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The Golden Globes, Diane Kruger and Listerine

January 19, 2010 by WendyB

My favorite dress at the Golden Globes on Sunday was Diane Kruger’s ombre pink Christian Lacroix.

Diana Kruger in Lacroix, January 2010.

Of course, I’m fond of ombre pink.

WendyB in Zang Toi, May 2009

When I first wore my gown, I excitedly emailed a photo to a friend who snarkily said, “You look beautiful in anything, of course, but that dress is a bit bridesmaid-y.” My reply was, “That would have to be one stupid bride.”

Not a good idea to have half-naked women in your bridal party.

Speaking of bridesmaids, the expression, “Often a bridesmaid, never a bride,” originated in ads for Listerine mouthwash in the 1930s.

Click for photo source.

The saying that’s more relevant to my dress-related email exchange is “With friends like this, who needs enemies?” As for Diane, I saw four unattractive fashion police criticizing her dress on TV yesterday. I don’t have a saying to console her, but maybe my favorite Katt Williams quote will suffice: “What do you think a hater’s job is? To fucking hate. So let them motherfuckers do their goddamn job!”

UPDATED TO ADD: No matter what Katt says, it’s more fun to feel the love than the hate, so thanks to luscious blogger Liz of It’s Unbeweavable! for interviewing me. Check me out here.

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  1. Pink Diamonds says

    January 20, 2010 at 4:26 am

    the zhang toi dress is pretty snazzy!

  2. Josephine says

    January 20, 2010 at 5:47 am

    Jennifer Garner’s dress was my favourite 🙂

    btw, was your cleopatra necklace worn by “Angie Bolen” on Desperate Housewives (Season 6, Episode 13), or was it just one very very similar to it?

  3. Audrey Allure says

    January 20, 2010 at 6:47 am

    such a stunning dress!

  4. miss cavendish says

    January 20, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Ombre pink is so unusual and, to my eye, attractive! Fie on the fashion police!

  5. savvygal says

    January 20, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Both of you gals look amazing. I do like her dress. Well, we can’t please everyone so who cares, right!!

  6. Ela says

    January 20, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Bridesmaid-y…wtheck kinda weddings has she been going to???
    You rock that dress! And loved your interview over at Liz’s.
    And yes, Diane looked fabulous!

  7. Couture Carrie says

    January 20, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    No offense to Diane but you look far better in your gown, darling WB!

    xoxox,
    CC

  8. Pearl Westwood says

    January 20, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Re Listerine: As in you would never be a bride as you had bad breath? LOL!!
    You look like you should be working the red carpet with Diane x

  9. The Little Fashion Treasury says

    January 20, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Ooooh woooow, Wendy!!

    Diane wore such a dreamticket and so is also your beautiful dress. The colors are too beautiful!!!

  10. Sheena says

    January 20, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    You look great in that gown! I love it and love the color on you! I thought Diane Kruger looked great as well, but I never agree with the Fashion Police anyway.

  11. hanako66 says

    January 21, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    this is going to sound odd but your back was made to be shown!

  12. ambika says

    January 25, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    This reminds me I need to take a peek at the Golden Globes clothes. Agreed–Diane looks amazing.

  13. Topaz Horizon says

    January 26, 2010 at 8:17 am

    i liked diane’s dress but i think her hairstyle was all wrong. she should have put up her hair, like you did. what a shame. her hair just ruined it for me!

  14. alldoneup says

    January 27, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    LOL, Katt Williams is hilarious. Sexy back you have there. =)

  15. harps says

    January 27, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    I want a dress with a bouquet of roses on my bottom!
    And very interesting fact regarding the Listerine advert. Your blog is always so educational, Wendy!

  16. Fashionable Earth says

    February 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Oh yes, Diane wears her bows very well : http://fashionableearth.org/blog/2010/02/17/bow-tiful-diane-kruger/

    And your dress is a beauty!

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