Off With A Bang

This year has certainly started off right. Sunday, at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards, I was pleasantly surprised by the classic looks I witnessed. For the first time in a very long time, I really respected most everyone for the humble and simple looks they decided to model on the red carpet. The past few years have reminded me of a sleaze fest, where "Hey, lets all get together and wear whatever we want since this really isn't a big deal or anything." But, 2014 really made an impression on me and with that said, I am happily presenting to you Doll Maison's Top 3 Best Dressed, the Worst Dressed and a lovely dedication to one of our very favorite actresses around. 

Julie Bowen knew what she was thinking when she picked out this lovely Caroline Herrera gown. The color combination is beyond words perfect and I adore the red velvet that this gown has to offer. I appreciate being able to tell texture in a photo or on television. It takes the look to a whole new level and you can really begin to understand the piece that much more. Beautiful!

Monica Potter proves "The Older, The Wiser." Wearing the amazing Romona Keveza, this look is a classic with a twist. It is lady like and totally appropriate for an award show but is also kicked up a notch with metallic nails, a studded clutch and shimmery earrings. I want to look this perfect when I get older. I seriously admire Monica for her classic charm. More girls should strive to be like her.

It is quite normal to want to feel sexy and gorgeous when you walk the red carpet, I totally understand. But, you need to do it with a brain. Margot Robbie donned in this fabulous Gucci gown. Take note girls: This is the correct way to be sexy yet classy at any major event. I drool over an all white look, I appreciate the appropriate slit but I especially adore the perfect diamond and emerald detail on this gown. She finalized the look with matching emerald Christian Louboutin heels, swept back hair and simple diamond earrings. What more could you want!

Our Worst Dressed goes to Heidi Klum in Marchesa. Looking like the corpse bride, I think its time she retires from the red carpet and gets back to her granola looking sweat pants. This style, er, "style" makes me terribly sad and proves my point yet again on why I have a problem with people like her taking the carpet. You don't act and you used to model practically nothing, so either hire Rachel Zoe or go home. 

Finally, I want to end on a positive note for all of my readers. The bullying Gabourey Sidibe received during the award show was absolutely uncalled for. It breaks my heart our society still finds ways to attack and hurt others. Bullying can lead to so many serious problems and issues. While it is a choice to defend and remember how beautiful you truly are, it can still really hurt and stick with you for a very long time. I admire this young lady's confidence she shared on twitter after the attacks. "To people making mean comments about my GG pics, I most def cried about it on that private jet, on my way to my dream job last night." I hope each and every one of you remember that we all have our own story, no one is near perfect and only one person can judge us for who we truly are, the big man upstairs. Lets take a stand to remember as we enter this year that bullying and putting others down is NOT a solution, EVER. You looked stunning my dear Gabourey and we are so thankful you are a part of amazing Hollywood!

  Xoxo

Rockstar Face-offs (Week Three)

Each week, two famous celebrities face-off in a style challenge here on Doll Maison, allowing us to decide who rocked the look better. This week, "Rockstar Face-offs" Kate Hudson and Tyra Banks model the one of a kind Marchesa gown! Kate adds a matching clutch and earrings to create a more chic, structured and put together look, Tyra opts for a more dramatic and flirty look while choosing the raspberry version of the dress and rocking voluminous curls. So, who do you think owned this gown? Let us know in the comment section below. 

XOXO

Image Of Fear And Love

Tonight, the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. As exciting as it is to have another award show to cover, I cannot help but express my deepest distress over the fashion choices. And before you get the chance to even speak these words, I know exactly what you want to say, "She always says this and seriously we get it already." Let us be real for a moment, shall we. Over half and yes, I said HALF of the choices made this evening were beyond words disgusting. Like honestly, my stomach started to ache. Luckily, I found ourselves a best dressed (never fear!) and hope that somehow my career takes off sooner rather than later because obviously Hollywood needs some maj help.

Sarah Hyland totally deserves best dressed. One of the most thought out, appropriate, elegant, gorgeous, perfect, sophisticated looks I have EVER seen and I want to steal this dress out of her closet and sleep in it. Her amazeballs Marchesa champagne gown with beautiful floral embellishment is fantastic and classy while providing a simple modern twist to it. Not only did she score an A+ but she co-designed this dress which makes me want to kiss her on the lips. Her simple, sweet hair and facile accessories completed this one-of-a-kind look. 

