Golden Globe Fashion Highlights

The 67th annual Golden Globe awards are airing on 17th January this year, which is just a couple of days away.  In honour of this glitzy spectacle here are the best dressed Golden Globe attendees from the last ten years (with a little help from Marie Claire's image gallery).

25th British actress Rachel Weisz wore such a simple dress (Bill Blass), but carried it off well.  I can't help but feel the accessories were somewhat lacking, which is why she trails other celebrities in this list, but red is definitely her colour.  A little more drama in her make-up wouldn't go amiss, either.

24th Whereas Rachel should have turned it up a notch, songbird Mariah Carey should have turned it down.  The Chanel dress is gorgeous but needs to be a size bigger and the hair is too fussy.  Kudos for great make-up and nails, though.

23rd Despite edging towards tacky, Halle Berry just about succeeds pulling off this red and white doily evening gown.  I think that's more down to her beauty than anything.  I like the contrast of colours, I even like the almost organic look of the red accents, but the lace top and bottom parts bring it down.

22nd Eschewing the more traditional classic Hollywood glamour look for this modern, more casual Marchesa outfit was a risk but it paid off handsomely for Latin singer/actress Jennifer Lopez.  Her curves are displayed modestly, which can be much more effective than flashing the flesh.

21st Kate Moss, renowned for her eclectic wardrobe, solidified her reputation as a left-field dresser with this full-length, full-coverage black-sequinned number.  And with Johnny Depp on her arm she was truly accessorized to perfection.

20th Mischa Barton is so slim she can get away with wearing a dress with such a daring cut-out around the middle.  I think that if you can get away with it then why not? Others, however, have criticised Mischa for glamorising her overly slender (possibly unhealthy) frame.

19th Salma Hayek has assets some people would die for, and she shows them off here in this Narciso Rodriguez corseted dress.  Her ample bosom dominates, though, and distracts the eye from the rather fabulous gold accessories and dark nails.

18th Floor-length gowns are the norm at red-carpet events such as the Golden Globes, but Sex and The City star Sarah Jessica Parker stood out in this Emanuel Ungaro, romantic, soft pink gown with a tumbling corsage.  She looks perfect except for the out-of-place bag.  Where did THAT come from?

17th When you're short and not a size 2 it can be hard to compete with some of the most giraffe-like women in showbiz.  America Ferrera - who transforms into Ugly Betty in the television show of the same name - shows it can be done, however, in this fitted, flattering purple Brian Reyes dress.

16th Amazonian-limbed actress Minnie Driver made her mark in Hollywood with this corseted, shimmering, fishtail dress which glittered in the flashbulbs and hugged her shape perfectly.

15th Taking inspiration from Kate Moss's black gown (and sporting dazzling blonde hair like her mother) is Kate Hudson in this sleeved, sequinned Atelier Versace creation with a plunging neckline.  Only for the brave... or small-chested.

14th Certainly not as elegant as Emily Blunt's similar dress (below), Eva Longoria goes for drama instead in a stunning navy blue Ungaro gown with in-your-face turquoise bead detailing.

13th Now this is how you do 'unique' and still look amazing.  Melissa George divided people over this choice of dress, but it really is like nothing else.  It's avant-garde yet classic, controversial yet beautiful.  It's haute couture for the future.

12th Evan Rachel Wood is perhaps a little flat-chested to wear such a deep v (but hey, it doesn't stop me!).  Glossing over that, the ruffled, tiered Elie Saab dress is lovely and like Nicole Kidman, the contrast of her pale skin tone against the dress makes her look divine.

11th White is a difficult colour to pull off on the red-carpet as you run the risk of looking bridal.  London-born Emily Blunt looks fantastic, however, and wisely chose to keep accessories to an absolute minimum.  Big jewellery or an eye-catching bag would have taken away from the beautiful simplicity of this vintage Herve Leger dress.

10th Pretty Angelina Jolie often looks fabulous, but like Emily the simplicity of her St. John dress works in her favour.  Emphasis is on her face; the make-up and hairstyle are wonderful and really add to the old-school glamour look she's working.

9th Kate Beckinsale may recycle the same look over and over again, but it works for her.  This vintage frilly, fishtail dress by Christian Dior is elegant and distinctive with more than a hint of Victoriana about it.

8th Intricately designed with beautiful touches such as the corsage, cinched fabric at the hips and delicate, flowing trail help make Cate Blanchett look so ethereal and serene (by Jean Paul Gaultier).

7th Keira Knightly's Valentino column dress is a stunning design with effective diamanté detailing and an imposing look.  The jewellery is also flawless.

6th Anne Hathaway's Armani Prive gown is a full-on design, replacing subtlety with Swarovski crystals and a bold colour.  The bodice emphases her womanly figure while the classy make-up and up-do scream Parisienne chic.

5th Oscar-winner Kate Winslet admits she'll never be a thin as some of her contemporaries; which is something that bothers her as much as the thousands of women who voted her as having the 'most desirable body' does.  Here Kate shows off her incredible figure in this classy black silk Yves St. Laurent gown complete with Chopard diamonds and classic hair and make-up.

4th Drew Barrymore looks like a fairy princess in this fairytale frock by Galliano for Dior.  It emulates the light delicateness of Cate's dress but the bigger hair and bolder accessories take the look to a whole other level.

3rd Similar in style to Nicole Kidman's dress below, Charlize Theron loses out because of the low-key accessories and too-dark hair.  She looks better as a blonde but she gets full-points for the petrol blue dress (John Galliano for Christian Dior) which is to die for.  Also, that stance she's holding is something else!

And the winners are... (alright, I couldn't choose just one, these dresses will appeal to different people for different reasons, but they are both - in my opinion - the epitome of classic, memorable Golden Globe dresses that did wonders for the wearers.)

Joint 1st Statuesque blonde Nicole Kidman looks stunning in this tight, blue Gucci number.  The peacock feather adds a quirky touch to what is already a distinctive dress.  Certainly, its a difficult dress to carry off unless you're tall and thin like Nicole.  However, the amazing contrast between the rich blue of the fabric and the porcelain white of her skin would work on any outfit.

Joint 1st Hilary Swank looks like a bronzed Goddess in this fabulous silk Calvin Klein dress.  Everything from the shimmering colour, elegant neckline and flowing trail is beautiful, and to top it all her hair and make-up are perfect.