News Awards & Events Emmys Emmy Pre-Parties By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 21, 2009 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage Emmy Pre-Parties 01 of 06 Christina Hendricks . Stars in search of Emmys jewelry got the chance to browse Tacori's new 18k925 collection during a party at L.A.'s Sunset Tower Hotel. Guests like bride-to-beChristina Hendricks-whose wedding rings were designed by Tacori-and Jennifer Finnigan joined host Ali Larter for the big reveal of the line, which combines 18-karat gold and 925 silver metal, a special mix of platinum and palladium. Jewelry worn by Larter during the event, which was sponsored by Veuve Clicquot and The Argyle Spa, was auctioned off to raise money for The Art of Elysium. -With reporting by Kwala Mandel 02 of 06 Debra Messing Peter Wintersteller Self-confessed jewelry junkie Debra Messing (in Max Mara) was among the guests at a pre-Emmy dinner hosted by Kelly Katz and famed jeweler Martin Katz. "This is how I want to be all the time, every day," Messing gushed while she browsed Katz' new Everlon Knot collection. After a dinner of mini-burgers, short ribs and potato puree catered by Wolfgang Puck's Chinois, Messing and fellow guests like Jennifer Carpenter and Anne Heche got their just desserts-each was treated to a Martin Katz diamond micro band compliments of their host. 03 of 06 Rose Byrne Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Aussie actress Rose Byrne-who is up for an Emmy for her role on the legal drama Damages-was the woman of the hour at the Australians in Film pre-Emmy party, held at the Australian Consular General's residence in L.A. 04 of 06 Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter Eric Charbonneau/WireImage Michael C. Hall celebrated his Emmy nomination with Dexter co-star (and real life leading lady) Jennifer Carpenter at Showtime's pre-Emmy party at L.A. hot spot Craft. 05 of 06 Allie Grant and Mary-Louise Parker Eric Charbonneau/WireImage Also at Showtime's pre-Emmy party, Weeds co-stars Allie Grant and Mary-Louise Parker celebrated their show's six Emmy nominations. Parker herself is up against Tina Fey and Christina Applegate in the category of Best Actress in a Comedy Series. 06 of 06 Dana Delany Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage Dana Delany left her Desperate Housewives alter ego on the set and put her best ladylike foot forward when she attended BAFTA L.A.'s 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards TV Tea Party at the InterContinental Hotel. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit