Although the weather is getting colder, it’s officially award season and I’m ready to ride that fashion train all the way to the Oscars. It also means I can be overly critical on celeb fashion choices and make a few, if not several, bitchy comments along the way. Hmm, I love the smell of fall and bad fashion in the air.

And the first award show of the season is the Emmys. Due to my RL and time constraints, let’s take a look at an abbreviated list of some of my favorite and least favorite dresses of the night.

Favorites!

Evan Rachel Wood – Loving the hair and the fit of this dress. Flawless

Sofia Vergara – As a fellow big boobed woman, I love that she was able to show her curves without too much boobage. Plus, the color is stunning

Martha Plimpton – I love the color and cut of this dress. Tasteful and sexy

Kate Winslet – I mean, stop it, color and hair together, shutting it down

Claire Danes – You can’t see the pressure her boobs are under in this picture (but could on TV) but as a fan of the color blue, I approve of this

Anna Torv – Not the best picture but her makeup, hair and earrings with the detail on this dress were gorgeous!

See Me – AKA Least Favorites

Dianna Aragon – I love the color and her hair/makeup, really, but this looks like it doesn’t fit or flatter her at all

Gwyneth Paltrow – You’re in such good shape but the midrif is not flattering on you. Cover it up and you’re set

Emily Blunt – I already hate you because you’re married to my celeb dream man but you get another strike for wearing a dress that looks like a dust ruffle and is forcing the boobs apart. Also, brush your hair

Show highlights!

• Jane Lynch – Already a fan but her dry humor (despite some bad jokes) really made it entertaining to watch
• Opening number – Mad Men and Friday Night Lights within the first 10 minutes of the show? You’re killing me Emmys!
• FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – I’m beyond obsessed with this show so seeing it win for writing and for Kyle Chandler, seriously, I teared up. FINALLY this show got some love. Clear eyes, full hearts…can’t lose!
• Song montage – Seriously, the bit of the Emmy-nominated songs cracked me up. And Bill Macy took the dry humping like a champ. That’s an actor

What did you think? Did you have any celeb outfits that you loved or hated?

As much as I love fashion, I am very indecisive at times about what to wear to certain events. In those situations, I turn to my friends and then Twitter and/or this blog for your feedback as well.

Brace yourself, it’s that time again.

This weekend, I will be attending a retirement party, so I thought a new, fancy dress he/she hasn’t seen me in would be appropriate. But my usual places (Nordstrom, Banana) were coming up a bit dry and I didn’t have a ton of funds to donate toward this, so I decided to look for something simple that I could complete by shopping my closet.

And to my sincere shock, Express, provided me with two options that are affordable, comfortable, pretty flattering and, well, age appropriate (aka not what you would necessarily find on a tall, thin model). Tickle me surprised! I also shopped my closet a bit too.

Anyhow, I need your help to decide what to wear!

Background: The party will be held at a home in mid-afternoon. Attendees will likely be dressed in a mix of “dressy” casual and more business casual wear. Also, apologies ahead of time of the poor quality pictures at top.

Option 1: Express

Will be paired with pink Tory Burch flats, gold necklace and charcoal cardigan (in case it’s cool)

Option 2: Express cotton LBD with ruffles

Will be paired with gold shoes and earrings

Option 3: Closet shop

Previously considered as Mexico wedding outfit option

Will be paired with silver shoes and necklace

Option 4: Closet shop

Previously considered as Mexico wedding outfit option

Will be paired with gold silver shoes and necklace

What one should I wear? I literally cannot decide.