Golden Globe Awards Fashion Review: Top Celebrity Looks That Made Us Say WOW!

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Did you watch the Golden Globe Awards last Sunday? If you did, whose look was the best for you? Whose was the worst?

Hollywood’s finest gathered to celebrate the event, and let’s say we had quite a blast watching them work in their dapper suits and gorgeous gowns.

Red ruled the night, followed by shots of nude and black. Mermaid cut gowns were also very much in abundance. But of the many beauties that walked the red carpet, only a few stood out and took our breath away. Here’s a round-up of the looks that made us say WOW!

1. Taylor Swift in Donna Karan Atelier (Full Story)

Taylor Swift in a stunning plum Donna Karan Atelier gown at the 70th Annual Golden Globe AwardsTaylor Swift in a stunning plum Donna Karan Atelier gown at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

We must admit, we didn’t expect the plum confection from the country cutie, but she sure looked amazing in her Donna Karan Atelier gown, didn’t she?

The dark shade made her skin glow, and we love how she paired it with beautiful drop earrings in the same tone – very sophisticated, very classy, and very grown-up!

Taylor Swift elegantly pairs her dark plum gown with matching drop earrings, exuding sophisticationTaylor Swift elegantly pairs her dark plum gown with matching drop earrings, exuding sophistication

2. Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen

Many fashion critics overlooked Kate’s gorgeous Alexander McQueen dress at the event, but we don’t want that for the blond charmer.

She deserves five stars for pulling off a McQueen oh-so-fabulously. That dress is so DIVINE. It’s glam, sophisticated, and very classy. And we love how she kept her hair down instead of putting it up:

Kate Hudson at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton HotelKate Hudson at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Kate Hudson in a divine Alexander McQueen dress, radiating glam and sophistication at the Golden GlobesKate Hudson in a divine Alexander McQueen dress, radiating glam and sophistication at the Golden Globes

3. Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta

As mentioned, red ruled the Golden Globes red carpet last Sunday, and leading the pack was ‘New Girl’ star Zooey Deschanel.

The doe-eyed actress was simply stunning in her scarlet-hued Oscar de la Renta dress. Red lips, pristine white pearls, and alabaster skin made her the star of the night.

Zooey Deschanel at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.Zooey Deschanel at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Zooey Deschanel in a vibrant red Oscar de la Renta dress, complemented by red lips and white pearlsZooey Deschanel in a vibrant red Oscar de la Renta dress, complemented by red lips and white pearls

Zooey Deschanel at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

4. Julianne Hough in Monique Lhuillier

Julianne got a lot of flak for wearing this metal-embellished Monique Lhuillier gown to the Globes, but we seriously think she looked beautiful in it. The updo, the smoky eye make-up, and the nude lips were the perfect finish to such a fantastic dress:

Julianne Hough at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Julianne Hough at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Julianne Hough in a metal-embellished Monique Lhuillier gown, complete with an updo and smoky eye makeupJulianne Hough in a metal-embellished Monique Lhuillier gown, complete with an updo and smoky eye makeup

5. Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta

Yes, besides red being the color of the night, mermaid-cut gowns were quite aplenty, too. Jessica Alba, for instance, looked utterly delectable in her coral-hued mermaid gown by Oscar de la Renta.

It was the perfect shade for her tanned skin. She finished it with a Harry Winston diamond necklace that reportedly had a 5 million dollar price tag on it:

Jessica Alba at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton HotelJessica Alba at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jessica Alba dazzles in a coral-hued mermaid gown by Oscar de la Renta, adorned with a Harry Winston diamond necklaceJessica Alba dazzles in a coral-hued mermaid gown by Oscar de la Renta, adorned with a Harry Winston diamond necklace

Jessica Alba at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

6. Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior

Another one who nailed it on the red carpet (and also took home a Globe) was Jennifer Lawrence. ‘The Hunger Games’ star was breathtaking in her red strapless Christian Dior gown, which by the way, highlighted the bombshell’s uber-sexy hourglass body:

Jennifer Lawrence at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton HotelJennifer Lawrence at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Jennifer Lawrence captures attention in a red strapless Christian Dior gown, highlighting her figureJennifer Lawrence captures attention in a red strapless Christian Dior gown, highlighting her figure

7. Amy Adams in Marchesa

Actress Amy Adams was another lady who turned up jaw-droppingly beautiful at the event. Several celebrities – Hayden Panettiere, Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried – attended the event in neutral-hued dresses. Still, Amy simply got it right from head to toe in her delectable Marchesa gown.

Amy Adams at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton HotelAmy Adams at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 13, 2013 (Credit: Apega / WENN / LJT Images / FayesVision)

Amy Adams looks stunning in a Marchesa gown, perfectly capturing the essence of eleganceAmy Adams looks stunning in a Marchesa gown, perfectly capturing the essence of elegance

So, what do you think of our list? Is it just as you expected? Think we got our selection right? Which of these looks would you love to wear yourself? Also, don’t miss the five hottest shoes from the Golden Globes!