Let’s resume our regularly scheduled bitchfest, dear readers.

CATE BLANCHETT at the AACTA Awards
gown by Armani Privé

One of my favorite red carpet looks of ALL TIME, let alone of the week – Cate Blanchett proves that she is fucking superhuman in this stunning Armani number. The stunning shade of red, the impeccable black piping, the way the whole thing shimmers without looking like she was dipped in a stripper’s body glitter, the texture, the stunning shoulders, the incredible neckline, the perfect fit – I could go on forever and not run out of things I love about this look.

GEMMA ARTERTON in Sydney
gown by Erdem

A stunning print, a perfect fit, adorable sleeves, gorgeous hair and makeup, and let’s just say it, her ass looks phenomenal in this gown.

NICOLE KIDMAN and NAOMI WATTS at the Producers’ Guild Awards
Nicole’s gown by L’Wren Scott; Naomi’s dress by Victoria Beckham, shoes by Rupert Sanderson

These Australian blondes make it look so fucking easy, don’t they? Nicole and Naomi look chic and stylish in coordinating black, and I love how hilariously tiny Naomi looks next to her bestie. I feel your petite pain, girl.

NICOLE KIDMAN at the AACTA Awards
dress by Erdem, shoes by Brian Atwood

Pretty, but I wanted to yang the whole thing up an inch, and while I like the colors, I’m not sure they’re great on her. And the nude shoes are a yawn.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE in Hollywood
dress by Emilio Pucci, shoes by Jimmy Choo

A simple but structured dress in a killer color and fierce shoes. You don’t need much else when you’re already as awesome as Jennifer Lawrence is.

BEYONCE in New Orleans
dress by Antonio Berardi, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Before she gave a performance so incredible that it literally blew the power out at the Superbowl, Beyonce showed off her slamming curves in this perfect little red dress. Divalicious gold studded pumps and some fabulous curls topped off this look perfectly.

BEYONCE in New Orleans
dress by Olcay Gulsen, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Flawless, if little on the underwhelming side for a superhuman diva extraordinaire. But she had to save the black leather and lace for the halftime show, I suppose.

TAYLOR SWIFT at the NRJ Music Awards
dress by Elie Saab, shoes by Jimmy Choo

Love the blowout, Taylor! She looks like an entirely different person without her Disney princess curls, and it’s always so refreshing. And the gold-on-gold texture of this dress is really beautiful – I like how it creates a sort of subtle chevron-looking print effect in the skirt. The fit and cut are flawless, and though the gold shoes are a little obvious, she looks pretty damn terrific overall.

LUCY LIU on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
dress by Mary Katrantzou, shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood

Love the dress; hate the shoes.

KATE MARA in New York City
dress by Dolce & Gabbana, shoes by Brian Atwood

The ruffles at the edge of the sleeves might be just one detail too many – I think the effect of the look would have been way less prissy if that detail were just at the collar and hemline. But I love the cascading embellishments on the dress that make it look as if the silver lace is covered in snow. Such a gorgeous look for winter, and the sleek hair and makeup look great. The purse is cute too, but the shoes are a little clunky.

KATE MARA in Washington, DC
dress by Peter Som, purse by Judith Leiber, shoes by Brian Atwood

That dress doesn’t really work on anyone over the age of 14, and the purse and shoes were some pretty awful styling choices.

MICHELLE DOCKERY in Los Angeles
dress by Peter Pilotto

It’s a little out there, but I kind of love this crazy print on Lady Mary. I definitely dig the red shoes and the gorgeous neckline, though I’m not sure the little flared skirt around the knees was necessary. It probably would’ve been more flattering in a straight shift silhouette, but it’s still a fun and surprising look.

MIRANDA KERR in Cancun
dress and purse by Louis Vuitton

Celebrities seriously cannot get enough of these checkerboard Louis Vuitton looks – it’s starting to get ridiculous. Miranda’s working hers, but the nude peep-toe platforms are downright boring. She never misses these details in her street style, so I’m dumbfounded as to why she gets them wrong in her red carpet style.

DIANE KRUGER in Berlin
vest and pants by Stella McCartney

I don’t think slightly baggy-waisted floral pants look good on anybody but Diane Kruger, but she is working them. I like the vest, but I’m not sure it goes with the pants particularly well, though the pointy black pumps look terrific.

NINA DOBREV in Los Angeles
gown by Matthew Williamson, purse by Elie Saab

Pretty dress, but it’s too big on her and the look is desperately under-styled. Makeup! Hair! Jewelry! Give us something, Nina.

LAURA CARMICHAEL in London
top by Moschino, pants by Topshop

Well, well, well, isn’t Lady Edith just a sassy little hipster? Love the blouse, love the pants, and I even dig the shoes, though I don’t think they’re right for this look at all.

LESLIE MANN in Berlin
top, skirt, and shoes by Marni

The shoes are awesome and the skirt is nice, but together with that shirt, this look errs on the side of a hot disaster.

JAIME KING in Hollywood
jumpsuit by Elie Saab, shoes by Jimmy Choo

She always looks two decades older than she actually is. Why are you so desperate to get to Cougartown, Jaime? Let’s relax the hair and scrape off that clown makeup and clip those terrifying white talons, and see if we can’t find you something that makes you look as young and beautiful as you actually are.

EMMY ROSSUM in Los Angeles
dress by Naeem Khan

Your hair and makeup are making me cry, Emmy. Nude lips and a heavily smoked eye don’t suit you at all, and neither does that center-parted stick-straight hair.

DITA VON TEESE in Paris
dress by Elie Saab

I usually think Dita von Teese can do no wrong, and I tend to believe the same for Elie Saab. But the linebacker shoulderpads on this thing are absolutely ridiculous, and paired with the platform shoes, this outfit adds six inches of bulk in every direction.

Can’t get enough of the red carpet? Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 3 of your weekly fashion recap!

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