European Music Awards female fashion WARS!

Katy Perry, queen of quirky, kept her more sensible side on display while walking the red carpet as host for the EMA’s. She dazzled crowds in a stunning blush Marchesa gown with black lace detailing and a sleek up-do. She did however let her hair down as soon as she got inside the venue and donned a variety of crazy outfits, including a cheeky tribute to boyfriend Russell Brand by wearing a bespoke burlesque West Ham lingerie style outfit. Then there was the homage to a twisted prom night, in a wacky Victor and Rold designed ball-gown that looked like it had been attacked by mice. And although she was certainly hitting all the unique factors, the on-going burlesque theme, inspired by popular German Musical Cabaret is going to be huge next season with a lot of designers following the underwear as outerwear trend.

Beyonce also had a few costume changes throughout the night, but my favourite was definitely her red carpet look, in a shimmering Atelier Versace pink number which was unbelievably stunning,. The detail on the dress was exquisitel and hugged her in all the right places, her disheveled, big bouncy hair was a perfect contrast to the sleek style of the dress. Top marks for Sasha Fierce.
Brit singing sensation Leona Lewis tried to be a bit more daring than her usual look…she went for a super luxe sequined harem pants with a matching corset by designer Vivienne Westwood. Even though Hareem pants are risky at the best of times, it still looked a little boring! She had all the ingredients for a wow-factor look; sequins, corset, harem and of course Vivienne Westwood… but it just didn’t deliver!

Is Shakira morphing into Mariah Carey? It certainly looks that way in this mini “almost there” shimmer dress and slicked back hair. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it. She looked way cooler at the VMA’s wearing a Balmain quilted leather mini dress with over-the-knee boots. Stick to rock n roll, sexy Shakira…it’s way more ‘she wolf’!

Pint sized popstar Pixie Lott usually impresses me on the red carpet with her sweet and sassy take on fashion, but she looked over-groomed, and a tad boring in her Dolce and Gabbana mini-dress. The sparkly shoes get a nod though…very nice!

Only rocker Juliette Lewis could possibly pull off this ultra-androgynous look, red lippy, leather on leather, bakerboy cap, over trouser boots, gold gloves and embellished belt. I love it on her…she just wouldn’t look right in a little dress…this is so much better.

Lil Kim aint so lil anymore…oh dear god! What was she thinking? There’s shock tactics and then there is ridiculous…this is ridiculous! I really, really did not want to see all of that. Leather hotpants are just so wrong, I don’t even think Gisele could get away with wearing them (who am I kidding, of course she could)! However, the jacket is actually very nice (if her breasts weren’t popping out the front) it’s got that military vibe with the gold buttons and the embellished detail on the shoulders…very on trend…that is about the only thing right with this look though!

Pocahontas eat your heart out, here we have Bar Rafaeli wearing a fringed Cavalli creation from his Spring/Summer line. Initially at first glance I didn’t love this look…but actually the nude colour, layered metal chain belts, and cool fringing make her very fashion forward but still understated.

All in all, an eclectic bunch of fashionistas there…as usual some hits, some misses…but without the misses I’d have nothing to slag off…so lil Kim, keep doing what you do best and look like trash. Thanks.

The Monokini…Practical? No. Sexy? Yes.

“The cut out swimsuit is this summer’s hottest trend, and certainly one bikini trend that just screams sex appeal…but is it practical?”




One of the biggest shock trends of the summer is cut-out swimsuits…otherwise known as the monokini! When the monokini came back into the limelight a few years ago, many thought they were just a phase, with only the super thin and super famous like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton daring to bare …until now! That scandalous ’60s bathing suit is this season’s hottest swimwear silhouette, and everyone is wearing them. More revealing than the one piece, the monokini is being worn by sexy celebs like Kim Kardashian and Audrina Patridge to hide their negative bits but highlight their curves with strategically placed cutouts. Although you don’t have to have their bodies to pull off this tricky trend!

My favorite designer styles are this season’s bandage dressing, dare-to-bare swimsuits from Hervé Léger. They were a typical example of spring’s extreme cut-out, knock-em-dead pieces that appeared on the runways of Spring 2009. But there are endless high-street styles to choose from too, with a variety of styles on option for maximum appeal. But make sure that you purchase a monokini that you will feel comfortable in, that way you will be oozing confidence at the beach, and what is sexier than a confident woman in a swimsuit?



So yes, this season’s swimwear may have been made for posing and not so much for swimming, but I think practicality is overrated! The only real downfall to a monokini is the risk of odd or unflattering tan lines. My advice? Invest in a little fake tan to even out those crazy patches!
Fashion has never been about practicality! If it was, then Thierry Mugler, Alexander Mc Queen and John Galliono would not have jobs!