The 71st Emmy Awards red carpet kicked off on Sunday outside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles a bit earlier than expected this year.
And Padma Lakshmi, Jameela Jamil, and Brittany Snow were belles in blue as they led the best dressed glamour.
From a light shade of sky blue to a pop of turquoise, the ladies took the red carpet by storm in complimentary shades of azure.
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The show has no host this year, but plenty of presenters will add star wattage including Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner as well as Viola Davis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Douglas.
Olivia Culpo of I Feel Pretty was among the first to hit the event in a dazzling ivory colored gown with tulle ruffles everywhere. Next came The Hills star Kristin Cavallari in a bright neon yellow dress that could not be missed.
The 27-year-old brunette social media favorite Culpo showed off her toned legs and added pearl colored satin pumps.
She wore her hair up with a strand falling down over her face.
Culpo went heavy on the brown and black eye makeup for a dramatic effect and added pale pink lips.
Olivia is an American fashion influencer, reality television and social media personality, former beauty pageant title holder and actress. After winning the Miss Rhode Island USA competition, she went on to be crowned Miss USA, and then Miss Universe in 2012.
Bombshell moment: Olivia Culpo of I Feel Pretty was the first to hit the event in a dazzling ivory colored gown with tulle ruffles everywhere
She knows how to work a look: The brunette social media favorite showed off her toned legs and added pearl colored satin pumps
Mellow yellow: Kristin Cavallari went in the opposite direction, opting for the on trend look of 1980s neon. Her long satin dress was in a vibrant lemon color that was sure to turn heads. And, impressively, her pumps matched perfectly
Bouncing back: Kristin is recovering from a social media snafu on September 11 where she talked about the tragic terrorist attacks. But while doing so she posted a photo of herself in a plunging dress and she tagged all the designers she was wearing
Cavallari went in the opposite direction, opting for the on trend look of 1980s neon.
Her long satin dress was in a vibrant lemon color that was sure to turn heads. And, impressively, her pumps matched perfectly.
The gown was strapless with a high slit revealing her toned and tanned leg.
Kristin is recovering from a social media snafu on September 11 where she talked about the tragic terrorist attacks. But while doing so she posted a photo of herself in a plunging dress and she tagged all the designers she was wearing.
The star reportedly fired her social media coordinator.
Top look: Padma Lakshmi of the TV show Top Chef made her hourglass figure the focus as she modeled a light blue dress
She never drops the ball: And the Indian American star also parted her hair in the middle and pulled it back in a tight back-do for dramatic effect
Padma Lakshmi of the TV show Top Chef made her hourglass figure the focus as she modeled a light blue dress.
The gown was unforgiving as it hugged every curve on her supermodel frame – Padma once posed as a fashion plate for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
And the Indian American star also parted her hair in the middle and pulled it back in a tight back-do for dramatic effect.
Here’s Jenny! Jenny McCarthy looked a bit like Disney’s Cinderella in her pale blue gown that had one strap fall off her shoulder. The Playboy model turned radio host made the unusual move by adding black boots instead of stilettos and added a chunky silver necklace
He shook up his look: Milo Ventimiglia of This Is Us dropped the black jacket in favor of a light beige model over a white shirt
They sure look fab together: Ryan Michelle Bathe and Sterling K. Brown looked thrilled to be at the splashy event
Milo Ventimiglia of This Is Us dropped the black jacket in favor of a light beige model over a white shirt.
Jenny McCarthy looked a bit like Disney’s Cinderella in her pale blue gown that had one strap fall off her shoulder.
The Playboy model turned radio host made the unusual move by adding black boots instead of stilettos and added a chunky silver necklace.
The diva’s platinum blonde hair was worn up with a twist.
More Moore: Indya Adrianna Moore, who plays Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose, had on a white gown with double slits and gold heels
She knows how to impress: Kelly Osbourne posed arm in arm with Shannon Sharpe who went with a black tuxedo
Very similar look: Kelly went with a long, very narrow black dress with a cape like bolero jacket that still managed to show off her chest. She also had deep purple hair. Her mother Sharon – who had bright red hair – had on a long black narrow dress and added diamonds
Indya Adrianna Moore, who plays Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose, had on a white gown with double slits and gold heels.
Sharon and Kelly Osbourne both had on long, very slender black dresses.
Kelly’s was low-cut with a cut-out on her tummy as she added a jacket that was short in front showing off her chest.
A new floral look: Veep star Anna Chlumsky wore a green dress with pink and purple florals and several mini pleats. The Hollywood vet, who has been acting since she was a child, added strappy heels
A lot of fabric to spare: At one point, the 38-year-old My Girl star pulled out the edges to make the skirt look like a fan
It’s real: Bethenny Frankel of Real Housewives Of New York had on a black strapless sequined gown that made the most of her Skinnygirl figure with a high slit up one legs. The Bravo beauty let her hair fall down over her bare shoulders.
