Starts with Inspiration: 2014 Golden Globes

Happy Golden Globes day! To be honest, I usually can't sit still long enough to finish the awards pre-shows. However, this year's Golden Globes was an exception. It was truly one masterpiece after another. And can we please talk about all the perfectly slightly undone chignons? I seriously need to up by hair-game at my next formal event. Here are my top picks for the night:

Amber Heard in Versace dress and Jimmy Choo shoes (anyone else loving the voluminous hair?):

Anna Gunn in Donna Karan Atelier. I think award for best train definitely goes to this.

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive: 

A regular on my favourites list, Julie Bowen in  Carolina Herrera:

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga: 

 Margot Robbie in Gucci dress and Christian Louboutin shoes:

 Michelle Dockery in Oscar de la Renta dress and Christian Louboutin shoes:

Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta: 

Taylor Swift in Carolina Herrera: 

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior:

And finally Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren. Can we talk about how amazing this dress is? The colour and cut of this dress complement her perfectly. The cape is just the perfect amount of head-turning drama for this rising star (who by the way, also happens to be a Yale grad #nbd). 

Which dress was your favourite?

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Starts with Inspiration: 2013 Oscars Edition

Tonight's Oscars ceremony had no shortage of head-turning, eye-catching, breath-taking and heart-stopping gowns.  On a side note, how amazing was that performance by the Les Miserables cast? A perfect tribute to one of my favorite musicals of all time.

Nothing says casual-chic like a simple sheath adorned with a subtle splash of jewels. Not bad for someone who just decided what she'd wear hours before stepping on the red carpet. 

Anne Hathaway in Prada

I'm loving Amy's dove grey gown with its fitted bodice and skirt with all kinds of fluffy, feminine, and lovely detailing. Somehow, ever since seeing Ms. Adams in Enchanted, I think, "once a princess, always a princess". How fitting.

Amy Adams in Oscar de la Renta

Rocking peplum and a subtle train with her flattering pixie cut, Charlize let this dress speak for itself without many accessories.

Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture

Loving the splash of coral and elaborate beading on this dress.

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu

An homage to future-inspired glam - Naomi Watts' dress with its intriguing asymmetrical detail managed to be edgy while incredibly feminine all at once.

Naomi Watts in Armani Prive

Reese Witherspoon's gown in cobalt blue, one of my favorite colours of the moment, is classic Hollywood and fits her beautifully.  I'm also loving how the colour-blocking at the waist further accentuates the figure and creates an even more dramatic hourglass shape.

Reese Witherspoon in Louis Vuitton

I saved the best for last. My heart literally skipped a bit when I saw Jennifer Lawrence in this breathtaking Dior Haute Couture gown. It was regal, ethereal and old-Hollywood all at once. If I was getting married this year I would definitely have this silhouette and style on my gown wish list. Of course, with Jennifer Lawrence's Miss Dior ad pictures debuting this weekend, it was really no surprise she'd wow us all in Dior. 

Which gown was your favorite from this year's Oscar red carpet?

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture and Roger Vivier clutch

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