The Golden Globes have kickstarted the awards season in Hollywood and now all eyes are on Academy Awards that'll take place next month.

But the Globes failed to be as sensational as last year as host Ricky Gervais, much to our dismay, dialed it down a bit and made tame jokes while Hollywood hotties failed to make any exciting fashion statements this year.

Here, we bring a couple of the lot who did manage to turn heads and stood out with their distinctive styles.

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Viola Davis

The Help actress may have lost out to Meryl Streep in the Best Actress category but she won browny points for her flowy dress and that sexy slit.

She accessorised with a Judith Lieber clutch and Jimmy Choo heels.

Modern Family's Sofia Vergara dressed up in an exquisite custom-made peacock strapless mermaid gown that accentuated her curves.

The hot Latina rounded off the look with Harry Winston jewellery.

English beauty Emily Blunt looked exotic in her understated yellow dress as she appeared on stage to present an award.

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne's fashionista daughter Kelly Osbourne wore an edgy blue gown with dramatic sleeves but her blue-ish grey hair stole the show.

Puss In Boots actress Salma Hayek was quite a vision in her bold Gucci gown and stood out from the rest of the beauties with the graphic detail on her bodice.

Singer/songwriter Mary J Blige, who was also nominated in the Best Original Song category for the song Living Proof from The Help, cut a stunning picture in a Michael Kors blush gown with crystal embroidered stretch tulle.

New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel, who lost out to Laura Dern in the best actress in a TV series category, wore a custom-made Prada gown and dressed up her nails with a tuxedo nail art.

How's that for quirky dressing?

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress Rooney Mara may have lucked out in the best actress category but she made up for it with her risque outfit.

The young actress wore a racy Nina Ricci gown with lattice-like straps at the bodice.

Actress Julianne Moore was a vision in a pretty fish-tailed Chanel number as she arrived on the red carpet.

Actress Claire Danes, who picked up a trophy for her TV series Homeland, teamed a black and white J Mendall gown with a cut out detail on the back and teamed it with bright red lips.