February 2nd.

Groundhog Day.

If Bill Murray see’s his shadow, there is another six weeks of winter. Do you want more winter digs or are you ready to trade in your ski jacket for a swimsuit and sandals?

Do you want Bill Murray to see his shadow?

Golden Globes 2012: Charlize Theron, Elle Macpherson, Kate Beckinsale and Nicole Kidman show off white hot style on the red carpet

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Last updated at 7:35 AM on 16th January 2012

It’s the first award ceremony of the season and the opportunity for Hollywood to make a serious fashion statement.

But tonight stars shied from colour stepping out instead in pale, cool and snow-inspired hues for a series of white hot looks.

Charlize Theron wore one of the most dramatic dresses of the evening and her Dior couture gown set the tone for the plethora of stars stepping out in light coloured ensembles.

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Dramatic: Charlize Theron arrived in one of the most unique designs of the night wearing Dior couture

The 36-year-old actress looked incredible in the plunging gown which boasted a thigh high split, a flowing train and an oversized bow detail wrapped around her waist.

Charlize was not the only starlet stepping out in a pale dresse with Elle Macpherson, Kate Beckinsale and Nicole Kidman among those also showing off the trend.

Australian supermodel Elle decided to dress in a statement white Zac Posen gown with a layered fishtail skirt.

What a way to make an entrance: The 36-year-old actress looked incredible in the plunging gown which boasted a thigh high split, while Nicole Kidman opted for an off-white fitted gown with gold studded detail

She’s still the body: Elle Macpherson wore a dramatic strapless dress with layered fishtail train

Delight in white: Kate Beckinsale wore a strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment and chiffon pleat detail around her skirt

 

The strapless gown showed off her figure to perfection and she accessorised the dress with a series of chunky metallic cuffs stacked up her arm.

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The 47-year-old also revealed some of her fitness secrets as she made her way up the red carpet and said she likes to keep active to maintain her shape.

‘I think its really important to put some time aside to do some physical exercise to feel good. I go sport I surf, I waterski, I ride horses, I do what I can I mix it up.’

Me and my man: Nicole walked the red carpet with the best accessory – her husband Keith Urban

Figure-hugging: Angelina Jolie looked incredible in her tight satin dress with a thigh high split and red detail

 

Golden couple: Both Angelina and partner Brad Pitt are nominated and Pitt said ‘it’s a golden night for us’

Nicole Kidman opted for an off-white oyster coloured gown with metallic studded detail by Versace.

The golden embellishment complemented her hair colour to perfection and she stepped out with her best accessory, husband Keith Urban.

British actress Kate Beckinsale also keep on the white trend and wore a strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment and chiffon pleat detail around her skirt.

Like Elle, she also had opted for chunky wrist-wear but opted for silver and glittering diamonds.

Snowflake style: Jessica Chastain, Jessica Biel and Amanda Peet

Monochrome maiden: Kate Winslet stepped out in a black and white Jenny Packham gown

Black is best: Mila Kunis went for a dark style in a Dior dress

British actress Kate Beckinsale wore a strapless Roberto Cavalli gown with delicate sequin embellishment and chiffon pleat detail around her skirt.

As ever, anticipation was at fever pitch as Brad Pitt climbed out of a car only to open the door for partner Angelina Jolie.

The 36-year-old actress looked breathtaking in a white and red satin Versace gown.

The look of love: Stacy Keibler matched the carpet in her dress but George Clooney certainly looked smitten with his date

 

Simple yet stunning: The scarlet dress boasted a cowl neck and hugged the aspiring actress’s figure to perfection

Speaking about being up for nomination Brad said: ‘It’s certainly nice, I know how hard she has worked on this film and it’s nice.’ He added: ‘It’s a golden night for us.’

Angelina, who is nominated for her directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey said: ‘It’s important to revisit this history. I was nervous about the people in Bosnia watching the film, those who had survived war and rape. And the country has received it well and that means everything to me.’

Jessica Chastain chose figure-hugging Givenchy, Jessica Biel donned Elie Saab but wasn’t wearing and engagement ring and Amanda Peet stepped out in a tiered asymmetrical gown by Marc Jacobs.

Lady in red: Reese Witherspoon showed off an hour-glass shape in a timeless scarlet gown by Zac Posen

 

Shades of plum: Emma Stone dressed in a plunging Lanvin gown, Tina Fey also opted for a purple shade while Glee actress Dianne Agron for an intricate red dress

Pretty in pink: Natalie Portman was one of the few who decided to be bold with her dress colour

Tummy mummy: Jessica Alba showed off her incredible trim figure in a strapless Gucci gown which was covered in sequin embellishment

Speaking about being up for nomination Brad said: ‘It’s certainly nice, I know how hard she has worked on this film and it’s nice.’ He added: ‘It’s a golden night for us.’

