It’s that time of year, when our usual lazy Sunday television schedule becomes disrupted by two things: NFL playoffs and awards shows. This past Sunday came the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and with it all the red carpet glitz, glamour and fashion.

You know how this works. There’s the good, the bad and the hideously ugly. The star-studded event practically begs for a fashion faux pas from someone and stunning surprises from others.

This year’s Golden Globe red carpet seemed to be dominated by classic designs in solid palettes, subtle sequins and simple silhouettes.

My personal favorite? Emma Stone’s peachy-hued Calvin Klein sheath dress. The cap sleeves and high neckline were modest and adorable, but the newly blonde Best Actress, Comedy or Musical nominee certainly did not look drab or too young. The dress hugged her petite frame in all the right places, and the open back and small train won this red carpet look an “Easy A.”

You can’t have a celebrity-packed fashion event without invoking a little sparkle. This year, the theme seemed to be less about the attention and more about the class. Carrie Underwood’s crystallized Badgley Mischka strapless gown left me breathless. Angelina and Anne Hathaway both looked stunning in full-length, fully dazzling long-sleeved gowns from Versace and Armani, respectively. Both also kept with the open-back trend, looking every bit the stars they are.

And while we’re at it, let’s talk about Eva Longoria’s black form-fitting Zac Posen gown. Can we say bombshell? I loved the Neil Lane jewels on her waistline. This dress was so classically Hollywood, along with Claire Danes’ pink Calvin Klein halter and Dianna Agron’s chiffon J. Mendel gown.

Of course there are two sides to every story, and it would not be an awards show without some terrible frock follies as well. Atop the list of worst-dressed at the Golden Globes sits Tim Burton’s queen herself, Helena Bonham Carter. While I love her work to death, this woman looked downright scary in a printed Vivienne Westwood calf-length dress which looked like the designer closed her eyes and stuck on random sheets of tulle. Lastly? Her shoes did not match — the dress, or each other. One red and one green pump completed Bellatrix’s “Le-Strange” ensemble. Added to her signature crazy hair, and she looked sort of like a cross between a colorful clown, a hobo and a witch.

Then there are the disappointments. I was truly sad to see Leighton Meester in a blah-looking long-sleeve Burberry number, which washed out her fair complexion and looked kind of like a nightgown to me. And I understand it might have taken attention away from the baby bump, but Natalie Portman’s otherwise pretty-in-pink Viktor & Rolf gown was ruined by a giant red sequin rose on the bust. Sandra Bullock’s embellished Jenny Packham dress could have been beautiful, but for me, the color was wrong, and I couldn’t see it through her hair. Bullock’s new severe straight bangs and the stack of bracelets on her wrist were just plain distracting.

So if you want to see more celebrities looking like celebrities, or celebrities looking like distressed prom-goers, or even hobo-witch-clowns, check out the holy grail of awards ceremonies Feb. 27 as ABC presents the 83rd Academy Awards. I’ll definitely be watching.