The Primetime Emmys is one of the most exciting times of the year. The summer is officially over and the new fall season is about to begin. I've waited 4 long months to see Grey's Anatomy...
The other night was a major dichotomy in 2 ways - who won and what certain ladies wore. On one hand, 30 Rock and Mad Men took the top nods - again! - and nobody was surprised. But in other news, lesser known, but outrageously talented actors like Kristin Chenoweth (Tony winner from original cast of Wicked) and Brendan Gleeson snagged a few statues. And no one was more excited for Toni Collette than me. A veteran thespian, she NEVER gets nominated or wins anything. It doesn't matter that hardly anyone saw The United States of Tara; she was brilliant, as usual.
Interestingly, on the fashion front - just like Tina Fey does not need another award for the same show, I do not need to see one more actress in a solid, barely a color strapless gown with tiers of flowing chiffon. And there were a lot of them there the other night. I am so over it - especially with no jewelry and messy hair. That's right Drew Barrymore and Kate Walsh (whom I am normally knocked over by) - I am talking to you. The saving grace was a few ladies taking a chance with metallics and dare I say -- interesting styles! My personal faves were: Kristin Chenoweth , Blake Lively and January Jones. Kristin - disco ball shimmering, short (just like her), simple, clean hair - fabulous. Blake - Versace in a kerpow red and showing a lot of skin but not too much. Hello, I'm awake now. And January - thank you for taking a chance. Versace, cut out futuristic (or is it art deco?) bodice, slit, white with detail - what a statement!
Special mention goes out to Toni Collette, just for wearing orange and Ricky Gervais for going with one of his countrymen, Ted Baker in a luscious deep green with black trim. Now if we can just get the people at 30 Rock to give an award or two to go to Weeds and Entourage I'll be happy.
Do you agree? Disagree? Who were some of your faves? I'd love to hear from you...
