Best (and Worst) Fashion and Beauty at the 2013 Golden Globes

It's so much fun reading and watching opinions on the "looks" at the Golden Globe Awards. You'll never find universal reactions. Here are mine, many awarded with BTiB medals to recognize the best looks. Feel free to chime in with your reactions in the comments section.

I'm feeling pretty good about my predictions for the fashion - as opposed to those from the "expert" from Marie Claire.  I wrote, "We will see breathtaking color; clean, simple lines that flatter a woman's curves; embellishment, a bit of red, white, and gorgeous shades of gold. There will be black and white, but they won't be paired." I think I came much closer than she did. The two notable prints the expert predicted were both, in my opinion, fails. More on that below.

Stacy Keibler wore an Armani Privé Fall 2013 black velvet column gown featuring silver piping in horizontal stripes, accentuating the column silhouette, and ending in a cascading train. With our without George Clooney's arm, she would have caught my eye. She seems so "real" too. While chatting with Ryan Seacrest, Stacy shared that the dress was “fresh off a plane from Paris.” That remark, plus her sleek, straight, schoolgirl hair, and fresh makeup (including Armani's Lip Maestro and Luminous Silk Foundation, I'm told), allowed her to earn one of my BTiB medals.

Jodie Foster - I've never seen her more beautiful. The first thing that caught my eye on the red carpet was her Giorgio Armani gown. I'd kill for that dress. I'd invent an occasion to wear it. The diamond bracelet wasn't shabby either. Like Keibler, her hair was straight - an easy bob that moved with her and blew in the outdoor breeze. It was hard to get a good glimpse of her smoky eyes, but her eye shadow looked stunning on television. She earned a BTiB medal.

Forget her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, when she confused some and surprised others. Everyone has and deserves their own forms of expression. No matter what words she used, she conveyed to her own satisfaction what she wanted to say. Bravo, Jodie! I admired her lifetime of work before; now I bow to her good soul. The show ended with Amy Poehler's quip, "We're going home with Jodie Foster."

Anne Hathaway was a picture of Chanel sophistication in her columnar white gown. It needed little additional adornment. Again, simple hair, simple jewelry, and a magnificent, BTIB medal look. She wore the statement look of the season, a red, matte lip.

I've read comments that she doesn't have the body for the gown. Malarkey!  The gown would have looked all wrong with curves. She wore it to perfection.

I told you I'd be watching for makeup and hair, and designer and Fashion Star mentor Nichole Richie's hair caught my eyes early and big-time. So did her gown. I loved everything about her look except for the ultra-blue eye shadow (the reason I'm not awarding a medal). Richie wore one of my favorite dresses of the night - by Naeem Khan. Her old Hollywood-inspired waves were gorgeous. Suave Professionals Stylist Jenny Cho created the look. I'll share how it was created in a few days. Some may disagree, but I think the blue eye shadow didn't work. I think she would have glowed in a white-silver blend - or a toned-down look that would let her hair and beaded gown shine.

Year after year, Claire Danes dazzles on the red carpet. This year, her appearance was more impressive than ever; she gave birth three weeks ago. She killed it in a red Versace dress with a plunging neckline. Her hair? Simple with a loose wave.

To hide the need for a root touch-up (which has hardly been her highest priority), she used an old, but effective trick of randomly alternating her part. It worked. She looked lovely and deserves a BTiB medal for so many reasons.

Naomi Watts' casual side-swept, retro up-do was sensational. Everything about her look clicked. She was wearing a Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2013 oxblood gown with a keyhole detail, open back and dramatic train. In typical Posen style, the gown was fitted to perfection, hugging Naomi in all the right places. She styled the look with Casadei heels, a gold Ferragamo clutch, and ruby earrings that were magnificent. Her makeup accented her blue eyes, her Giorgio Armani Maestro foundation made her skin stunning, and her rose pink lipstick was perfect. She gets a BTiB medal.

I must mention at least one man who caught me eye? Bradley Cooper! That slightly scruffy face, brilliant blue eyes, and carefully coiffed carefree hair paired perfectly with his Tom Ford tux. Oh yeah, he gets a BTiB medal. I just want to touch his hair. I felt the same way as the hilarious woman who heads the Foreign Press Association, who said to him from the stage, "Call me, baby."

There were so many stars who were at their best. Helen Mirren has never looked prettier. Her Bagley Mischka gown was a killer, but her hair style took at least 10 years off her appearance. Her (and others') long sleeves were perfect for the chilly night.

She needs to stick with this look, and I'm going to try it. She gets one of the few glam hair style of the night BTiB awards. Nicole Kidman gets another. While I didn't really care for her Alexander McQueen gown, I loved her flippy hair style and simple makeup that accentuated her unquestionable beauty.

There were so many other women who were at the top of their game - Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta, Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen,Olivia Munn in Giorgio Armani, Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta, and more. It's ashamed I don't have all day to write. I'd love to show you more beautiful looks.

I had mixed feelings about Jessica Chastain's look. Her hair and makeup were stunning. The gown? Not so.

The Calvin Klein gown was a beautiful color, but the loose, almost dowdy fit of the plunging V was less than flattering. I loved her ruby red lips with her center-parted red hair, and her eye makeup flattered her without wearing her. The color of the gown was perfect for her. The fit was its failure.

There were some looks I disliked - some intensely. Unfortunately, the talented Lena Dunham's was one of them. Why? It wasn't her pretty Zac Posen gown. It was her tattoos. They were exposed and distracting on her arm and back. They looked trashy. As I tweeted last night, she showed young ladies the perfect reason to skip the tattoos.

Unlike the majority, I really disliked the triple-tiered boob look of Jennifer Lawrence, provided by Dior Haute Couture. It was low on her body, structured, and way too retro for the night.

I did like her Chopard earrings, and her casual up-do was very flattering. She also showed great taste by wearing Giorgio Armani Maestro foundation. I couldn't get past that dress.

Who told Lea Michelle she had to contrast with her Elie Saab dress? She looked silly, when she should have (and could have) been a bombshell. Supposedly, that's a tan from a trip to Hawaii. Hasn't anyone ever told her about sunscreen and wrinkles?

Poor little Lucy Liu was worn by her Carolina Herrera draperies. It's hard to believe that I could find the worst-dressed in a Herrera dress, but that's the way I saw it last night.  Another perpetual winner, Halle Berry, wore a cut-out Versace print and looked like a patchwork quilt. If Lucy Liu was wearing the draperies, Halle Berry was wearing the wallpaper.

I never thought I'd find myself placing Halle Berry on a worst-dressed list. She does not need to mimic the Angelina Jolie leg. Her figure speaks for itself.

I'll wrap up with the stars of the show: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. I think they set the bar for future awards shows. I only wish we could have seen more of them. I'd gladly have watched for an additional 15 minutes last night if they had had more air time. Both were glamorous, with Tina in glittering navy and Amy in a burgundy short-sleeved gown. Total class = two BTiB medals.

Photos from all over the place, including the Huffington Post