Red Carpet Arrivals

By InStyle.com
Sep 18, 2009 @ 4:34 pm
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Red Carpet Arrivals
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Drew Barrymore

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Nominated for her breakthrough role in the HBO movie Grey Gardens, Drew Barrymore hit the red carpet in a show-stopping Monique Lhuillier gown and jewelry from Anna Hu. The actress also carried a clutch made especially for her by Raven Kauffman Couture.
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Blake Lively

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Lively, who collaborated on her Emmy looks with stylist Mary Alice Haney, accessorized her show-stopping gown with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels.

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Heidi Klum

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Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program nominee Heidi Klum wore a custom Marchesa gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. "I think the bigger you get in the end it’s better to go smaller," the Project Runway host said of the fitted dress. "It was hard for amp#91;the designersamp#93; to design something for me a long time ago, not knowing where I'm going or what I'm going to grow into," she admitted.
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Olivia Wilde

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"It's straight off the runway," said Olivia Wilde of her revealing lace Marchesa dress (seen just days ago at New York Fashion Week). Wilde, who wore Kwiat jewelry and carried a Marchesa clutch, and her House co-stars are nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.

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Christina Applegate

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Best Actress nominee Christina Applegate stood out in a sea of black gowns wearing a gorgeous, deep blue gown by Lebanese designer Basil Soda. This is not the first time Applegate has chosen such a stunning shade. She started her blue streak at last year's awards in a dazzling baby blue Reem Acra. She accessorized her look with a Devi Kroell clutch and jewelry by Coomi and Lorraine Schwartz.

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Tina Fey

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Double acting nominee Tina Fey channeled '30s chic in a bias-cut black Gucci gown, a VBH clutch and art deco earrings from Fred Leighton. The 30 Rock funny-lady joked that it was easy to play a bad actress: "That comes naturally."
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January Jones

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January Jones ditched her 1960s Mad Men wardrobe for a modern, pink quartz silk satin evening gown with an embroidered glass beaded bustier by Versace. She added Neil Lane jewels and platform sandals from Jimmy Choo.

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Ginnifer Goodwin

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Ginnifer Goodwin wowed in a fuchsia draped Yves St. Laurent gown and Jimmy Choo clutch. The Big Love star highlighted the exaggerated sweetheart neckline with a statement necklace from Ivanka Trump.

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Christina Hendricks

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Bride-to-be Christina Hendricks smoldered in a navy and black lace dress by L'Wren Scott. The Mad Men actress accessorized with Fred Leighton diamonds, and a clutch and heels from Prada.
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Leighton Meester

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Presenter Leighton Meester swapped the Upper East Side for the heavens in a goddess-inspired gown and clutch from Bottega Veneta. The Gossip Girl star added golden cuffs, cocktail rings and earrings from Cathy Waterman.

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Hayden Panettiere

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Heroes star Hayden Panettiere looked all grown-up in an organza one-shoulder gown from J. Mendel, paired with 19th-century diamonds from Fred Leighton and a Judith Leiber clutch.

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Chloe Sevigny

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Big Love's Chloe Sevigny added a fierce touch to her single-shoulder polka-dot Isaac Mizrahi gown with a vintage brooch from Nadine Krakov Beverly Hills. The adventurous dresser added a gold and diamond rope bracelet, snakeskin Lana Marks clutch and Yves Saint Laurent heels.
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Jenna Fischer

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The Office star chose an onyx, silk-satin mermaid gown with hand-embroidered bust from Reem Acra’s 2010 Resort Collection, Christian Louboutin clutch, Sutra diamond earrings and an Amrapali citrine and diamond cuff. She said because she's pregnant on The Office, people think she's pregnant in real life. After showing off her trim figure to Ryan Seacrest, he confirmed she wasn’t pregnant"Thanks for the clarification!" she joked.

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Kate Walsh

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Kate Walsh expertly mixed high and low-priced items, pairing her ethereal J. Mendel gown and Stephen Russel jewels with a chic and cheap Aldo clutch! "Great style doesn't have to cost a fortune, which is why I often mix luxury items with affordable finds," Walsh has said. The Private Practice star even let America choose her hairstyle in an online Suave poll-over 75,000 fans weighed in!

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Sandra Oh

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Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Sandra Oh looked statuesque in a gold Marchesa gown, Tacori and David Yurman jewelry and Jimmy Choo shoes. The Grey's Anatomy star also carried a crystal-topped clutch from Marchesa's new evening bag collection.
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Mila Kunis

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Mila Kunis looked ballerina-chic in a bordeaux ombre illusion tea-length dress by Monique Lhuillier. She accessorized with diamond pendant earrings and a 19th Century diamond bow bracelet by Fred Leighton and Ferragamo heels.

