Allison Janney (in silk chiffon by Monique Lhuillier),
Jamie Lynn Seigler (in Monique Lhuillier),
Lorraine Bracco (in super sheer, fitted halter, custom-made gown by Douglas Hannant), Cheryl Hines (in an aqua ruffled gown by Norma LeMain),
Stockard Channing (in a deep teal detailed gown),
Mariska Hargitay (in Vera Wang) and
Jennifer Aniston (the former "Friend" wore a very pale green, strapless Channel gown and Fred Leighton earrings) were notable.
Both Sarah Jessica Parker and Edie Falco (both of HBO winning series) chose black with ruffled tulle. Falco's was by Randolph Duke and Parker's was Chanel Couture.
Colors in general (Patricia Heaton in her rainbow-colored Elie Saab -- carrying a Lana Marks bag and wearing Tony Duquette jewelry, and Heather Locklear in her sari-inspired halter gown represented all colors) were popular, as were slits, deep V-necks and satin silk.
Kim Catrall (in Pamella Rolland),
Barbra Streisand,
Jorja Fox (in lingerie-style vintage by Christian Dior from The Paperbag Princess), Daphne Zuniga (in a floaty chiffon, tiered ruffled gown),
NYPD Blue's Linda Park (in deep pink, also lingerie style) and
Debra Messing (in Michael Kors) were in shades of pink (the latter in a more coral color).
Black remains popular, as seen on Megan Mullally (in Lhuillier),
Alexandra Hedison,
Barbara Walters (in Donna Karan),
Portia de Rossi (in Givenchy, with a Diane Von Furstenberg for H. Stern bracelet), Laura Linney (in Prada, with Cathy Waterman jewelry and Manolo Blahnik sandals), Anne Heche (in Giorgio Armani),
Kristin Davis (in Prada beaded corset style gown),
Drea de Matteo (in vintage from The Paperbag Princess) .
Ellen Degeneres' black tux was by Viktor & Rolf.
Joely Richardson and Jennifer Garner both wore white, but what a difference as the Nip/Tuck star wore a fitted, slit cut-to-there white satin silk with rhinestone brooch accent at the hip, and Garner wore a fluffy large lace ensemble (complete with black sash belt). Garner's dress, as demore as it appeared from the front, was nearly backless, showing off her shoulder blades.
Mary Steenburgen and Diane Sawyer both chose ivory, but Mrs. Ted Danson, opted for a fitted, halter-topped, low cut dress cut into fringe below the hips and Sawyer a high necked, sleeveless ensemble. Felicity Huffman also wore a more traditional straight-ahead ivory gown (her husband William H. Macy wore a tux from Brooks Brothers).
Strapless was popular (I wore it, but to quote Julie Jordan "No one is ever going to mistake you for one of them) --
Aniston,
Messing,
Falco,
Amy Yasbeck (in gold Giorgio Armani),
Marlo Thomas (in ivory),
Janel Maloney (in bright Big Bird yellow by Vera Wang; her hair was done by Laurent D. of Prive, btw),
Jane Kaczmarek (in a unique floral and dot printed Randi Rahm gown with Tony Duquette jewelry) and
Teri Hatcher (in a printed Elie Saab) all wore the style.
Long-sleeves were worn by Bonnie Hunt (in a lavender off-the-shoulder gown), Barbara Walters, Meryl Streep and Mullaly.
Melina Kanakaredes (in Giorgio Armani), winner Mary Louise Parker and Sharon Stone had peek-a-boo parts on their dresses (Kanakaredes in bright red, Parker in chocolate and Stone in pink Elie Saab).
Amber Tamblyn, in a deep burgundy red gown with pink edging accents was very vampy in her poses for the photogs. She wore jewelry by Erica Courtney.
Richardson, Walters, and Cynthia Nixon (in chocolate Chaiken) wore single-shoulder style gowns and Di Rossi's neckine was asymetrical.
Star Jones wore Fred Leighton jewelry and talked endlessly about her wedding on the pre-Emmy E! show, which she hosted (she's still an improvement over Joan Rivers). Jones wore a Mark Bouwer dress in gold (also the color Maria Menounos wore, perhaps a "host" fave).
Although Mischa Barton, fast rising Fashionista, also wore gold, hers a very 20s-inspired gown by Maggie Norris.
On the hair front, Messing, Linney and Di Rossi took their cue from 40s-siren Veronica Lake, wearing their hair down and just over one eye. There weren't many fussy hairdos, despite the high glamour.
Diamonds were everywhere (see stories below in previous entries), and chandelier earrings are still popular -- Aniston, Walters, Falco and Garner all wore them.
As for the awards themselves, there were little surprises there, too. Sentimental favorites, as their series have bade goodbye (not to say they weren't worthy) include winners Parker, Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce, as well as Parker's castmate Nixon (one of the "Sex and the City" girls was bound to win, as they were all nominated).
Many actresses were looking particularly refreshed, almost to the point of being unrecognizable. They had the "she looks like someone, but I can't quite say who" look. Of course, we would never say who.
H. STERN SHINES AT THE EMMYS
For the first time ever to be seen on the red-carpet, Portia Di Rossi sparkled in The Diane von Furstenberg by H.Stern collection -- Love Knot Earrings: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $16,000; Sutra Bracelet in Diamonds: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $120,000; Power Ring: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $13,500
Additionally, the following nominees and presenters wore H.Stern at the 56th Annual Emmy Awards:
Melina Kanakaredes: Legacy Bracelet:
Marlee Matlin: Spring Earrings: 18 green tourmalines set in 18k yellow gold, $5,400; Lizard Bracelet: 18k yellow gold, $3,200.
Teri Hatcher: Floral Diamond Earrings: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $37,000; Virtuose Ring: smoky quartz set in 18k noble gold, $1,100; Top Diamond Bracelet: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $46,000.
Reporting the Emmy Awards from the red-carpet, Mary Alice Stephenson also wore H.Stern: Cobblestones ring: 2 crystals set in 18k noble gold with diamond accents, $1,700.
The following attended Emmy parties, wearing H.Stern:
Marsha Thomason: Deco Earrings: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $12,500; Deco Bracelet: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $15,000; Deco Necklace: diamonds set in 18k white gold, $14,500
Shannon Lucio: Dots Earrings: white and cognac diamonds set in 18k white gold, $790; Dots necklace: white and cognac diamonds set in 18K white gold, $2,500.
“All my life I have collected fine jewelry…I am passionate about it,” says Diane von Furstenberg. “It was always a dream to be involved in designing jewelry but it had to be with the right company. I spotted H.Stern more than 20 years ago, for their very fine quality, workmanship and designs. I approached them, and finally seduced them...I wanted to work with them and am VERY excited about this collaboration,” she concludes.
