I was not completely over-the-top in love with the red carpet at the Emmy Awards. This happens because it is the first awards show of the season and most of actresses tend to play it safe. I saw a lot of navy, black, and white dresses. There was also a lot of the one-shoulder trend which really surprised me. I did love how some actresses chose to wear such unexpected colors like lavender and burgundy. Although many women looked amazing, I thought I would see more fashion forward dresses! And no, I am not talking to you, January Jones- your dress was daring, but hideous!

I hope that everyone steps it up for the Golden Globes and the Oscars!

Here are some of my favorites for the night:

Claire Danes has never looked better. The actress glowed in a beaded Armani Prive gown. I know this style has been ‘done’ but I think she looked amazing. The dress fit her body like a glove and it doesn’t look like she is trying to hard.

Although Lea Michele tries so hard, I have to admit that I liked her dress last night. The singer wore a very on-trend navy strapless Oscar de la Renta dress. The silhouette of the dress was stunning and it didn’t overwhelm her. I didn’t like her hair. It was too all over the place and the color looked washed out and brassy.

Nina Dobrev looked beautiful last night in her nude colored lace Zuhair Murad dress. She can basically wear anything and make it look like a million bucks!

Kyra Sedgewick always chooses the perfect dress for each red carpet event. I love that she chose burgundy for her gorgeous Monique Lhuillier dress. It was age appropriate, flattering, and sophisticated at the same time. I can’t wait to see what she decides to wear for the Golden Globes!

Emily Blunt is another actress that always makes fantastic choices on the carpet. I loved her lavender dress with the intricate detailing on the bust and down the skirt. The color was gorgeous and a nice change from the navy, black, and white dresses.

Christina Hendricks is absolutely an Old Hollywood bombshell. It is so refreshing to see someone like her on the red carpet. She looked drop dead beautiful in her lavender Zac Posen gown. I am obsessed with all of the simple detail on this dress- the draping, the shoulders, the feathers-love it!

Kim Kardashian looked chic and sophisticated in her Grecian-inspired white Marchesa dress. I love the embellished detail around the neckline. It was unexpected from Kim, but it was a nice change of pace for her. I love that she wore white. I love a nice white dress on the red carpet. I am so over seeing black everywhere!

And for the worst dressed…January Jones. I have to give her credit for making a risky choice. Between her bed head and the 80′s feel of the Versace dress, I just didn’t like it. I wish that she had chosen something in that color that was more sleek and fitted. The color would have made enough of a statement without adding all of that elaborate detail to it. She is such a pretty girl and I know she will get it right next time.