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Showing posts with label Grammy Awards. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grammy Awards. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Glamizon: Tori Kelly in Guari & Nainika at the 2016 Grammy Awards

I have seen Tori Kelly a few times on the red carpet but I don't think I have ever taken any notice of her style, until now. Tori brought the glamour to the red carpet at the 2016 Grammy Awards last night wearing a stunning custom emerald green asymmetrical Guari & Nainika gown. We don't usually see big grand moments on the Grammy red carpet and this is grand and regal. Country stars usually show up in princess or pageant gowns and while this gown is regal its not what we come to expect from a country star. I could have done without the clutch but the rest of the look is perfection so I can not complain about that.

That's Not Your Look: Taylor Swift in Atelier Versace at the 2016 Grammy Awards

I was quite disappointed by Taylor Swift on the red carpet at the 2016 Grammy Awards. I have been waiting for a very long time for Taylor to don an Atelier Versace creation and this orange and hot pink look was not what I wanted. From the Anna Wintour bob, and the pink panty on the skirt just made me think of Julia Roberts at the beginning of Pretty Woman. This look has been done on the red carpet already too. Leslie Mann wore this look created by Monique Lhuillier for the LA Premiere of The Other Woman two years ago. Didn't like it then, and I still don't like it now.

You Better Werk: Selena Gomez in Calvin Klein at the 2016 Grammy Awards

I think the biggest shock of the night was how much I LOVED the custom navy blue Calvin Klein sequined gown that Selena Gomez wore on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. I think that this gown is quite possibly Selena's best red carpet moment ever and this is perfection. Selena showed that she is a sexy confident young woman. I am now hoping that Selena will be out on the red carpet at Oscar night, and that her look rivals this stunning moment.

You Better Werk!: Sam Hunt in Dolce & Gabbana at the 2016 Grammy Awards

I was expecting to swoon over some non-traditional menswear but if you had told me that it was going to be a country star who would be the one making me swoon I would have scoffed it off. Sam Hunt surprised me by showing up on the Grammy Awards red carpet wearing a dusty rose pink suit and making me swoon. I don't think I have ever seen a country music star that took a risk on the red carpet, and a risk that totally paid off.

Bohemian Goddess: Florence Welch in Gucci at the 2016 Grammy Awards

Florence Welch has always been the queen of bohemian glamour on the red carpet and that was crazy apparent on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards last night. Flo wore a custom pink Gucci gown embellished with stars and moons and bows and I think that only she would be able to make this look work on the the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. I was expecting Florence to wear Gucci as she was named the face of Gucci's fine jewelry and watch collection just last Friday and she definitely did not disappoint me.

Perfect Plus One: Chrissy Teigan in Yousef Al-Jasmi at the 2016 Grammy Awards

There were so many titles that I could have given Chrissy Teigan in Yousef Al-Jasmi at the 2016 Grammy Awards last night. I believe that Chrissy always looks amazing when she steps out on the red carpet, but that is even more apparent when she is supporting her husband John Legend. Chrissy wore this stunning white Yousef Al-Jasmi embroidered cape gown which accentuated her burgeoning baby bump. I thought it was interesting that Chrissy Teigan said that Kim Kardashian has been giving her red carpet tips for dressing during her pregnancy. Chrissy has always been a favorite of mine on the red carpet and this just is another reason why.

You Better Werk: Beyonce in Inbal Dror at the 2016 Grammy Awards

Beyonce's appearance at the Grammy Awards last night came as a huge shock to me. I had no idea that she was going to be presenting and she did not let me down with her absolutely amazing Inbal Dror gown, which actually is a Fall 2016 Bridal look. Beyonce had been let me down fashion wise last year, but this look finds her back at her best. Yes I am sick of the sheer dress trend but I think that only Beyonce could wear this look and sell it to me, most others this would have come across like a slutty Amish bride costume. I love that she styled her hair into a very sleek low bun and added a pair of KILLER Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings. I shall now bow because I am not worthy.

Performance Perfection: Adele in Givenchy Couture at the 2016 Grammy Awards

Despite some issues with the audio Adele took to the Grammy Awards stage to perform a very emotionally raw version of her song "All I Ask." Adele has just been getting better and better with her sartorial styles and I believe that she reached a new peak with her style in this beautiful Givenchy Couture gown. While the the silhouette is not anything new for Adele the bold color and the amazing crystal embroidery just made this gown a perfect choice for her performance.

