Hey everybody! Nastasia the Inaword Intern here. I'm home for Thanksgiving break and Elle asked me to cover the American Music Awards. Fun! The line up for the AMAs was exciting, except that the actual performances just weren't fulfilling. As for the fashions, there were some knock outs and there were some knock downs. Let's take a look...
HUGE TREND: Metallic beading. Carrie-Ann Inaba...
Taylor Swift...
...and Miley Cyrus were just some of the starlets that showed up wearing the popular style. Miley pulled it off best. I loved the sheer black fabric over the beading and the detailing of the belt.
The worst to take a crack at it: Christina Aguilera. Her body is sick for just having had a baby but her hair was a hot mess of a wig and her dress had too much going on.
I was also not too happy with Jordin Sparks. The yellow is too harsh and I think the red streaking in her hair has been a tad overworked. If she's trying to make this her "thing," she should rethink it.
Oh, Toccara. This Stepford Wives look is so not her. She should stick to being the vixen; it fits her attitude, her figure and her image. If she's trying to cross over, again she should rethink it.
On the other hand, Queen Latifah was looking good. Her make-up and hair were on point. As far as her dress, it was a beautiful silhouette on her but the fabric was no bueno. Overall though, she looked great.
Alicia Keys also looked amazing. This jewel color has been in for a while and the details were cute but the Dubai head piece was not a favorite of mine. It was interesting and out of the box but it didn't send me over the top.
Rihanna had a very natural look; her makeup was so soft and complimented the color and ruffles within her dress. It was refreshing to see her so girlie chic; and the satin gloves were an unexpected accessory that will probably end up catching on.
Nicole Sherzinger was stunning in a Christian Siriano original. I love the lavender highlighted in the midst of the gray. The ruffled bubble bottom and the sweetheart silhouette fits her well. I love this dress, I love the designer and I can't wait until he's EVERYWHERE on the runway.
Steven Tyler is stuck in the Aerosmith days of yore...but what can we expect.
I just thought I'd throw in this picture of Three Six Mafia just because of his shirt...why?
But the most surprising, the most disappointing and the worst dressed (just because he should know better) is Kanye West. Everybody is coming at him for saying that he was giving his award to Lil Wayne; but it's true, Graduation was hot LAST YEAR and Wayne had it this year. What they should be talking about is why oh why he had on a jacket fit for a newborn, an army fatigue hat that didn't go (and come on, that print is so over) and a foxtail in his pocket. Like, really?
Chris Brown looked cute as usual. His semi-formal look is always perfect on him. Sweater vests on guys are so dope right now. The leather jacket is a Fall classic. However, I wasn't feeling the bowtie and the sunglasses too much. It felt a little forced.
What's always nice is a dude in a suit! Ne-Yo did his thing in brown mixed with a deep gray. The two shades don't seem like they compliment each other but it looked really nice, making this a risk that was worth taking. The scarf was a nice thrown in accessory and of course his ever-loving hair line cover! He loves him some hats.
Akon is a little late with his skinny tie but while it's a trend that's dwindling...it's still in! It was great to see him in a suit because I feel as if he'd be one to wear a white tee, jeans, uptowns, a chain, and probably even a fitted.
The Jonas Brothers were in coordinated Ralph Lauren. They looked comfy, even suited up. They were definitely some of my favorites!
Overall, I wasn't overly excited or overly disappointed by the fashion this year. What did you think?
-Nastasia
