14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Red Carpet Part One: The Muy Bien!

 Sequin Bella: Roselyn Sanchez at the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Press Room--Mandalay
Bay Events Center Las Vegas, Nevada

Last night was the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Nevada. As usual there was A LOT of color and A LOT of sparkle when it came to the "red carpet"--I put it in quotes because it was actually yes, NOT red. So, let's start my "Who Wore What? Latin Grammys 2013" on a positive note with the "Muy Bien!" group. And don't you worry kids, I'll have an "Ayyy Mija!" blog posting afterwards!

Becky G--Mexican American hip hop singer, rapper, songwriter and dancer from Inglewood California Becky G is only 4' 11" but I have to say, in this bubblegum pink column gown, she looks like a 5' 11" model: she looks Muy Bien! The gown is simply, clean and well fitting--featuring a high boat neck, side front slit (not to high, thank you very much!), clean center parted hair and minimal accessories. Well done.

Carmen Electra--Carmen Electra looked quite fab in this black gown with front keyhole and sequined sleeves. She's very covered up...for her, and I like that. Not sure the black nail color was necessary but I do appreciate the clean makeup and pulled back ponytail hairstyle.

Genesis Rodriguez--Miami Florida-born actress Genesis Rodriguez (she played "Marisol" in Identity Thief) looked modern, sleek and quite chic in this off-white high-necked gown with side cut-out's and side slit. Her hair looked amazing, loved her makeup and the strappy heels were just right! Muy Bien indeed!

Ana Patricia--When I first looked at this photo, I actually thought it was former "Miss Universe 2006" Zuleyka Rivera from Puerto Rico. But, in fact, it was another former beauty queen: "Miss Nuestra Belleza 2010" and entertainment reporter for "Despierta America" Ana Patricia. She looked great in this off-white sequined gown with a v-neck front, slicked back hair, earrings and delicate bangle. I also loved the pop of color with her blue clutch. Good styling!

Leslie Grace--American singer-songwriter Leslie Grace dazzled in this champagne sequin-and-tulle high-neck gown with open back and draped cowl back detail. Everything about it was pretty; her hair, her pearl-drop earrings, simple makeup and yes, the gown. This is a perfect way to do a sequined gown but not look too "Prom-&-Pageant".

Lourdes Stephen--Presenter and moderator of Univision's "Sal y Pimienta" (Salt and Pepper) TV show, Lourdes Stephen also did the sequined gown route. Hers was a creamy yellow color and had gold metallic oversized paillettes sprinkled from heavy to light throughout the tulle-based dress. The silhouette, drop shoulder and gold metallic belt were very good style touches. If I had any complaint, it would be the "1998 Beauty Pageant Hair"; with such a gown, her hair should have looked more modern--down, side or center-parted and more clean and simple.

Miss Universe 2013 Gabriel Isler--Newly crowned "Miss Universe 2013" Maria Gabriela Isler from Venezuela looked fabulosa in this blush-colored sequined gown that she wore onstage while presenting an award at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards. Unfortunately, what she wore on the "red carpet"/press room was not that "Muy Bien!" (wait for the next post to see that). But for now, this look is one of the better ones of last night's awards show.

Roselyn Sanchez--This look above on actress Roselyn Sanchez was one of my favorite looks--if not my favorite--of last night's 2013 Latin Grammy Awards Red Carpet. Her strapless silver/gold/gunmetal sequin gown was designed by Rani Zachem Couture. Rani is a Beirut Lebanon-born, Nairobi Kenya-raised fashion designer who got much of his experience interning with Yigal Azrouël, Carlos Miele and Zuhair Murad. I love this gown on Rosalyn because it is just right for her; there is enough razzle-dazzle for this type of an event, the fit is good and the sequin work isn't obvious and in fact, a bit Art Deco and geometric.



