JILL'S 2015 AMAS RED CARPET RECAP

Few things I learned last night - I'm still in awe of JLO's bum, Bieber's music is so much better when you never hear him speak, and I'm going to miss One Direction more than I think I can handle.

So it's a good thing we have some fashion to discuss to take my mind off of that tragedy. Although I did switch back and forth from the Kardashians for a bit, I turned in for last night's American Music Awards, mostly to watch JLO dance and critic the looks. So let's move forward!

Best

Selena Gomez: With a brand new album came a brand new Selena, and I'm loving all of the fashion she's been serving lately. Although she suffers from serious babyface (which is a good thing!), she always dresses mature, without being too sexy. Plus anything that's red and shines is usually okay with me 98% of the time.

Kendall Jenner: We will get to Kylie in a second, but let's focus on the taller sister for now. I love Kendall's little black number, paired with black heels and top-knot. I remember on an episode of KUWTK, Kris told Kendall that "bangs were her thing"... well, she lied, but even behind the tragic bangs, Kendall looks gorgeous.

Ashley Benson: Although this outfit is a little too serious for the occasion, Ashley looks stunning. The emerald color works perfectly with her hair and skin tone, and the ensemble is tailored to perfection.

Worst

Kylie Jenner: I know Tyga took her Ferrari in the breakup, but did he take half of her dress too? While I can admit to not always hating what Kylie wears, I just can't get behind this leather mess. Also, what's going on with her shoe straps?

Justin Bieber: Forever 21 swallowed a pop-star and threw up Bieber. I'd also bet my favorite pair of shoes he only knows the words to Smells Like Teen Spirit. Nonetheless, Sorry is my jam. #sorrynotsorry

Gwen Stefani: This is what happens when you start dating a country star who makes his own turtle soup. I could see this working way better if the sleeves weren't so wide, or maybe didn't exist at all. I also think her eye makeup is a bit too harsh.

Who were your favorites?

x Jill

JILL'S EMMYS 2015 RED CARPET REWIND

Chains, mesh, and sweat... oh my! Those three words pretty much sum up last night's Emmys red carpet. Seriously, how did they not all faint like Olivia Culpo?!?! I watched most of the coverage not shaking my head at what walked down the carpet, which is usually a rarity (me watching television and not being judge-y is another rarity). Also, who knew Ryan Seacrest was now making suits? At this point, this guy will be running with Kanye West in 2020. 

Anyway, on to my picks!

Best

Taraji P. Henson in Alexander Wang: If you're going to wear black on the red carpet, you better be prepared to step your game up, and Taraji totally did. I love her sleek hair and makeup and the interesting details on the lower part of the gown. Can shoulder chains be a new thing, too?

Kerry Washington in Marc Jacobs: This dress did not look half this fabulous walking down the runway. Kerry is owning this look and I'm all for it (along with Scandal being back on television this week!!!!!!!!). 

Lady Gaga in Brandon Maxwell: I know, I know... another black dress. But come on, look at Gaga. She completely stunned in this simple yet classic number, and her body has been on point lately. I'm really loving actress Gaga, even if that means I have to wait a bit longer for another album.

Worst

Joanna Newsom in Delpozo: I think she is wearing something that Mayim Bialik grew in a petri dish. 

Heidi Klum in Versace: Love the color, but unfortunately, the love stops there. It looks like this dress had a cover up and someone ripped off half of it. But then again if I had those guns, I would want to show them off as much as possible too.

Nazanin Boniadi in Stephane Rolland: It pains me to do this because I loved her on Homeland, but... really? Did she key her stylist's car to deserve this? This dress is just hanging on her. The top semi reminds me of a swan costume.

What Could Have Been

Tatiana Maslany in Bouchra Jarrar Couture: I can never pass up admiration for a woman in a well-tailored suit, but that's only when it's well-tailored. Everything is working for Tatiana, but the fit seems off. With a little nip and tuck, this could have been one of my favorites.

Elisabeth Moss in Oscar de la Renta: Elisabeth looked so gorgeous last night. I'm really diggin' the super blonde hair, red lip, and this color dress. The only thing I'd like to see is for the dress to be a little more fitted towards the bottom.

I'm now going to cry for the 10038292 time that Peggy will no longer be on my television screen. 

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Who were your favorites and not-so favorites last night?

x Jill

JILL'S MET GALA 2015 RECAP

Last night's Met Gala theme was "China: Through the Looking Glass". What does that mean? I'm sure you're asking, so you can brush up on this year's exhibition here. And when you're done, we can chat the fashion, and how the celebrities interpreted 2015's theme.

