jane krakowski at the golden globes

Somehow, in my full viewing of the Golden Globes last week, I managed to miss Jane Krakowski's gorgeous gown.

Photo courtesy of People.com

This perfectly understated Badgley Mischka gown recalls simultaneously the style of Julius Caesar with its drapery and Helen Mirren with its sexy-and-dramatic-but-still-tasteful neckline. I also love the subtle interest added by the use of different materials— notice the top portion that appears to be made of a material with slightly more sheen than the skirt and the lace panel on her left. It's all effortlessly balanced, too— with the one-shoulder detail on her right and the lace panel adding length on her left, there is a delightful diagonal eye line drawn across her body. Add that deep-breath graceful muted cornflower blue and the whole ensemble becomes truly a vision.

p.s. Congratulations to Jane on her pregnancy!

p.s. I've recently become a huge fan of 30 Rock.