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MTV VMA’s 2012: Red Carpet Fashion Round Up

It’s that time of year again when the MTV Video Music Awards roll into town, probably one of the more eccentric and fan fuelled awards ceremonies for music in the world. Though I didn’t care much for the award show itself this year (what can I say I’m turning into a cynical 20 year old lol) as always I was following the red carpet for hits and misses.

A surprise favourite and probably my best dressed was Rihanna. She turned out in a blinding white and surprisingly demure Adam Selman gown. Compared to her previous looks at such awards shows this is very angelic for the singer, who also debuted a brand new cropped hair do too. The combination of the simplicity of the gown and the minimalist style of the whole look ensures Rihanna looks extremely chic here.

Another favourite of mine, and possibly tied with Rihanna, was Holland Roden. The relatively new Teen Wolf star is slowly becoming one of my favourites to look out for on the red carpet and has also been a best dressed for me before. She looks very pretty in an embellished Pamella Roland dress. The whole thing feels little Taylor Swift crossed with Emma Stone and I loved it. Let’s hope she keeps up this winning streak.

Speaking of the country starlet. Taylor Swift also graced the red carpet in a very different look than usual. Normally one to drag out the sparkly prom dress, Taylor went for a sleek J Mendel trouser suit, paired with poker straight hair and a pop of red lipstick. It’s been nice to see her experiment with her style the past year. She looks fierce, grown up and so, so chic. This look has got to be one of my favourite of her’s so far.

Back from a stint playing happy families is post-baby Pink in a figure hugging Stella McCartney gown. In true Pink style her hair is coiffed and the look is very rock chic.

I did a double when the next person came up. Miley Cyrus walked the red carpet in a brand new look and looking a little bit like a Pink look-a-like. This Emilio Pucci gown is Miley’s most daring look to date and I’m not sure if I’m a fan. Prior to this she was doing surprisingly well in my books but this all seems a little too much of a change, it’s slightly jarring.

[image via digital spy]

Not one to let the Americans have all of the fun a few British ladies also turned up to the awards. The Saturdays looked extremely poised and polished at their first outing at the show: from left to right Mollie, Una, Rochelle, Frankie and Vanessa.

Rita Ora was another surprise for me at this show, I had no idea she was even known that well in the states. She went for the OTT factor in a customised Emilio Pucci jumpsuit with big bold embellishments and a mesh panel. I’m not too much of a fan of this, may be to do with her shoes choice or the fit. It just doesn’t look that great for me.

Emma Watson was a nice surprise on the red carpet in one of her favourite designers, Peter Pilotto. The dress is lovely and vibrant and I love her shoes too, but the whole look feels a bit tired. She may not have wanted to attract too much attention to herself as she’s not really presenting or accepting anything, but I usually expect so much more.

Fellow jumpsuit wearer, Nikki Minaj, turned up in her standard hot mess uniform in a glittering designer suit. This, like with most of the attendees, was actually pretty tame for Nikki, I just really want her to realise what she looks like once in a while.

Joining Nikki on my not so great list is Alicia Keys. She’s normally either a hit or miss for me on the red carpet so I’m not surprised that I don’t like this ensemble. Her Alexandre Vauthier gown looks a little tin foil-ish for my liking and her seems too severe for her softer make up look. Very much a mismatch of styles here.

Lace was a big theme at the awards with both Kesha and Amber Rose taking on the Gothic trend. Kesha look almost unrecognisable in a lace mini, really hating on the shoes though. Amber went for an elegant gown, which highlighted her growing baby bump.

Katy Perry slipped quietly onto the red carpet in a very pretty but Gothic Elie Saab Couture gown from 2004. This a very demure look from Katy, considering she’s pulled out angel wings and big brassieres before. The gown itself is gorgeous and works well with her slick black hair, but at an event like the VMA’s I was expecting big wow moment from her. This is a passable look.

And finally I’ll finish with an amazing Olympian. Swimmer Missy Franklin looked fabulous in fitted red mini, flashing the best accessory of the night…a gold medal.

[All images via Zimbio]

Keep on wishing…

R.xoxo

September 8, 2012
Teen Choice Awards 2012 | Red Carpet Fashion Round Up

Pretty much the award show of the Summer is the Teen Choice Awards, held in L.A. last Sunday night. It was a barrage of bright colours, beaming sunshine and fresh looks on the purple carpet this year…

Glee’s shining star, Lea Michele, definitely caught the eye of many in a glittering Atelier Versace mini. She’s pulled this kind of look off before, but what really made me put her up for Best Dressed was her carefree Summer styling. I love her slightly lighter wavy locks [does this bode a hair change for a Ms Rachel Berry too?] plus her softer make up. For the first time I feel like she isn’t trying too hard to impress and it works.

Tied for Best Dressed with Ms Michele is relative newcomer to the red carpet, Holland Roden. I was pleasantly surprised by her vintage inspired look and fell pretty hard for this Alice + Olivia dress. Thought the print is very Autumnal, lighter styling helps keep this Summer event appropriate.

White is always a popular colour at these shows and can be quite hard to pull off.

