Last night the 2011 MTV VMAs took place in Los Angeles and it offered a lot of colourful outfits! So let’s start with the most outrageous outfit which is none other than Nicki Minaj who looks like she raided Justin Beiber’s toy chest.

Staying true to her playful style is Katy Perry in an Asian-inspired frock with matching parasol and Jimmy Choo sandals.

I’m all for taking fashion risks and I think somehow Selena Gomez managed to do that successfully in a gothic-style Julien McDonald Gown.   Quite a departure from what we’re used to seeing her wear.  So kudos to you girl!

Congratulations to Beyonce who shows off her baby bump in a heavenly single shoulder orange Lanvin gown.

Biggest disappointments include Britney Spears and Katie Holmes who, I’m sorry folks (including Anne who hearts Britney bad), just didn’t dazzle.  I was expecting more from Brittney.  After all, she was being honored last night with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

As for Jessie J, she looked like she ran away to join the circus and got off at the wrong stop.   However, her silver and black crutches were in keeping with the fashion last night.  As for the girls of Jersey Shore who showed up in a collection of shimmering dresses, sorry, too many lady parts popping out there.

Although metallics and all things that glitter ruled the night, Demi Lovato brought the right stuff to the black carpet in a silver body hugging low neckline dress.   I just love the way her beautiful brunette waves contrasted her dress.

My top pick for the night:  Victoria  Justice.   No overkill here.  She rocked it in this metal-fringed Theia mini dress accompanied with metallic pumps and clutch.

So what do you think?  What are your hits and misses?

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It was a bit of a challenge this week in finding a Friday fashionista.  In fact, I was ready to load the camera and hit the streets myself!

However, Pippa Middleton saved the day literally at the last minute  by ending her week late Friday night, along with boyfriend Alex Loudon,  partying at Public nightclub in London wearing this black pencil skirt and grey printed blouse topped with a dove grey leather jacket trimmed in gold metallic studs by British designer  Sara Berman.  (Berman’s trademark is studded collars and cuffs.)  The jacket retails for just under US$700.

I love the black and soft grey combination accessorized with metallic.  Definitely a hit!  What do you think, hit or miss?

Eva Longoria proves she is no desperate housewife as she is seen strutting her stuff in L.A. on Monday  dressed in casual blue jeans, t-shirt and blazer, topped with what I'm guessing is a Birkin handbag retailing in the thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars.

However, you can get yours for a couple of dollars less on E-Bay.  While some people may gasp in horror at that price, I say "You go girl!"  Hmmm … is it just me or is Ms. Longoria looking mighty fine since she said adios to what's his face?

What do you think? Hit or miss?

Move over Pippa – there’s  a new “It” girl in town!   Glee’s Lea Michele, 24 could sing her way into anyone’s heart  in this gorgeous  white sequin embroidered Marchesa dress with blue crystal Judith Leiber clutch that she wore to the 2011 Fox All Star Party at Gladstone’s Malibu in Los Angeles last week.

But what I really like are her simple, no-fuss waves .   Wouldn’t it be great to wake up every morning with hair like this?  The look is totally effortless, yet sophisticated and beautiful.

What do you think?

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When I first saw this picture of Paula Abdul, all I could say was “Wow”.  Paula Abdul proves that some looks never go out of style with this classic white blouse / black trouser combination with up-to-date accessories.  (Perhaps it’s my love for all things Chanel.)  The woman exudes confidence and sophistication.

With her pants so form-fitting it’s hard to say where she’s hidden the junk, if she has any that is!  In her purse perhaps?  In all seriousness, for a woman that just turned 49 in June, she proves that she could teach us all a few things about style and dressing age-appropriate.  I bet Simon Cowell is in that car behind her with his eyeballs glued to her rear view.

You rocked it woman!

Friday’s Fabulous Fashionista is Daniel Craig’s Leading Lady: Rachel Weisz

Good bye little black dress; hello little red dress!

Nothing radiates the look of love more than newly married Rachel Weisz as she steps out in this simple Valentino Resort 2012 red hot number  with bow-capped sleeves and nude pumps after attending a screening of The Whistleblower  in NYC this week.   Bvlgari jewels and Judith Leiber clutch complete the look of effortless chic!   Nice to see her return to the red carpet.  Daniel Craig, you are one lucky dude!

Let there be fabulous Oscar fashion … and so there was at last night’s 83rd Academy Awards in Los Angeles!!!

I’m not sure what the world waits for most – who receives an Oscar or who wore what?   But, if there’s one event where everyone wants to look great, it’s Oscar night and the stars proved it again.   So sit back, break out the bubbly (depending on your time zone) and let’s get this party started as the biggest stars sashay down the world’s most glamorous red carpet!

Firstly, I couldn’t help but notice a lesser amount of jewellery this year, which I found to be refreshing.   Don’t get me wrong.  A girl can never have enough bling-bling. However, the bauble trend was mostly earrings or a bauble here and a bauble there.

Two trends this year picked up on my fashion radar:  red and nude/blush.  Anne Hathaway definitely stands out on the red carpet in a red low-bustled, strapless Valentino Haute Couture gown.  And while  Sandra Bullock was a winner last year, she’s a winner again this year as one of the most elegant women of the night (are we surprised?) dazzling in her Vera Wang strapless red gown.

