While I find the Golden Globes mildly more entertaining than most other award shows, my favorite part to watch is still the Red Carpet and the parade of ridiculously good-looking people in ridiculously expensive gowns that I could only ever daydream of wearing. This year’s red carpet seemed less colourful than usual, with the big trend of the night being pale and neutral shades. I’ve always loved dresses in softer, lighter hues, especially come spring time - they can give off a very demure, feminine look that can be extremely flattering when paired with a golden tan (a must!). Here’s my round-up of celebs who rocked this look best at this year’s awards:

Charlize Theron was stunning in a blush pink Dior couture gown featuring a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. The dress had a little bit of a grecian goddess feel to it, and I loved how she played it up with her hairstyle and accessorized with a diamond headband.

Heidi Klum wore a simple Calvin Klein dress in a light peach shade, which she freshened up with some bright turquoise jewellery. The Project Runway star looked every bit of chic in the backless number and got me thinking that I need to start researching some more back exercises…

Jessica Alba looked elegant in a pale lilac embroidered Gucci gown, which complemented her always perfectly tanned skin (aw, the perks of living in a warmer climate year round).

Kate Beckinsale brought all the Hollywood glamour in a white, strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequins and chiffon pleat detail at the bottom. The gown was beautiful and totally wedding-inspiration-worthy.

Which was your favorite?

It’s been a while since I’ve heard any news on my favorite reality celeb turned fashion designer (slash author), Lauren Conrad, but as always, the girl manages to jump back into the spotlight, and not for any drama in her life – instead, to showcase a new talent of hers. This one’s called “Paper Crown” – a chic new clothing line created ”for girls who like to play dress up in a grown-up world”.

Grown-up indeed. Gone are the days of the cutesy cotton mini-dresses that were a staple in the designer’s first venture, the Lauren Conrad Collection. Paper Crown has upped the ante with designs that are bolder, more tailored and sophisticated, but that still ring true to  LC’s sweet and feminine signature style. Key looks from the line include the body-skimming Lola Dress in Eclectic Blue (worn by the designer herself); the oh-so romantic Ella Gown in Floral Vine print – a flowy, tiered number reminiscent of LC’s beachy Laguna days; and the Ryder Blazer in Camel, with a silk blouse and leather shorts (very LC circa The Hills, season 5).

The designer celebrated the launch of her new line at Nordstrom in September during L.A.’s Fashion’s Night Out earlier in the month. No word yet on when it will be available in Canada. Please make it soon.

Bip Ling, at 21 has perfected the it-girl recipe.

The rise to fame that all started with a humble blog has found Bipasha Ling as London’s ambassador of cool. As an ex-art student, she has not only used her blog as a catalyst for her day to day interests, but also uses it as a platform to sell art (currently for sale is an original Warhol print) and to promote her DJ-ing.

Born to a mum who has worked for Vogue and a father who who owns the Fashion Illustration Gallery it seems as if she were destined for a life in fashion.

Being lucky enough to have smoldering good looks, she caught the eye of many fellow bloggers and was photographed regularly thereafter, exposing her even further in the industry. Eventually Storm models (Kate Moss’ agency) took note and the rest is history.

Now Bip sits front row during London Fashion Week and is about to represent two major fashion labels.

Bip! I want that recipe, girl!