My musings on Brownlow and Emmy fashions

There was a bit of double dosing on the red carpet with the Emmy Awards and Brownlow Medal event happening on the same day/night. Such is the wonder of time zones. 

I've been unwell since last week so I've been at home on and off. Being at home this week means I get to keep myself planted horizontally on the couch and watch Giuliana Rancic and Ryan Seacrest provide the E! News commentary from the Emmy red carpets. Bizarrely, Ryan referred to Giuliana's hair as resembling a shade of Nutella, and pronounced it as "noo-tella". Of course, regional differences play a huge role in our pronunciation of words but surely it would be obvious to assume that Nutella being hazelnut based would be pronounced as "nut-tella"? Interesting. 

As for the Brownlow fashion. Okay, so I don't follow the AFL at all. I couldn't tell you a thing about the game, or even the Brownlow Medal. In fact I had to google the names of the 'WAGS' (it really is an awful term) so I could reference them by name in this post, but it seems the Brownlow Medal and Logies are Australia's big nights. Although I have zero interest in football, I've always liked to see the outfit choices of the partners of the players. I'll be honest, for many years I shook my head at the gown and dress choices. It often looked like a regurgitation of a year 12 ball, but in recent times the ladies have really stepped their game up and are looking great. I shouldn't be so critical. Hollywood stars with ridiculous amount of assistance, stylists and designers at their disposal can get it oh so wrong. Cue Lena Dunham's table cloth that she brought along to the Emmy Awards.

So, here I have compiled my favourite looks from both events. The Emmy photos have been taken from the NY Daily News website, and the Brownlow photos taken from the AFL Photos website except for that of Lauren Pavlich which came from PerthNow. As further proof of how little I know of football, I couldn't understand why she was not included in the red carpet photos until I read that they had attended a separate Brownlow event here in Perth. 

You may notice a glaring absence from my Brownlow choices, that being Ms Judd in her red J'Aton Couture creation. Yep, sorry but it didn't float my fashion boat. I know it's been hailed as the dress of the evening, but I just wasn't feeling it. I actually got a Spiderman-esque vibe from the lace sleeves and the feature around her belly was distracting and came across to me as an add-on rather than working with the overall look.  Again, just my opinion. 

Rose Byrne in Calvin Klein

I love this look on Rose, including her new hair colour.  The column style suits her body very well, and while we're no strangers to copious amounts of skin being shown on the red carpet, I do think baring the midriff was a touch risque.  While the accessories and jewellery were kept quite minimal, I think this suits the simplicity of the look.  After all, minimalism is Calvin Klein.

Sarah Hyland in CH Carolina Herrera

I have a soft spot for lace, and I think she pulled it off well.  It wasn't too mature a look for her, although I would say she is someone who doesn't need to go overboard with the makeup.  I thought the lip colour was too dark for her, but the dress is lovely.

Christina Hendricks in Christian Siriano

Let me roll out the cliche 'va-va-voom' comment.  It's so appropriate though!  Christina flaunted her curves in this Christian Siriano design which to me, recalled the glamour of Hollywood starlets of the past.  The lace detail gets the big tick of approval.  I love lace flutter sleeves.

Julie Bowen in Zac Posen

Another one pretty in pink.  The trumpet is perhaps a little excessive, but if you can't go OTT on the red carpet when can you?  Feminine, pretty and elegant.  I'm not sure how she fared with walking though.

Elle Demasi in Steph Audino

I love the colour.  So happy to see colour on the red carpet.  That's why I've included it.  The cut of the dress is not overly appealing to me and it does make me think high school ball, but I like the colour.  The black gown which Steph showed on the runway at Perth Fashion Festival with the beautiful layered skirt, now that would have been my personal choice. 

Alex Davis in Julie Simonelli

Simple and she wears it well.  I like the fitted bodice with the slight train.  Nothing too dramatic but she looks good.

Clementine McVeigh in Steven Khalil

Razzle Dazzle as a my good friend Anna likes to say.  Yes, this is razzle dazzle.

Helen Wilson in Taylor Manuell

Simple in white with the cutout back, her figure looked great in this.

Ella Keddie in Steven Khalil

A very feminine look, I like the lace but perhaps even a little more lace would have been better, especially on the skirt.

Lauren Pavlich in ae'lkemi

 I couldn't find a full length shot, but the skirt was sheer to the floor. The gold sequin detailing is fabulous.