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JANUARY 16, 2012

Deal Divas 2012 Golden Globes red carpet fashion recap!

Did you all play Joan Rivers at the Golden Globes last night? I sure did, from the comfort of my couch, makeupless, clad in frayed yoga pants and a $3 tank top from Forever 21, slamming back won-ton soup and egg rolls. There is no finer way to criticize beautiful, famous people. You can read the full recap here on our Twitter page.

Sweeping observations? The females of Hollywood need a serious bra fitting (I'm looking at you, Penelope Ann Miller and Reese Witherspoon) or, you know, A BRA (I'm looking at you, Claire Danes and Heidi Klum). Mostly, I was bugged by how annoyed some of the celebrities seemed to be there (I'm looking at you, Mark Salling and Adam Levine and Rooney Mara). Maybe it's the winter blues, and they all have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Honestly, if drinking free Moet with Steven Spielberg is so much of a hassle, please, stay home, count your money and stare at a light bulb.

Anyway, enough unqualified diagnoses. Onward with the fashion.

Laura Dern

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My favorite of the night. You might disagree. One of our readers on Twitter called her a Christmas ornament. But I happen to love tannenbaums and think this is sexy without being matronly. It fits perfectly, it's in a COLOR, which so many celebs are averse to, and it's really different. Also, CRYSTALS YAY YAY!

Evan Rachel Wood

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Second favorite. MAN, I love this. The rich color is drinking in the Kool-Aid of her fair skin. And feathers are pretty much the best. I said she looked like a really stylish chick version of The Crow. My boyfriend objected and said she looks like "a crow," not "The Crow." "Don't do that to Brandon Lee," he added. Fair enough. Anyway, Evan here has come such a long way from the Dark Days of Marilyn Manson, during which she was floundering in Dita Von Teese's dress rehearsal castoffs. Well-played, kid.

Charlize Theron

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I have such a serious girl crush on Charlize. I think she's a fantastic actor, and probably the most beautiful woman in the world, tied with Halle Berry. This, though, I don't love. The side bow seems like a really elaborate hiding place for snacks (not that there's anything wrong with that), and the top is ill-fitting. But did you hear her interview with Seacrest? She was SO SICK. She was all sniffly and puffy and watery-eyed. She probably just wanted to be home in a stained Dartmouth T-shirt holding a box of Puffs Plus, so this is pretty great considering. I'd probably look like a sobbing honey badger.

Viola Davis

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Gorgeous. That color is so outstanding, and the fit is great. Her hair looks good, if maybe a little Bieber, but I can relate because I had the Bieber cut for much of last year. The only nit? Pull in the leg. She's like this in all the pictures. We know the slit is there. It's best to let it happen naturally (see Charlize, above). The result is less defensive end and more demure babe.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

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This lady is the coolest. Not only is she the star of some of the most enduring teen ensemble films of the 1990s, she is funny and warm and charming. She seemed genuinely glad to be there, and during her interview with Giuliana was all, "My husband is home watching football, SNORE." And then she said something nice under her breath about G's breast cancer, and we were all, "AWWW, SMG!" But, um. About the dress. It reminds me of a Davidoff Cool Water perfume ad (how 90s of her). I actually think the design might work in a sleeker shape. But there's too much going on, and it overwhelms her tiny frame. But still. Let's hang out, SMG!

Rooney Mara

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I don't have much to say about the dress. I guess the sliced-up black thing is sort of her wheelhouse now. But I am already weary of the tortured, fragile, sullen face she always gives. I'm sure she's tired of answering questions from idiots about her nipple piercings and ear spacers and tattoos and whatever, but still. Smile! You're rich and famous and talented! It's not an execution! It's a dinner party!

Paula Patton

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This color is a revelation. She looks like a sunrise, or a delicious slice of egg from a Jimmy Dean breakfast sammie. I support this fully. I simultaneously hate Paula Patton because she is married to hottie Robin Thicke. I saw him in concert when he opened for Alicia Keys, and let me just tell you, she is one lucky wench. But back to the dress. Yellow plays amazing on her, but I'm not sure it's for everyone. Case in point...

Emily Blunt

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Even she is like, "Wait, don't say it. This dress is way too close to my skin tone. I look jaundiced. I know. Mistakes were made. My husband is cute, too, you know. John Krasinski? I want to go home."

Octavia Spencer

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I just don't know. I like the color on her, but it looks like she's getting ready to attend her son's wedding out in the Berkshires. It's a little stodgy for someone who is supposedly so funny. I also wish she'd stop pseudo-apologizing for knowing the director of The Help and getting the role of Minny. Whatever. You got the part, you rocked it. Haters can sit online and talk about how your dress looks too Mother of the Bride. Wait... Can I start over?

Jessica Biel

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Speaking of brides. Ok. My theory is, now that she's (allegedly) engaged to Justin Timberlake, she has been spending every waking hour watching Say Yes to the Dress on TLC, and thus, her fashion has also become unduly influenced. You know how it goes. The bride comes in with her little magazine snips, thinking she wants a sleek mermaid style, when all of a sudden that Randy guy pops around the corner and starts wrapping her in antique lace and boned corsets and avantgarde sleeve puffs, and before you know it, the bride is all, "I like where this is headed. Do you have something in more of an 'Undead Sister Wife' style?" Also, Jessica's shoes don't fit.

Nicole Kidman

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From certain angles, it appears as if her breasts are swaddled in palm fronds. But I also kind of adore this. It's classic Nicole, long and lean and bold. Some people could not pull this off (as in, all the rest of the people in the world). On her, it's really interesting and structural. And her hair looks great and youthful. Down with severe Kidman buns!

Claire Danes (back)

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Yes! Yes! Yes!

Claire Danes (front)

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No! No! No! Bra! Petals! Duct tape! ANYTHING!

Uggie, the dog from The Artist

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Best dressed. Obviously.

Deal Diva Stephanie

Photos: AP

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Stephanie Hayes came out of the womb wearing high heels. While other kids were reciting multiplication tables, she was learning to calculate an extra third off the half-price discount during buy-one-get-one week. She loves animal prints, black mascara and anything that sparkles. She objects to visible panty lines, Crocs and anything that costs more than a car payment. And she doesn't drive a nice car. She can be reached at (727) 893-8857 or shayes@tampabay.com.

Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or ksanders@tampabay.com..

Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or kstanley@tampabay.com.

A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or lstein@tampabay.com.

From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or ksummers@tampabay.com.

Coming from a long line of fashionable women, Kim Wilmath considers herself lucky to fit into their hand-me-downs. Her wardrobe staples include her grandma's vintage blouses and her mom's funky jewelry. When she's in the market for "new" items, Kim hits her favorite thrift stores -- a habit she also picked up from mom. But when circumstances require a visit to the shiny stores in the mall, you'll find Kim at the sale rack like a good little diva. She can be reached at (813) 661-2442 or kwilmath@tampabay.com.

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