2012 Golden Globe Awards

Happy Monday!!!

I can't believe it's been a year since last year's Golden Globes!

(Check out what the stars wore last year.)

There were so many different looks from the 2012 Golden Globe Awards that it took me a long time to pick the ones I'm gonna feature on my recap. ;)

I have a long list of red carpet looks to talk about (and there's still a lot I didn't include!), so I'll try to keep this post as short as possible. Let's get started!

Charlize Theron - 

She looked absolutely gorgeous in this pale pink Christian Dior gown!

I have said many times before that I am not a fan of short front-long back dresses, but with Charlize Theron, it doesn't matter. ;)

Her sexy white stilettos, loose side bun, and embellished Cartier headband make her look picture perfect!

Emma Stone -

Emma turned up in a beautiful deep plum and fuchsia Lanvin gown with an eagle-embellished belt.

She has this amazing ability of always dressing appropriately for the event. 

The Golden Globes is more formal than the People's Choice Awards but is more laidback than the Oscars...
Emma's look is right in between, just perfect!

Lea Michele - 

I am not her biggest fan, but I acknowledge spectacular when I see it, haha! ;)

Lea Michele looked amazing in her silver Marchesa gown. 

She's covered up but still sexy with the daring sheer peek-a-boo bodice detail of her dress. 

Her hair, makeup, and accessories -- her whole look = gorgeous!

Sofia Vergara - 

Seriously, when does she ever not look amazing?!

This mermaid-style Vera Wang gown hugs her body in all the right places.
Since her dress has a lot of texture and detail, I like how she kept things simple with her sleek, straight hair.
Oh, and I think we also need to mention that she's wearing Harry Winston jewels worth over $5 million!

Reese Witherspoon -

To me, she is the picture of complete and utter happiness... look at that smile!

Reese rocked her red Zac Posen gown. 

And she made her dress and curves the stars of the show by sporting simple but sexy tousled hair.

Jessica Alba - 

She gave birth, like literally just a few months ago!

The mom of two looks fantastic in this beaded lavender Gucci gown.

I think motherhood made Jessica a happier and more beautiful person. :)

Shailene Woodley - 

The Descendants and Secret Life of the American Teenager star looks young and pretty in her embroidered illusion column dress by Marchesa. She's also wearing Tabitha Simmons shoes.

It would be amazing if she gets an Oscar nomination for her breakthrough role. :)

Jessica Biel - 

The reportedly newly engaged Jessica Biel seems to be trying out a bridal look in this beautiful lacy white Elie Saab dress. 

She looks great, but perhaps an updo would've been better?

Octavia Spencer - 

The Best Supporting Actress winner looked like an absolute winner in her pale lilac Tadashi Shoji gown paired with Christian Louboutin shoes, Irene Neuwirth jewelry, and a silver clutch.

Viola Davis - 

Look at that high slit, wow!

She looked amazing in this wine-colored, one-shoulder Emilio Pucci dress.

Helen Mirren - 

I want to be as beautiful and as graceful as Dame Helen one day. :)

Julianne Moore - 

Her black strapless gown is classic. 

I love her hair and her emerald statement earrings!

Meryl Streep -

It's not a fashion-forward look, but she's Meryl Streep -- she can do no wrong in my eyes
(and I'm sure in everyone else's eyes too!). ;)

I am so so so happy that she won the Best Actress award!

Mila Kunis -

The new Dior muse wore a black Dior gown, a Bvlgari ring, Cartier earrings, and Jimmy Choo shoes.

She looks great, but where's the fun and spunk of last year's red carpet looks?

Julie Bowen - 

Reem Acra is one of my favorite designers, and this dress is so so so pretty.

But I just feel that it kinda gets lost in Julie Bowen, or maybe it's the other way around... bottom line is neither the dress nor Julie stood out on the red carpet.

Natalie Portman - 

Natalie is as gorgeous as always!

I'm just not a fan of this Lanvin gown... but really, does it even matter what she wears? 

She's always beautiful anyway. ;)

Michelle Williams - 

Michelle's blue velvet Jason Wu dress and jeweled headband look is not my favorite, but I give her the best acceptance speech award (she won the Best Actress for a Musical/Comedy award)! 

"I consider myself a mother first and an actress second, and so the person I most want to thank is my daughter, my little girl, whose bravery and exuberance is the example that I take with me in my work and in my life. I want to say thank you for sending me off to this job every day with a hug and a kiss. I couldn't have done it any other way. It made me so excited to come home at night. And for suffering for six months of bedtime stories, where all the princesses were read aloud in a Marilyn Monroe-sounding voice."

It made me cry, seriously!

Rooney Mara -

While I admire her astonishing transformation into Lisbeth Salander, someone needs to tell Rooney that she doesn't need to dress like this all the time!

Her Nina Ricci gown is pretty, the detail and the neckline are daring, but I need some color from Rooney... and a smile while we're at it!

Freida Pinto - 

This teal bustier strapless silk Prada gown looks way too big for Freida.

It seems like the duchesse satin belt is the only thing holding this dress up. :/

The only thing working for me here is her Chopard necklace. ;)

Zooey Deschanel - 

 

Oh man, Zooey!

I love Zooey, but I don't like this look at all!

This green silk Prada dress is just not flattering. 

And what's up with the hair?! Where did her gorgeous Jess hair go???

Dianna Agron - 

Pretty girl with a not so pretty dress...

Her hair, makeup, and jewelry are all perfect. We just have to change this red Giles dress!

The laser cut swan detail is amazing, but why on a dress?

Piper Perabo - 

It seems like Piper wanted to feel like a princess... but the thing is, I'm not sure princesses these days would want to wear this pearlescent Olivier Theyskens for Theory gown.

Moving on, there were a lot of couples on the red carpet too...

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan - 

Awwww!
Did you guys see Octavia Spencer say "He's cute!" when Channing presented an award on stage?

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban -

Yay for Nicole Kidman wearing this gray Versace halter gown with bold studded detailing!

It's not my favorite, but she looks better than she has in a while.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - 

Although their relationship didn't start in the most virtuous way, I find myself rooting for them to last because they really do look like they care for each other a lot (it's so cute the way they light up when the other one is up on stage).

Anyway, the dress... Angie's Atelier Versace gown is not the best, but no one can deny that this woman is elegant and gorgeous!

Francois-Henri Pinault and Salma Hayek - 

I'm not a fan of Salma's black and gold Gucci gown, but somehow she makes it work.

And I love her ombre curls!

Giuliana Rancic - 

A special mention goes to Giuliana for bravely facing breast cancer, undergoing a double mastectomy, and still showing up at work looking polished as always!

I also just wanted to share some photos of celebs wearing my favorite color on the red carpet. ;)

I couldn't find a photo of Emily Blunt wearing a gorgeous yellow Elie Saab (if I'm not mistaken) dress. :/

***images from Yahoo! and details from www.usmagazine.com***

But anyway, yay, that is the end of my 2012 Golden Globe Awards red carpet recap!

Whose look did you like the best? Whose look did you not like at all?
I'd love to hear what you have to say! :D

Have a fantastic week, everyone!

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