SAG Awards 2012: Julianna Marguiles

Julianna Marguiles in Calvin Klein

It's clear to me now.  Julianna Marguiles has been put on this earth to torment my existence.  There is no other explanation for such a pretty, talented actress wearing horror after horror on the red carpet. Though, I will say, this is the best thing I've seen her in in 4 years.  Not that that's saying a lot.

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Emmys 2011: Katie Holmes

Katie Homes in Calvin Klein
Normally Calvin Klein's gowns are a little too staid and boring for my tastes. But somehow this simple Calvin Klein blue dress on Katie Holmes was one of my faves of the night. Maybe it was the belt, maybe it was the neckline, maybe I was just excited to not puke when I saw Katie Holmes doing her typical talking out of the side of her mouth thing. But whatever it was, this Calvin Klein creation was a winner in my book. Too bad her hair is a bird's nest mess.
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Reader Question: Silver Strappy Heels

I need some silver strappy heels for a wedding I'm in. But I don't want to spend a fortune. Please help!

We continue our wedding season posts with something many of you might need help with - bridesmaid shoes. You may not be able to pick out your dress, but at least you can pick out your own shoes. So better make them as hot as possible :)

Here are a variety of strappy silver heel options I've culled from the interwebs, all $175 or less. I've even thrown in some lower heel options, taking into consideration you'll be on your feet for a very long day and night. I'm nice like that.

Via Spiga, was $119.90, sale $99.90

Pierre Dumas, was $50, sale $24.99

Nine West, $49

Nina, $79

Naturalizer, $64.95

Magdesians, was $119.95, sale $59.90

Ivanka Trump, $149.95

Glint, $89.95

Glint, $129.95

Badgley Mischka, $175*

Dolce Vita, $169.95

Calvin Klein, $98.95*

Badgley Mischka, $175

*EWP Fave

Golden Globes 2011: Emma Stone

Emma Stone in Calvin Klein Collection
If Claire Danes' dress was a shade too plain for my tastes, this Calvin Klein gown donned by Emma Stone was ridiculously snoozy. She's young, she's sassy. Why did she have to wear a nude swath of fabric that covered her entire body and washed her out? It was her first nomination, showing a little skin wouldn't have killed her. Or a smile for that matter.

Also, I can't wait for her to go back to red. It looks so good on her. I'm way over blonde.

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Golden Globes 2011: Claire Danes

Claire Danes in Calvin Klein Collection
I actually do enjoy the simplicity of many of Calvin Klein's gowns, but this one was just a shade too boring and a shade too bubblegum for my taste. The color was a little more iridescent and strange on tv. I do like the soft hair and makeup with the dress though.

And, unrelated, all I can ever think of when I see Claire Danes are those eyelash commercials she does. Am I alone on that?

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Holiday Party Dresses

It's that time of year again. A time with festive fetes with fun frocks. Like how I did that?

And no party is complete without a great party dress. For the holidays, I'm a huge fan of jewel tones, especially of the red variety. And a little shine and glimmer definitely looks fantabulous this time of year. Basically, anything fun and fancy goes. Here are some options I picked out just for all of you.

Elie Tahari, $398

Maggy London, $148 *

Trina Turk, $268

Robert Rodriguez, $685

Xscape, $155

Taylor Dresses, $198

London Times by Maggy London (Plus), $98 @

BCBGMAXAZRIA, $248

Adrianna Papell (Plus), $158

Kate Spade, $395

Nanette Lepore, $348

Adrianna Papell, $128

Way-In, $64

Calvin Klein, $98

Banana Republic, $150 @

Kate Spade, $395 *

J.Crew, $525 *

@Available in more colors

*EWP Fave

Get Kate Middleton's Engagement Look

Just because you didn't snag a prince to marry, doesn't mean you can't look like you did.

While her Issa London dress is totally absolutely sold out all over the world (can't blame those people. The dress is awesome), I've found some other options for you to get the just-engaged-to-a-prince look.

Chloe, was $2,360, sale $1,416

Calvin Klein, $98

Donna Karan, was $1,195, sale $717

Donna Morgan, $98

French Connection, $168

Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $130

Calvin Klein, $109

Corso Como, $129

EWP's Favorite Things: Calvin Klein Panties

It might be a strange thing to have a favorite type of underwear. But I do. I am head-over-heels-obsessed-crazy-in-love-with Calvin Klein panties. I'm currently in the process of throwing out all my other brands of underwear and replacing them with Calvin Kleins. Why? Because they are, in a word, heavenly. In a few more words - they're soft, delicate, and feminine. I want to wear them everyday for the rest of my life. You should give them a try.

Calvin Klein, $12-$30 (some styles 3/$30 or 5/$25)

Reader Question: Make Your Ex Crazy Wedding Attire

Dear EWP:

I've got an evening wedding coming up in Austin, TX in early August. I've always known that this would be the first time I'd see my ex (and first love) since he quit returning my calls about a year ago, but I've just learned that I'll also be meeting his fiance there. Sweet. So obviously I have to look smoking hot. Maybe something so blindingly awesome that people don't notice if I start to cry?

Thanks,
Still Getting My Groove Back

Dear Still Getting My Groove Back,

This sounds like every girl's worst nightmare. I'm pretty sure if this happened to me, I'd try to make out with my husband the entire time to show I'm happily married and then Mr. EWP would push me away and go "Geez, we're at a wedding!" and thus ruin all my efforts to make my ex jealous. Thank God I don't have any ex's. Unless you count random people you make out with in bars....

But that is neither here nor there. Your faithful EWP is here for you in your time of need!

Now my recommendations here depend on a few things.

First, no matter how sexy an outfit I pick, if you are not comfortable wearing something like it, then don't get it. Confidence is the most sexy quality, and if you're fumbling with your hemline or tugging on your dress all night and looking uncomfortable, you're not achieving your maximum sexiness.

Second, your body type also affects what choice you make. Not all of these options will look good on everyone. I've tried to pick many options so there's something for every body type. Got great boobs? Wear something with cleavage. Got great legs? Keep it short and sassy. Got sexy curves? Go with a fitted sheath dress.

Third, the dress is not the only thing you need to be super hot. You've got to be the whole package - great hair, great makeup, and, above all else, great shoes. I envision some super hot high heels with any of these dresses to give you the ultimate sexy factor. I get a lot of pushback on my high heels directives, but, seriously, guys LOVE heels. And don't forget some cute jewelry!

Lastly, it all depends on what's sexy to you. If you're looking for classic feminine sexy, I've got options for you. If you're into short and sassy, I've got that too.

Hope one of these is what you're looking for. Good luck!

Calvin Klein, was $148, sale $73.90

Maggy London, was $118, sale $78.90

Maggy London, was $148, sale $87.90



Calvin Klein, was $158, sale $104.90

Eliza J, $138

Maggy London, $148

Suzi Chin, $158

David Meister, was $288, sale $169.90

Aidan Mattox, $240 *

Ted Baker, $275

Phoebe, $288

BCBGMAXAZRIA, $358 *

Phoebe Couture, $350

Alice + Olivia, $495

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, $298 *

Laundry by Shelli Segal, $275

Aqua, $198

MARC BY MARC JACOBS, was $298, sale $208.60 @

Nanette Lepore, $298

BCBGMAXAZRIA, $378

Robert Rodriguez, was $385, sale $192.50 *

Oonagh by Nanette Lepore, $169

Nanette Lepore, $298

Alexander Wang, was $415, sale $290.50

*EWP Fave

@ Available in more colors