The MTV Video Music Awards always pack a punch when it comes to over the top performances and usually a lot of surprises, whether it be impromptu collaborations or the off the wall fashion choices of the many stars in attendance. Last night’s show definitely didn’t disappoint. First off, MTV chose not to have a steady host throughout the broadcast, which was a first for the network. Lady Gaga’s alter ego, Jo Caldarone, opened the show with an unusual monologue about the singer before launching into a performance of her latest single, “You and I.” Another surprise of the evening happened when Beyoncé opened her jacket after her performance to reveal to the audience that she and husband, rapper Jay Z, were expecting their first child with a definitely noticeable baby bump. Hopefully she told Jay Z about this before showing it essentially to the world.
Enough about the unexpected surprises of the night and onto the fashion. Any MTV awards show are great to watch because one can never guess what the stars will be wearing. Rarely do they play it safe when venturing onto the MTV red carpet, so it’s always a treat to see what boundaries that they have pushed. One trend that can always be seen on the ladies is the short mini cocktail dress. One star rocking the short mini was Britney Spears, who wore a black sequined frock by Moschino that she paired with simple jewels, which included a diamond pendant necklace. Also opting for something short was actress Zoe Saldana who wore a beaded plunging mini dress by Barbara Bui that she paired with a pair of metallic cuff bracelets.
Another trend of the evening, as is always the case with MTV, was individuality. British import, Adele, chose a geometric patterned black dress by Burberry that she paired with Harry Winston platinum earrings and a bouffant. The usually upbeat Selena Gomez channeled her inner Goth by choosing an asymmetrical black Julien McDonald dress with black lace cutouts. She finished her look with a pair of Brian Atwood pumps, a pair of drop earrings and a gold cuff bracelet. Mom-to-be, Beyoncé, was simply glowing in a one-shoulder orange Lanvin gown that she paired with dramatic Lorraine Schwartz earrings, a show-stopping bracelet and her diamond engagement ring. Starlette Miley Cyrus chose a multi print figure hugging dress that she finished with a pair of drop earrings and a metallic choker necklace. With such a great pairing of music and fashion, it’s a shame that MTV doesn’t have awards shows more often.
Be sure to follow us!
http://www.youtube.com/ritaniring
