The Purple Effect and Other Golden Globe Effects
The color purple is expected to be all the rage this year in 2009 and it was certainly in evidence in this year’s Golden Globes when all shades of violet and purple were in vogue. In fact some fashion experts are saying that dark purple is now becoming the “new black” Many of the celebrities on the golden globe carpet traded in basic black for eggplant, aubergine, grape and deep purple colors. Celebrities seen in the deep purple frocks were Hayden Panettiere, Rumer Willis and Anna Paquin.
One bad trend was the ruffles that dominated the pastel dresses of stars like Olivia Wide and Elizabeth Banks. The problem is that the frills on these floor length gowns looked like bundled up pieces of tissue paper. House star Olivia Wilde’s dress was particularly hideous looking more like one of the ugly Bridesmaid dresses from the movie “27 Dresses.” Elizabeth Banks dress looked so fussy it almost looked like a picked over old Chenille blanket. As prissy and old fashioned as hits look is we are bound to see versions of it on other red carpets throughout the year as well as in stores. It is likely that this type of dress that is adorned with chiffon nubbins will also be a popular choice of wear for bridesmaids and brides.
Another fashion trend spotted at the Golden Globes was the man wearing two hooped earrings. Colin Farrell boasted this look by wearing two small hoops. Mickey Rourke entered the fray wearing chains, rings and a blue belt.
J. Lo wore a very tired looking eights gown that looked like couch fabric draped in all the right places. The gown was also a very sallow green which in turn made her look sallow as well. Still the older set that admires J. Lo will probably try to emulate the look which was half Michael Kars half Japanese in flair. The gold and green gown was the brainchild of the actress Marchesa.
Blue is also going to be a big color this year thanks to the People’s choice favourites who were wearing it as gowns. Among these was Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie. Anne Hahtaway was particularly stunning in an Armani Prive. Maggie Gyllenghall wore blue leopard prints and Jolie glittered in silver and blue hues by Atelier.
Many of the celebrities who were there opted for the very bright parrot like colors. These included Salma Hayek, Kate Bechinsale, Sandra Bullock, Eva Mendes and Miley Cyrus.
The queens of the black strapless dress which never go out of style were Kate Winslet who wore a midnight black Yves St. Laurent an Amy Adams who wore a black Oscar de la Renta with a gorgeous full ballroom skirt.