You Better Werk!: Lady Gaga in Marc Jacobs at the 2016 Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga attended the 2016 Grammy Awards last night to pay tribute to one of her greatest inspirations, the late David Bowie, and she did so in full Gaga style. Bowie was known for his boundary pushing fashion style and Gaga totally embodied his essence in two custom Marc Jacobs ensembles. Her red carpet look as a beautiful embroidered jacket dress that the moment I saw it reminded me of classic Bowie. and her white performance look was perfection. The orange hair and full bold makeup just completed the stunning tribute to one of music and fashions greatest personalities. I was glad to see that Gaga still can go all out for music red carpets after so many demure looks on film and television red carpets.

Friday, February 12, 2016

#Grammys 2016: Chrissy Teigan, Demi Lovato, Rihanna, & Selena Gomez Red Carpet Wish List

I am expecting that Chrissy Teigan is going to give me baby bump realness when she steps out on the red carpet on Monday at the Grammy Awards with her hubby John Legend, who is performing in a homage to Lionel Richie. Chrissy always looks fabulous when she is on John's arm and I am sure this will be no different. At the NAACP Image Awards Chrissy gave her bump a fitted gown to show it off and my choice for her for the Grammy's is a little more flowing. I would love to see Chrissy rocking this pink Naeem Khan Spring 2016 RTW gown rendered in silk charmeuse and features a column silhouette with a beaded embellished halter neckline. I think that this gown would just drape ever so elegantly over her baby bump and with that embellished halter neck Chrissy would have no need for any diamonds. I would finish this look off with a silver clutch, a pair of silver sandals, diamond stud earrings, a chic sleek updo, and a pink lip to ensure that this is a perfect red carpet look for Chrissy and her baby bump on the Grammy Awards red carpet.
I am not sure what to expect from Demi Lovato who will be attending the Grammy Awards on Monday night as a performer during the homage to Lionel Richie. I am basically checking all of Demi's standard music award show boxed by going short, sparkly and long sleeved with this camel Balmain Spring 2016 RTW cocktail dress. I am was not a fan of the Balmain Spring 2016 RTW collection and I kinda hope I am wrong that she will wear Balmain but I think out of any of the dresses from the collection that this would best fit Demi's style and not be garish on the red carpet. Since there is a whole lot going on with this dress I would keep the styling simple with just a pair of gold sandals and a red lip so that the styling doesn't conflict with the dress.
Rihanna is probably the person that I am most excited to see on the Grammy Awards red carpet on Monday night. She will be performing music off her just released album Anti, hopefully not that terrible song "Work." Last year RiRi walked the Grammy Awards red carpet in a pink Giambattista Valli Couture cupcake gown and I was not a fan. I am really hoping that the edgy songstress grabs up this Jean Paul Gaultier Couture ensemble which included a metal cage bustier, chiffon robe, and black tuxedo pants. As we all know Rihanna is not afraid to show off her breasts and with this look at least they would not be in direct view and I think that RiRi would rock this look like not many could. Finish the look with her new angular bob, a red lip, a diamond cuff bracelet, and a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps and this would be a record look for the Grammy Awards red carpet.
Finally rounding out all of my Grammy Awards rec carpet wishes is this last wish for Selena Gomez. I have a bit of a suspicion that Selena is going to wear a Louis Vuitton look for the Grammy Awards but honestly I am hoping I am wrong because Selena and LV have not been a very good match. I would love to see Selena wearing this black Antonio Berardi Pre-Fall 2016 grommet embellished gown. This gown is sexy while still being very chic and sophisticated and I think that those are the looks that I tend to like the most from Selena. I don't expect her to go all Angelina Jolie with the gowns thigh high split, actually I would really prefer if she didn't, but I think that Selena would flash us just enough leg to show us how sexy she really is. Keep the styling sleek and sexy with a small black clutch, a pair of black Christian Louboutin sandals, a red lip, sleek pulled back hair, and modern diamond drop earrings to ensure that Selena has a red carpet hit on her hands

Thursday, February 11, 2016

#Grammys 2016: Alicia Keys, Amber Heard, Lady Gaga, & Nicole Richie Red Carpet Wish List


