WHO WORE WHAT?.....2014 Grammy Awards: Madonna in Ralph Lauren Spring 2014

Madonna in Ralph Lauren Spring 2014, with son David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie, also in Ralph Lauren

Madonna in Ralph Lauren Spring 2014:  Madonna walked the 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet with her son David--in a black double-breasted suit from Ralph Lauren Spring 2014. The ensemble featured a white dress shirt, black tie, elongated jacket with satin notched collar lapels and slightly flared-leg pants. She accessorized it all with a wide-brimmed hat, cane and a grill. Oh and yes, her very dapper son David.



So...what do you guys think? Is it a Yeay or Nay, on Madonna's 2014 Grammy Awards red carpet look?

WHO WORE WHAT?.....The Billboard Music Awards 2013 Red Carpet Part One: The Best!

Triple Winner: Madonna--in fishnet, stockings and  fur-collared bomber--took home three awards for Top Dance Album, Top Touring Artist, and Top Dance Artist--Billboard Music Awards 2013, MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas

 Step Away from the Diva: Jennifer Lopez looks Golden Fab--Billboard Music Awards 2013, MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas

 It's Vegas Baby: performers from Cirque du Soleil's "KÀ"--Billboard Music Awards 2013, MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas

Last night was the 2013 Billboard Music Awards which were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The BMAs are honors given out by Billboard, the preeminent publication covering the music business. The first Billboard Awards show occurred in 1989. The show didn't happen from 2007-2010 (it couldn't find a network to broadcast it after the contract with FOX expired plus it also couldn't find sponsors to pay for it all) but then returned in 2011 to its current "TV home" on ABC. Now, let's get to the FASHION....



The Best Dressed: 



First and Foremost, let's discuss La MADONNA...

 

Three Words: You Go Girl. The one-and-only Madonna once again made all those other wannabe pop singers seem like they should be cleaning her bathroom! Yes, she left her pants--or skirt--at home but so what! Who cares! She looks AMAZING! Take a look at those legs! Madonna still has it and is not afraid to flaunt it. At last night's Billboard Music Awards, where she got three trophies, including for Top Touring Artist, she thanked all the people in her touring village-including Costume Designer Arianne Phillips, wearing a black
bodysuit and garters UNDER a fishnet bodystocking and fur-collared bomber cropped jacket.

Madonna was still, obviously, in a PUNK state of mind, with this look since it was similar to what she gave at the Met Gala.

Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2013: JLo looked stunning in a halter-style nude tulle gown with gold leaf applique and hand-applied gold sequins from Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2013. The neckline was very plunging and as we know (think that infamous Versace dress from the 2000 Grammy Awards!), she loves herself some plunging. Her clean center-parted hair looked perfect and as always, her makeup was flawless.

Emmy Rossum in Zuhair Murad RTW Fall 2013: Actress and singer Emmy Rossum stepped on the Billboard Music Awards BLUE carpet in a black gown from Zuhair Murad RTW Fall 2013. Zuhair Murad's PR department must have been working overtime pre-BMAs because he was by far the most popular designer on the "red" carpet last night (Taylor Swift also wore his design). The gown featured a keyhole neckline, long raglan sleeves and sheer insets vs. solid insets. She looked elegant but "sassy" at the same time. Well done.

Celine Dion in Atelier Versace Spring 2013: Celine Dion wore a gold lame fitted dress with silver metallic insets from Atelier Versace Spring 2013. Even though she did not wear a full-length dramatic gown, she still had great impact in this. I thought she looked classic, still rock & roll, and very much "a lady". One of the Best for sure.

Nicki Minaj: Nicki arrived at last night's BMAs looking quite stylish and Red Carpet Gorg, in this flowy red gown with a gathered bust, torso and front detail as well as sequined trim detail. She was very much on trend with the bold red color and the Grecian Goddess draping. I only wish the dress actually hit the floor, it's about 5" too short. But other than that: Muy Bien Mija!

Miley Cyrus in Balmain Spring 2013: I thought Miley looked great in this white with geo printed jumpsuit from Balmain Spring 2013 designed by Olivier Rousteing. Does she look a little "Cirque du Soleil"? Yes, but I like that she wore a jumpsuit and stood out from everyone else (and I think for good reasons), and she's also very much on trend with the Geometric black and white printed insets.I just wish she wouldn't stand like she was bowlegged. I think I may need to give her a lesson on standing like a Star!