The Golden Globe winner, who scooped an award for her role on the television film Mildred Pierce wore her Jenny Packham gown with a shiny gold belt detail.

Not everyone had decided to don a pale ensemble for the evening and there were plenty of red hot looks with Stacy Kiebler and Reese Witherspoon showing exactly how to wear scarlet hues.

Showing off her curves: Salma Hayek had poured her figure into a strapless Gucci gown as she stepped out wit her husband Francois-Henri Pinault

 

Going against the crowd: Michelle Williams wore a midnight blue dress by Jason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood appeared to have been inspired by a peacock for her feather-embellished ensemble

Speaking about being up for nomination Brad said: ‘It’s certainly nice, I know how hard she has worked on this film and it’s nice.’ He added: ‘It’s a golden night for us.’

‘She looks great, doesn’t she’, said Clooney as he escorted his girlfriend along the red carpet into the Beverly Hilton.

There were plenty of plum shades worn too and Emma Stone dressed in a plunging Lanvin gown, while Tina Fey also opted for a purple dress.

Rare appearance: Madonna, who has not been to the event in recent years arrived in an unusual silver and dark green dress

 

Flashing her metal: Nicole Ritchie looked stunning in a shimmering floor-length silver gown

Disco dancer: Glee star Lea Michelle donned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress

Peach treat: Heidi Klum opted for a pale backless gown which she accessorised with bright blue jewellery

Also stepping out in colour were Michelle Williams who wore a midnight blue dress by Jason Wu, while Evan Rachel Wood appeared to have been inspired by a peacock for her feather-embellished ensemble.

Mother-of-one Michelle spoke about how she became Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn.

She said: ‘I had almost a year to prepare it was a very slow, slow process.’

She gushed: ‘Third year in a row here, so awesome this is such a great year.’

First onto the red carpet was Kelly Osbourne earlier in the afternoon.

Quick change: E! star Giuliana Rancic chalked up two costume changes in-between her red carpet duties

There was also plenty of metallic to be seen sashaying down the red carpet with Madonna in a shimmering silver gown with lush green skirt.

Nicole Richie opted for a Julian McDonald dress silver gown, which she teamed with Jimmy Choo heels and a House of Harlow bag.

Glee star Lea Michelle donned a daring silver sheer detail Marchesa dress and was extremely excited when she spoke to Ryan Seacrest before the ceremony.

Nothing mellow about yellow: Maria Menounos and Mission Impossible star Paula Patton opted for a sunshine shade

First on the red carpet: E! correspondent Kelly Osbourne lead the charge down the red carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today

Keeping it simple: Nominee Rooney Mara wore a cut out creation by Nina Ricci and said she was ‘nervous’ about the ceremony

The 27-year-old Fashion Police blazed down the red carpet in a bold blue Zac Posen dress as she prepared to perform as E! News’ correspondent.

Her E! co-host Giuliana Rancic managed two costume changes between duties – she arrived in a floor-length grey and black Monique Collignon gown and later changed into a nude Basil Soda getup.

Maria Menounos and Mission Impossible star Paula Patton opted for a sunshine shade with the pair stepping out in canary yellow dresses.

Monochrome maiden: Claire Danes teamed a black and white gown with bright red lips

 

 

Flurry of fashion: Zhang Wei Ping, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Katharine McPhee

Of course there was some stars who kept things simple in basic black but Rooney Mara showed exactly why the colour is certainly not boring in a cut out creation by Nina Ricci and said she was ‘nervous’ about the ceremony.

Claire Danes teamed a black and white gown J Mendall also with a cut out detail on the back with bright red lips.

Looking sharp: Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais stepped out in a blood red suit as he and his partner Jane Fallon walked the red carpet

Funny couple: Bridesmaid star Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone while James Cromwell and Missi Pyle posed together on the red carpet

The nominated actress admitted: ‘I’m nervous but I’m also excited I’ve got my mom with me.’

While most stars were looking their best there were some who failed to avoid a fashion disaster.

Sarah Michelle Gellar’s blue and white abstract gown by Monique lee might have been chosen by her daughter but it was not the most elegant look of the night.

Looking dapper: British actor Colin Firth and wife Livia Giuggioli walked the red carpet together

 

 

Dressed to impress: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Laura Linney  and Laura Dern

Golden Globes presenter Ricky Gervais didn’t spend time loitering around on the red carpet, perhaps avoiding stars who he was about to insult.

He quickly swept his partner Jane Fallon away and into the show ahead of the stars.