***NEXT UP: The "Ayyy MIja!" of the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Red Carpet!!

Annual Latin Grammy Awards

 Bunny Ears No: Natalie Cole--14th Annual Latin  Grammy Awards, Mandalay Bay Events Center Las Vegas Nevada

In my last post HERE, I discussed the "Muy Bien!" of the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards which occurred on Thursday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. So, now it's time for your favorite: the "Ayyyy Mija!"--or in English, the "What Were You Thinking?" group. And yes, kids, there were plenty...Let's begin with the MEN:

Ricky Martin: First off, Ricky has made a pact with the Beauty Devil; he looks THE SAME he looked ten years ago! His face, his hair...soooo handsome! Very, very good genes and yes, oh so super cute! But this tuxedo ensemble is not. It would have been perfectly fine, if it were not for whatever is hanging from the jacket hem (or did that come from the pants?). I just don't understand it. Someone like him, with his iconic background should just be giving simple, elegant black tie. Period. I love the printed tuxedo, that's fine. He can be "different" that way. But the extra stuff? What is that? So unnecessary. But, let me remind you (on a good note)...

 From the chest up: PERFECTION! And, at least, he didn't look like these next two:

Gian Marco: Peruvian singer-songwriter Gian Marco looked all about a mess in this look. Please take a look (but not for long) at this leather jacket that has been "separated" by, what looks like, a zipper. If he was trying to be "cool" and "different", he achieved neither. It was tacky. And then, it is styled with gray pinstripe pants, a dated-looking belt and moss-green shoes!!??? Seriously: what was he thinking? Stick to classic with a little bit of edge. Because this whole look screams that it was styled and made by a Fashion College dropout.

Band of Bitches: I know that this is their thang. But, it doesn't mean I have to like it. They're going to look back at this ten years from now and think "Wow, we were TRIPPIN'!".

Natalie Cole--Oh Natalie, how much do I love you?? Red satin-backed crepe Bunny Ears gown with silver crystal trim and front jeweled detail. She had to know that this look would make people talk...and not in a good way. This gown is so Amateur Design Hour, I am disheartened at the fact that she went there. Why Natalie and her stylist cannot pull--or at least buy--a Stephan Rolland, Elie Saab or Dior for Raf Simmons gown, is beyond me. Because this coral orange/bunny ears dress is not up to her icon standards. Natalie Cole's Stylist: Please email me!! I have a couple...or more of my NIKOLAKI gowns that you would look PERFECT in!

 

 

Z Lala--Z Lala is a "World Pop" singer that just loves to look two seconds beyond Cray Cray. And she achieved that here with this look above at Thursday night's 2013 Latin Grammy Awards. The entire ensemble is a Poor Man's Version of Lady Gaga and looks as if she somehow got into a Michaels Arts & Crafts store after hours and had a field day! But, in case you think this look above was tacky-licious...let's not forget what she wore at the Latin Billboard Awards earlier this year:

 

Z Lala at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

 

Albita--Cuban-American singer-producer-composer Albita looked like a crumpled "Mother-of-the-Bride" at the 2013 Latin Grammys in this polyester satin off-the-shoulder gown with some sort of crystal motif of buildings? The dress is too tight, the seams are rippling and the style is so not of this century. It always bothers me when someone with that much talent and money, can have so little style-sense.

Alisha Gaddis: Actress/Producer/Director Alisha Gaddis somehow thought it was 1992 and she might be going to the Prom. She wore this strapless ball gown that was way too overwhelming, too iridescent and not necessarily flattering. On a good note: her makeup was very nice.

Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete--Ximena!!! What. Is. This? Horsehair trimmed gown with back cascades in black satin and ply organza with wine colored sequined top. It's soooo wrong and the taste level is beyond tacky.

Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler--I liked what Gabriela wore on stage at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards. But what she wore for the Press Room/Red Carpet (this blue sequin and nude illusion gown above) was not cute; it was Figure Skating Costume Gone Bad. The nude illusion isn't even close to being the right color.

Finally...Ayyyyy Mija Lifetime Achievement Award Goes To:

Charo: Te Quiero Charo. This entire look is EVERYTHING!