Taylor Swift takes it on with elegance, as per usual, in a Maria Lucia Hohan chiffon dress. As much as I adore this look, Taylor seems to favouring this style of dress at the moment and it’s giving me major deja vu and even looks a little similar to last year’s TCA look.

Another fresh face was Crystal Reed, who took on the white trend in a Marchesa dress. Thank heavens for the shoulder detail, without it the look may have fallen completely flat for me.

Not everyone went neutral for the event. Both Selena Gomez and Lucy Hale went all out in bright mini dresses. Selena’s pink Dsquared number is certainly event appropriate and definitely fits with her personality. I am, however, left wishing she would just sweep back her hair a little, the Cheryl Cole-esque extensions are not doing any favours.

I much prefer Lucy’s citrus coloured Wes Gordon look, especially her golden accessories and side swept plait.

The two female stars of the New Girl were also working the purple carpet. Zooey Deschanel is notorious for her hit and miss looks at events. For me this look is a miss. This is best shot of Zooey I could find and the angle is probably not the most flattering for the dress. Despite this her Monique Lhuillier dress is just a little ill fitting and the accessories are dull.

Her co-star Hannah Simone on the other hand rocked a Mary Katranzou mini. The print is just amazing here and her styling is great.

This year’s TCA’s were great for showcasing a wide variety of looks. Victoria Justice went for a flowing, breezy Gomez Garcia dress, again I love the print here and her styling is very much on point. Nina Dobrev went for a simplistic look in a J.Mendel mini dress with some structural detailing on the skirt and metallic accessories. Hayden Panettiere went for an embellished Zuhair Murad purple mini and matching shoes. I’m a little unsure of whether there was too much matching with this look. Disney teen Debby Ryan wore a geometric print Bibhu Mohapatra dress. I feel like she could’ve done without the sleeves on the dress as this feels a little demure for the TCA’s.

It wasn’t just dresses out at the TCA’s, both Chelsea Kane and Carly Rae Jepsen rocked some shorts in the Summer sun. I love Chelsea’s colourful Alice + Olivia shorts paired with a neutral French Connection top and bright blue heels, it’s the perfect Summer ensemble. Carly went for a smarter look in a Lisa Ho jacket and shorts, the print detailing definitely adds some interest to the whole look.

One of the hosts for the event was new X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato. She wore an extravagantly detailed Falguni & Shane Peacock mini dress. While the dress itself is stunning and I do think her shoe choice works here, I can’t deal with her hair here. With such an over the top dress I would’ve preferred her to take a go for a simpler hair do. But I much prefer this look to her one from last year.

Not all of the looks were that impressive at the event. Nikiki Reed really impressed me last year but she almost blended into the background in a Contrarnian New York mini. It looks a little ill fitting at the bust and the whole styling feels too Autumnal for the TCA’s.

Disney’s newest starlet Bella Thorne wore an All Saints skirt and top paired with Brian Atwood heels. It’s not terrible but the whole look feels a little too Miley Cyrus circa 2008, I’d like to see her develop her own style on the red carpet in the future.

It wasn’t all about young Hollywood. Gwen Stefani hit the event in head to toe YSL with the rest of No Doubt. I’m a little wary of her red carpet look; I’m all for moving forward with the times but this feels like Gwen’s trying too hard to fit into the new Gaga/Minaj fashion crowd. I much prefer her on stage look, this is the Gwen we know and love right there.

[All images via Zimbio]

Keep on wishing…

R.xoxo

July 24, 2012
MTV Movie Awards 2012: Red carpet fashion round up Part 2

Starting off part 2 of my round up is my favourite woman of the moment, Elizabeth Banks. She turned heads in a daring Elie Saab jumpsuit with futuristic styling and Black Ruthie Davis heels. It was an edgy look but as always she manages to pull it off with style.

Emma Stone is always a favourite for me at any red carpet event. She stuck to a simple black and white palette in a Martin Grant mini dress. She added some colour with a pop of pink lipstick, but I’m left wishing she went a little further, maybe some hot pink sandals too?

Despite it being a very informal affair there were also some floor lengths gowns on the red carpet. Louise Roe looked very elegant in a purple asymetrical David Meister gown with side swept hair. Kat Graham gave her best Angelina Jolie impression in an all black Maria Lucia Hohan dress with a thigh high split.

Not all the celebs chose to cover up at the awards though. Dancer Julianne Hough chose a midriff baring Sally LaPointe mini dress. As great as she physically looks the dress makes her look extremely broad around the shoulders and her hair takes away from the detailing on the dress. Ciara also chose to flash some flesh in a barely there Balmain mini. The only thing I hate about this look is her bleach blonde hair, it makes the whole thing look too Beyonce circa ‘Crazy in love’ for me.

Three fashion forward looks came from Julia Jones, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Jessica Biel. Julia wore a bright neon Joy Cioci peplum mini, whereas Jenna and Jessica donned some cool blue and white tones in Lublu and Chanel respectively.

And finally a golden look from Nikki Reed. She glittered on the red carpet in a Randi Rahm mini dress with matching metallic heels and printed purse. I much prefer this look compared to her co-star Kristen’s. Nikki always manages to pull of a combination of sexy and sophisticated.

[All Images via Zimbio.com]

Keep on wishing…

R.xoxo

June 5, 2012