I love a good red carpet event -- it's so much fun to see people all dressed up and styled.  Especially since my definition of "dressed up" is anything other than yoga pants. 

You know EXACTLY what I mean.  

This year's Golden Globes were a treasure trove of style trends that will honestly work for every day -- here are the top five, for you to take home and experiment with.  Ready?  

Go!

Minimalist makeup.  This was my favorite trend -- actress after actress (Sandra Bullock, Laura Linney, Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, Freida Pinto) whose faces looked radiant and fresh and -- honestly -- perfect, but NOT made up.   These women looked like real people!  (Or as much like real people as Hollywood stars will ever look --  you know what I mean.)

Unstyled hair.  Apparently 2009 is the Year of the Casual Coif -- from Debra Messing's bushy ponytail to Angelina Jolie's hippie locks to Cameron Diaz's surfer girl chic, the hair was long and loose and unfussy.  The few exceptions -- Drew Barrymore's Stepford Wife fluff, or Renee Zelweger's carefully crafted bird's nest -- weren't nearly as fetching as the simple, easy elegance of these undone 'dos.

Botanical jewelry.  The bling was out in full force last night, but the pieces were beautiful replicas of flowers and twigs.  Laura Dern sported a stunning pair of flower earrings, while Christina Applegate was ravishing in a botanical influenced necklace.

Asymmetrical gowns.  The one-shouldered look was huge last night -- and it's a look, honestly, that works for everyone, regardless of shape (although Maggie Gyllenhaal really missed the mark in that odd Lanvin gown).  My favorite look was Cameron Diaz's pink taffeta Chanel gown.  Perfect.

Mickey Rourke.  Proving that style is simply a matter of taste, Rourke grabbed the Golden Globe for Best Actor, and then gave one of the most sincere, self-effacing speeches I've ever heard.  All while wearing a chain that hooked his wallet to his tuxedo pants and a sequined scarf.  

Moral: trends are great, but being your own stylist is even greater. 

Our friends at the Huffington Post present a slideshow of Golden Globes Fashion, subititled "The Best and the Rest."

Belle at Capitol Hill Style recaps her best and worst of last night's red carpet looks.

Candy Kirby says no to Marisa Tomei's puffy shirt.  I agree.

Now you tell us -- what was YOUR favorite red carpet look?

Photo courtesy of InStyle.com.