.  It covers her up and washes her out.  Yuck.

And the last of the nude offenders, I’m sorry to say, is Sandra Bullock.  I can’t even concentrate on her Jenny Packham dress because her bangs are in the way.  You know its bad when your husband looks up from his football watching to say “What the heck is going on with her hair?!”

Next up, I’ll reveal my ladies are branding themselves the best.  Look for the post shortly.

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