Selena Gomez in Atelier Versace Spring 2013: 20 year-old Selena Gomez went Glam with this ivory crepe gown from Atelier Versace Spring 2013 Collection. The gown features a very high side slit, sheer front asymmetrical inset, DayGlo colored tubing and metal zipper detail. I think she looks sweet but still Va-Va-Boom sexy, as sexy a 20 year-old can be. I also love that the "Versace Team" altered the dress to just the perfect hem length.

Shania Twain in Pavoni by Mikael D Spring 2013: Another celeb featuring the Grecian Goddess trend was Shania Twain. She wore a silver strapless silk gown featuring lots of ruched draping detail and a dramatic train. I thought this was an elegant choice; she looked like she was attending the Academy Awards as opposed to the Billboard Music Awards but it seems to be a trend--even for music awards red carpets, to wear dramatic very elegant full evening gowns. I also liked her new red-ish hair.

Jennifer Morrison in Kristian Aadnevik Fall 2013: ABC's "Once Upon A Lifetime" actress Jennifer Morrison attended the BMAs (in case you're even wondering why she's there, remember the awards was broadcast on ABC) in a very lingerie-inspired (Hello Madonna!) dress from Kristian Aadnevik Fall 2013. Aadnevik was born in Norway but shows in London Fashion Week (and is based in London). The black and sheer gown (if you could call it that) featured a bustier/bodysuit with a applique detail and a chiffon "overskirt". It reminded me a lot of the dresses we saw from Gucci Fall 2011 two years ago:

 Gucci Fall 2011

Kelly Rowland in Rami Al Ali Couture Spring 2013: Kelly wore a silver metallic sequined gown with a split-front silhouette from Rami Al Ali Couture Spring 2013. Syria-born Al Ali is based in Dubai and popular with the Gulf States fashionistas (who can afford it). The gown--as seen on the runway version (on the right, above) had a more 1920's "Great Gatsby" vibe and loose sides that draped into a cowl back. From the looks of it--on Kelly--all that side/underarm looseness was pulled to achieve a more fitted torso./waist silhouette.



Finally, one that I'm "on the fence" with:

Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall RTW 2013: The 23-year-old country star won the Billboard Artist of the Year award,
along with the Billboard 200 Album of the Year award, Female Artist of
the Year, Top Digital Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, along with every
country award. It was a big night for Swift. For the night, she wore a royal blue mini dress from Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2013 (I told you his PR Dept. was working overtime!). I'm a little "on the fence" with this dress.The dress just isn't that exciting or original. And frankly, reminds me of something a girl would wear to someone's wedding, in 1996. But, Taylor still looked cute and sweet. I just wished she would have really "brought it"!



***UP NEXT: The "Oh Dear!" of the 2013 Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet--and trust me, there were some "OH Dears!"

WHO WORE WHAT?....."Punk Chaos To Couture" Met Gala 2013 Red Carpet, Part Two: Models, Singers, Designers...and Kim Kardashian!

Heidi Klum in Marchesa Fall 2013--Heidi Klum went eighteenth-century romanticism Glam Goddess for last night's 2013 Met Gala red carpet as opposed to taking the "punk" route. Good choice I say! She wore a silvery-white gown form Marchesa Fall 2013 collection with a sculptured and opulent strapless bustier and wrap-around draped floor-length skirt with train.

In my last posting, I highlighted the actresses, Chairs and Co-Chairs of last night's fabulous and very FASHION OBSESSED 2013 Met Gala red carpet honoring the opening of the "Punk: Chaos to Couture" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC , so now,  it's time to check out what the supermodels, singers, designers and a Reality Show Queen (yes, Miss Kim!) in my Part Two edition...Let's get to it:



Model 101:

 Coco Rocha in Ungaro Fall 2013--Nicely done Coco. Love the animal print (GRRRR!) and the oversized metallic gold details. She looks like a Cheetah who got caught in a jungle of gold leaves! As you can see from the photo, the original runway sample was a short sexy dress. For Coco, it was lengthened into a floor-length gown.

Joan Smalls in Tom Ford Fall 2013 (with Tom Ford)--Supermodel Joan Smalls wore Tom Ford as she attended the 2013 Met Gala with Tom Ford (naturally!). It was a black lace long-sleeved gown that looked spectacular on Miss Joan. Tom didn't look so bad himself. As always: impeccable in a double-breasted notched collar satin lapel suit from...Tom Ford.

Liu Wen in Alexander McQueen--Model Liu Wen looked fabulous in a black lace, chiffon and sequined embroidered gown with gold neckline detail from Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton.