Bridesmaid star Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone while James Cromwell and Missi Pyle posed together on the red carpet

Velvet spark: Glen Close looked effortlessly elegant in a velvet gown and a matching shawl

Strutting their stuff: Freida Pinto opted for a teal coloured Prada dress while Sofia Vergara showed off her curves in Vera Wang

Full bodied: Piper Perabo opted for a dramatic full skirted dress which made for a dramatic entrance

 

Party people: Jeannie Mai, Mary J Blige, Madeleine Stowe and Debra Messing

Winners of the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif

MOTION PICTURES 
- Picture, Drama: “The Descendants.” 
- Picture, Musical or Comedy: “The Artist.” 
- Actor, Drama: George Clooney, “The Descendants.” 
- Actress, Drama: Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady.” 
- Director: Martin Scorsese, “Hugo.” 
- Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist.” 
- Actress, Musical or Comedy: Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn.” 
- Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, “Beginners.” 
- Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, “The Help.” 
- Foreign Language: “A Separation.” 
- Animated Film: “The Adventures of Tintin.” 
- Screenplay: Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris.” 
- Original Score: Ludovic Bource, “The Artist.” 
- Original Song: “Masterpiece” (music and lyrics by Madonna, Julie Frost, Jimmy Harry), “W.E.” 

TELEVISION 
- Series, Drama: “Homeland,” Showtime. 
- Series, Musical or Comedy: “Modern Family,” ABC. 
- Actor, Drama: Kelsey Grammer, “Boss.” 
- Actress, Drama: Claire Danes, “Homeland.” 
- Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Dern, “Enlightened.” 
- Actor, Musical or Comedy: Matt LeBlanc, “Episodes.” 
- Miniseries or Movie: “Downton Abbey (Masterpiece),” PBS. 
- Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Kate Winslet, “Mildred Pierce.” 
- Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Idris Elba, “Luther.” 
- Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jessica Lange, “American Horror Story.” 
- Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Movie: Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones.” 

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED 
Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award: Morgan Freeman.

It’s down to the last dwindling days of 2011 and onwards and upwards into oh twelve!

This year has been amaze, and I am so fortunate that I was given many upon many opportunities last year!

So my question to you bugs is…

How can YOU improve on your old self in this new year?

Let’s hear those resolutions!

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

“Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes — how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,

“Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.”

!Is all of your shopping done?

Don’t lie. You love the perm.

I still remember to this day my best gift ever was Limited Edition Rainbow Brite, that I obi brought to school the next day.

So lets be honest, I have NO IDEA WHAT TO GET KIDS. Yet I always want to be auntie that gives  unique and different things they’ve mentioned they’ve needed! And who doesn’t love a one stop shop right?? Well..I ttly tripped out when I saw I was able to land most at Avon.com. Cuz remember: kids will tell you to take that “thought” and shove it.

For the Fashionistas:

Princess Accessory Holder

I kind of wish this thing came in XXXL..for me. Not only is it just downright delectable, but how many little girls have ten thousand little hair clips and earrings or rings that they just don’t put away? Now they can hang em’ in an adorable fashionable way. Since I’m all about prayers, I actually am wrapping this one with a few prayers of my own tucked under the ballet straps for my cousin to grow on.

Fun w/ Studs Sneakers

Yo, I wish I had kicks like this. Way to teach a kid to stand out and strut.

Just Like Daddy Shaving Kit

Girls aren’t the only one would watch mommy getting ready! Here you can teach your shorty to grow up a groomed dude, just like daddy. Take some tips from my nephew Frankie here- no lather needed!

Princess Sleeping Bag

Ok, this gift is dedicated to Elsie, my lil niece in PA. It all happened one night when she came over to spend the night and although I heart the girl, I want nothing to do with sleeping with her because I swear she thinks she’s a breakdancer in her dreams. So I always have her on the couch next to me or on the floor, with layers of blankets till she looks like fill pastry. Well not any more! Thanks to Avon, I can now get her this pimpin princess sleeping bag that has you crowned and dressed ready to go the moment you’re tucked in.

My fave is that she’ll never notice if she’s gained weight. One size fits all.

Hope I helped your shopping!! #Pattingmyselfonback.

Ok, something exciting for me is coming up this December 8th that I just had to take a moment to share with you all. It’s my first ever Style Network Holiday Special, but I’m not the only one hosting it. The love of mai life, my husband Freddy Harteis is actually hosting alongside me!  In this special we bring you cool ideas for your holiday party, gift wrapping, decorating, and of course tips to look fantab the whole way. It’s me like you’ve never seen, so get out your organic spelt crackers cuz there’s bout to be some merry melted cheese in the house!

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Peep out the segment we filmed giving you the low down on all of heart attack inducing goodness that was consumed that day! There was a whole huge area just for deep fried grubs! I had everything deep-fried from ribs to banana puddin’! Let me tell you, these Texas know how to eat!!!!!!!

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CONGRATS SHANNON!