Golden Globes 2012: Best Dressed

Last night's Golden Globes officially started the 2012 awards season, and true to form, the red carpet was full of Hollywood's finest. Actors and actresses from both television and the big screen walked down the carpet in some of the most beautiful couture pieces and as always, some were better than others. The ladies definitely brought their A-Game so without further ado, here are my top favourites for Best Dressed. I hope you like them!

SOFIA VERGARA: Wearing a beautiful navy fishtail gown, custom made by one of her favourites, Vera Wang. I love the ruching and the gathering of the fabric and the dress fit Sofia like a glove! Look at that stunning hourglass figure! Sofia won together with the cast for Best Comedy TV Series, and in the fashion stakes she may as well have won a statuette. 

ZOOEY DESCHANEL: The New Girl wore a custom Prada couture dress, and while most of the critics debate over it, I thought it was the perfect choice for the singer/actress. It's sleek and shiny, and the acidic green beading adds just enough tartness to bring life and youth to what could have been a boring and predictable choice. She went for a sultry 60s Barbarella-look and it is a beautiful colour on this quirky and whimsical nominee. 

TILDA SWINTON: Once again, Tilda brought a frosty fierceness onto the red carpet with this icy blue Haider Ackermann chiffon dress and structured tuxedo jacket. It's edgy and polished, a complete standout last night in a sea of nudes and champagne hued dresses. Plus, LOVIN that hairdo that is not dissimilar to mine :P

ANGELINA JOLIE: Wearing Atelier Versace, Angelina finally broke out of her usual choice of black dresses. This cream satin gown, like the actress herself, is clean and simple- very understated glam and that flash of scarlet just complemented her alabaster skin. It's subtle colour blocking and it worked. 

NICOLE KIDMAN: It has been an underwhelming couple of seasons for the Nicole and I am so glad that she finally got her mojo back last night in this gray beaded chiffon Versace gown. It's still within her conservative frosty palette but when partnered with the cascade of her luscious red locks, it was a beautiful balance of fire and ice. The dress hugged her body perfectly, showing off those newfound curves (thanks to motherhood), and what else can I say really? Top marks!

LFW Standout: Giles Deacon S/S12

Giles Deacon took a major swan dive (pardon the pun!) with his Spring collection, into the theatrical planes of Cecil Beaton and Andy Warhol. The tone was staggeringly dramatic and flamboyant- swan-headdresses fashioned by milliner Stephen Jones took to the heads of models while they strutted down in beautiful couture dresses in chiffon, Swiss lace, duchess silk and tulle. The silhouette was streamlined and dignified- there were beautiful embroidery, laser-cut leather dresses, a cascade of ostrich feathers- all in a debonair palette of stark white, silver, blush, red and black. The Giles woman was to be a modern bright young thing, with a touch more excess. Closing the collection was a beautiful red ensemble that was evocative of the late Alexander McQueen's work.