The Golden Globes 2015 - My Fashion Review

There were quite a few interesting looks on the red carpet this year,  interesting in the way that it was boring. One thing I like about the Golden Globes is that you can take high fashion risks, it is not like the Oscars where couture is taken seriously. This is where movie stars and TV stars unite to celebrate the work they have done in the last 12 months, they can have a drink, poke fun at world events and some even leave with a cute little trophy.

A few of the stand out looks for me were Kate Hudson, Emma Stone, Dakota Johnson and Jennifer Lopez. The Queen of the night for me was of course Julianne Moore in Givenchy. She has a lifetime of fashion moments and she rarely disappoints. At 54 she outshines all the newcomers with her beauty and style. I am always a fan of mixing textures and she knocked the nail on the head with metallics and feathers. The high neckline kept it respectable and the cut showed off her amazing arms and kick ass body. And if anyone knows me they know I enjoy a nice fish tail on a dress. So kudos to you Miss Moore, I can not wait to see what she wears to the Oscars.

Like I said there were some seriously boring and horrible choices made this year. I have picked five of the worst offenders. I first must make a statement that I have nothing but love for these ladies, I respect them in their fields and this isn't personal - so let the bashing commence.

Tina Fey - Tina wore Antonio Berardi. I don't know what the thinking behind this was. The dress was definitely not designed with her in mind. If I had to start somewhere I would start with the bottom half. A tulip skirt does not suit everyone, especially some one of Tina's proportions. Her legs have disappeared and it has shortened her completely. The skirt needed a lot more structure than what it has, it flops in on it self and it is very unflattering. The top half looks like a cheap quinceañera dress. So many bad points. All of the dresses she wore on stage that night were infinitely better.

Kiera Knightley - Keira wore Chanel. This dress was custom made for her and took 30 people one week to construct. What a waste of time that was. I get that she is pregnant and she won't want to wear a figure hugging dress, but was this the best alternative? The bib and flounces are way too much, they look incredibly dated and I am not talking the 1980's - more like the 1880's. I like the middle section to a certain point, the embellishments are beautiful but the cut is so blah. There is nothing to it, the black band doesn't pull it in or anything - the most beautiful sack I have ever seen.

Lana Del Ray - Lana wore a vintage Travilla dress. I pray that something terrible happened to her first 10 choices before she had to settle for this, that is the only way to justify this dress. It is unbelievably unflattering and quite frankly it looks cheap. I have seen better designs from a failed fashion student. The pleats, the colour, the material - there is nothing right about it. The material in particular is awful, it looks like it will crease with any movement. I would hate to see what the back looked like after sitting down in it for a 2 hour show.

Claire Danes - Claire wore Valentino. I actually like this dress. On the model it looked good, but on Claire I don't get it. I think my major concern is the cut. It looks straight off the rack with no time for a fitting. The top half looks like it is sagging, one quick movement and we say hello to her boob hats. Also for this occasion the dress should scream fun, this one looks a little bit sad. We all know she can rock a simple column dress, maybe she should have kept to what she does best.

Lupita Nyong'o - Lupita wore Giambattista Valli Couture. This dress should have wowed. It is beautifully designed and looks well constructed. When she twirled it did look a lot better - this dress needs movement. In a photo it just looks a tad drab. It sags. One of my biggest complaints is the top. It is way too big and boxy. She has a tiny frame and maybe the designer should have considered this a bit more. One thing I will give Lupita is that she takes risks, and she is young enough to try whatever she wants. She has many a show she will attend in the future and I am sure she will knock it out the park at the Oscars.

So as a favour from me to these beautiful women I did a slight restyle. I am not saying my choices are better but I prefer them.

(excuse the awful photoshopping)

Tina in Neema Khan pre fall 2015

Kiera in Christopher Kane pre fall 2015

Lana in Marchesa pre fall 2015

Claire in Carolina Herrara pre fall 2015

Lupita in Ellie Saab pre fall 2015

Jared Leto - An Appreciation

Below I was writing about male music acts that I love, and in shock I realised I forgot one major act who I absolutely love - THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS. I often forget things when I make my little lists and I normally just let them go, but I couldn't let this go. I have the biggest man crush on Jared Leto, I am not ignoring Shannon and Tomo from the band - but the heart wants what it wants. These are my five reasons why I love the man we call Jared. (side note - I could talk about him for a day easily, this is a quick list)

1. Thirty Seconds To Mars

He is the front man for this great band. His vocals are superb and he is an amazing show man. Watch any live performance from the band and you will understand what I mean. The band's music is so special, every song is powerful wether with the message or just the pure power all 3 of them have. Their music videos are inspiring, each one is a mini movie all of its own

2. His Acting

Not just an amazing singer but also a celebrated actor. He doesn't do many films, but when he does my god he picks roles that are perfect for him. He is obviously picking the right roles because this year alone he won a Golden Globe and has also been nominated for an Oscar. Good luck for March 2nd!

3. His Transformations

This could probably go under the heading for acting but I felt it was deserved of its own paragraph. Just check out the images for 'Chapter 27' - that is him! He is barely recognisable. And that isn't a fat suit that is all him. On the other scale look at images of him for 'Dallas Buyers Club', he fasted and lost a tonne of weight. It is scary and impressive how dedicated he is to his work.

4. He Cares

He isn't just one of those celebs that say how much they support or are against something, he actually does stuff. For example his tour was completely environmentally sound, he filmed one of his music videos 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle to showcase the damage of global warming whilst working with a environmental company to minimise their own impact whilst filming and he is often showing support for many organisations, including one that created a law against animal cruelty.

5. The Body

Allow me to be crude for a minute, his body! When he isn't slimming down or fattening up he can be seen sporting one of the best torsos I have ever seen. He must live in a gym when not doing all of his amazing things. I am equally jealous and appreciative.

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