Gowns at Golden Globe Awards

Hollywood's top strode down the Golden Globe Awards' red carpet in vibrant gowns as stars sought to boost and brighten a gloomy rainy day. Here's our list of the Golden Globe hits and misses... Black is beautiful: Mariah Carey bought her own style to Golden Globes, making cleavage her most notable accessory of the evening in this plunging black Herve Leger by Max Azria dress, the singer looked hot on the red carpet. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Christina Aguilera: Presenter Christina Aguilera is always a breath of fresh air, but her peach strapless dress is a little too easy-breezy for such a glam evening and to add to her glam quotient is the cut above the knee in her gown. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

Black & bronze: Penelope Cruz is stunning as always, showing off a sexy holiday tan and a show-stopping black Giorgio Armani Prive gown. The fitted banded dress gets serious pizazz points from the mermaid hemline, and the beaded mesh off-the-shoulder detail is all the added sparkle she needs. (Getty OImages/Steve Granitz)

Magic in black: Actress Kate Winslet ruled the red carpet in a stunning black one shoulder at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP/Valerie Macon)

Going the wild way: Jennifer Aniston is always so prim and proper, so her black one shoulder gown with a high slit has us a little confused. And not to miss her hair, is this some kind of a style or we can say a bad hair day for the actress. (AFP/Valerie Macon)

Ravishing in red: Cameron Diaz looked simply ravishing in a red dress and delicious accessories at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hill. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Snarky style: Actress Nicole Kidman oh, how we love and adore your style. But this pleated, textured, peaches-effect couture gown overwhelms her natural beauty and her fabulous figure. Guess when you're known for fashion risks, you can't always come out a winner. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Style savvy: Elisabeth Moss is the darling of sitcoms, but this patterned, lengthy dress is a little too darling for an awards show. Maybe it's a tip of the hat to classic style, but we much prefer the modern snarky style. (AP)

Black to basics: Halle Berry is the epitome of classic beauty in a black gown, with glam golden sequin detail and a dazzling low cut neck. Topped with black jewels this look is anything but basic. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

Razzle-dazzle: Sophia Loren did a classy thing in a black number, opting for blah charm style. The actress looked stunning in a gracious gown at the Golden Globe Awards. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Regal delight: In a sea of black, silver and nude, Fergie brings a pleasant pop of color to the rainy red carpet in this purple gown and with silver accessories added to look she ruled the fashion sense at the awards. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Fashion fiesta: Drew Barrymore is one of those actresses who relishes being different, this nude Atelier Versace gown guarantees she's the only one with this fashion as she arrives at the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

Silver dazzle: Sexy 'House' star Olivia Wilde sure knows how to work a red carpet. She stuns again, this year in a glam beaded Gucci gown with cascading draped detail in the front and a majorly plunging neckline. An easy ponytail makes this look a perfect 10. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Sparkle in silver: Despite her lack of bling, Lisa Edelsteinn still managed to sparkle in silver at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AP/Matt Sayles)

White beauty: Kate Hudson chose a white red carpet go-to designer gown. She looked stunning in this pure and pristine strapless gown that gave a peek-a-boo of her fit frame. Is it one of the night's best?  (AP/Matt Sayles)

Friendly fires: Singer Leona Lewis looks hot in this bright purple asymmetrical gown, complete with accessory detail and a ring. Leona always puts a smile on our faces with her sizzling style. (AP/Chris Pizzello)

Shining like a star: Like a true stars, Jaime Pressly shows her softer side and shines like the true star in a sequined gown. Sometimes, simplicity is truly the best policy. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Purple passion: dons a modern twist on a classic in a purple blush coloured chiffon gown. With asymmetrical rough layers and loose waves in her hair, she gives a fresh take to royal style. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Peaches 'n' cream: Christina Hendricks looked like a firecracker hot from the neck up, with her signature red locks and bright crimson lips, but this flesh-colored Christian Siriano gown washes her out and the overwhelming ruffles hide the curves she's known for. (AP/Matt Sayles)

Silver babe: Jessalyn Gilsig wearing a silver strapless dress looks dazzling on the red carpet. Her big curls and deep cut dress brings that extra oomph factor that is a major fashion style. (AP/Matt Sayles)