While she has left the pain of her divorce in the past, I think she should have left her wardrobe there too. What in the world was Heidi Klum thinking when she agreed to wear this appalling, disastrous, and hideous, Alexandre Vauthier gown. It looks like she is wearing a leotard with sheer curtains attached. People like her, who pick "dresses" like this, are the reason I worry about others watching for the latest trends the celebs are rocking. This certainly is not a trend and whoever clicked like on this was seriously disturbed. Worst dressed.

International Loves

International Women's Day, a celebration both of female economic, political and social achievements and of respect, appreciation, and love towards women, was celebrated for the thirty-fifth year Thursday. In honor of one of the world's most obviously significant holidays (duh), below are five international women I absolutely adore.

Whenever I think Kate Hudson (USA), I think this Marchesa gown which I would seriously wear to bed every night if I owned it.  You can never (stress NEVER) go wrong with white on the red carpet.

Sara Ramirez (Mexico) was so scorching in this Tadashi Shoji LBD, George O'Malley begged God for another fifteen minutes of life. Muy Callie-ente!

If Nicole Kidman (Australia) ever thinks of exchanging her natural hair color for the blonde locks she expiramented with, she should remember or someone should show her a picture of the Grammy Awards when she rocked this Jean Paul Gaultier gown. Perfection!

Kate Winslet (England) once spoke of flying and she absolutely soars in this form fitting Yves Saint Laurent one shoulder. She is a porcelain doll.

Natalie Portman (Israel) is three cups of adorable, two ounces of enchanting, and one tablespoon of precious in this Rodarte gown. Most dressed baby bump ever.

2012 Academy Awards Best and Worst Dressed

Four hours before The Artist took home the Oscar for Best Picture, some celebrities resembled a masterpiece on the red carpet, while others resembled an afternoon shared by a two year old's fingers and two gallons of Sherwin-Williams. Below, are my Best and Worst Dressed of the 2012 Academy Awards.

Best Dressed

Octavia Spencer shined in this Tadashi Shoji gown and was able to own it while winning her first Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for "The Help."

Milla Jovovich's Elie Saab dress was clean, simple, elegant and full of sparkle. She caught the eye of everyone around her and perfected the look with a dark lip color and soft wavy hair.

Stacy Keibler donned this stunning, crisp, sexy gold gown by Marchesa and as every woman knows, she displayed the evenings premiere accessory, George Clooney.

Worst Dressed

Viola Davis should have asked for help before choosing this hideous, green Vera Wang. How could a designer synonymous with the word wedding, produce a dress so poorly?!

Cameron Diaz usually grabs my attention and I typically love all of her choices, especially when she decides to make a debut on the red carpet. But, her Gucci gown this year was a disappointment. Also, can we just add: "Get a bra!" 

It is sad to see America's Sweetheart, Sandra Bullock, miss on the red carpet. This Marchesa gown looks like a complete mess. While the dress fits her figure beautifully, you are slow to see it because the detail of the dress consumes all of your attention.

The Stylish Life Of The American Teenager

Shailene Woodley, from The Secret Life Of The American Teenager, to co-starring alongside Golden Globe and Oscar winner, George Clooney, has shown us she knows just how to rock the carpet. Saturday evening, Woodley, who was an Independent Spirit Awards Best Female Lead nominee for her performance in The Decendants, continued her rise from ABC Family to future hollywood It Girl and showed us all how good she really was, by bringing home the shiny, acrylic glass pyramid.

Shailene knows just how to dress casual but classy with a twist of beach at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards.

Sassy yet chic, she knew how to rock the Teen Choice Awards in 2010.

Shailene perfects The Decendants premiere in my favorite dress yet, with fresh and sexy hair.

This adorable, elegant Marchesa frock was perfect for Shailene's first major evening amoung the A-List, at the 2012 Golden Globes.

Woodley donned in this beautiful, unique, sleek L'Wren Scott gown at the 2012 SAG Awards.