Last Night's Looks: MTV VMA's

Katy Perry was one of two huge outfit surprises for me - normally at this kind of event, she goes for the gimmicky looks but she seemed to go for gothic-glamour at this event! She wore an Elie Saab Fall 2004 gown which features a leather bodice and teal & fuchsia embroidery with no jewelry and black pumps. I think the dress itself would have looked more grown up and elegant if it had a slip beneath it rather than the body suit and I would have loved to have seen her hair up in a girly up-do.

There were two big outfit shocks at the MTV Video Music Awards last night (September 6th) and not necessarily for bad reasons. As always, here are the 4 outfits that I found most interesting including Katy Perry, Emma Watson, Taylor Swift and Rihanna! Enjoy!

Emma Watson wore a Peter Pilotto Resort 2013 colour block top with black trims and embroidered a-line skirt, which she paired with Tom Ford heels and and a bubblegum pink make-up look! This is exactly the kind of look I normally expect at an awards show like this - its not about utter glamour but fun looks and Emma does that perfectly. I especially like the braided, halo-like hairstyle she's gone for - paired with the lace up sandal style heels, it gives the look a sophisticated edge with all those bright colours.

Taylor Swift was the other big shock for me last night - she didn't go for a girly look! Taylor wore a white J. Mendel Silk suit which she paired with metallic gold Tom Ford Sandals and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. We would normally expect to see her in a cute mini dress, heels, her hair curled and down or up and pretty and a nude make-up look - this was so different and I love it! Taylor has the perfect figure for menswear and pairing it with a daring make-up palette, intricate sandals and straight hair somehow looks feminine - love it!

Debuting her new hairstyle, Rihanna wore a custom-made white Adam Selman dress which she paired with nude Manolo Blahnik sandals and Neil Lane jewels. Rihanna is always changing up her hair so the pixie cut isn't a huge surprise and definately suits her face shape - especially with the bold red lips! This look is so subtely glamourous with the knots in the perfect places, the open back and high neckline it looks effortless and so chic!

Last Night's Looks: 2012 Teen Choice Awards

Victoria Justice wore an animal print Gomez Gracia dress with high-low hem and halter neck, paired with a Swarovski waist belt, Lauren Merkin Clutch Bag and nude heels. I love how sophisticated she looks in the outfit with the halter neck and straightened hair adding an older element; and the hemline and fun graphic print really giving it a young twist. I love the black theme running through the whole outfit but would perhaps have liked to have seen different shoes!

Kristen Stewart was snapped backstage wearing a statement Roberto Cavalli Resort 2013 jacket and leather skinny trousers paired with a grey tee and Christian Louboutin's. She usually wears mini dresses to this sort of event but rocking the menswear trend is a style which Kristen is very lucky to be  able to pull off - not many red-carpet stars can - and she does it very well! I love the hair style too - looking from the front like she's shaved her hair off on one side, when in fact she's just braided it. 

Taylor Swift stuck with a very neutral palette wearing a cream Maria Lucia Hohan dress with a false low back, very pale pink Prada heels and Edie Parker jewels and clutch. The dress and style of this whole outfit suit her perfectly and the nude/pinky shade hinted in the earrings and heels is a nice touch but I would have loved to have seen a pop of colour - perhaps from the clutch or in the make up. Saying that, its a very elegant look which suits her well and the hair looks fab up like that!

Lea Michele walked the carpet in a silver Versace Spring 2012 Mini Dress which she accessorized with Versace pumps. This is a very sexy look from Lea but I'm not sure how much I think it suits her - especially with the slightly messy hair and huge grin on her face, rather than a sultry pout. The dress suits her shape nicely, creating definition at her hips which she otherwise may not have had. I would have liked to have seen some statement accessories to go with this look rather than the plain silver pumps though.

Looks I Love: Taylor Swift

In October 2010, when Taylor was leaving her hotel to go to the Salle Wagram Ballroom, she was wearing a Plaited Leather Headband, a Nanette Lepore Majorelle Coat in Red, Dark Wash Skinny Jeans, Michael Kors Tatum Boots and a Ralph Lauren Larchment Cross-body Bag. The coat really compliments Taylor's shape. It is great because it is a very simple outfit but really gives her a very designer look. 

In July 2011, Taylor was seen walking in New York City with a friend. When she was seen, Taylor was  wearing a classic Gold Pendant Necklace, a Twenty8Twelve Daisy Dress in Cotton Canvas and Jeffrey Campbell Friend Suede Platform Pumps. I love how she is dressed as if she was a doll in a little girls toy chest - she is cute enough to be one.

In February 2012, Taylor was photographed at The Lorax Premiere wearing a Honor Dress, designed by Giovanna Randall, and Metallic Peep-Toe Heels. This dress is formal but also has a hip side to it. 

Last Night's Look: 2012 Grammy Awards

Carrie Underwood wore a white floorlength backless gown by Gomez-Gracia paired with a black clutch and diamond jewelry. Embellished gowns were a bit of a theme of the evening but Carrie's was quite different with the ruggedness of her look rather than the sleek sequined looks of others. I love the messy hair style paired with the elegant gown, but dislike the bold black bag - she does look fabulous if a bit covered up!

The 2012 Grammy Awards were held last night (January 12th) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. There were a huge variety of gowns, designers, make-up and hair styles on loads of stars from Adele to Rebecca Black! I've picked a few of my favourite looks and can't wait to hear what yours are!

Jessie J wore a completely embellished floor length Julien Macdonald gown with a mermaid style skirt and structured shape. She added a LuluGuinness signature black lips clutch to complete the look. The dress perfectly suits her (even if it does resemble a disco ball!) and I like that she kept her hair in those blunt bangs as it hits back to her normal look and styles whilst looking more red carpet glam. 

Taylor Swift wore a nude embellished Zuhair Muard gown from the Fall 2011 Runway Collection. The high neckline and capped sleeves are something I don't think we've seen Taylor in before and it really suits her - especially with that high simple bun and quite nude make-up palette. I know she wears nude dresses quite a lot but I thought this was a different look for her and one which she pulled off well.

Gwyneth Paltrow wore a floor length Stella McCartney gown with cutout detailing and a shiny gold belt. I think the gown itself is fabulous as it gives the illusion of curves to her figure whilst still looking dramatic and sexy. For this particular look, I would love to have seen her hair up in a sleek side ponytail as I think it would have complimented the belt and shape of the dress fabulously!