I love the Met Gala because it's a chance for people to go all out, without being looked at twice (SJP will always out-do attendees). Some play it safe, some completely ignore the theme, and others go full force. Here are my favorites, not-so favorites, and others I just had to comment on.

Best

Bee Shaffer in Alexander McQueen: Subtly gorgeous. The intricate detail on this gown, along with the cut, are beautiful. Bee proves you can pay homage to the theme without going the Rihanna route (we'll get to her in a second). 

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren: So I know Anne's dress goes against everything I live for when it comes to this event (where's the drama?!), but I love its simplicity so much. Also, 76% of outfits that have a hood win me over.

Lady Gaga in custom Balenciaga: Leave it to Lady Gaga to bring it. Structurally, this dress is so interesting, and I love the crown. The low neckline keeps her from drowning in all of that fabric. She look so glam.

Rihanna in Guo Pei: Now that's how you dress for the occasion. Love it or hate it, you have to give Rihanna credit for going all in. The color looks gorgeous on her, and I love the way she makes an entrance. 

Worst

Alicia Keys in Jean Paul Gaultier: A blazer and a tulle skirt? Okay.

FKA Twigs in Christopher Kane: I have to admit, I was more offended by the feet on her dress than the... um... detail of a male's anatomy above her thigh. I just don't get it.

Katy Perry in Moschino: First, I am not digging her Kris Jenner haircut. Second, I love graffiti art, but I am not into it on a gown. Katy always tries a little too hard when it comes to these things, doesn't she?

Solange Knowles in Giles Deacon: As Jess called it, she looks like she's wearing a CD. I know a lot of people liked this look, and I do appreciate the uniqueness, but it reminds me of two things that scare the crap out of me - some crazy deep sea creature that you see on National Geographic, and a black hole in space that is going to suck me up (I never cared for astronomy in college).

Dylan Lauren: Do I even have to say anything? Homegirl bedazzled her dress. And put a belt on it.

Others

Kim Kardashian West in Beyonce's bleached dress Roberto Cavalli: One of these things looks just like the other.

Miley Cyrus in Alexander Wang: This would have been great a few years ago for the punk theme. Also, I kinda wish she showed off her newly dyed pink armpit hair. Yep, you read that right.

Brie Larson, Courtney Eaton, and Annabelle Wallis in Dolce & Gabbana: I actually stopped to admire their outfits because I thought they were all gorgeous, and then felt like they were some weird triplet group. Then I went back to admiring their outfits. How pretty is that gold?

Who were your favorites last night?

x Jill

JILL'S 2015 OSCARS RED CARPET REWIND

Happy Monday!

If you've ever read any of my red carpet posts (which I'm hoping you're not here just for the pretty pictures), you'll know that the Oscars are my Christmas. As a bit of a movie-a-holic, I look forward to this night all year. And since last year I was out of the country and missed the show, I'm excited we can recap the red carpet together. So let's get to it!

Here are my opinions on the best and worst dressed from last night.

BEST

Lupita Nyong'o in custom Calvin Klein: Those pearls. That cut. It's no surprise this is custom, because it fits her like a glove.

Rosamund Pike in Givenchy: If anyone questioned just how amazing Amazing Amy is, Rosamund just answered them. AH-mazing. Wearing red on a red carpet is a risk, but she's standing out with that slit and lace texture. +1 for us pale girls - how beautiful is her skin against this color?

Emma Stone in Elie Saab: First, you know I give extra bonus points to those who opt for sleeves. But I love how Emma balances it out with an open back and a slit in the dress. Also, her red hair is always her best accessory, and everything she wears always compliments the color.

WORST

Felicity Jones in Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen: I'd love to take the top and put it on a different bottom. The color is amazing, and the neckline is interesting, but that bottom is giving me Cinderella vibes. It kind of reminds me of those wedding gowns inspired by Disney Princesses.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph and Russo: 80s prom realness right now. Not sure why Gwynetb decided to wear an overgrown corsage on her shoulder, but I'm just not feeling it. She should consider consciously uncoupling with it. I do love the pink color on her though. 

OTHER

Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent: Usually when a celebrity wears black on th red carpet, I think they need to turn things up a little more. But how misplaced does this necklace look with this dress? It sticks out like the worst kind of after-thought, but she does looks like a total babe in this gown.

Chloe Moretz in Miu Miu: Usually Chloe's choices are a miss for me, but I thought she looked lovely in this gown. It's young enough without being out of place on the Oscars red carpet.

Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford: Gorgeous? Yes. Noteworthy? Not quite. If the word "meh" came in the form of a gown, this would be it. Also, it's looks like she was inspired by past choices she's made.