Anja Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello Fall 2013--Anja wore a red version of Belgian designer's black leather number form his fall 2013 collection. Anja looks very "Robert Palmer Girl"-Metes-North Beach Leather Catalog in this look and therefore: I LOVE it! It fits the "PUNK Couture" element, at least for me.

 Karolina Kurkova in Mary Katrantzou--Karolina wore this one shoulder printed design from Greek fashion design Mary Katrantzou. Katrantzou lives in London and shows at London Fashion Week and is known for her bright. bold prints. This dress screams early 1990's Versace for me. Not a bad thing. I'm just putting that out there. PS: those smoky eyes of Karolina's should get a makeup award. Like tomorrow.

Singers 101:

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs Fall 2013--20 year-old Miley wore a floor-length version of a short nude and black sequined dress from Marc Jacobs' Fall 2013 collection. I like this tank dress; it's simple, not earth-shattering design-wise and it's all about the luxe fabric. The spiky hair on Miley is a bit contrived, I think. More importantly, what do YOU guys think?

Madonna in Givenchy--Only Madonna can pull this off (maybe Deborah Harry of Blondie could too!). Madonna went closer to the theme of the exhibition with this black, gray and white plaid jacket with gold studs, accessorized with black leather gloves, fishnets and bubblegum pink pumps...and a jet black long bob with bangs. Very Pin-Up Chick-Meets-Punk Club Door Girl.

Jennifer Lopez in Michael Kors (with Michael Kors)--I can't. Seriously. I just can't. How FLAWLESS does J. Lo look? Don't answer that because I will: She does! Her Momma--and all the Gays around her--done taught her right!

 Katy Perry in Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 (with designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana)--Katy Perry wore a heavily sequined dress with religious icon detail from Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2013 collection. She "topped" it all off with a crown--also from the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 collection. Whether or not this had anything to do with PUNK or CHAOS or COUTURE is not even the point, she looked great in my eyes.

Kylie Minogue in Moschino with Rossella Jardini Creative Director of Moschino--Miss Kylie wore a strapless black and white gown from the Italian fashion house of Moschino. Kylie looks elegant and very 80's event appropriate but I think Moschino's Creative Director looks more "CHAOS COUTURE" fabulous. Sorry.

Gwen Stefani Maison Martin Margiela--Gwen knows Punk-ish...at least the Orange County version. She's been doing this stuff for years. This outfit choice must have been a walk-in-the-park for her. I love her expression here, she's like "Yeah WHAT!?".

Taylor Swift in J. Mendel by Gilles Mendel--Taylor Swift looks almost unrecognizable here. I like this look on her, including this black and gold lace embroidered gown from Gilles Mendel's brand J. Mendel. What do you guys think? Is this a Hit or Punk "Chaos Couture" Miss?

Speaking of Misses....Solange Knowles in Kenzo and Nicki Minaj in Tommy Hilfiger--Afro Not-So-Fab and Roots Miss Nicki. I don't even know what to say (and I'm not usually at a loss for words). Therefore, please leave your comments after the post. PLEASE!

Ashley Olsen in vintage Dior--Carole Cook called and she wants her caftan. ASAP.  Why do I feel as if I want to be in Palm Springs drinking Dirty Martinis in a Mid Century home with a bunch of older gays? Was that her inspiration?

Designers 101:

Donatella Versace--I mean...WOW! Again, I just can't. Your turn, readers...

 Zandra Rhodes--Two words: LOVE HER. Period.

Model Lily Cole, in Vivienne Westwood, with the designer Vivienne Westwood and Westwood's husband and co-designer, former Austrian footballer Andreas Kronthaler--Subversive, plastic, silk taffeta, punk, chaos and couture...yep, it's all there!

And then there was Kim and Kanye...

Kim Kardashian in custom Givenchy--Kim wore a flower printed gown with a high side slit, long sleeves (covered up with gloves). She accessorized it with matching shoes. A lot of people (on the web) are saying she looked like a couch. I get the whole pink flowers "pink" suggestion (the color PINK is the color of PUNK in case you weren't aware), but yes, it's a LOT of dress. I know she's UBER pregnant but still, this might not have been her best choice. This, I think, is a case where maybe she should not have listened to the designer and said "Um, No thanks!". But, on the other hand, NO ONE is talking about any other dress except hers. So, I give Kim "At-a-GURL" Nick Points for going there! You go Miss Kim!