Alicia Keys was on hand to help announce all of this year Grammy Awards nominees and that could translate into her presenting or attending the show on Monday night. Alicia has always been one that I find interesting to see on the red carpet because she usually goes very edgy or very glam and I would be intrigued to see what she will wear on the red carpet Monday. I would love to see Alicia wearing this light pink Givenchy Spring 2016 Couture halter neck gown with side cut-outs and open back. Julianne Moore wore a similar look from this collection in chartreuse sequins for the SAG Awards so the style of gown might not appeal to someone as it could go into a "Who Wore It Better" type of situation. I think that this classic ethereal style is perfect for Alicia. I would style her hair into a large braided bun, add a pair of Bulgari earrings which feature a some pink stones, a gold clutch, and a pair of gold sandals to ensure that Alicia has a beautiful red carpet moment at the Grammy's.
Amber Heard is most likely going to be attending the Grammy Awards on Monday night as the plus one of her husband and Grammy performer Johnny Depp. You read that right. Johnny Depp will be making his Grammy Awards debut with the other members of The Hollywood Vampires, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry. I am excited to see what Amber is going to wear on the red carpet at the Grammy's as she is so versatile. I picked this dark pink Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2016 Alta Moda long sleeve sequin floral pattern cocktail dress for Amber because I think that this is a chic fun look for a movie star to wear on the Grammy Awards red carpet as a guest of a performer. I would keep the look simple with chic waves, a black clutch, and a pair of black peep toe pumps to ensure that Amber dazzles on the red carpet on Monday night.
Lady Gaga has been announced to perform a tribute to the late David Bowie on the Grammy Awards telecast on Monday night and I am very excited to see what she is going to wear on the red carpet and for her performance. I have been loving Gaga's style recently and I don't think that she will let me down on Monday night. For the red carpet I would love to see Gaga wearing this Armani Spring 2016 Couture gown which features a sequin embellished tiered skirt and black lace bodice on illusion fabric to give a sexy and edgy yet vert glamorous look. Gaga has toned down her crazy antics and has made me quite love her style recently. This paired with old Hollywood waves, a pair of black pumps, Diamond drop earrings, and a red lip would make for a perfect glamorous Grammy Awards red carpet look. For her performance of a selection of David Bowie's greatest hits I would love to see Gaga wearing this hot pink Moschino Pre-Fall 2016 cartoonish suit, though it might be a little to similar to the Gucci suit that she wore to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50. I think that this suit embodies the spirit of David Bowie's iconic style and would make for the perfect look for Gaga to wear to memorialize the late pop icon.
Finally I have a wish for Nicole Richie to wear a beautiful Reem Acra Spring 2016 RTW teal gown which features stunning floral embroidery as I bet she will be on the red carpet as her father Lionel Richie is going to be honored as the MusiCares person of the year and will have a tribute to his music performed during the Grammy Awards on Monday night. I think that this type of chic Indian inspired gown would look amazing on Nicole though she might not go for such a princess moment on a night where she is just attending as a guest. Finished with a gold clutch and a pair of gold sandals and I believe that this would be an absolutely beautiful red carpet moment for Nicole.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

