Beauty at the Emmy Awards

I always enjoy watching awards shows. As a pop culture, film and television junky, I can’t help it. Even when the awards drag on, I know I can always count on oohing, aahing or boohing the outfits the stars wear.

At this year’s Emmy Awards, the trend seemed to be sleeveless or strapless dresses with gathered fabric draping from between the bosoms. Another “trend” I noticed was not enough plus-sized women presenters or nominees. The super-skinny women who did present seemed to be using fabric to add curves: billowy, curtain-like dresses on petite actresses and dresses with extra fabric gathered at cleavage-devoid chests. They want to be more voluptuous.

Our go-to-gal for glamorous curves, Queen Latifah, didn’t disappoint with what she wore. Her gorgeous red sleeveless dress, with a wide v-neck, showed off her assets – but not as a “fashion malfunction.” Her look was complemented by her half up and half down hair, long dangle earrings, and matching red lipstick – no doubt from Cover Girl.



I was also happy to see the elegant, classy look America Ferrera sported. Her fashion choices go perfectly with her genuinely sweet personality. She wore a beautiful cobalt blue strapless dress, by Monique Lhuillier. The glittery belt at her waist and the overall, subtle ruching, complemented her curves. Her upswept curls and Lorraine Schwartz diamond chandelier earrings, along with her smoky eyes, added to the glamour of the evening. Of course, the shiny gold statuette she won was a nice accessory.

So, now there’s only four months until the Golden Globe Awards (January 13, 2008) and five months until the Academy Awards (February 24, 2008).

Check out SKORCH Magazine for the latest in celebrity fashions.

-Cori Stoddard, online editor/intern

Photos: Hayden Panettiere (Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com); Queen Latifah (WireImage.com); America Ferrera (Associated Press)