Her long purple hair also stood out from the crowd.
Veep star Anna Chlumsky wore a green dress with pink and purple florals and several mini pleats.
Mom Sharon had on a similar dress only her chest was covered and she was bedecked in a heavy diamond necklace with matching rings.
Bethenny Frankel of Real Housewives Of New York had on a black strapless sequined gown that made the most of her Skinnygirl figure with a high slit up one legs.
The Bravo beauty let her hair fall down over her bare shoulders.
A hit! Dascha Polanco of Orange Is The New Black looked like she stepped out of a fairytale with her lovely pink and white dress
Lady in red: Vera Farmiga (left) – who came to fame as George Clooney’s lover in Up In The Air – had on a long red lace dress that came up to her neck. Marin Hinkle (right) was more daring in a very low-cut navy blue dress with a train
Dascha Polanco of Orange Is The New Black looked like she stepped out of a fairytale with her lovely pink and white dress. The body of the dress was white with long sleeves and no straps and a sweetheart neckline.
She added a light pink satin belt with matching bows on her arms that were so big it may be an issue for the person sitting next to her at he Emmys.
Her hair was worn up in a high ponytail and she had on long pink earrings that matched the look.
Shining star: Betty Gilpin, 33, of the TV show GLOW looked like the belle of the ball in a strapless black dress that had small silver stars all over the tulle overlay
Elegant: The New York native wore her blonde hair down in soft waves and kept jewelry to a minimum. She is also known for her role on the TV show Nurse Jackie
Vera Farmiga – who came to fame as George Clooney’s lover in Up In The Air – had on a long red lace dress that came up to her neck.
Betty Gilpin, 33, of the TV show GLOW looked like the belle of the ball in a strapless black dress that had small silver stars all over the tulle overlay.
The New York native wore her blonde hair down in soft waves and kept jewelry to a minimum. She is also known for her role on the TV show Nurse Jackie.
A fresh tan makes this work: Giuliana Rancic played it a bit safe this year in a long, sexy black dress that had a slit up the front
Black magic: There was a slender cut out in the front and uneven straps for the mother-of-one who is married to Bill Rancic, 48, of The Apprentice fame. The blonde TV personality added strappy back heels that showed off a light pink pedicure
They match well: Christina Evangeline and Kenan Thompson hit the right note at the Emmy Awards
It’s like Halloween already! Characters from The Masked Singer stood side by side in the heatwave in Hollywood
Giuliana Rancic played it a bit safe this year in a long, sexy black dress that had a slit up the front.
There was a slender cut out in the front and uneven straps for the mother-of-one who is married to Bill Rancic, 48, of The Apprentice fame.
The blonde TV personality added strappy back heels that showed off a light pink pedicure.
Kathryn Newton of Big Little Lies fame and The Society looked confident in her very fluffy and sheer bright neon lemon/lime dress. She added gold strappy heels.
Mandy Moore was one of the first stars to be seen in her Emmy look on social media. Images of the siren – who has been nominated for Best Actress for her work on This Is Us – was shared by Jenna Jones.
Top TV men: Billy Bush, left, looked handsome in his suit while hitting the Emmys. Mario Lopez could not hide his injured arm as he wore a sling
Moore had on a plunging black and bronze sequined gown that had thin straps and a mermaid finish.
The 35-year-old Florida native wore her long brunette down in soft waves and her makeup complemented the overall look.
She had diamond bracelets on her arm and added rings.
Her hair was being done by Ashley Streicher of STRIIKE in Beverly Hills.
A stunning new face: Kathryn Newton of Big Little Lies fame and The Society looked confident in her very fluffy and sheer bright neon lemon/lime dress. She added gold strappy heels
Like princesses: Sarah Goldberg, 34, of the TV show Barry had some Disney vibes as well in this satin gown. Sarah Sutherland, 31, of the TV show Veep went for a hushed pink rose color
Presenters for the Emmys include the cast of Game of Thrones: Alfie Allen, Gwendoline Christie, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Carice van Houten, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Maisie Williams.
There will also be Keeping Up with the Kardashians members Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner.
Gwyneth Paltrow of The Politician will be there too as will Angela Bassett (9-1-1 and The Flood). Viola Davis (How to Get Away with Murder), Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method), Taraji P. Henson (Empire), Terrence Howard (Empire), Naomi Watts (The Loudest Voice), Zendaya (Euphoria) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (VEEP).
Other cast members of VEEP will also be there: Anna Chlumsky, Gary Cole, Kevin Dunn, Clea DuVall, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Reid Scott, Timothy Simons, Sarah Sutherland, Matt Walsh
Marisa Tomei (Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons), Kerry Washington (American Son), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Amy Poehler (Duncanville and Russian Doll) will be seen too.