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Individualism rocked the Grammy red carpet last night, (thanks in part to the rules that CBS threw down) making for a surprisingly refreshing evening. With a ban on the bare, the curve revealing and the visible thong, (certain) stars shone in sartorial splendor.

Some (we’re looking at you T-Swift) played it safe in Grecian-inspired beauties but the rest ranged from cake-toppers to the swinging sixties, dinosaur-inspired couture and beyond! Read on to see our hits, misses and must-haves.

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Yes, yes, yes! Adele can do no wrong in a couch-inspired Valentino with matching shoes. Florence Welch stuns in a risky Givenchy interpretation of a dinosaur and we love every second of it. Plus, emerald!

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Kimbra and Ashanti both veered straight into NO. The diminutive Kiwi (in a Jaime Lee Major gown) looked positively fairy-like, and while that’s usually a good thing, there was something a little manic pixie about the whole ensemble. Ashanti and Tony Ward may have been going for dramatic, but either they missed the mark or we just didn’t get it. Hint: It’s the former.

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Now we reach the perfect part of the evening. Rhianna and Kelly Rowland nailed red carpet glamour, sex appeal and impeccable style. Ri-Ri was resplendent in a crimson and Alaia, proving once again that he is a very important designer and Kelly took the rules and broke every one of them in Georges Chakra Couture. Ladies, take note–this is how you do the red carpet. Who was your favorite look of the evening?

In a departure from the usual glittering, glistening and brightly hued red-carpets of award shows past, the fashion at the SAG Awards was a little more dark and somber–and totally at odds with the sunny L.A. weather. Vavavoom vintage hair, navy gowns, belted dresses and an edgy black and white palette dominated the red-carpet.

Though stars tend to take more chances on this particular red-carpet (since it doesn’t garner as much press as the Oscars), the only real risk-taker last night was January Jones–who pulled off her pompadour and avant garde gown perfectly. See our top trends from the fashionable to faux-pas, below!

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Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Juliane Moore went for bold, graphic black and white looks. However, Juliane’s florals feel a little underdressed, Juliana’s footwear choice leaves a lot to be desired and Ms. Danes would’ve killed it if her lipstick was just a little brighter.

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Yes, please! In a stunning departure from classic black, navy blue bombshells Jennifer Lawrence, Amanda Seyfried and the incomparable Jessica Lange, stood statuesque in beautiful silhouettes. The ladies also possessed the most swoon-worthy hair of the evening and perfectly vampy make-up.

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Last but not least, we have the belt. Charming when done correctly—see Tina Fey, who looked divine with her retro hair and sweetheart neckline. Weirdly casual when paired with the wrong gown–see Frieda Pinto, whose gown’s messy neckline exacerbated the informal feel. Jenna Fischer is right between casual and chic, but the metallic shimmer on top lands her gown on the wrong side of the Eighties. Who was your best/worst dressed last night? Leave your choice in the comments beow!

We had high expectations for last night and not just because comedy gold duo Tina Fey & Amy Poehler were hosting. The Golden Globes set the bar for award season fashion and beauty trends–but we needn’t have worried, because Hollywood didn’t disappoint!

From retro-flair to captivating crimson, the stars shone in all their glory. Celebs braved the freezing temperatures (or as John Hamm pointed out, “It’s only 50 degrees.”) to show off swoon-worthy silhouettes, daring hair and to-die-for makeup. Here are the three big trends we were loving from last night’s red-carpet:

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Naomi Watts, Amy Adams and Michelle Dockery radiated ultra-glamorous, old Hollywood gowns and hair. Personally, we can’t get enough of the neo-noir look–the drama and romance it evokes are incomparable. In three distinct color palettes and cuts, we’re hoping the versatility displayed means more actresses will opt for this on Oscar night! Hands-down our favorite look from the Globes.

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From modern columns to classic ball gowns, crimson made a spectacular splash! Claire Danes, Zooey Deschanel and Jennifer Lawrence all pulled off the incredible statement-making hue as only mega-famous, ultra-poised stars can do. Each went in a different direction with makeup–Claire Danes trying out a smokey Eye, Zooey staying with her ’60s chanteuse eyeliner and Jennifer Lawrence going for gold with a dark eye and lip. We can’t wait to try this color trend on our next night out!

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Call it the Angelina Effect or simply the return of the leg slit–the Golden Globe’s hottest trend was sky-high! Eva Longoria went with a dramatic long-sleeved gown, while Halle Berry and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opted for interesting necklines to offset the slit. Love it or hate it, you can’t argue that this isn’t an option for wallflowers. These ladies wore these see-and-be-seen dresses with fierce attitude.

What was your favorite look of the night? Tell us in the comments, below!

Last night’s Emmys contained some upsets, some safe bets and most importantly some serious fashion. From the no-brainers: Jon Stewart looking dapper in a tuxe and using the word ephemeral in his acceptance speech (swoon) to presenter and winner Claire Danes in a blinding yellow (yes, we can see your career is back), here are the trends we noticed at TV’s big night out.

The Colors Of The Sea:

From a deep Pacific blue to the light azure of the Mediterranean, ocean-inspired hues made waves on the red carpet. Not limited to satin, the stars that went for this soothing shade brought their A-game in sparkles, chiffon and incredible detailing.

Sofia Vergara

Archie Panjabi

Heidi Klum

 Julianne Hough

Yellow, Yellow:

Not limited to a vintage-inspired mustard, sunshine or canary, last night’s yellows hit highlighter heights and beyond!  The best part? Everyone interpreted it in the most incredible way! Long sleeves, strapless, Grecian–all the usual silhouette suspects were present, but were utterly transformed by the saturated hue.

Clare Danes

Julianne Moore

Leslie Mann

Julie Bowen

Shades of Grey:

Whether you’ve read it or not, the book that’s obviously on our collective pop culture conscious is 50 Shades of Grey. Why else would a notoriously difficult color to pull off be so present at an event? Not that we’re complaining! Fresh and unexpected, it brought a exciting aspect to the same old looks we’ve seen at these evening (or afternoon) events. Bring it on!

Emily Van Camp

Connie Britton

Anna Chlumsky

Elle Morena

Intricate Prints & Patterns:

Daring to standout, these lovely ladies brought a sense of avant garde romance with lavish beading, bold prints and unexpectedly ethereal silhouettes. From a sari-styled number on Hayden Panetierre to the stunning statement worn by Julianna Marguiles, each dress let us know that these are women who want to be noticed!

Julianna Marguiles

Elizabeth Moss

January Jones

Hayden Panetierre

Who had your favorite look of the night?

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Last night in New York, fashion’s finest gathered for the CFDA Awards. The attendees wowed on the arrivals carpet with unexpected patterns and perfectly plunging necklines. See our favorite looks below:

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Dakota Fanning, Kate Bosworth and Karolina Kurkova clearly got the same memo. Standing pretty in patterns, each pulled it off without looking too busy. Also, each and every one’s shoes and clutch were absolutely the right choice. Way to stand out from the crowd!

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Zoe Saldana, Julianne Hough and Doutzen Kroes showed how to rock a plunging neckline 3 very separate ways. Zoe went vampy, with sheer mesh cutouts and a sheer skirt challenging the deep V in front, while Julianne Hough stole the show in a red Grecian-inspired number. Doutzen, being a supermodel, can clearly pull off what the rest off us mortals cannot, as evidenced by her see-through lace gown and choker/ plunge neck combo. Somehow, it all works. A special congratulations are also in order for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, whose line the Row won the Womenswear Award, beating out Proenza Shouler and Marc Jacobs for the honor!