Photo:Andie Dilley

Sasha Colby Emmys Photo Diary; Photo credit Andie Dilley

Andie Dilley

“Usually for my drag, I like to do a severe Sasha,” she tells PEOPLE. “We thought it would be really nice to show a softer side of Sasha for this look.”

The star turned to her glam squad (Preston Menseson makeup,Ricky Fraseron hair andLaurel Thomsonas her stylist) and even family members (cousin Tama is her personal assistant) to make her feel her best for the Emmys stage. (And it was a huge night:RuPaul’s Drag Racewon the Emmy for best reality competition series for the fifth time in the show’s history!)

“I think it’s so much fun to play dress up and have a good time on the red carpet,” she says. “My red carpet style mantra is feel comfortable, feel confident, and own it.”

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All About the Glam

Sasha Colby Emmys Photo Diary

“Glam time with my makeup artist and best friend,Preston Meneses, and hairstylistRicky Fraser. We went for a clean, polished Old-Hollywood look.”

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A Siriano Slay

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“The incomparable Christian Siriano making final adjustments on one of his archival gowns that we decided would be perfect for the Emmys.”

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She’s Giving … “Hollywood! Starlet! Regal!”

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“The dress in all her glory. Everything about this gown is stunning, from the color and shape to the see-through details in the skirt. I’m obsessed.”

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Vintage Details

Sasha Colby Emmys Photo Diary

“This gown is maximum posh and fashion — a girl’s dream. So my stylist,Laurel Thomson, and I decided to keep the accessories simple yet stunning with this glamorous pair of vintage statement earrings.”

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Yves, Please!

Sasha Colby Emmys Photo Diary

“Completing the look with this Yves Saint Laurent Cassandre Matelassé Flap Pouch in [the color] Black Lambskin.”

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Next-Level Photo Shoot

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“She’s ready! Taking some final shots of the gown before heading to the red carpet.”

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Hollywood Hauteness

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Preston Meneses

“One last spin! The movement of this gown is absolutely stunning and it’s the most beautiful day in Hollywood.”

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Backseat Baddie Energy

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“And we’re off to the Emmys! Someone pinch me. I can’t believe this is real.”

source: people.com