VMAs 2011: Red Carpet Coverage

Proud Mama

Beyonce came tonight with some huge news....she's preggo! And boy does pregnancy look good on her. She stunned in this orange-redish one shoulder Lanvin gown and side swept ponytail. She knocked it out on the red-carpet, as well as with her performance of "Love on Top" in a Dolce & Gabbana pink sequin blazer. Congrats!

Metallic Mania

Shiny metallics seemed to be the fad trend at tonight's VMAs, but I am starting to get pretty sick of the look. Victoria Justice does pull it off very nicely with the complementing silver pumps and diva-ifed hair, but to me it's just "been there, done that".

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

Nicki Minaj looks a hot mess in this weird contraption. I really don't get it at all. What's with the stuffed cat toys, ballet tights, and face mask? Nicki tends to adorn outfits that I find neither fun nor fashionable, and this look really tops it off for me. Gimmicks need to stop, ahh.

Britney is Back in Black

I absolutely loved that Britney won for her video and received the lifetime achievement award (presented by a cross-dressing Lady GaGa), but her look was boring as usual. What happened to the days of denim dresses, pink pleather pants and midriff tops? Not that her past looks were very flattering or fashion forward, but at least they had the wow factor. This simple Missoni mini and calf cutting bootie look just falls flat. A much better effort on the hair though.

Swamp Creature

Really Miley? She looks like a woodland monster from the murky abyss in this dull and drab long sleeve gown. It's neither young, fun, or trendy and makes her appear twice her age. I would have shorten the hem, chopped off the sleeves, changed the color and print, taken down her hair, lighten up her makeup....basically change the entire look head to toe. Really Miley?

Gretel's Shoes

Ok first off, why is Katie Holmes at the VMAs? And why did she get to present the biggest award of the night? And slighty off topic, why did she guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance? a few weeks back? The answer we can all guess at (cough cough Tom Cruise), but my largest concern was her hideous clown shoes. They do not go with her dress, nor with anything for that matter (maybe a yodeling outfit?). Just plain wrong all around.

Asian Influence

Katy Perry looked surprisingly tame (in her terms) tonight on the red (well black), carpet. Of course that being said....it is WAY too costume-like, and the parcel? Unnecessary and gimmicky. But can we expect anything less from Mrs. Russel Brand? I do love her pink strappy Jimmy Choo sandals though.

Bewitching

For fashion purposes I actually liked Selena's Julien MacDonald gown. The details are stunning and the double skirt interesting; her hair matched well too. In VMAs terms, this look was one of the safer ones, but I found that refreshing in a sea of overdone metallics, animal print and craft projects. So props Selena...now about your boytoy....

Best Dressed

Loved Zoe on tonight's red carpet! Her Barbara Bui mini is fabulous with that sexy v-neck and cool details. Those pumps are to die for as well. No one messes with Zoe when it comes to event dressing.

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VMAs 2010: The Most Interesting

The Queen

Lady Gaga in Alexander McQueen- Being that IT IS the VMAs and IT IS Lady Gaga, what else can we expect than a pure over-the-top dramatic outfit? I love that she's paying tribute to fashion great McQueen's last collection. While the colors of the gown aren't my favorite and her hair makes no sense with the look, I can't really critique anything else as Gaga redefines fashion in her own terms no matter what. Thanks for keeping it interesting.

On Thin Ice

Katy Perry in Marchesa- The only about this look that I like is the Technicolor stripes in her hair. She looks like an ice skater who decided to tack napkins all over her dress. And those heels look so cheap, like something you'd find at your local DOTS or RUE21. We all know that Katy likes fun and interesting looks, but this doesn't come close at all. If you're going to take a risk, go big.

Princess Ri

Rihanna in tulle and a Jennifer Behr headband- Is it just me or is Rihanna playing it safe? It's a cute look, don't get me wrong, but it feels like something is missing. She wore this while performing with Emenim, but this would be better suited for a red carpet or a Disney star like Miley Cyrus. Even with the gorgeous sparkle and the flaming red hair, Rihanna disappoints.