#Grammys 2016: Adele, Carrie, Florence, Nicki, & Taylor Red Carpet Wish List

The Grammy Awards are coming up next Monday and I am super excited for this years red carpet and show. There are so many strong and fabulous women performing, nominated, and attending that I think the red carpet will be an overload of edge and glam. Adele is probably one of the women that I am most looking forward to seeing on the red carpet. The last time Adele was on the red carpet she wore a Valentino Couture floral print cocktail dress, which some likened to grandma's sofa, and people either loved or loathed it. I personally loved this look on Adele. It was the first time that she was seen as a person who could take fashion by storm. For the red carpet on Monday I am sure that Adele will show up wearing a gown or dress custom made for her by her friends at Burberry or Jenny Packham, but if she would pick a gown off the runway I think that this floral black and navy lace Oscar de la Renta Spring 2016 RTW gown which is rendered in tulle and features an a-line silhouette with a jewel neckline, ruby and navy floral appliques scattered throughout and a full floor length skirt. I think that this romantic feminine look is perfect for Adele. The cap sleeves and the full skirt just add to the chic romantic sophistication of this gown. Finished with a pair of black sandals, voluminous waves, a red lip, a smoky eye, and diamond cluster earrings would just continue to cement Adele as a fashionista. For her performance of "When We Were Young" during the telecast I would love to see Adele rep a British brand wearing this bronze Ralph & Russo Fall 2015 Couture long sleeve gown which featured an embellished lace bodice and a pleated lamé skirt. I think that this gown fits the mood of the song and I can picture her on the stage behind her microphone with lights beaming off into different directions and autumn leaves projected onto screens behind her. Now is that the set up that is going to happen? I don't actually know but I can picture it in my head.
Carrie Underwood is very hit or miss on the red carpet for me. I tend to think that she is a little more pageant style than red carpet but when she does it right she is really good. I picked this strapless silver white Tony Ward Spring 2016 Couture textured gown which features an asymmetrical high-low hemline, sequin embroidery, and organza ruffles for Carrie to wear on the red carpet for the Grammy Awards on Monday night. It might be a little oxymoronic that I picked this gown after just stating that Carrie tends to look very pageant-y and this gown has the potential to go that direction. I think that if Carrie styles this look correctly that this could be a great red carpet moment. I would add a silver glitter Amanda Pearl clutch, silver Jimmy Choo 'Leslie' sandals, old Hollywood waves, a smoky eye and nude lip to keep this look edgy glam and not toe the pageant line.
Florence Welch and her band The Machine are nominated for five awards at the 2016 Grammy Awards and I am super excited to see what she is going to wear on the red carpet on Monday night. Florence has always been one for me to watch and there are a gaggle of potential designers for her Grammy night ensemble. The two times that Flo has been on the Grammy red carpet she has worn Givenchy Couture, recently she has been wearing a lot of Gucci on the red carpet so she might wear a custom Gucci gown, but I would really love to see Flo wearing this red Valentino Spring 2016 Couture batwing gown which featured delicate embroidery and a drop waist. I think that this gown fits perfectly with Florence's bohemian vintage inspired style and the sheerness of the gown adds the perfect Grammy Awards red carpet edge. A pair of gold sandals, a gold clutch, and fresh faced makeup would finish this look off perfectly for the red carpet.
Nicki Minaj is nominated for 3 awards at the Grammy Awards and I am very intrigued to see what the rapper is going to wear on the red carpet. Last year Nicki was very subdued in a black beaded fringe gown by Tom Ford and she was seated front row at the Givenchy Spring 2016 RTW presentation in New York back in September but I am going in a different direction for her red carpet looks. I picked this gold sequined Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2016 tea length gown which features a plunging neckline, long sleeves, and sheer panels for Nicki because it meshes her attention grabbing antics with classic glamour which I feel has been something that she has been going for a little more of with her red carpet options. Finish the look with a pair of black Givenchy sandals, pin straight slicked back hair, and a red lip to keep this look subtly sexy and chic.
Taylor Swift will be performing one of the songs from her album 1989 that hasn't been nominated to open the 2016 Grammy Awards on Monday night and I am excited to see what she will wear on the red carpet prior to her performance. I would love to see Taylor, who is nominated for seven awards, wearing this white and orange Atelier Versace Spring 2016 Couture long sleeve gown which features a crystal mesh sleeve and cutout detail for her red carpet appearance. Taylor has not yet worn Atelier Versace on the red carpet but I think that she would kill the red carpet wearing this type of gown. Since coming out with 1989 and fully transitioning into pop Tay has been experimenting with her red carpet looks and I think that this would be the ultimate culmination of her red carpet transformation. This look combines high glamour with edge, sex appeal, and athleisure which I think would make for a perfect Grammy Awards red carpet look for Taylor. I would have Taylor wearing a pair of orange Versace sandals, carrying a white Edie Parker clutch, and her bob worn pin straight to just punctuate this look perfectly for the Grammy's and for Taylor.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

