You Better Werk: Rihanna in Marc Jacobs at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala

Rihanna has been killing it recently and her appearance during the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala honoring Lionel Richie was no different. Rihanna wore a stunning gown from the Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 RTW collection, giving us my favorite look from the collection off the runway (it surpasses Kerry Washington at the Emmy Awards which landed on my Best Dressed of the Year list last year.) This red and white embroidered sheer gown was a perfect look for a stage performance and Rihanna killed it. She paired the gown with a pair of red and white pointed toe sneakers from her debut Fenty x Puma collection. On anyone else I would have loathed that styling but Rihanna makes it all work. I was already very excited to see what she will wear when she takes to the red carpet at the Grammy Awards and this just makes me even more eager.

#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

2015 American Music Awards: Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, & Beyonce Red Carpet Wish List

Taylor Swift is nominated for six different awards Sunday night at the American Music Awards and is expected to sweep in each category that she is nominated in. I have been loving seeing Taylor evolve over the past year as she keeps leaving her country princess days in the past in favor of more modern and grown up looks. For Sunday's awards I would love to see Taylor wearing this red Atelier Versace Spring 2015 Couture bralet and high waisted pants. This is a style of look that we have not seen Taylor wear on the red carpet but I think she would really work. Finish with a sleek bob, red platform sandals, and a red lip and Taylor will for sure take home Best Dressed as well.

Rihanna is nominated for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Collaboration of the Year for "FourFiveSeconds." I am not sure that RiRi will actually take to the red carpet since she is not performing but if she does I would love to see her wearing this Armani Prive Fall 2015 Couture strapless furry gown. I think that this gown is really difficult and I remember when I saw this gown take the runway my mind immediately went to Rihanna and this is the first chance that we would get to see her get to wear this gown. Not many would be able to make this gown work off of the runway but I think that Rihanna has the perfect presence to make this look an amazing red carpet moment. Finish with a chic updo, a pair of black sandals, and chic makeup to ensure that this would compete with Taylor for Best Dressed at the American Music Awards.

I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of pageant style dress from Carrie Underwood at the CMA Awards earlier this month. I kinda went with modern glamour with this Badgley Mischka Spring 2016 RTW pale pink strapless gown which features a beaded side cutout (which adds a dash of pageantry to the look.) The new mom has been showcasing her post baby body and I can defiantly picture her rocking this on a red carpet. I would keep the runways champagne satin strappy sandals, adding a gold Edie Parker clutch, old Hollywood waves, and a pink lip to keep this look chic and elegant for the American Music Awards red carpet.

So I am really not expecting Beyonce to attend the American Music Awards on Sunday as she is not nominated in any of the major categories nor is she performing. I have to say that I have been incredibly disappointed by what Beyonce has worn on the red carpet in the last year. She has been very boring or repeating looks that she has worn in the past. If she by some work of god ends up on the red carpet at the AMA's on Sunday I would love to see Bey wearing this midnight blue sheer chiffon evening gown. I love how this gown has some embellishments sewn into it at different points outside of the embellished waistline, to add to the starry sparkle of this gown. Finish this gown with up swept hair, a chic glamorous makeup, dazzling Lorraine Schwartz diamond earrings, and a pair of navy blue sandals will ensure that Bey has a major moment as she walks the AMA red carpet.


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2015 MTV EMA's: Rihanna, Rita Ora, & Taylor Swift

#VMAs2015: Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Rihanna, & Taylor Swift Red Carpet Wish List

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Top 10 Looks from the 2015 Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards took place in LA last night and more celebs to the the red carpet and killed it. I will say that before I begin there was almost NO color on this red carpet. There are only two looks on this list that had color. I was slightly disappointed in that but I will say the stars worked monochromatic looks with great abandon. Topping my Best Dressed list is Taylor Swift. The now Pop Princess really took her red carpet style to another level in her custom Elie Saab turquoise sleeveless ball gown with a mini skirt cutaway. Listing these elements this look should have been a total looser but somehow Taylor makes it all work. The aqua earrings and fuchsia sandals just kept this look youthful fresh and modern. This is the kinda statement that I love to see on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards.

Gwen Stefani wore two looks from Atelier Versace last night. With my thirst for color needing to be quenched I picked her stunning red performance gown to be the runner up to Taylor. Her red carpet jumpsuit was amazing (though lacking a bold lipstick), this was the statement that I figured that Gwen would make for the Grammy Awards. For someone not nominated or performing I have to say that Rita Ora really dazzled me in her sparkling custom Prada silver long sleeve pailette covered gown. The human disco ball as she is being called really gave me thirst for a true diva moment on the Grammy carpet. When Rihanna showed up at the Grammy Awards last night her Giambattista Valli Couture ball gown the internet immediately started calling her a couture cupcake or a sugary pink loofah, and I have to agree. I did not like that gown, but when she changed into her black oversized Maison Marigela Spring 2015 Couture double breasted tuxedo that she paired with a dazzling Chopard diamond necklace. This was a chic look. I wanted Rihanna to stray away from this look but I loved this more than her left field ball gown.

