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Here’s what we’re loving from the award show’s long-await return to the red carpet.

Anya TaylorJoy Yara Shahidi and Michaela Cole at the 2021 Emmys

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Her highlighter yellow two-piece ensemble was echoed by her winged neon eyeliner, which was layered above black eyeliner.

Mauve cheeks and glossy lips let the bold swipes really stand out.

Her voluminous curls were a red-carpet show stopper, sweeping her partially bare shoulders.

Yara Shahidi attends the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards

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She went for a more muted lip than usual, but no less beautiful a soft brick-red shade.

Mandy Moore

When is a ponytail a bombshell updo?

When it’s worn byMandy Moorewith thick, piece-y bangs, that’s when.

Michaela Coel attends the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards

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Her lofty top knot flaunted tight curls, but the base of the updo was even tighter.

Anya TaylorJoy attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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Elizabeth Olsen attends the  2021 Primetime Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Elizabeth Olsen attends the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards at L.A. LIVE on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Tracee Ellis Ross attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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Mandy Moore attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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Taraji P. Henson attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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Angela Bassett attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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Kaley Cuoco attends the 2021 Emmy Awards

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