2015 Grammy Awards: Performers Wish List

Gwen Stefani is set to perform at the Grammy Awards tomorrow night with Maroon 5. Their song "My Heart is Open" is a soft a brokenhearted love ballad. I figure that Maroon 5 will perform another of their hit songs, then Gwen will join in to perform "My Heart is Open," then we will get our first taste of Gwen's album that is set to be released later this year. To do so I would love to see Gwen wear this amazing silver beaded fringe long sleeve Balmain Pre-Fall 2015 trapeze cocktail dress. This is a perfect look for a performer. It has movement, sparkle and impact. A pair of black pumps and a rep lip are just the finishing touches that are needed to complete this perfect Grammy Awards performance ensemble for Gwen.
I always love to see Jessie J perform. She is a spitfire performer, a true diva. Tomorrow night at the Grammy Awards, Jessie J will be performing with the iconic Tom Jones for a once in a lifetime collaboration. This is going to be an amazing performance, I can just feel it. Jessie rocks a catsuit like no other and I think that this silver beaded striped Christian Dior Spring 2015 Couture catsuit is absolutely perfect for a Grammy Awards performance. Its sexy yet still sophisticated which is exactly what Jessie is all about. A pair of silver pumps would just round out this look for the Grammy stage.
Lady Gaga gave us our first taste of the Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture collection at the MusicCares Person of the Year Gala. I have a feeling that is not going to be the last gown from the collection that we see Gaga wear this weekend. Her work with Tony Bennett has definitely affected how Gaga dresses and I am loving this way turned down version of herself that she is putting out. Since the music on their Grammy nominated album "Cheek to Cheek" is all classic jazz style I would love to see Gaga wear this silver crystal embellished Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture gown with sheer paneling to perform with Tony during the Grammy telecast on Sunday night. I think that the sleek elegant yet still overt sexiness of this gown is perfect for Gaga and the Grammy Awards. A pair of silver pumps and something to make it Gaga would just finish this performance look perfectly.
Rihanna will perform her new single "FourFiveSeconds" on the Grammy Awards telecast on Sunday night with Kanye West and Paul McCartney. I am really excited to see this performance as I am totally obsessed with this song. In the video, Rihanna goes for normcore realness in a denim jacket, jeans, and work boots. I am going for the same feel with this Altuzzara Pre-Fall 2015 utilitarian chic jumpsuit. I would keep this look Grammy ready with having Rihanna with a full head of long curly locks, a red lip, and a pair of spiked Christian Louboutin pumps. This keeps the normcore chic that was projected with the video but elevates it for probably the most important performance of the song that RiRi will give.

Friday, February 6, 2015

2015 Grammy Awards: Madonna, Miley, Rihanna, & Taylor Swift Red Carpet Wish List

Madonna, who just released a new single this morning, will be performing at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. I would love to see Madonna go a more demure less shock value look on the red carpet. No cone bras or diamond grillz this year. I picked this black asymmetrical Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2015 Couture tuxedo inspired one sleeved gown. I think that this would be enough of a shock value for Madonna. Everyone is expecting to see her all out and covering up would be more of a shock. Old Hollywood waves, a red lip, gloves, and a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps would ensure that Madonna still owns the Grammy red carpet.
I am also picking a look from Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2015 Couture for Miley Cyrus. I am voting that Miley is most likely to show up baring her nipples but this look is far from that. The singer is nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album for her hit album "Bangerz." I think that this not so subtle nod to the 1980s would be an amazing choice for Miley to wear on the Grammy red carpet. The blue satin bustier with a full silk tulle ball gown skirt that seems to be attached to a denim waist band, just screams Miley to me. If she doesn't wear this on a red carpet then Miley will definitely be put in this for an editorial. Blue metallic pumps and simple hair and makeup would ensure that all eyes are on Miley as she makes her way down the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday. 
I am counting on Rihanna to bring the sex in the flashiest yet most glamorous way to the Grammy Awards red carpet on Sunday night. Nominated for her collaboration with Eminem for "The Monster" and performing her latest release "FourFiveSeconds" with Kanye West and the legendary Paul McCartney I just know that Rihanna will wow me. I would love to see RiRi wear this amazing Alexis Mabille Spring 2015 Couture black sequin gown with a sexy open corset detail on the chest. I think that this is the perfect red carpet look for the Grammy's because it gives the hit of over the top that everyone is praying for while still being elegant and not overtly sexy. Rihanna would style her hair up, add a red lip, light smokey eye, and a pair of Christian Louboutin sandals in black or silver to ensure that she is the center of all the attention on the red carpet.
Taylor Swift is nominated for 3 Grammy Awards on Sunday night and I am super excited to see what she will wear. With the release of her album '1989' we have seen a style transformation from Taylor and I am almost always buying what she is selling. This style transformation made it really hard for me to pick a gown for her to wear for this awards show. I went back and forth between a few gowns ultimately settling on this Monique Lhuillier Pre-Fall 2015 column silhouette gown with full paillette embroidery in a degrade theme and a sexy side slit (that Taylor obviously would know how to work a la Angelina Jolie). I don't know if Taylor would wear the tassel belt but overall the color and the silhouette are both things that I can see her rocking and just oozing sophisticated sex appeal. A pair of silver sandals and a pair of simple diamond drop earrings would finish this look off perfectly for a Grammy Awards red carpet.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