I think my biggest shock of the night was how much I loved Nicki Minaj in her custom Tom Ford black gown with its deep plunging neck and beaded fringe skirt. Nicki has been toning down her red carpet style and I have to say that I am loving what she is putting down. Jessie J brought the sheer drama to the red carpet in her Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 Couture gown. I was happy that Jessie paired this gown with black panties instead of the nude ones that the gown was presented with. I got alien queen realness from Jessie. I was happy to see her represent her homeland wearing a British designer, and she did them proud. For her moving performance during the Grammy telecast Katy Perry let the stage be all about her voice wearing an off white Valentino Couture gown from the collection presented to honor the reopening of the NYC Flagship store. I loved how simple Katy kept this look, especially since she showed up on the red carpet in a beaded Zuhair Murad cocktail dress and a Purple wig.

And the last set of ladies were more of the black and white showing that they could be anything but basic. I was not a fan of Lady Gaga on the Grammy Carpet but for her performance with Tony Bennett and the awards photocall I loved the black beaded and feather embellished Brandon Maxwell strapless gown with a Jessica Rabbit v-neck was just lovely. It gave the perfect air for the type of music that Gaga and Bennett have been producing and performing lately. I think the toned down Gaga was exactly what I was expecting to see at the Grammy Awards and she more than delivered for me. The other Tom Ford look on the Grammy red carpet was from Jennifer Hudson. Her minimalistic perfectly tailored strapless white cocktail dress could have been very snooze worthy but thanks to the precision tailoring and expert styling this sang a sultry song on the Grammy Awards red carpet. And last but not least I have to give Anna Kendrick some real credit for totally stepping out of her princess gown and mini dress comfort zone and rocking a perfectly tailored Band of Outsiders tuxedo. Keeping the styling minimal let this amazing look shine, and leaving me wanting more from Anna.

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.

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.

2014 End of the Year Awards: Worst Looks of the Year

With all the amazing looks this year there were still A LOT of dud looks. Be they on the sidewalk, at the airport, awards shows, film festivals, premieres, or front rows some of the biggest names in fashion have landed themselves on my Worst Looks of the Year list? Who do you agree with? Anyone you don't? Anyone you think should be on the list that isn't? Think anyone just had an off day and might be on the Best Dressed of the Year list too?

2014 End of the Year Awards: Risk Taker of the Year

#FreeTheNipple. 

This might be one of the most profound social movements that Rihanna engaged in this year. After her Instagram account was banned, and later reinstated, for posting a picture of a magazine cover where she was topless, Rihanna lead a social movement. This was most prominent when RiRi attend the 2014 CFDA Awards wearing a completely sheer Adam Selman crystal gown, which exposed her nipples, to accept her Style Icon Award. Other notable looks were her lilac Chanel Couture suite paired with matching fanny pack and sneakers, her white Tom Ford gown with strategically placed crystal embellishments, and her punk rock Givenchy Couture leather and lace ensemble. If anyone can get people talking its Rihanna and love her or hate her she does it well.

Runway Report: Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture

 Raf Simons showed what were like 8 mini collections inside his Fall 2014 Couture collection for Christian Dior. Opening with eight modern takes on 18th century royal court dressing, Marie Antoinette hips for days in gowns or cocktail dresses that it will be quite the difficult for the normal woman to make work off the runway. I can only picture the likes of Marion Cotillard, Natalie Portman, Diane Kruger, and Zhang Ziyi being able to pull off those stunning creations. Then the collection moved into ten couture cosmonaut ensembles that ranged from couture coveralls to zipped dresses and coat dresses. Duster coats in fur and wool paired with simple pants followed the cosmonaut ensembles. Sixties inspired minis, twenties flapper influenced gowns, and more coats finished off the collection. Its going to make picking gowns for Jennifer Lawrence come the fall film season and awards season very difficult.

Runway Report: Atelier Versace Fall 2014 Couture

Fall 2014 Haute Couture Fashion Week had its official start last night in Paris with the presentation of the Atelier Versace Fall 2014 Couture collection. Sticking to a minimal celebrity front row that they had at the Spring 2014 Couture presentation with only Nina Dobrev and Jennifer Lopez being seated front row at this presentation. Donatella Versace looked to classic 1950's Haute Couture as the starting point of the Fall 2014 Couture collection. The collection was classic meets bad girl couture, think elegant debutante meets dominatrix. The ensembles were created with a the idea of constructing and deconstruction with ball skirts giving way to bodysuits, gowns slashed and paired pants, and ensembles that had mini shorts on one side and long trousers with the other. These looks will be worn mostly by the stars of the stage like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Rita Ora, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, ETC and modified and custom versions will be rocked with the elite of Hollywood for Film Festival and Awards Season come the Fall red carpets.