As well as the BAFTAs in London, L.A. played host to the biggest night for the music industry; The Grammy Awards. The Grammy’s are always interesting when it comes to the red carpet and I was expecting many O.M.G moments…let’s just say it didn’t disappoint.
Hands down the best dressed of the whole evening for me was Taylor Swift and I’m not talking as a fangirl here. There’s a photo set floating around on Tumblr of all of her Grammy looks for the past 4 years and it really puts into perspective just how much she’s grown into her style. She was seriously breathtaking in her Zuhair Murad Couture gown and was the only celeb that really made me go ‘Wow’ at this event. I love the styling and I’m so happy she pinned her hair back to let the dress do the talking, just look at the detailing on the train! Bravo Taylor!
Two ladies who also sparkled on the red carpet were Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood. Usually one to go all out with eccentricity, I was surprised by Katy’s rather demure choice in a Elie Saab gown but I’m certainly not going to complain about her looking elegant. My one gripe is her hair. I know it’s dyed blue and cropped into a bob but please Katy do your roots before hitting an award show like this. Carrie on the other hand was stunning from top to toe in Gomez-Garcia keeping it simple with her styling, much like Taylor Swift, and let her dress do the talking.
Woman of the hour and winner of 6 Grammy Awards on the night was Adele. After being in hospital for a couple of months I wasn’t surprised to see her look a little thinner, she simply glowed in her Giorgio Armani dress. I love the retro feel to her styling and her lighter hair colour too, and if you get time head on over to YouTube and look for her performance on the night. Seriously, standing ovation deserved.
Two looks I’m um-ing and ah-ing about are from Alicia Keys and Fergie. Alicia’s look was a mix of styles, with a minimalistic Alexandre Vauthier dress, futuristic collar and rock-a-billy hair-do. The only thing that sat well with me were her shoes and if I was being completely honest, blended into the background at the Grammy’s.
Fergie’s Jean Paul Gaultier gown was the complete opposite. On one hand, it’s Grammy night and you can get away with most couture looks at this event, but I’m seriously banging my head at why she’s decided to go for black underwear underneath, especially those pants! If she really wanted to impress me with this dress she should’ve either used a nude slip under the whole gown or nude underwear for a more daring look. The black under lace is fine for the runway look but it just looks tacky on her.
Should we go from bad to just…bad bad bad? Here’s an open letter to Nicki Minaj…What are you doing? Yes this is Versace but really? Please find some individuality, I swear Lady Gaga’s pulled this look off on the red carpet already! *le sigh*
Now for something nicer. Jessie J, much like Katy Perry, definitely toned down the crazy for this year’s event. But true to style, Jessie was not going to shy away in a pretty little princess gown. Not only repping the Brits musically but flying the flag wearing Julien Macdonald gown. You need a lot of personality to work this look, Jessie definitely owned it.
And finally we’ll end this round up with Rihanna. If Taylor wins the best dressed of the night for most sophisticated, Rihanna’s a close second for just looking the way she looks. I know I’m not usually a fan of flashing to much flesh but Rihanna brought out a triple threat of sexy in her custom Giorgio Armani dress, showing off cleavage, a thigh high split and a plunging back. I’m even warming to her hair with this look. Hey if you got it flaunt it!
[Images via Zimbio]