2015 Grammy Awards: Beyonce, Gwen, Jessie, & Lady Gaga Red Carpet Wish List

Beyonce is nominated for six Grammy Awards come Sunday night and I am probably most excited to see what the Queen will wear on the red carpet. We have seen a variable of different styles from Queen B over the past year and that is making it really hard to pick a gown for her to wear for the Grammy's. I think that Beyonce is due for a major Grammy red carpet moment, since she skipped the carpet last year. I picked this grey Elie Saab Spring 2015 Couture gown covered in crystal embellishments and FEATHERS! I love feathers and I think that they are the perfect embellishment for the Grammy Awards. They are fun, flirty, and sexy; all things that a Grammy look needs to be. A wavy bob, red lip, dazzling Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings, and a pair of gunmetal grey peep toe pumps would totally finish this look off perfectly for Beyonce and the Grammy Awards.
Gwen Stefani has been slated to perform with Maroon 5 during the live telecast during the 2015 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. The last time we saw Gwen on the Grammy red carpet was back in 2006 when she covered up her baby bump with a leopard print L.A.M.B. gown dip dyed in green. That was an ICONIC red carpet moment and I am hoping that we see another major moment from Gwen on Sunday night. I went with a sexy yet sleek statement for Gwen to make on the red carpet via this Fausto Puglisi Pre-Fall 2015 purple and black gown that is covered up except for a slit to there. This gown would make a stunning red carpet moment. I would combat the modernity of this gown with a 1940's inspired hair style, a red lip, and a pair of simple black crystal embellished sandals to ensure that Gwen has a MAJOR red carpet moment on Sunday.
  Jessie J is nominated with her collaborators Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their hit song "Bang Bang" at the Grammy's on Sunday night. Jessie is also going to be performing with the legendary Tom Jones! For the red carpet I expect Jessie J to make a major moment and this white Stephane Rolland Spring 2015 Couture cape gown with a plunging neck, split to there, and silver embellishments at the arm holes is definite a statement to make. It takes a woman with A LOT of DIVA attitude, like Jessie, to not be overwhelmed by this gown on the red carpet. A chic bun, a bold red lip, and a pair of silver Christian Louboutin sandals would just make sure that Jessie sings a DIVA song on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards.
Finally up last but not least for today I have a wish for Lady Gaga. I had kinda fallen out of love with the antics of Lady Gaga but I have noticed a SLIGHTLY more demure version of the star known for her outrageous style since she has been touring with Tony Bennett. Since Lady Gaga is nominated with Mr Bennett for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and based on the fact that the two will be performing together during the telecast I am predicting that we will see the most toned down version of Lady Gaga ever at the Grammy's on Sunday night. Yes I think that this Atelier Versace Fall 2015 Couture black swarovski crystal embellished body suit with a full white ball gown skirt, which shows just the perfect amount of leg, is toned down for the star. I would hope that Gaga doesn't pair this stunning couture look with her high platform boots like she is known for. I would pick a pair of the knee high peep toe boots that were also presented with the Atelier Versace Fall 2014 Couture collection. A red lip and an over the top wig would be the final touches that I could see Lady Gaga adding to this ensemble to ensure that her stamp has been added to this look.

Join me and Kelly from Dream In Lace on Sunday night as we live tweet all the crazy that comes down the Grammy Awards red carpet. We will be starting our live tweeting about 5PM EST and you can follow me and Kelly for all your Fashion ID's and of course LOTS of snarky commentary.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

