c/o Lisa Michelle romper; c/o Lisa Michelle bow belt; Kate Spade clutch {similar}; c/o Kristen McCloud cuff; Luichiny heels {similar}; c/o Galion by NARS nail polish

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a Golden Globes kick-off party at Cecconi’s in West Hollywood, hosted by Audi and jewelry designer Martin Katz. Here are a few snapshots from the event and what I wore…

My favorite Los Angeles fashion designer, Lisa Michelle, lent me some darling options…

I ended up choosing this silky espresso romper, which I paired with a glittering beaded Lisa Michelle bow belt to add a girly touch and a bit more shape to my waist.

I love a good bow, so added these bow-adorned blush-toned heels, too.

I tossed on some diamond earrings, slipped into my favorite Kristen McCloud cuff, and painted my nails with Galion by NARS and was ready to hit the town.

I had fun on the red carpet with friend and fellow fashion editor Sydne Summer (don’t you *love* her black-and-white shift?).

Speaking of black and white, I loved the black-and-white striped floors at Cecconi’s.

I can’t help it; it’s the details that excite me!

Of course, it was fun spotting celebrities — and what they were wearing — too. Black and white were the colors of the night. Zoe Saldana dazzled in Jason Wu and Julie Bowen looked like anything but a soccer mom in Naaem Khan. Also in attendance were Ian Gomez from Cougar Town, Johnny Galecki from Big Bang Theory, Joel McHale of Community, Jesse Tyler Ferguson from Modern Family, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer from The Help, Rachel Hunter and Maria Menounos, among others.

In addition to star-gazing, we couldn’t resist having a little fun in the photo booth! It was such a lovely night and I can’t wait until the Golden Globes this Sunday (watching the red carpet is my fave!).

Will you be tuning in to the Golden Globes? Do you have any red-carpet faves? If you were nominated, what would you wear?

[Photos by BussBuss]

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It’s not easy being pretty. As our Worst Dressed List nominees prove, you can still be beautiful, but fall short on the red carpet. Why they made our list? Mostly because their looks were way too much or way too little. But you decide and rate the red carpet below.

It’s Up in the Air star Anna Kendrick’s first time on the red carpet and for that we say not too shabby. Why she made the Worsties and not the Besties? She went overboardies (kind of like us with that statement – sorry!). But the petite 23-year-young scene-stealer looked too done and her Marchesa frock aged her well beyond her tender years. A classic case of the dress wearing her, not the other way around. She’s a clever girl though,  so we look forward to seeing her turn it around next time. And we are sure there will be many more next times. Tina Fey. We love you. So much that it pains us to call you Little Bo Un-Chic. Ouch, we know. Quite frankly, from the ribs up, you look divine. From that horrible waistband down, well where do we start? If the intention was comic relief (Hey, I know what will go great with my umbrella!) then you succeeded Mary Poppins. Moving on… Kate Hudson is normally on our Best Dressed list. She always manages to look dazzlingly effortless and California-cool. Which is exactly why this structured 40-year-old bride concoction isn’t working for us. And the shoes. Well,  the Michelin Man (and the Marshmallow Man) pop to mind. That said, from the neck up, she’s a doll.

Pretty Woman, where’s your date to Red Lobster? While you still look like a million bucks and we dig your necklace, shoes and megawatt smile, this look is way too cazh for the Globes, whether you are just presenting or not. Ms. Mariah Scary, where do we begin? Um, at the top. Your cup runneth over and you are not Miss Golden Globes. A little subtlety would go a long way in the class department, but stay just the way you are. At least you give us someone to add to this list. Penelope, you’re always on our Best Dressed List. Que pasa? Though you still look so gorgeous we want to keel you, this look is way too ole for us. We feel like you should be singing at Chi-Chis. Does Chi-Chis still exist or did we just date ourselves, kind of like Penelope dates herself in her Globes gown? She and present-day Sophia Loren could be twinsies.

Heidi, one minute you’re in, the next you’re out. To be fair, you did just have a baby like 30 seconds ago. To also be fair, it kind of looks like it (doesn’t she look tired?). We’ve never had babies and could guarantee you we would look so so so much worse, but she’s knocked it out of the park so many times that we’ve become spoiled and expect a home-run from this hot mama every time. This is more like a walk (and that concludes our baseball references). We love moms, we swear and Amy Adams looks kind of glowy and happy, but her matronly dress is a mayjuh downer. Too Hillary Clinton circa well, now. Girl from Glee, we don’t think you’re preggers, so why wear a Jessica McClintock dress that makes you look it?

Who topped your Worst Dressed List? Think we missed the mark? Share your fashion expertise by voting and commenting below!

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Mr. Blackwell may no longer be with us, but that doesn’t mean the end of The Best Dressed and Worst Dressed lists. While we expect many to wholeheartedly disagree, here’s who topped the BussBuss Best Dressed List.

Diane Kruger is a breath of fresh air in her hot pink Christian Lacroix Haute Couture, rising to join the ranks of our other Best Dressed nominees. What other blond can pull off hot pink without looking like Barbie? Plus, she did her own hair and makeup. The result? Simply stunning Old Hollywood glamour. Many loathed it, we loved it — Christina Hendricks did her Christian Siriano gown (and the designer) proud. The peachy hue looked so new and despite her own Golden Globes being (quite literally ) over the top, we all want to own this dress. Now. Christian, are you listening? Her popping red hair and lips complete the peachy perfection. French and fabulous, Marion Cotillard is beautiful no matter what she wears and looks like a million Francs (wait, Euros) in her one-shouldered Christian Dior stunner.

We’re obviously gaga for ruffles done right and Chloe Sevigny is confection perfection in Valentino (well, at least she was before her dress was accidentally stepped on and ripped by her usher to the stage when she won Best Supporting Actress for Big Love — oops!). Nude is not easy to pull off and neither are shoulder and hip embellishments that look like coral, but we think Drew rises to the occasion, glowing like the Hollywood royalty she is in her Atelier Versace gown. 30 Rock funny girl Jane Krakowski is anything but a joke in a single-shouldered J. Mendel stunner, officially making her one to watch on the red carpet from here on out.

Frill seekers aren’t the only ones topping our list. In fact, we were won over by the simplicity of Jenna Fischer’s, Jennifer Aniston’s and Jennifer Garner’s gowns. Is is the year of the Jen? Perhaps. All we know is these slightly sporty, sleek and sexy styles made us think twice.

Too simple? Just right? YOU be the judge. Did we leave out your favorite? Vote for your Best Dressed favorite and comment below!

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The Golden Globes oozed red carpet glamour Sunday night. One trend we loved? Blush-tone gowns. From nudes to rosy hues, it made us see the new neutrals in a brand new light.

While it can be hard to pull off from head to toe, there’s no better place to try a trend than at your toes.

Start with a cream-colored shoe, like these gorgeous cobra-embossed pumps by Restricted.

Ladylike and lovely, they’ll look great with everything from pencil skirts to boyfriend jeans. And they’re also fabulously priced.

Where to slip into style (and to get free shipping and free returns)?

Right here.

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A look not often seen at the Golden Globes? Short frocks.  While we like seeing a good pair of gams as much as the next guy or girl, these looks seem more appropriate for more casual daytime events. Still, Julia’s effervescence couldn’t be stifled, even in an Yves Saint Laurent dress that read “dinner date with Danny,” and we’re liking Kristen Bell’s fresh white Jasmine di Milo. Big Love’s Ginnifer Goodwin looked saucy as ever in her stem-flaunting Vionnet cocktail dress, but we say leave the shorties for said cocktails and go for the glam at the Globes. But you be the judge.

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