Baftas

So less uni work means more time for personal projects... including watching TV... ahem researching!

The TV Bafta Awards were this week and there was a definite trend in the style of dresses worn.

I love watching the award shows just to see what people wear! While some seem to look amazing, there are always those who either disappoint with a  rather lack lustre outfit, or wear something totally bizarre- and not in the good way.

At the Baftas- Black was the new black. Personally i love a black dress, i love how you can take the whole look back and focus on one thing, be it crazy accessories, or big hair, or an unusual cut of dress.  I love the elegance that a black dress denotes, the classic style it emulates. Think classic Chanel, or even the one and only Givenchy dress from Breakfast at Tiffanys.

One of my favourite looks of the night was by Helena Bonham- Carter. It is no secret that i adore this woman. I think she is so interesting and intrinsically beautiful and creative. I love this look on her, she always dresses her own way, but while the dress itself is more understated than her usual style, the glasses add a little punch of wackyness. She oozes glamour here while still retaining her own style- and i think she looks stunning.

Another of my favourite black dresses was by Broadchurch star Jodie Whittaker. This style is so simple but just different enough to make her stand out. She looks flawless and effortless.

Caroline Flack wore a long gown which looked gorgeous- showing she doesn't need to display her amazing legs to look smoking. It reminds me of some of Vivienne Westwoods dresses with the volume and origami style folds. 

James Cordens wife Julia Carey looked drop dead gorgeous, and announced she is also expecting! Im not sure if its the baby or the dress, but she looked beautiful. Her dress was elegant but the gold detailing reminds me of Alexander McQueens designs, and perfectly matched her clutch bag.

I usually do not look to Sophie Ellis-Bextor for a style icon but i really liked her dress this year. Like her i have very pale skin and it is very difficult to find clothes that do not wash you out- and indeed makeup can also pose a huge problem. She looks amazing here and manages a smokey eye highlighting her pale skin rather than washing herself out.

Who were you favourites from the Baftas this year? And what is your ultimate black dress?

Kayla

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