2014 Grammy Awards: Anna Faris, Anna Kendrick, & Kim Kardashian Wish List

 Funny lady and 'Mom' star Anna Faris will be on hand on Sunday night to be a presenter at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Anna stepped out earlier this month in an old lady style Naeem Khan beaded pant and top ensemble for the Peoples Choice Awards. I am hoping she takes to the Grammy red carpet wearing something much more fun an appropriate to her for 37 years. This yellow Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2014 flapper fringe cocktail dress would be the perfect choice for Anna to make for this red carpet. Pair this look with a bright pink lip and a pair of gold Christian Louboutin peep toe 'Hyper Prive' pumps and we will see sexy Anna on the red carpet.
 Anna Kendrick had one of the most played songs of 2013 with 'When I'm Gone (Cups)' from her hit blockbuster movie 'Pitch Perfect' so it really isn't a surprise to know that she will take to the stage of the 2014 Grammy Awards as a presenter. Before she does that though we are bound to see Anna take to the red carpet and I think that she should wear this bright orange Alberta Ferretti Spring 2014 RTW floral embroidered chiffon cocktail dress. Anna really wowed me earlier this year in a raspberry colored Reem Acra gown at the UNICEF Ball in LA and I am hoping that she keeps up her run of good looks Sunday night. Anna usually has a great shoe game so I am hoping that she will bring me a great pair of blue or green sandals to bring out some of the color in the floral embroidery. Finish up the look with a light pink lip color and a purple minaudiere clutch to have a wonderful look for the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet ensemble.
You know that I am scrounging for people to write about for this event when I choose to feature a wish for Kim Kardashian. I am going to start by saying I can not stand this woman who is completely irrelevant and is only still in the public eye because she is screwing Kanye West. The woman really ruins every major designer red carpet look that she wears and most of the time these looks are ensembles that Kanye bought for her that other celebrities have already worn. Well for Sunday if she walks the red carpet on Kanye's arm as he scurries into the Staples Center for the Grammy Awards. On Tuesday Kim was spotted sitting front row at the Stephane Rolland Spring 2014 Couture presentation and I figure she will wear a look from the designer if she does. This black long sleeved gown from the collection is probably the best look for her even though I would much rather her not wear anything from this occasion and save the fabulous looks for red carpet professionals for other major red carpet events. I figure she will wear a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps and some totally unneeded over the top jewelry to complete her ensemble. Please Kim stay home!

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

2014 Grammy Awards: Nominee Wish List Part 2

In her hit song 'Royals' Lorde talks about never seeing diamonds in the flesh, ballgowns, and Cristal and Sunday night she will be in a whirlwind of all of these things and more at the 2014 Grammy Awards. The new artist to the scene is nominated for 4 Grammy's including Record and Song of the Year for 'Royals.' Lorde will also take to the stage during the telecast top perform, but before she does this she will have to take to the red carpet. Lorde attended the 2013 Met Ball as a guest of Chanel so it would not surprise me to see the couture house dress the rising star for this event. I did consider putting Lorde in the recently presented Spring 2014 Couture collection but I think that the collection was too light for the grungy star and I think that this grey textured Chanel Fall 2013 Couture gown is perfect for her for this red carpet. I would love for her to really go balls to the wall with the styling pairing this look with grungy boots and maybe some sort of glove. There are not many that could make a look like that work but Lorde has the confidence to wear couture and make it look like she just threw it on as she was leaving the house like that old hoodie that we all have sitting in the back of our closet.
Now we don't see Pink wear a whole lot of top label designers but I think that she should rock this black Atelier Versace Fall 2013 Couture turtle neck gown with a sheer side panel with beaded trim for the 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. I love that pink has this edgy approach to feminine dressing, and usually makes the two mesh very well and I think that this could be yet another moment where the two blur the lines and fuse together. Pink is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her song 'Just Give Me a Reason' with F.U.N.'s Nate Ruess, and the duo will take to the stage during the telecast to perform together. This sexy and sophisticated ensemble would just be the icing on the top of the cake. Finish the look with a pair of simple Saint Laurent sandals and a red lip and Pink has the perfect Grammy look.
Rihanna has garnered 2 Grammy nomination's including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Stay' with Mikky Ekko and Best Urban Contemporary Album for 'Unapologetic.' I am hoping that she wow's me like she did in Jean Paul Gaultier Couture at the 2013 American Music Awards and I think that this sexy white Versace Spring 2014 RTW one shoulder gown with a panel of silver draped metal mesh and sky high slit are the way to go. RiRi isn't nominated for the night's two top awards so this more toned down gown would just let Rihanna shine through with her bad ass bitch persona. Finish the look with some cool ear cuff a cuff bracelet, and a pair of silver strappy sandals will make me just squeal with delight as RiRi walks the red carpet!
Much to the worlds chagrin Taylor Swift is nominated for 4 Grammy awards including Album of the Year for 'Red.' I am praying that Taylor brings a little sexy to the red carpet like she did a few times last year at the MuchMusic Video Awards and MTV Video Music Awards in Herve Leger, and the American Music Awards in Julien Macdonald. Each time that Taylor really sexed it up she found herself on my Best Dressed List. I think that this sexy red lace bustier Elie Saab Spring 2014 RTW gown with a flowing chiffon skirt would be the sexy choice for Taylor to make for the red carpet. Pair this dress with sleek pin straight locks, a smokey eye, a neutral lippie, the runway Elie Saab sandals, and Taylor will have a sexy yet sweet look for the 2014 Grammy Awards this Sunday night!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