If great Oscar fashion is the culmination of many years of experience, then this ingenue has nailed it in one night.  Looking like she just stepped out of a fairy tale, princess-in-waiting  Hailee Steinfeld wowed us with her  blushed, tea-length Marchesa gown.   So age-appropriate for her and yet so elegant .   Another Marchesa and Oscar favourite, Halle Berry was stunning as always in a nude crystal-encrusted, ruffled gown.  Does she ever get it wrong?  (Maybe slightly last night, as the only accessory she was missing  … Olivier Martinez. )  It was also nice to see Mandy Moore striking a pose on the red carpet, also in a nude crystal-encrusted, Marchesa gown with train.  I believe this is the first time I’ve seen her at the Oscars, yet she looked like a seasoned pro.

And can you believe Celine Dion just gave birth to twins?  Girl, you have made Giorgio Armani proud in a creme-de-la-creme body hugging gown that most supermodels would run in fear from.  Isn’t black supposed to be slimming?  I mean, really!  How does she do it?   And Penelope Cruz, ditto to you girl!  Your red siren L’Wren Scott gown with flaming sequins sizzled all the way up the red carpet.  By the way, hubby Javier Bardem was looking most delicioso by your side.  (I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again.  I could listen to this guy talk Spanish to his cat all night.)

Let’s not forget the ladies of Black Swan, but black they definitely were not!  Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis danced into our hearts in shades of violet and lavendar.  Natalie draped her mommy-belly in a flowing, effortless violet Rodarte gown with Swarovski crystal beading  (I predict a little fashionista!), while Mila Kunis  dares us in a low-cut Elie Saab lavendar lace haute couture.

If there was ever a moment last night when it felt like the parting of the red sea – oops, I mean red carpet – it had to be when Nicole Kidman arrived in the most stunning Dior haute couture gown I have ever seen!  It was almost like announcing the Queen was in residence.  And that, my friends, she was.   Speaking of royalty, Dame Helen Mirren proves that sleeves are timeless in an elegant, yet fashionable, charcoal grey Vivienne Westwood number.  If she’s invited to the Royal Wedding this spring, I predict she’ll be the best dressed.

Understated elegance included Reese Witherspoon in Giorgio Armani  Prive with $1 million worth of Neil Lane baubles, which I couldn’t see.  But like I said, understated elegance.   Let’s not forget the women behind the men, as Melania Trump gives new meaning to the black dress.

All in all, it was a great night of fashion.  So … drum roll please!  For outstanding best dressed red carpet fashion, the nominees are:   Sandra Bullock, Hailee Steinfeld, Hallee Berry, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon.  And the Oscar goes to … Nicole Kidman!

So what did you think of Oscar fashion?  Do you like our choices?  Did we miss anyone?  Let us know!

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This year’s 53rd Annual Grammy Award fashion on the red carpet left me thinking, “where do I begin?”  So let’s get the bad news out of the way first.

Lady Gaga.   She shocked me alright.  I was expecting some hair raising number when she was “hatched”.

This Is Lady GaGa’s Grammy Award Outfit PHOTOS

With the exception of the horns spurting from her forehead, the rest of her was subdued compared to what we’ve seen in the past.  (But then, I didn’t see her later on in the night.)  Nevertheless, you have to give the Lady credit as she continues to amaze us and gives new meaning to the idea of re-inventing oneself.

Jaw-dropping moment goes to Nicki Minaj. I don’t get it and quite frankly, I don’t want to.  But as long as she does, that’s all that matters.

And guys, please!  Adam Levine, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, while we don’t expect tuxes, do pay attention to your footwear.

Rihanna gets marks for the most talked-about dress on the red carpet turning heads as they tried to see if they could catch a glimpse of her lady parts.

Belle of the ball honours go to Selena Gomez who doesn’t need to be nominated for anything, as she already is an award in this J. Mendel gown.  A great sense of style at such a young age.  And speaking of youth, Kelly Osbourne is another breath of fresh air in a delightful girly lavender frock by Tadashi Shoji, which reminds us that spring is around the corner.  Thank you, Kelly!

All that glitters really does for Jennifer Lopez and Mya as they light up the red carpet in a parade of metallics and golds.

Let’s not forget some eye candy for the ladies, as dashing men Matthew Morrison and LL Cool J. are hitting all the right notes.

Song bird Jewel shows off her baby bump in demure canary yellow Pamela Roland.   Pregnancy really does make a woman glow.  Another great stylish Hollywood mommy-to-be.

Best dressed couple:  I declare a tie!  While Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez looked ravishing, respective hubbies Keith Urban and Marc Anthony are their best accessories.

The most memorable moment of the night goes to Katy Perry. While perched on a swing singing “Not Like the Movies”, film footage of her wedding played in the background.  Not only was she beautiful in her live short frock, but even more so in her Elie Saab bridal gown.

Katy Perry Gets Personal – 2011 Grammy Awards Performance (Video)

I don’t know what it is about Grammy fashion.  You either like it or you don’t.  In any event, I’ve managed to come up with my picks for the evening in order of preference:  Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Jewel, Mya and Kristine Elezaj.

What are your picks?  See you at the Oscars!

Lots of pics after the break

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