The VMA's last night was a seriously mixed bag. At one end of the scale there was cutaway couture, at the other a beetlejuice-esque monstrosity. Check out the high (and low) lights below.
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Wow wow wow. All grown up at 21 Selena Gomez knocked it out of the park in navy Atelier Versace. The hip high split and revealed corsetry could have been too much but the matte navy fabric as well as the natural makeup and undone hair tempered the sexiness.
Katy Perry's grill caused some people to scratch their heads but I liked her look. Yes the knee length embellished Emmanuel Ungaro was cut to the thigh but for once she kept her considerable cleavage under wraps which was a nice change. The shape suited the Roar singer's figure and her classic two strap sandal (a style that's been a real winner for a couple of seasons now), neat accessories and simple high ponytail modernised the leopard print. This look is just right for the VMA's. it's glam with a hint of fun (teeth jewellery is a right laugh) but most importantly it's not too formal. Hello this is not the grammy's, MTV is the channel who brought us Jersey Shore for goodness sake lets not take the evening too seriously. Which brings us to Taylor Swift...
Taylor Swift went full glam with old Hollywood hair and makeup in a stunning full length Herve Leger gown with a plunging neckline. The dress fitted like a glove and navy is an update on the black dress theme that is a perennial red carpet favourite and Taylor did look fabulous. However I can't help feel this is a bit too done, this is the VMA's and Rihanna wore jeans ffs.
Daft Punk looked slick as ever in their Yves Saint Laurent suits (Sorry Hedi I can't bear to drop the Yves) their chromed out helmets and gloves were a slick addition. Possibly the best of the boys.
Ellie Goulding occasionally gets a hard time for not conforming to the big blowout and lots of cleavage standards of many of the red carpet favourites. I've never understood this, the singer looks pretty and cool and far more contemporary that many of her compatriots most of the time, and never more than in this high necked high split studded gown. The all over studs added the perfect rock and roll edge for a music awards event, watch and learn everyone else who didn't keep in mind which red carpet they were walking.
Jemima Kirke you complete me you mad vintage curtain wearing goddess you.
Vintage Dolce and Gabanna, VINTAGE DOLCE AND GABANNA! Seriously every now and again people surprise you. Yes Miley Cyrus's performance resembled the actions of the the possessed child from The Exorcist (the tongue, the miming finger-banging herself with an inanimate object, dry humping on some old lad) but this outfit is cool contemporary while nodding to the 90's and completely different to everyone else. The crop top is al brave choice for a red carpet but I can't help but feel Miley is channelling the poster girl for the crop top, Gwen Stefani, (check out the buns) and if so then it all makes sense. Kudos to Miley for daring to wear couture rubber designer Atsuko Kudo's (do you see what I did there) nude bralet and pants, I'm a huge fan of theirs, but not sure she pulled it off. Oh well, you win some you lose some Miley.
Iggy Azalea you can do no wrong in my eyes. The Aussie rapper totally pulls off this completely sheers wisp of embellished Pucci. The full on gilt on her pale pale skin, and her phenomenonly curvy physique makes this a look that not many will or will be able to emulate. A departure from her usual big earrings and booty shorts outfits, I'm excited to see where Iggy goes next sartorially.
Not sure...
Givenchy stop trying to make Ciara happen, Ciara is not going to happen. She looks stunning in this sheer embellished couture which is not a million miles away from Iggy Azaleas Pucci but the feathered hen made it just a step too far for the VMA's.
Hate is a strong word but:
Nope, nope nope. Not working for me sorry Rita Ora. This is way too much and I'm not keen on the beauty look either, the tones make you looked washed out and plastic. Better luck next time.
Gaga no. You're wearing a bin bag and a Halloween witch wig. Go back into retirement and try again.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejui... Stop! Don't finish reading it aloud it might appear. Best to kill it before it lays eggs. The suit or Robin Thicke I hear you ask? You decide.
