Golden Globes: Fashion, Frocks And Fassbender's Fandango

I want Amy Poehler and Tina Fey to be my new BFFs.

They delivered a witty, wicked and whip smart performance at the Golden Globes, with their gags and shoes being equally well polished.

And while awards were announced, speeches were gushed and manicured hands were clapped, the real winners on the night were the gorgeous gúnas that sashayed down the red carpet.

Now that the glittery dust has settled, let's take a look at who hit, who missed and who didn't even seem to realise that they were pitching in the major leagues.

So let me open my shiny little envelope and announce my fashion winners.

Amber Heard, Lupita Nyong'o, Margot Robbie (Getty Images) Amber Heard, Lupita Nyong'o, Margot Robbie (Getty Images)

Johnny Depp must be thanking his Keith Richards'-inspired lucky stars that he has landed the divine creature that is Amber Heard. Angelina-esque leg pose aside, this inky blue, one-shouldered frock by Versace gets my vote. Her hair and makeup don't fight with the dress to be centre stage - give this girl a standing ovation.

And please remain on your feet for "12 Years A Slave" actress Lupita Nyong’o. The cut, the colour, the CAPE - Ralph Lauren take a bow. Rumours abound that Lupita was the darling of the fashion houses before the show, with Prada and Gucci also battling to dress her. But her choice was spot on and reminiscent of Gwyneth Paltrow's Tom Ford white number at the Oscars in 2012. This girl is one to watch - look out for her in an upcoming Miu Miu campaign.

Bronze goes to Margot Robbie for her classic Gucci lines. Leo must be chomping at his the bit to get his paws on his Aussie "Wolf of Wall Street" co-star.

Emilia Clarke, Olivia Wilde, Helen Mirren (Wireimage and John Shearer/Invision/AP) Emilia Clarke, Olivia Wilde, Helen Mirren (Wireimage and John Shearer/Invision/AP)

My runners up are Emilia Clarke in Proenza Schouler (I gave bonus points for her Sally Hansen Wine Not manicure), Olivia Wilde rockin' the bump in sequins (Camila Alves also blinged it up in her black sequins) and Helen Mirren who can do no wrong - I just want to be her when I grow up.

Emma Watson, Zoe Saldana, Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams (Jordan Strauss/Invison/AP, Getty Images) Emma Watson, Zoe Saldana, Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams (Jordan Strauss/Invison/AP, Getty Images)

The ladies who divided the fashion camp were out in number this year. Emma Watson revived the 1998 fashion of trousers-under-a-dress albeit whilst giving us a master class in Dior. I love Zoe Saldana's Prabal Gurung dress but I can see how it does look like the remnants of a Home Economics class hastily stitched together.

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The same designer also dressed Sandra Bullock but this took the Home Ec's thrifty concept of recycling leftover fabrics a bit too far.

I love the colour of Amy Adams' Valentino gúna against her skin and hair but the cut belongs on a beach in the Riviera.

And now AVERT YOUR EYES.

Unless you want to see Lady Victoria Hervey's unmentionables.

Clockwise from left: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Victoria Hervey, Lena Dunham (Getty Omages, Invision/AP, Reuters) Clockwise from left: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Victoria Hervey, Lena Dunham (Getty Omages, Invision/AP, Reuters)

Lady V gets my anti-fashion award for her dress made out of her auntie's tights. I suspect that she smelt of sweaty-nylon sock foot.

Julia Robert's appeared to have come straight from a business meeting - her Dolce and Gabbana outfit would have been perfect if she had been hostessing at the Glitzy Actuaries Awards. It's a mix that just doesn't work for me.

Jennifer Lawrence was apparently out on the lash the night before the awards and this is confirmed by her outfit. When you are that hungover that you cannot be separated from your duvet, then belting the duck feather-bad boy  around you with detachable straps from your backpack is the only way to go. But she has inspired a whole new meme and I love her regardless.

Meanwhile, the amazing Lena Dunham needs to have a chat with her former babysitter, Zac Posen. The colour HURTS MY EYEBALLS. God only knows how poor old hungover Jennifer coped with it.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, Matthew McConaughey, Usher (Invision for Fox Broadcasting Company/Getty Images) Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Fassbender, Matthew McConaughey, Usher (Invision for Fox Broadcasting Company/Getty Images)

And what of the gentlemen? Well this shot of Sherlock and Mr. "Ginja Ninja" Fassbender (who seems to be morphing into Joaquin Phoenix in this picture) was the talk of t'internet yesterday.

Well, it is pretty fabulous, non?

Matthew McConaughey lived up to his being half of one of the world's most beautiful couples in this emerald velvet jacket. And Usher got all gangsta granny and wore a rather fetching brooch.

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If he wears a headscarf to the Oscars, I will eat my hat and/or his headscarf.

So what do you think of my picks? Have I lost my à la mode mind or do you agree that J Law is probably wearing that for the laugh? Who is your Golden Globe style icon? Tell us in the comments!

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