essie dresses nails on the 2011 Primetime Emmys red carpet...

if you're like me, you find that award shows are one of the best places to get style inspiration. these days, it's not only for hair and makeup, but nails, too! since i have a special place in my heart for lacquers, i'm always overjoyed to discover what shades are featured in magazines {many mags are now listing what brand and shades the models wear in their fashion and beauty spreads}, on tv, and red carpet events.

at this past weekend's Primetime Emmy awards, some very fabulous essie nail polish shades were seen dressing the nails of tv's leading ladies...

Connie Britton {Friday Night Lights} wore Luxedo, a gorgeous dark mulberry, complementing her stunning scarlet gown.

Laura Linney {The Big C} was spotted wearing Hi Maintenance, a light-pink neutral hue on both hands and feet.

Mireille Enos {The Killing} chose to keep it neutral with Brooch the Subject from the winter 2011 collection.

Maria Bello {Prime Suspect} also went neutral on her fingers and toes with another light-pink classic, Limo-Scene

where's hubby when you need him?

last night's oscars were just enough to put me to sleep, but so many moments happened before, during and after that almost made up for it ( i use the term almost very loosely). Ryan Seacrest was doing one of his 5 million jobs last night so well, but, unfortunately, his interview with Jennifer Garner and Laura Linney became very awkward thanks to Gary Busey. maybe he fell of the wagon, and poor (but looking quite beautiful) Jennifer was left feeling a little nervous...where's Ben?!!!




xo