2014 Grammy Awards: Nominee Wish List Part 1

Sunday night will bring us another big awards show red carpet, and quite possibly the funnest one of the season, The Grammy's. Alicia Keys has one nomination at this years Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album for 'Girl on Fire.' I will say at the end of 2013 Alicia worked the stage, performing at several different events, in designers like Armani Prive and Manning Cartel and I am hoping that she will keep up the fantastic looks come Sunday. While a new Alexandre Vauthier collection was released today I think that Alicia should wear this edgy Alexandre Vauthier Fall 2013 Couture halter neck mono-chromatic ensemble. I think what makes me love this look for Alicia is the mix of classic and uber sexy, which is exactly what works for her. Finish the look with a pair of gold Christian Louboutin sandals and some simple jewelry and this will make for the perfect Grammy look.
Last year Beyonce might not have taken to the red carpet a lot but showed her amazing sense of style through her performance ensembles while on her Mrs. Carter World Tour and ultimately won my Entertainer of the Year award. Sunday night Beyonce is nominated as the featured artist on her hubby Jay-Z's Best Rap/Sung Collaboration or 'Part II (On the Run)' and I am praying for a stunning red carpet ensemble. I am turning to one of the brands that Bey wore quite a bit while on tour, Emilio Pucci. This body hugging white Emilio Pucci Spring 2014 RTW long sleeved gown features quite a bit of skin for a gown which is so covered up and I think that it would look absolutely fantastic on Beyonce. Add a white and gold Edie Parker clutch and a pair of Christian Louboutin gold sandals to complete this look and give Beyonce a best dressed list worth ensemble.
While Amy Adams gave us our first peak into the Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 on the red carpet at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards, I am hoping that we will see Grammy nominee Florence Welch also pluck a gown from this collection. Florence Welch is nominated in collaboration with Calvin Harris for a Best Dance Song Grammy for their hit 'Sweet Nothing.' I am hoping to see the indie rock diva wear this red and maroon Valentino Shanghai Collection 2013 long sleeved collard gown. This is something that I can see Flo really going for on a red carpet, it's floaty and very vintage looking. With her red hair pulled up and a pair of red sandals on her feet a red lip will be all that I wish for to complete this ensemble for the Grammy Awards red carpet.
I have not loved a Katy Perry look in a very long time. Last year Katy ditched the quirky persona that made me fall in love with her in favor of much more sophisticated looks. If sophisticated is the route that Katy is going to go then I would like to see the the Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance nominee for 'Roar' wear this white Giambattista Valli Fall 2013 Couture rise and fall strapless gown. The Spring 2014 Collection for Giambattista Valli was presented yesterday in Paris but I am still holding out a little bit of hope that this gown will get a red carpet appearance and I think the new Katy is the girl to do it. Finish the look with a strappy pair of silver sandals and some statement diamond earrings in her ears and Katy will make a big sophisticated statement.
And finally for today we have Best Song Written for Visual Media ('Young & Beautiful' from 'The Great Gatsby') and Best Pop Vocal Album (Paradise) nominee Lana Del Rey. I am usually very indifferent to anything Lana Del Rey does. She usually fails to elicit any excitement from me in either her music or fashion so I really don't follow her work. With that said I do not expect much from her at the Grammy's but in the slight hope that she might surprise me I think that this black, white, and ivory Antonio Berardi Spring 2014 RTW gown would actually look really stunning on Lana. Lana is a British star who tends to rock British brands and one of the ultimate's right now is Antonio Berardi. Finish this look with a black clutch and a pair of black sandals and Lana will shock me with a great look at the 2014 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.