Favorite Dresses From the Red Carpet

I'll be honest, I don't really watch award shows. I find them boring and largely self-congratulatory. I do like catching the round up of the interesting things the next day and I'll likely be posting a reaction to a couple of things I've caught headlines of today.

But first, I have to share some of my favorite looks from the red carpet last night. 

Elegant and Romantic, this is such a perfect dress. The black lace detailing takes it from sweet to sexy without baring too much skin. A win all around.

Madonna's usually pretty hit or miss for me. Last night was a hit with  this woven, emerald green satin skirt. 

Simple, elegant and plum, this dress is very ancient Greece but perfect for the classic beauty of Emma Stone

Not sure I'm a fan of the hair, but this beautiful red dress was classic red carpet, and a perfect alternative to all the beige that was showing up. 

Steampunk Sunday: Dresses

One of the things I find fascinating about Steampunk is the word 'punk' that's on the end there. 'Punk' implies a movement that is counter the current culture.

Steampunk is certainly counter-culture and that's seen nowhere quite as well as in the clothing. Women's Steampunk clothing, in particular, is hard to grasp at first blush. It is inspired by, if not taken directly from, Victorian styles and modes of dress. The dresses are beautiful, flattering and modest. The modesty is probably one of the things I love the most about these dresses (though the beautiful fabrics help, too) and I find it sadly amusing that a full length dress and a modest neckline are considered to be revolutionary.

As with most outfits, the accessories truly make this one special.

It's the velvet that makes this dress for me. I just want to go and touch it.

It's not just the ladies who are getting into the act. Don't worry gents, we'll get to you next week!

This beautiful design is for a wedding dress. I love that it's not all white!

Somebody once told me that Steampunk is what happens when Goths discover the color brown.
Well, if that's the case, I love the way they use a new color!