Last night the stars came out for the American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Bomb celebs donned their very best for the red carpet, but you be the judge: Were they Hot? Or did they make you go Hmm….
Alicia Keys went for cute and colorful in a bejeweled blue, purple, and turquoise Giorgio Armani cocktail with electric blue sandals and light catching jewelry. She kept her hair simple in a chic updo, and played up her frock’s embellishments and hues with sparkly ball earrings, a matching ball ring, and a touch of blue eyeshadow. I want to love this look, but everything from the colors to the multicolored stones seems to overwhelm Alicia’s natural beauty. Hmm…
Daring diva Rihanna posed in a black and white laser cut Marchesa frock set off by white ankle strap shoes and minimal accessories. While I was initially torn over this option, the choice is bold, fearless, and fierce! More than a dress, this piece looks like a work of art. Once again, Rihanna shuts it on down.
Mary J Blige graced the carpet in a floor length black gown, with artfully placed knots along her neck and waist line. While Ms. Blige looked radiant with her bright cropped cut, blingin diamonds, and clutch, hmm, I’ve definitely seen her look hotter.
Toni Braxton sashayed into the camera lights showing how to rock the grown and sexy look with a sophisticated black v-neck gown with an ‘up-to-there’ slit, alluring cut outs, and sky high suede platforms. Toni is unquestionably hot, but I must say she has a bit of competition in her date there. The young man is super cute in his navy blazer, dark jeans, and sneakers! Awww…
Speaking of young men, crooner Ne-Yo was also in the building rocking a light gray blazer with contrasting lapels, a dark gray patterned shirt, black jeans, and his signature fedora. I like the idea of this outfit, but think it could have been better executed by replacing the ‘busy’ button down with something more sleek and solid, and perhaps substituting in a pair of chic hard bottoms in for those boots. Hmm…
Melody Thornton sauced it up in a white embellished figure flattering white dress, black booties, and a set of smokey eyes. She definitely has the body to pull this off, and she shines in show stopping simplicity. Hot!
Keri Hilson debuted a new longer hairstyle on the carpet to accent her sparkly sequined black dress and matching sparkling black booties. The hot cocktail’s short hem fits her young stylista image and her subdued sparkle is very apropos for the show. The new hair will have to grow on me…as an aside does anyone else think it makes her look like Lala?
Lastly, Leona Lewis attended the event in what looks to be an abbreviated version of the Vivienne Westwood dress she wore to the MTV Europe Awards. Going for a bit of a ‘rocker chic’ look, she wore the frock with a pair of chain adorned booties and a loose, long hairstyle. I wasn’t a huge fan of the frothy version she wore earlier, and even minus the tulle this PVC look still gets a hmm….
This Awards show was a little disappointing stylewise. Was it for you?
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November 23, 2009 9:27 am
Wow,
Alicia – looks amazing but I wished that she had jus allowed that amazing dress to do all the work and wore more understated shoes and jewelery as well as not going with blue eyeshadow. Individually, the pieces are awesome but together they look like the extravagant plumage of a tropical bird.
Toni – needs to wear more age appropriate clothing. Not sure if i would term her look “grown and sexy” rather “grown and trying too hard to look sexy”. She’s such an attractive woman, she need not try.
Keri – had to look twice to see who it was. She does look like Lala or even Solange.
November 23, 2009 11:33 am
I actually like Alicia’s dress. It’s a very different look for her. Mary looks beautiful as usual. Toni looks good except for those shoes. The others, hmmm…..
November 23, 2009 12:03 pm
I like Toni’s dress, minus the shoes. I wish she would’ve tucked her sons shirt in and left the hat at home, he looks like a little thug.
Alicia’s dress is a departure from her usually floor length gowns, and I like it.
Mary looks flawless, as usual!
November 23, 2009 9:12 pm
I want Leona to stop wearing those boots with everything!!
November 24, 2009 1:22 am
Sorry but Mary deserves a hot for the hair and dress.
November 24, 2009 7:39 pm
mary gets a hot in my book, so does neo and riri.
November 24, 2009 10:52 pm
Expect the high heel Gucci shoes,more and more women are discovering womens flat Gucci shoes as an opthion for daily wear.Designders have started stepping up to the plate when it comes to style and comfort. From ballet flats to loafers,they’re no longer a more comfortable alternative,but a fahionable alternative when high heels are just not practical to wear.