The Verse - Volume 27
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Purple Particulars

Want that Hollywood look?  Wear purple.

According to The Associated Press, the red carpet at the 2006 Emmy Awards was "awash in purple." TV’s top stars showed off their assets as purple dominated the red carpet at Sunday’s 58th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Purple, red and white were the top color choices; metallic beading drew eyes to all the right places; and soft, sexy, piled-high hairdos helped actresses keep their cool on an unusually hot night.

The cast of “Grey’s Anatomy” wore just about every trend and are sure to garner a lot of buzz. Ellen Pompeo chose a strapless bustier-style gown in purple designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior.

Sandra Oh’s asymmetrical light purple gown by Vera Wang had a soft cascade of ruffles around the V neck that the actress offset with chunky, funky necklaces.

Ellen Pompeo of "Grey's Anatomy" wears a design by John Galliano for Christian Dior. Photo: Reuters

“I look like a czarina — the last of the Romanoffs with a little Run-DMC,” Oh said on the red carpet.

Leah Rimini did the one-shoulder thing, but her Versace gown was purple and had subtle sparkles. Evangeline Lilly’s Versace dress was purple with all-over, crisscross pleats.

“I loved Evangeline Lilly and Ellen Pompeo,” said People’s Kaufman. “They

were almost twins in their dresses. I loved the simplicity and color — and they’re pulling out fall trends.”

Cheryl Hines selected a purple shantung gown by Chakra with a high neck and sheer back dotted with jeweled embroidery.