All the Shines

Audrina Patridge in Isaac Mizrahi (The Bad)- I don't know about you but I am getting pretty sick of Audrina's boring and similar looking outfits. She always wears a tight short tank dress, raccoon makeup, and cheap strappy heels. This look is way too bling-y for my taste and I really dislike that she mixed silver and gold together.

Selena Gomez in Reem Acra (The Good)- At first glance I wasn't sure if I liked this look or not. But after further inspection I realized that it was quite interesting in a good way. I love that Selena decided to wear a long sexy dress (something she doesn't do), and change it up a bit.
The shine of the draped gown with that touch of jewles at the bust is very unique and eye catching. And the fact that she wore matching strappy heels is a plus. I guess our Disney princess is all grown up.

Plumage Problem

Ciara is Givenchy Haute Couture- I am sooo over the feather look. And this outfit is no different. I don't know if you'd even call it a gown because it looks like most of it is missing. And those toe-heavy heels just ruin it for me. It's like she a bird that is shedding its feathers. The only I kind of like is her hair.

In the Bag

Kesha in Home Depot (The Bad)- Yes she really went to Home Depot, bought trash bags and made a dress out of them. But this is Kesha we're talking about. Based on previous looks, this on is as classy as it gets, and that's saying something. She looks like a street walker! I don't get the Rapunzel braid, the cat on her shoulders, or the "I'm too high to care" look on her face. I don't why people find this girl appealing.

Emma Stone in Emilio Pucci (The Good)- Now this is how you do the trash bag look. Use real leather and keep everything else simple. Emma looks so rock-and-roll chic with her fitted mini and electric blue clutch. She always manages to look stylish on the red carpet and she's definitely on my radar.

The Reds

Florence Welch in Givenchy Haute Couture- OMG, I had goosebumps watching Florence perform last night. I absolutely love her music and her sense of style. Her style is retro with a sexy quirky edge which I love. And this Givenchy lace zip-up gown on her is simply stunning.
It is the perfect shade for her skin tone and hair color. LOVE.

Hayley Williams in Miu Miu- She just always gets it right. Hayley knows who she is and I just adore her youthful rock style. Miu Miu has had many red carpet fans this past year and last night Hayley did the brand proud. The nude pumps, the pulled back hair, the black with bursts of color, is just perfection.

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RED-CARPET HITS AND MISSES: VMAs

HITS

My favorite looks of the night were definitely Taylor Swift, Shakira, and Alexa Chung. Taylor brought out the sparkle in a flowing one-shoulder draped gown. She had one of the few full length dresses, but with her lengthy frame it looked like perfection. Btw, hating on Kayne West for stealing Taylor's moment when she won for Best Female Video! Shakira brought out her inner vixen in a studded body-con Balmain mini. And even though Pink wore the exact same dress that night (shock!), Shakira beat her out with those killer knee high boots. Lastly, Alexa Chung stayed true to her cutesy style by wearing an adorable long sleeved dress and her signature booties. No one does personal style like Alexa does!


MISSES

Omg, there were so many fashion misses at the VMA's that I found it difficult in choosing just three bad looks. First of all, we have Kayne West's gal pal whats her face (?) in a god awful snakeskin unitard. That's right, a "show all your flaws" unitard! Please, leave the leos for the dancers. Then we have Lo Bosworth from "The Hills" in what looks like my grandmother's lace doily. Come'on people this is the Video Music Awards; at least dress like you got some taste. Lastly Jennifer Lopez walked down the red carpet wearing Louis Vuitton. The dress looks like its choking her neck and the pale pink color washes her lovely complexion out. We all know JLO has style, but sadly not in this picture:(

BORING...(YAWN)

I've created this new category because as the MTV reality stars came on the red carpet, I kept getting more and more bored. Where has the fashion, the excitement, the "wow" factor gone?! Olivia usually takes style risks, but last night she took the safe road in a plain black dress that looks like its too big on her. Even her typical accessories couldn't save this outfit. Then we have Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port, both of whom are supposed to be fashion designers, yet all we see are two "cute" looks, but no standout ones. Lauren ages herself at least ten years in a boring printed dress and messy hair, while Whitney is one of many celebs to don Christoper Kane's piped mini but not one of the many to pull it off. Perhaps a bright pump would have worked better than her black booties.