Red carpet: Too tame for comfort

This weekend’s VMA’s brought with it an onslaught of media activity, from social networking websites to TV channels. While there were unfortunately no outrageous outfits, there were some slight mishaps. We bring you the lowdown on the best and worst red carpet looks of the night.

Ellie Goulding



The British singer was another face pulling of the thigh high slit beautifully in her Furne One Amato dress. We love the metallic detailing on the collar, along with the multitude of spikes adorning the dress. Ellie looks like she forgot to brush her hair and it looks unkempt, and positively chaotic. Her dewy, peachy make-up complements her dress, and tones down its edginess.

Ciara



While we can’t deny that Ciara definitely has the body to pull off this Givenchy gown, it was too revealing for our liking. Ciara leaves little to the imagination, with the intricate embroidery on her gown barely covering her assets. Her hair and make-up are both flawless, with soft curls framing her face. She’s practically glowing!

Selena Gomez



While we can’t get enough of her thigh high slit, we feel she may have forgotten to button up her Atelier Versace gown. The lace bustier peeping through is a treat for the eyes. Her clear heels are bang on trend, and her sleek, straight hair paired with blood red lips looks absolutely divine.

Taylor Swift



Going for the same colour as her best friend Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift wows in this navy blue Herve Leger by Max Azria gown with a plunging neckline. The dress hugs her perfectly, and really shows off her slim figure. Her look was finished off with retro curls, and her signature red lips.

Miley Cyrus



Ah Miley, where do we begin? While Miley looks great in just about anything, even she can’t pull off this particular Dolce and Gabbana nightmare. The shoes look like they were made for a stripper. As for her make-up, Miley’s stolen Taylor Swift’s bright red lips, and pulls them off beautifully. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same for her hair, which has inspired a number of memes comparing her to a giraffe.

Katy Perry



Katy’s latest single Roar is all about embodying the spirit of animals, but she didn’t quite manage to come through successfully at the VMA’s. Her leopard print Emanuel Ungaro number didn’t do justice to her figure, and while the slit was trendy, it made her legs look thick. Also, her strappy heels managed to make her look even chunkier. We do like her hair though; the sleek high ponytail really brings out her features.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 29^th, 2013.

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