I’m not sure what was more exciting about this year’s Golden Globes: watching the starlets prance down the red carpet, or learning of Joan River’s return to it. Either way, the 2010 Golden Globes brought an array of colorful gowns and no real misses. All in all, everyone looked fabulous but of course, we couldn’t help but pick favorites.

Two of our favorite “Friends” were there, and while dressed black, these ladies looked anything but basic. Courteney Cox looked like a true cougar in her Victoria Beckham dress and Jimmy Choo “Zena” sandals and “Tube” clutch. Jennifer Aniston looked jaw-dropping as she presented in a Valentino dress, Versace heels and Fred Leighton jewels.

Julia Roberts, a personal favorite and no stranger to the red carpet looked super chic in a vintage Yves Saint Laurent frock and a statement necklace from Van Cleef and Arpels. Olivia Wilde made her black look dazzle in a gown by Gucci, Jimmy Choo “Zena” sandals (same as Cox), jewels by Tiffany and Co., and a Judith Leiber clutch. We’re even more excited that Wilde is donating her dress to be auctioned off in a benefit for Haiti. Visit ArtistsforPeaceandJustice.com for more information.

Newcomer Lea Michelle looked like a real princess in an Oscar de la Renta number complimented with Chopard jewels, a Fendi bag and Christian Louboutin heels. Black has never been less boring.

White also made a big foray on the red carpet. Kate Hudson looked refined and classic in a Marchesa gown and Stephen Russell bracelet. Starlet Kristen Bell opted for a shorter number with her Jasmine di Milo dress, which she accessorized with a Judith Leiber clutch, Van Cleef and Arpels jewels and Christian Louboutin heels. Calista Flockhart, who I miss seeing on the carpet, channeled a vintage vibe in her Alberta Ferretti dress and Judith Leiber clutch. Jaime Pressly made her light shade metallic and stunned in a Kevan Hall dress and Lauren Merkin clutch.

There were quite a few starlet who dazzled in bold colors on the carpet. These are usually my favorite, and it is even better when the colors are on celebrities that you would not expect. Cameron Diaz defined bold in a stunning Alexander McQueen dress, Roger Vivier clutch, Ferragamo pumps and a vintage Van Cleef and Arpels rope bracelet. Big winner of the night, Sandra Bullock, looked like an iconic movie star in her Bottega Veneta gown and clutch with sky-high Casadei shoes. Fashionista Zoe Saldana chose a fab berry colored hue in her Louis Vuitton dress and Brian Atwood shoes.

Another big trend at the Golden Globes was golden dresses, which makes sense given the occasion. If only there was better weather, the gold would have really been able to shine in the January sunlight. Hollywood’s darling, Drew Barrymore, another winner, channeled old Hollywood glamour in an Atelier Versace gown coupled with Jimmy Choo “Zena” sandals, a Roger Vivier clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. “House” hottie Jennifer Morrison looked graceful in a Luis Antonio dress, Judith Leiber clutch and Martin Katt baubles. Her red lips were the perfect compliment. Another winner of the night, Mo’Nique looked just as golden and beautiful as her statue. Nicole Kidman rocked the red carpet in a dress by Nina Ricci and Fred Leighton jewels. These ladies proved that gold is always in style, and really can look good on anyone.

Not far off from the above spectrum, there were quite a few pink and grey hued dresses that wowed on the red carpet. It may have been raining in Los Angeles, but these ladies are definitely ready for spring-time to roll around and showcased some trends that we are sure to be seeing more often. Emily Blunt looked feminine, fresh and fantastic in a Dolce and Gabbana dress, Jimmy Choo “Quinze” booties and a Ferragamo miniaudiere. One of our favorite celebrity moms looked stunning in an Atelier Versace dress, Judith Leiber clutch and Bulgari jewels giving us a newfound love for grey. Maggie Gyllenhaal spiced up the red carpet in a RM by Roland Mouret “Sirens” mermaid gown, Prada shoes and Bulgari jewelry.

No Golden Globes is complete without Miss Golden Globe. This year, the honor was given to Hollywood celebrity Alfre Woodard’s daughter Mavis Spencer. The two posed together for a picturesque look in berry shades. Woodard chose a purple gown with Jimmy Choo “Perfume” sandals, while her daughter opted for something peachier. Miss Golden Globe and her mother looked absolutely phenomenal, and closed the gap between Hollywood icons and starlets. The Golden Globes were definitely a fashion hit this year, despite the rain. Stay tuned for more red carpet coverage, after all, the Academy Awards are just around the corner.

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