Emmys!

I am an awards show addict. It's sad but true. If there is an awards show on, chances are I'm sitting in front of the TV, giddy with excitement. The thing is, it's not the actual awards show that I'm into-- although I freely admit to becoming teary eyed during heartfelt acceptance speeches (or sobbing through them while I was pregnant) and getting pumped because of a fabulous performance (I'm talking about you at the VMAs this year, Beyonce).

My favorite part of any awards show night is the red carpet, hands down. My husband does not understand this fascination. "Who cares what she has to say and who cares who made her dress?!" He just doesn't understand! There's something about sitting there in your over-sized pajamas staring at a TV screen filled with glittery starlets and dapper leading men. I'm not quite sure what it is. Maybe it's ooohing and ahhing over dresses you know you could never afford. Or maybe it's the feeling you get when you shriek "What is she wearing?!!!!!" I can't put my finger on it, but it's fabulous.

Here are my picks for the best and worst of this year's Emmys....

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The award for closest to fabulous before messing it up:
Leighton Meester. Her flowy Grecian gown was totally taken over by the huge knots on her shoulder straps. Tiny girl + huge shoulder detail = terrible idea.

Also there's something about the top in general that's just not right. It doesn't seem to fit her properly. It's like someone took a sheet, cut it in half and threw it over her chest.

I do love the rope detail around the waist and the bottom of the gown. Very glamorous. I just wish the top worked better!

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The award for biggest disappointment:
Christina Applegate. She usually picks classic dresses that show off her body. This dress feels like it started out on the right foot. The midnight blue is gorgeous and I love the draping. But as soon as you get down to the midsection, you lose me. The see through black sequined piece just doesn't seem to fit. There's nothing pretty about it. And the sequined bit on the left side that goes up to her shoulder? I just don't get it.

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The WTF award:
Kristen Wiig. The sleeves. The detail on the chest in combination with the sleeves. The hair. Did I mention the sleeves? Need I even say more? It looks as if her stylist took an unexpected vacation.                                                          image from film.com
 
Worst attempt at the one-shouldered look:
Kim Kardashian. I'm a huge fan of the one-shoulder trend. It's something that's flattering on any body type. I mean, how can you go wrong showing a little shoulder and your clavicle?

Well Kim Kardashian did. The problem is all in that sleeve. The length and the bell at the bottom coupled with her slicked back hair make her look like a reverse Morticia. Bad, bad, bad.

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Best tie!
Alec Baldwin. The winner for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (30 Rock) won my heart with his unexpected lavender tie. Love, love, love it!!! In a sea of men clad in black and white, Baldwin's lavender tie is a breath of fresh air. Can you tell I'm a fan?

Hottest expectant mom:

Heidi Klum. Seriously, could she be any more gorgeous? Roughly nine months pregnant, Klum was absolutely radiant in her curve hugging black gown.

 The sweetheart neckline and the train were perfect to enhance her look. Gorgeous!  

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