Emmys - The colour purple

While there was lots of black at the Emmys this year, the ladies in aubergine made a striking statement, a la Evangeline Lilly, (right). When they didn't muck it up with too many necklaces a la Sandra Oh (whom we normally consider a FG of the highest order), or ... well, I know Ellen Pompeo did better than usual, but she's still not living up to her potential.

Paula Abdul showed us why flowered frocks just don't cut it and over-accessorizing is the death of any outfit. Sofia Milos, (below) on the other hand, showed Paula and the rest of us how to wear a pattern on the Red Carpet.

I didn't really love those considered the "Best-Dressed" of the night - Tyra Banks, Debra Messing, Portia de Rossi - although Heidi Klum was spectacular. Katherine Heigl looked amazing ...ly like Charlize Theron, and there was something going on under her right breast that wasn't quite right.

So an evening with something for everyone, methinks.