The big tragedy of moving back into my apartment today was realizing that since I decided to save money by nixing the cable TV, I could not watch the Emmy Red Carpet show. It was traumatic. Watching the stars arrive and chat with Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic and the other annoying people they usually bring in is the highlight of my night and way more exciting than watching people ramble off a list of thank yous before they are kindly escorted off the stage.

Though, to be fair, Jimmy Fallon did have some really good moments.

Anyways, thank god for the Internet, right? I spent the evening scouring the World Wide Web to find out what all my favorite TV stars were wearing to the big event. And, much like Modern Family’s “Best Comedy Series” win, I wasn’t surprised to see a lot of good, a lot of bad and some major WTF.

The Gorge:

Tina Fey has become a red carpet all star, proving time and again that funny and beautiful can coexist. I LOVED the beading on this form fitting gown; it was full of personality, just like the lovely lady workin’ it. Somewhat new to the award show circuit, Nina Dobrev has come along way from the teen-mom she played on Degrassi.  My fellow Canuck looked like a Greek goddess in this Zuhair Murad dress. And what can anyone say about Glee bombshell, Dianna Agron? The girl looks stunning in a Cheerios uniform, so it’s no surprise she shined on the red carpet in this lace Carolina Herrera gown.

The Anti-Gorge:

Every year, with all the new designers and celebrity stylists out there, I wonder if there will be any bad fashion walking the award show red carpets. And every year, without fail, there are many. But how? How did anyone let Lauren Graham (who I absolutely adore) leave the house in a dress like that? The white bit makes the dress too bulky on the side, and she definitely could have used the “less is more” policy with her accessories. But that’s nothing compared to Carrie Preston. While her hair and makeup are both stunning, they aren’t enough to combat what she’s got going on below the neckline. Just look at the back! No on in their right mind should willingly add all that bulk to their badonk. And Eva La Rue? Are you going for the “sluttiest girl at the show” award? Between the slit, the cut-out and the one shoulder, this looks like something even Audrina Patridge wouldn’t wear. Also, can I point out that she is almost the color as the red carpet?

Uh….WTF?

While Ricky Gervais complained that there was no booze at the Emmys, it seems that at least a few TV starlets got their drink on before they even got dressed in the morning. Mindy Kaling‘s dress made her look like on of Willy Wonka’s Munchkins.  And there are no words to explain what is going on with top of her dress.  Or the bottom of the dress. Or that hair. I wonder who had their updo appointment first – Mindy or Naya Rivera.  Do you think their stylist offered a 10% discount on the Bump-its? Of course, Naya’s hair wouldn’t be so bad if she didn’t pair it with that poofy ’80s-prom-meets-pageant-queen thing. Thank god she wasn’t wearing a corsage. And really, what can you say about Sarah Hyland’s dress? Homegirl had wings.  That is all.

]]> http://collegecandy.com/2010/08/30/emmy-fashion-the-good-the-bad-and-the-wtf/feed/ 8 Leah - Ryerson University 62nd-Annual-Primetime-Emmy-Awards-Red-Carpet-Pictures-17 copy tina nina dianna lauren carrie eva mindy naya sara http://collegecandy.com/2008/09/21/emmy-fashion-2008-the-best-of-the-best/ http://collegecandy.com/2008/09/21/emmy-fashion-2008-the-best-of-the-best/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:38:10 +0000 Lauren - University of Michigan http://www.collegecandy.com/style/12399 There is nothing better than a Sunday evening with french fries, Franzia and fashion. The Emmy Awards are on right now and they are…meh. The opening scene sorta blew (except for Heidi Klum’s sparkly unitard…that she looked HOT in), the rest is a bit boring, and my Franzia hangover is already kicking in.

But the red carpet fashion was some of the best I’ve seen in years. Seriously, I can’t even think of one dress that I didn’t totally …

There is nothing better than a Sunday evening with french fries, Franzia and fashion. The Emmy Awards are on right now and they are…meh. The opening scene sorta blew (except for Heidi Klum’s sparkly unitard…that she looked HOT in), the rest is a bit boring, and my Franzia hangover is already kicking in.

But the red carpet fashion was some of the best I’ve seen in years. Seriously, I can’t even think of one dress that I didn’t totally love. Well, maybe one, but that is for a whole other post.

As I walked past a mirror on my way to the bathroom and caught my reflection – sorority butt pants, a stained t-shirt and super greasy hair – I couldn’t help but imagine what I would look like in any of the following gowns.

Not that I will ever walk a red carpet…or get to wear a Nanette Lepore gown…or drink any wine that doesn’t come in a box, but a girl can dream.

Click on the image to get a full look at the gowns and find out why we fell head over Louboutin-heels in love.

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The Emmy Awards

My faves?

Katherine Heigl and Ali Larter for the ladies, and, really, most of the guys looked pretty damn good.

But maybe I’m just super bias and dream of having a dirty foursome with the original men of The Daily Show. So what?

But, of course, beyond the glitz, glamor and fabulous bright colors (and shots of PR reps accidentally looking into cameras) this year, there were major fashion mishaps.

What award show wouldn’t be complete without WTF-were-they-thinking touches, such as unnecessary one-boob dresses or confusing frumpiness or crap hairdo’s from the ’50′s? You’d get one pretty disappointing awards show, if you ask me.

Oh and about that foursome? Make it a five-some.

See the red carpet looks after the jump.

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