Lady Gaga in custom Azzedine Alaia:  This dress is a work of art (and I'm not just saying that like the E! Correspondents do when they don't know what to say). Lady Gaga could never walk down the carpet in a strapless gown and I love her for that, plus her makeup and hair are on point. Just wishing she would ditch the cleaning gloves, because things would look so much better without them. But then she wouldn't be Gaga, would she?

Who did you love last night?

x Jill

JILL'S GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET RECAP

I've always called the Golden Globes the pre-game to the Oscars, and as I start my day on a fashion/makeup/mani cam (ugh) hangover, I realize these words run true. So let's recap what we witnessed last night together! And if you were drinking as much as Giuliana Rancic was drinking last night, and you have a real hangover from George Clooney's tequila (side note: how awkward was that?!), I hope this hydrates your Monday. Here are my favorites and not-so favorites!

Best

Emma Stone in Lanvin: Jumpsuit. Glitz. A BOW. Who can say no?

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Jenna Dewan-Tatum in Carolina Herrera: This dress is one big yellow dream... in the best way possible. The fabric looks luxurious and I love the top. It pairs well with her dark, wavy hair and ear party - that's a thing, right?

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Lupita Nyong'o in Giambattista Vali Couture: I liked this risk, and really loved this color on Lupita. 

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Worst

Zosia Mamet in Andrew Gn: The top of this dress looks like it belongs to a completely different outfit. I was also pretty shocked at her choice of pink. Good news is I think she's finally starting to be able to pull off the blonde hair.

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Laura Prepon in Christian Siriano: I feel like I should insert some Orange is The New Black joke, but I am too distracted by those terrible swirls on her dress. I'm always an advocate for gowns that aren't strapless, but the black mixed with the long-sleeves (and weird pattern) is looking matronly. Her makeup and hair look beautiful, but not enough to keep her out of jessandjill.com fashion jail (there it is!). 

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Keira Knightley in Chanel: Chanel CAN do wrong. It took 30 people to pick insects and sew them on to this dress. She looks like a walking museum exhibit.

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Tina Fey: This should read, "Tina Fey in a really expensive dress that she disrespectfully allowed her daughters to bedazzle". 

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What Could Have Been

Rosamund Pike in Vera Wang: Spoiler alert - Gone Girl is actually about a British woman who gets rid of all of her baby weight in five weeks. Seriously, her body looks stunning, but the fit of the top of this gown is doing nothing for her. She should have just walked the red carpet naked, Rihanna style.

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Amal Clooney: Let me just say that I love the fact that she wore gloves, however I just wish they were a different color. White has the tendency to look tacky. But if anyone can pull this look off, it's Amal. I want to be her when I grow up.

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Who were your favorites and not-so favorites from last night?

x Jill

JILL'S PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS RED CARPET REVIEW

Last night was the 2015 People's Choice Awards, AKA another chance for me to criticize, drool over, and talk about celebrity red carpet looks. The People's Choice Awards are one of those shows that nobody knows how to dress for, so you always see a mix of casual, Oscar-wannabe, and downright weird frocks. Which of course, makes for a ton of fun to talk about.

Here are my favorites and not-so favorites!

Best

Ariel Winter in Smythe: Give me all of the menswear inspired looks! This is how you mature gracefully in Hollywood without twerking on Robin Thicke (although I do love me some Miley). I'm already taking Ariel much more seriously as an actor after this look, and I've never seen her act.

Ellen Pompeo in Elie Saab: Glad to see that jumpsuits are here to stay in 2015. I love the slimming outline of this outfit around the waist area, and the sheer arm details. It's also tailored to perfection and the color looks great on her skin.

Kristen Bell in Monique Lhuillier: How adorable does Kristen look in this pink number? While the outfit does somewhat drown her tiny frame, I just love the structure and how she paired it with fresh makeup and wavy hair. Maybe post-pregnancy glow is a real thing.

Worst

Anna Faris in Juan Carlos Obando: This outfit is looking a little ruff-led (get it?). Anna would have been better off pairing that top with tailored pants, or just ditching the whole look. There are many other ways to show off that killer body. Besides, the ruffles are hiding that insanely toned stomach!

Kat Dennings: Hopefully those sleeves were built to fly that dress far, far away. I almost never go against anything that's black and lace, especially paired with a red lip, but there's too much going on here. This dress would look ten times better shorter, without all of that extra fabric at the bottom. The look on her face says it all. 

Molly Tarlov: I try to keep each post to a one bad joke maximum, but this is nothing short of Awkward. This blue number is doing nothing for her shape, and completely hides her natural waist, making her look stumpy. 

Who were your favorites and not-so favorites?

x Jill

All images via E!