Emmys 2011: Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev in Donna Karan

I love a red dress on the red carpet. It's so very bold and glamorous. And this gown was no exception. I think the color looked fantastic on the Vampire Diaries star. Even if I do hate her for dating my fake bf Ian Somerholder. The dress fit her perfectly. Her hair was perfectly styled to accent the dress. And the folds, oh the folds!!!, in the skirt made me swoon. But I couldnt' shake the feeling that I'd seen it before. And my EWP catalog in my head quickly brought forth an image of another red dress on a red carpet, confirming that yes I had seen it before...

Eva Longoria at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards in Reem Acra.

Very similar, no? Right down to the clutch.

So while I did love Nina's look, it was so very 2009.

B

Golden Globes 2011: Elisabeth Moss

Elisabeth Moss in Donna Karan
I really do love this color. It looks great in general and looks really good on her. And I like the idea of the pleating. But what bothers me is the fit. It's just hanging off of her in all sorts of places. Couldn't they have brought it in a little? And what baffles me more is that this was supposedly a custom dress. As in made for her. Maybe she was really fat that week she went in for the fitting?

B-

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

Oscars 2010: Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz in Donna Karan Couture

Penelope Cruz is always one of the most glamorous ladies on the red carpet. This year was no different as she dazzled in a rich, deep wine gown by surprise choice Donna Karan. She's not who I normally think of for high glamour red carpet wear, but Penelope Cruz made a great choice. The assymetrical bust added interest without looking lopsided. And the color was just so great on her skin. I'm especially a fan of the eye makeup.

B+