Paula Patton in Monique Lhuillier

I apparently have a lot of girl crushes because I have one on Paula Patton.  She's gorgeous and married to Robin Thicke.  Need I say more?  Not many people can pull of a BRIGHT yellow gown, but she did.  My hats off to her.

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Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Michelle Geller

Sarah Michelle Geller in Monique Lhuillier

I'm all for making a bold choice and taking risks.  I'm also for wearing a print on the red carpet, not enough people do.  But this seriously looks like a giant tarp that got tie dyed. And it's unflattering to boot. SMG is a petite gal, but this makes her look so big in the middle!  And the high pony is all wrong for this look.

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SAG Awards 2011: Angie Harmon

Angie Harmon in Monique Lhuillier

I love a princess dress as much as the next girl, maybe more, but this one is just too feathery and young for the mother of 3. And I'm pretty sure I've seen it on Olivia Wilde and/or Penelope Cruz.

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Golden Globes 2011: Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones in Monique Lhuillier
Catherine Zeta-Jones is a goddess. This emerald gown was a total showstopper. The ruffles, the texture, the color. I was in love with all of it. This woman needs to be in some more movies ASAP

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New Year's Dresses

I had a request from faithful reader Courtney to do a post on New Year's dresses. How could I say no to a faithful reader? So here go my NYE options.

When I think New Year's, I automatically think sequins. It's all I want to wear for NYE. I don't know, maybe I have a subconcious desire to look like the ball in Times Square. And lucky for my sequin-loving self, sequins are super in right now and there were just a million sequined options everywhere I looked. Y'all are lucky this didn't turn into an all sequins all the time post, because it almost did. But I did pick a few non-sequined options for the non-sparkly among you.

Also, keep accessories in mind. Maybe not so much with the sequined numbers, but the plain dresses will be fabulous with the right necklace.

Happy New Year's (shopping)!

Robert Rodriguez, $685

Trina Turk, was $228, sale $135.90 @

Donna Rico, $138

Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique, $138

Aidan Mattox, was $240, sale $143.90 @

ML Monique Lhuillier, $188 @

Tory Burch, was $695, sale $274

RED Valentino, was $695, sale $274

Aidan Mattox, $295 @

Diane von Furstenberg, was $525, sale $299.90

CelebraTED, $325

Halston Heritage, $495

Nanette Lepore, $288

linQ, $148

ABS by Allen Schwartz, was $436, sale $348.80

LaROK LUXE, was $398, sale $167.16

Catherine Malandrino, was $495, sale $396

Aqua, $88 @

Viva Vena, $225

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, $298

Juicy Couture, $198

BCBGMAXAZRIA, $178

Parker, $270

Aqua, $188

Milly, $435

Rebecca Minkoff, $429

Diane von Furstenberg, was $345, sale $207

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