A critique of the heel fashions at the 2011 Golden Globes

I’d like to start off by saying by saying that when it comes to fashion, I’m more into traditional and wearable styles rather than avant-garde temporary trends.

Whilst I was searching for photographs of the designer heels worn by the A-list attendees of the Golden Globes, I became frustrated. Why? Because I had forgotten that gowns generally cover those decadent heels that we women lust for. However, what I did find were heels that I wasn’t too fond of.

Let’s start off with Leighton Meester. I was not a big fan of her long-sleeved lackluster dress, so I was hoping that her heel choice would save her outfit. But I was wrong. Her sparkly platform Jimmy Choos were too over the top and showy for the conservative and bland dress. I think a classic and elegant black sandal would’ve been nicer. I can tell you that those will not be in my shopping cart!

Natalie Portman is literally everywhere these days and I’m usually fond of her style choices because she’s generally tasteful and conservative. On this occasion, however, her Viktor Rolf gown did not score big in my book either. I just didn’t see why that sparkly rose needed to be there! As for her heel choice, her Stella McCartney heels were a risky move! Does she really need that high of a heel whilst pregnant? At least they were platforms….

I loved Olivia Wilde’s sequined gown! Her gown perfectly combined old-Hollywood and contemporary fashions. I even think it was the only ball gown on the red carpet. So how could she go wrong? Well, her sparkly avant-garde Christian Louboutins went too far. She already had enough sparkle in her gown, so why did she need to add any more with those booties? I would’ve preferred those sparklers with a simple, solid streamlined gown, if I had to place them with anything at all.

So Helena Bonham Carter is next on my list. I disliked her outfit, hair, and shoes and felt she could have picked something (rather anything) much prettier and flattering for her perfect frame. Her matronly shoes were even of different colors and styles! Not something I’d ever do, but I do give her credit for being unique and nontraditional.

I’d like to end this post with an outfit I did like. Jennifer Lawrence’s dress was different and at first I didn’t like it, but it has definitely grown on me. I’m not a big fan of the short front and long train combination, but it did show off her gorgeous platform heels. I like how she accessorized a very busy dress with simple shoes that brought in the curly features from the dress. I’d add those to my shopping cart! Who knows? Maybe we’re Solemates!