Whenever I see celebs dressed in their red carpet best for awards ceremonies, I want to mimic them. But – flash to reality – I don’t have a stylist, a stash of designer gowns, and a calendar full of black tie events. So this time when I watched the stars pose for the paparazzi, I decided to take the hottest styles and apply them to the real world. I started by spotting the trends.

It looked like these bombshells exchanged mental emails before the Emmys. White gowns and flowing hair parted in the center won awards for some of the hottest looks. And I can see why. The ladies donning these styles were a beauty force.

The evening after the ceremony, I had a dinner party to attend. I didn’t let the fact that it wasn’t an ultra-fancy event stop me from trying to emulate these women. I wore a white dress, went for the center part, and enjoyed my night…channeling Sofia all the way! If I can ever pull off being ¼ as sexy as her, I’ll be happy:)

Last year, for the Academy Awards, I posted some of my favorite LA hot spots. They’re still just as hot. So if you’re planning a trip there and haven’t seen that post, it’s worth a look.