2015 Golden Globe Awards: Jessica, Julianne, Keira, & Lana Wish List

Ladies & gentlemen, the official kickoff of the race to the Academy Awards known as the Golden Globe Awards is just a week away! What would awards season be without an appearance from Jessica Chastain? I do not know and happily we will not have to endure that as Jessica has a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture thanks to her work in the film "A Most Violent Year." I am excited to see what the beautiful American actress is going to bring to the red carpet. I am picking this Elie Saab Spring 2015 RTW cornflower blue silk gown that features lace panels and a full length cape for added dramatic effect. I know very few women who could really make this gown work and with her grace, elegance, and presence Jessica is at the top of that list. Finish the look with a pair of gold sandals, diamond cluster earrings inlaid in yellow gold, a sleek up-do, and a bold pink lip will ensure that Jessica takes home the Best Dressed award even if she doesn't take home a Golden Globe.

The big nominee of the night is Julianne Moore, who has garnered TWO nominations one for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama for "Still Alice" and one for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical/Comedy for "Maps to the Stars." Both were amazing performances that could end up with her taking an award home, and I am predicting that she will take home at least one. I would love to see her wearing this amazing white gown from the Givenchy Fall 2007 Couture collection. If anyone can delve into the Givenchy archives, it would be Julianne. This white gown with silver embellishments might be draped for a Grecian goddess but one that is ready for battle and I think that edge makes it perfect for Julianne. Add a silver clutch, white Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' sandals, simple Bulgari diamonds in the ear and on the red wrist to ensure the dress is not over accessorized. A red lip and sleek pulled back hair would add the perfect finishing touches to a winning look for one of my favorite red carpet red-heads.

It looks like the first awards season appearance that we will see Keira Knightley make, after the announcement of her pregnancy last month, will be at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards next Sunday. The stunning brunette Brit has had a lasting relationship with the house of Chanel, acting as a spokesmodel for the houses "Coco Mademoiselle' fragrance. I am putting good money on Keira wearing the brand for the Golden Globes. I dug into the houses archives and found this black and white tiered gown with a floral halter from the Chanel Spring 2008 Couture collection. I would remove the feathered cape to make it more acceptable for an "American" red carpet. I think that this would showcase a baby bump in a subtle way which is totally Keira. A simple pair of black sandals, a black Chanel clutch, and some Chanel Fine Jewelry will finish this look off in an elegant manner.

Last but not least for the film nominees I have Lana Del Rey who's song "Big Eyes" from the movie of the same name. I actually love the song. It is creepy and sensual all at the same time. With that all being said I am not exactly excited about her red carpet moment. Lana usually leaves me feeling less than impressed when she takes to the red carpet. You can tell that she just doesn't care. I picked this black Georges Chakra Fall 2014 Couture gown which features embellishments down the front center and an embroidered silk tulle cape for Lana to wear for the Golden Globes. I think that this is something that would take her slightly out of her comfort zone and make a real statement despite is basic black color. A pair of black high heeled sandals, a red lip, and a chic old Hollywood up do would finish this look off perfectly for the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards next Sunday night.

If you want to join the conversation I will be joining Kelly from Dream In Lace with a live Twitter commentary on what all the stars are wearing. So please join me (@FutureStylist93) and Kelly (@DreamInLace) at about 5 PM EST for all kinds of fashion ID's and LOTS of snarky commentary. 

2014 Grammy Awards: Nominee Wish List Part 1

Sunday night will bring us another big awards show red carpet, and quite possibly the funnest one of the season, The Grammy's. Alicia Keys has one nomination at this years Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album for 'Girl on Fire.' I will say at the end of 2013 Alicia worked the stage, performing at several different events, in designers like Armani Prive and Manning Cartel and I am hoping that she will keep up the fantastic looks come Sunday. While a new Alexandre Vauthier collection was released today I think that Alicia should wear this edgy Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture halter neck mono-chromatic ensemble. I think what makes me love this look for Alicia is the mix of classic and uber sexy, which is exactly what works for her. Finish the look with a pair of gold Christian Louboutin sandals and some simple jewelry and this will make for the perfect Grammy look.

Last year Beyonce might not have taken to the red carpet a lot but showed her amazing sense of style through her performance ensembles while on her Mrs. Carter World Tour and ultimately won my Entertainer of the Year award. Sunday night Beyonce is nominated as the featured artist on her hubby Jay-Z's Best Rap/Sung Collaboration or 'Part II (On the Run)' and I am praying for a stunning red carpet ensemble. I am turning to one of the brands that Bey wore quite a bit while on tour, Emilio Pucci. This body hugging white Emilio Pucci Spring 2014 RTW long sleeved gown features quite a bit of skin for a gown which is so covered up and I think that it would look absolutely fantastic on Beyonce. Add a white and gold Edie Parker clutch and a pair of Christian Louboutin gold sandals to complete this look and give Beyonce a best dressed list worth ensemble.

While Amy Adams gave us our first peak into the Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 on the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, I am hoping that we will see Grammy nominee Florence Welch also pluck a gown from this collection. Florence Welch is nominated in collaboration with Calvin Harris for a Best Dance Song Grammy for their hit 'Sweet Nothing.' I am hoping to see the indie rock diva wear this red and maroon Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 long sleeved collard gown. This is something that I can see Flo really going for on a red carpet, it's floaty and very vintage looking. With her red hair pulled up and a pair of red sandals on her feet a red lip will be all that I wish for to complete this ensemble for the Grammy Awards red carpet.

I have not loved a Katy Perry look in a very long time. Last year Katy ditched the quirky persona that made me fall in love with her in favor of much more sophisticated looks. If sophisticated is the route that Katy is going to go then I would like to see the the Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance nominee for 'Roar' wear this white Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture rise and fall strapless gown. The Spring 2014 Collection for Giambattista Valli was presented yesterday in Paris but I am still holding out a little bit of hope that this gown will get a red carpet appearance and I think the new Katy is the girl to do it. Finish the look with a strappy pair of silver sandals and some statement diamond earrings in her ears and Katy will make a big sophisticated statement.

And finally for today we have Best Song Written for Visual Media ('Young & Beautiful' from 'The Great Gatsby') and Best Pop Vocal Album (Paradise) nominee Lana Del Rey. I am usually very indifferent to anything Lana Del Rey does. She usually fails to elicit any excitement from me in either her music or fashion so I really don't follow her work. With that said I do not expect much from her at the Grammy's but in the slight hope that she might surprise me I think that this black, white, and ivory Antonio Berardi Spring 2014 RTW gown would actually look really stunning on Lana. Lana is a British star who tends to rock British brands and one of the ultimate's right now is Antonio Berardi. Finish this look with a black clutch and a pair of black sandals and Lana will shock me with a great look at the 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.