Monday, February 13, 2012

Red Carpet Report • The 2012 Grammy Awards

On February 12, the 2012 Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center in LA. The big winner was Adele. 


Kate Beckinsale donned a white silk mini dress with a black bow accent by Zuhair Murad, from the Fall 2011 collection. The draped detail dress was paired with black satin Salvatore Ferragamo platform pumps, which complemented the velvet bow detail. Kate wore her hair up in a chic and wavy do, she also wore beautiful statement earrings by Sutra. 


  

Gwyneth Paltrow looked gorgeous in a cut-out Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2012 gown. Her black gown with mesh panels on the side and a gold waistband was styled with a tight ponytail, bright red nails and a few cocktail rings. The only thing I dislike about this look are the illusion panels on the side which wrinkled all the time. 

Gwyneth Paltrow - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience  Gwyneth Paltrow - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Show

Singer Taylor Swift walked the red carpet in a shimmering sequin gown from Zuhair Murad's Fall 2011 Couture collection. The cap-sleeve embroidered nude gown featured a sheer skirt, a flowy train and gold beading. Surprisingly, Taylor wore her hair in a tight ballerina bun while normally she would go for a curly style. I guess this is a good choice since the gown is quite busy already. Taylor topped off her look with Neil Lane jewels and metallic gold Prada sandals. 

  

Katy Perry also attended the Grammy's (and performed in a tight latex suit). The 27-year-old opted to wear a light blue Elie Saab Spring 2012 Couture gown. The beaded and floral appliqué gown featured a scoop back and a simple ribbon at the waist. Katy accessorized with Norman Silverman jewels, which included diamond drop earrings and an ascher cut diamond bracelet. Her blue hair was in a voluminous updo. I bet Katy would have looked even better with her black tresses. After her performance, Katy opted for an overall embellished Gucci gown with a bejeweled neckline. 

  Katy Perry - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience

Country singer Carrie Underwood hit the red carpet in a long-sleeved sequined Gomez-Gracia gown with an open back. Carrie paired her dress with diamond earrings and a black crystal Swarovski clutch. Her hair was swept back in a messy braided hairstyle. In my opinion, that black clutch is too heavy with the light, flowy dress. 

  

Rihanna looked effortlessly gorgeous and hot at the red carpet. The singer wore a custom black silk Giorgio Armani gown. The gown had a central split, which came very close to the plunging neckline. The back was dangerously open after which the gown flowed into a train. Riri styled her dress with a gold clutch, pendant necklaces and PVC-trimmed Louboutins. Flawless make-up and her blonde hair with blunt bangs finished off her look. 
  
British singer and big winner of the night Adele also opted for Giorgio Armani; a three-quarter-length-sleeved dress, covered in sequins and accented at the waist by a panel. Adele also premiered her new and lighter hairdo, which she wore in a curly style. Her look was complimented with diamond earrings and a bright red pout. 
   
Kelly Rowland also was one of the attendees. She hit the red carpet in a nude Alberta Ferretti gown with an illusion panel and a silver embroidered bodice. The singer wore her beautiful hair in a center-parted, swept back style. This uncovered large diamond earrings. 
  
British singer Jessie J shined like a disco-ball in an embellished silver bustier gown by Julien Macdonald. The gown with mermaid hemline was paired with a black lips clutch by Lulu Guinness and huge statement earrings. The 23-year-old wore her hair up in a high and tight ponytail with blunt bangs. I love that Jessie's look is gorgeous but not too crazy. 
  
Then we have Fergie. The singer left very little to the imagination on Sunday evening. She opted for a sheer lace cap-sleeve Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2012 gown. Of course Fergie didn't decide to line the gown, she just donned a black bra and briefs underneath it. On the footwear department, the singer opted for Walter Steiger platforms. Fergie styled her gown with massive Neil Lane hoop earrings, a Neil Lane cuff and a metallic clutch by Judith Leiber. 

  

Alicia Keys also went for a couture look, the singer donned an Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2012 Couture LBD with padded shoulders. She styled her black dress with a statement choker and PCV-trimmed Christian Louboutin heels. I'm not loving this look. The choker looks uncomfortable on Alicia and the straps of her heels are making her legs look shorter then they really are. 

  Alicia Keys - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

An unexpected attendee, Malin Akerman, walked the red carpet in a white cut-out cocktail dress by Cushnie et Ochs. Malin teamed her white dress with heavy black heels, which matched the onyx clutch she carried. I wish she would have opted for less heavy shoes; sexy stilettos maybe? Malin wore her hair down in a sleek and casual style. 

  Malin Akerman - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals

Paris Hilton actually looked good at the Grammy's. The star hit the red carpet in a white and gold Basil Soda gown with a gold metallic waistband, sheer white panels and overall embroidery. The gown with mermaid hemline looked gorgeous on Paris. Her hair was in a loose braided updo. 

Paris Hilton - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet  Paris Hilton - The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet

Who is your best dressed? My faves are Rihanna, Taylor, Katy and Paris!
xoxo