'Tis The Season: Mayhem, Models At The Unicef Ball

Sadie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:40:00 EST

The Unicef Ball, at the Beverly Wilshire, was a Big Deal. Cindy Crawford went all Barbie, Alyssa Milano went festive, and Joan Collins...well, you're just going to have to see her footwear for yourselves.

I don't want to criticize Suzanne Somers' gloves in case they have magical medical properties that I've been brainwashed not to recognize.

Ellen Barkin evokes that perennial holiday favorite, the sexy Victorian undertaker.

Cindy Crawford: we hate to say this, but Barbie called, and she wants her casual Friday ensemble back. Cause it's Friday, and she needs it. Don't shoot the messenger.

Emma Heming's ankle bracelet matches her necklace. Don't know if this adds to or detracts from her otherwise pitch-perfect socialite getup.

Alyssa Milano's prom purse somehow makes this whole "lady in red" look. It's the holidays!

Rebecca Mader rocks the breast frame. Sequined, for festivity.

I'm imagining Ghada Irani in talks with a dressmaker. "You know what this needs? A belt. And some infanta-style panels. And let's up the sequins."

Direct your attention to Joan Collins' feet, please. You may be witnessing the birth of a bold new trend.

Selena Gomez, as always, is Disney-princess-perfect. A tad mature, maybe, but definitely textbook "Benefit."

Barbara Davis knows: if it's not broke.

[Images via Getty]

It Was A Carnival Of Has-Beens At The Carousel Of Hope

Sadie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:30:00 EDT

If a genie appeared and granted you three wishes, wouldn't your #2 be to conjure an event at which Joan Collins, Raquel Welch, Bo Derek, Suzanne Somers and Valerie Bertinelli all appeared at once? Well, your wish is granted, and your genie? The 30th anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball to benefit the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. As one would hope, sartorially speaking, this event was a virtual time machine to 1987, so enjoy the sequins and the pesto and buy up some real estate while you're at it! The Good, the Bad, the Ugly — after the jump!

The Good:
Barbara Davis channels Glinda guest starring on Dynasty, and if you asked yourself,what's not awesome about that and answered nothing, you'd be absolutely right.

Everything about Jane Seymour right now evokes "The Lady In Red."

Ah, Joan Collins. A beacon of pure 1980s excess in an economically depressed world!

How slammin' does Nicole Richie look? I think this look is very Rita-Hayworth-as-Mrs.-Ali-Khan.

Garcelle Beauvais brings some much-needed elegance.

Maria Menounos looks lovely.

As you may have heard, Valerie Bertinelli lost a great deal of weight on Jenny Craig. I like her Nancy Reagan look.

I dunno, gang. I just like Raquel Welch!

The Bad:
This would depress me so much less if I hadn't seen Working Girl last night.

I'd actually like Mel B's gown if there were a touch more bodice!

Lisa Rinna's time on Dancing With The Stars seems to have influenced her aesthetic.

I actually think Bo Derek is pretty stunning, but this layered look is simply not working.

Suzanne Somers is a big advocate of vitamin injections. I am not a big advocate of this look.

Why, praytell, is Lara Flynn Boyle barefoot?

The Ugly:
I think Nancy Davis' may be the least flattering gown I've ever seen.

[Images via Getty]

Jezebel: barbara davis

'Tis The Season: Mayhem, Models At The Unicef Ball

It Was A Carnival Of Has-Beens At The Carousel Of Hope