I popped the corn early. Then claimed the couch. January 11, 2009 17:05 6 Comments
I confess: I was a sofa sloth tonight. Why? Because I am a pushover for awards shows. It's true. Love the glam. Love the gowns. Love that red carpet stroll. So there.
One of my favorite dresses: Drew Barrymore's. However. Am I the only one who thought there was a disconnection between her Angie Dickenson as Pepper hair and her Jayne Mansfield dress? Not to mention her everything-in-the-Walmart cosmetics aisles makeup. Still. She looks like a girl who's having fun. Lots of it.
And then there is Ms. Longoria. Oh, Eva. Eva, Eva, Eva. You're a gal who has it going on. So why, why, why wear a dress cut so perilously low? The dress was gorgeous. Love the scallop detail. Totally. But why not have the bodice a half-inch or so higher? You do not have to try so hard. You don't. Trust me.
But. On a brighter note. A positive note. A happy, happy, joy, joy note. If I could have one look of the evening — just one, only one — I'd grab Marisa Tomei's. In a heartbeat. Love it. Love it. Absolutely. From the tiered sleeves — wedding cake, anyone, the buttercream is worth every calorie — to the necklaces to the belt, perfection. Completely.
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Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:12
P.S. Duh. Where are my manners? Even though my opinion is different, Kai, I appreciate your comments. What is life without a dialogue?
Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:12
Channeling Marilyn is so tired! It’s been done. And done. And done. Surely she’s not paying her stylist the big bucks to do Marilyn. You think?
Kai Jones on May 20, 2015 12:12
I thought her hair was Marilyn Monroe-like! It went with the dress perfectly.
Denise Calhoun on May 20, 2015 12:12
OK, Still Life, you’ve inspired another Golden Globes post. And, Carolyn, I was tempted to watch the replay!
Carolyn on May 20, 2015 12:12
I loved Drew’s dress but just didn’t get the hair…AT ALL! Sometimes she is spot on and sometimes it’s a “whoa baby” moment! Btw, I was right there with you watching!
Still Life in Buenos Aires on May 20, 2015 12:12
I love that you love the awards shows, Denise! Too bad we can’t watch them together and make catty comments. (Um…Did I say that?)
One of my annoyances is the type of dress that squooshes actresses’ breasts in and up. They always look ill fitting. What did you think about Rene Zelwegger’s dress?
I also thought that the Marilyn look is new for Drew but doesn’t really go with the dress. I think it calls for an unusual up do.