Increasingly the Golden Globes Awards is becoming an endless and monotonous parade of actresses in colorful strapless gowns and artfully arranged long curly hair.

The stylists have won; and few dare buck the prevailing trends. But trust your Style Matters gals to still find some interesting outfits to dish about. Here are our categories:

Best Representative of a National Costume:

Penelope Cruz was in a multi-tiered Chanel Couture Flamenco-style dress that screamed Spain. All she needed was a pair of castanets.

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