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Last night was the culmination of awards season–and while we can’t say it was the most awe-inspiring Academy Awards we’ve ever seen, we still loved it in all of its tiered, shiny and strangely-placed-darts glory. We watched, we winced, we cheered and we fell in love with look after look.

Whether it was styled in ’20s art deco fashion or goddess-like columns, metallic shone brightly last night. From Naomi Watts in futuristic-Hollywood glam (Armani Privé) to Nicole Kidman’s cesarean-chic sequins (sorry, L’Wren Scott), those who chose to wear it did so with varying degrees of success.

Halle Berry was incredible in Versace, and Jennifer Hudson got everything absolutely right in a long-sleeved Roberto Cavalli.

Taking styling cues from Chris de Burgh–not always a great idea. However last night’s ladies in red looked incredible–with Jennifer Anniston finally moving away from body-hugging silhouettes and into a sweeping Valentino (though we wish she would’ve had an hairstyle to match–the long, tousled hair made it look like she got ready in the limo). Olivia Munn looked incredible in a deep red Marchesa gown. And can we all just take a moment to appreciate that Sally Field is 66 and absolutely killing it in her Valentino?

Keeping the basics alive seemed to be a sub-theme of last night. Blue (in various shades of cobalt, navy and midnight) and white were the two other big color trends on the red-carpet. Quevenzhané Wallis is stunning, age appropriate and her dog purse is beyond adorable. Helen Hunt’s H&M dress looks exactly like an H&M dress and though Reese Witherspoon was going for a Veronica Lake look, she missed it by a large margin thanks to an unflattering neckline.

Jennifer Lawrence and Charlize Theron (both in Dior Haute Cotoure) are a tie for best-dressed. Though the two gowns are on opposite ends of the sartorial spectrum, the clean lines, elegant silhouettes and impeccable styling make each look pop. Meanwhile, Queen Latifah was downright regal in Badgley Mischka. Who was your best-dressed of the night? Leave your picks in the comments, below!

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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 know, we know. The inauguration was yesterday–practically months in fashion time, but we simply can’t stop talking about Michelle Obama. Not only did the First Lady kill it with her bangs, the standout color of her dress had us swooning.

To be fair, we’ve always had a soft spot for crimson–we even have our very own shade: Frederick’s Red! Even with, we forget how easy it is to tap into your inner bombshell on occasion (and we’d like to thank FLOTUS for reminding us). Are you ready to get fired up? Channel her ultra-confident look in or out of the house with our picks below:

Photo via Jason Merrit, Getty Images. Clockwise from top left: Lace Cutout Dress, Hollywood Dream Halter Corset, Lace Overlay Strapless Dress, and the Georgette Cami Doll Set.  

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!