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Kyra Sedgwick

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It was date night for Kyra Sedgwick, who arrived with her husband of 21 years, Kevin Bacon (not shown). The best actress nominee for The Closer showed off her flawless figure in a blush gown by L'Wren Scott and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. How does the star stay fit? "I work out a lot," she said. "I do some weight training and yoga and some spinning."

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Lindsay Price

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Eastwick beauty Lindsay Price chose a sweeping electric-purple J. Mendel gown with ribbons at the bodice, a Kotur clutch and Fred Leighton jewels.
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Toni Collette

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Best Actress in a Comedy Series nominee Toni Collette wore a red embroidered organza strapless gown with a pleated bustline by Monique Lhuillier. The United States of Tara star accessorized her look with Fred Leighton jewels.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee and Emmy presenter Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked stunning in a draped peacock silk-chiffon strapless gown with contrast ribbon belt by Vera Wang. The New Adventures of Old Christine star accessorized with Jimmy Choo heels and a glittery Judith Leiber clutch.

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Mariska Hargitay

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"I'm having a great time," said Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay, who chose a cloque gown by designer pal Carolina Herrera. The Oustanding Lead Actress nominee paired her silver lame dress with with Fred Leighton jewels and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Holly Hunter

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Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series nominee Holly Hunter chose a silver crystal-encrusted gown by Georges Hobeika for her trip down the red carpet. The Saving Grace star completed her look with a chic Judith Leiber clutch and Martin Katz jewelry.

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Katrina Bowden

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After making several stylish appearances at New York Fashion Week, Katrina Bowden headed back to L.A. to support her show 30 Rock and its 22 nominations. The young star wore a custom gown by Project Runway winner Christian Siriano, Fred Leighton jewels and a gold Daniel Swarovski clutch.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Ghost Whisperer lead Jennifer Love Hewitt wore her delicately beaded Max Azria design with long waves, dangling diamond earrings and a Judith Leiber clutch. She and co-star (and off-screen love interest) Jamie Kennedy were celebrating their series' two Emmy nominations.
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Cat Deeley

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The ever-stylish Cat Deeley looked stunning in her cream draped Alberta Ferretti gown and a snakeskin clutch.

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Rose Byrne

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Outstanding Supporting Actress nominee Rose Byrne was simply stunning in an embellished chiffon gown from Valentino, jewelry from Judith Ripka and a clutch from Judith Leiber. The Damages star let the dress do the talking, keeping her hair and makeup natural.

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Jamie-Lynn Sigler

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Entourage guest star Jamie-Lynn Sigler showed off her California-girl tan in a gold mesh Donna Karan gown. "It's a role," Sigler clarified to Ryan Seacrest about playing the TV version of herself on the HBO show. "I don't just show up and talk-there are lines!"
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Debra Messing

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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominee Debra Messing shut it down in a red one-shoulder column gown by Michael Kors. The Starter Wife star accessorized the jersey dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry.

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Perrey Reeves

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Entourage beauty Perrey Reeves struck a perfect pose in a shimmery Naeem Khan gown, a Jimmy Choo clutch and an R.S. Durant platinum triple-band diamond ring. The HBO hit is nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series.

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Kim Kardashian

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Brunette beauty Kim Kardashian looked white-hot in a silk, one-sleeve gown by designer Ina Soltani.
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Jennifer Morrison

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Jennifer Morrison looked stunning in a red satin Calvin Klein Collection gown. The House actress finished her look with a statement-making Cartier ring. "It's a leopard ring!" said Morrison, whose series is nominated for Best Drama.

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Elisabeth Moss

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Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss, who was escorted down the red carpet by fiance-and Saturday Night Live star-Fred Armisen, chose a pale Reem Acra gown with a jeweled neckline and a retro-inspired half updo. The Outstanding Lead Actress nominee added extra sparkle to her look with a pair of Chopard's cushion-cut diamond earrings and a cushion-cut diamond bracelet.

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Padma Lakshmi

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Top Chef hostess with the mostest Padma Lakshmi took her turn on the red carpet in a deep purple couture gown from Badgley Mischka and jewelry from her collection. The former model is nominated for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
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Mary-Louise Parker

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Nominated for her role in Weeds, Mary-Louise Parker showed off her figure in a one-shoulder Zac Posen gown with bow detail.

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Anna Torv

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Fringe actress (and Emmy presenter) Anna Torv dazzled in a Marc Bouwer dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewels and a Cecelia clutch. Find out how she selected her look on people.com!
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