2012 Billboard Music Awards – Let’s hear it for the boys

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So what were the men wearing?

John Legend (Singer – “Wake Up Everybody”) – I like the use of grey to break up the black and I appreciate that your shoes are clean John 7/10.

Justin Bieber (Singer/Female Impersonator) – It is way too easy to pile hate on Justin Bieber and I wish I was above it but I’m not. Peace Justin, one day I hope you stop being a douche. 3/10

Robin Thicke (Singer “Love After War”) – I like this jacket and jeans combo, not sure if it qualifies as awards show wear but I think he pulls it off. I feel he could do with a little less gel in his overly high hair though. You’re an adult Robin it’s ok if you look like you did your hair properly. 6/10

Usher (Singer “Climax”) – I love a pop of colour but I’m on the fence on this one, I think I like it… Bonus points for matching your shoes to your shirt Usher 5/10.

Wiz Khalifa (Singer “The Check Point”) – I don’t dislike the outfit but every single part of me wants to tell him to pull his god damn pants up, if you’re old enough to sit at the big person’s table you are old enough to know that underwear should be hidden. Extra points for red shoes, they are never a bad decision! 6/10

Tommy Hilfiger (Designer) and Dee Hilfiger – I hope it is day time Tommy or otherwise the rule is you need to be a rapper to be allowed to wear sunglasses at night. If you can find a bigger picture of this you can tell the loafers are not quite the same shade of navy blue as the pants but I love his wife’s shoes so its 5/10 for the both of them.

Any of these lads’ looks catch your eye?

2012 Billboard Music Awards – Not so favourites…

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Ok so there were not that many outfits that I can say I officially hated but here are some that didn’t quite get it right in my opinion:

Kerli (Singer “Walking on Air”) – It’s an awards show so feel free to go over the top but if you are going to wear your “statement” teddy bear shoes make sure they are clean. On close inspection these looked like they were second hand and that is never impressive.

Carly Rae Jepsen (Singer “Call Me Maybe”) – She gets extra points for having Rae as her middle name, I love that (:P), but I don’t know if she pulls this off. I love the colours and despite the mixture of styles I think it might have worked with different shoes. I think she nailed the accessories though, love those earrings.

Julie Bowen (Modern Family and Ed) – It’s not that I hated this dress I think the thing about it is that it was underwhelming, Julie is beautiful without a doubt but this was a little bit more cocktail party and a little bit less awards show for me.

Carrie Underwood (Singer -“I Told You So”) – This was a little bit too much for me. I love the top part but the bottom part reminds me of these crazy sewing projects I used to do as a kid before mum would trust me with the proper scissors and the sewing machine. I think her accessories work though and the colours are really pretty.

Jurnee Smollett (Actress – Friday Night Lights) – Pretty but a bit meh. Again the colour is right and the length is ok (if I had those legs I would probably pull a Miley and leave my pants at home), it just doesn’t really pack a punch. Plus her hair makes her look top heavy and I would spend the whole night worrying about whether I would have to catch her when she toppled over.

Lisa Marie Presley (Singer, daughter of famous person) – I like the dress to an extent but I think the jacket is wrong, a jacket that was a bit sexier or a bit less business attire probably would have worked better. Or maybe no jacket, LMP is a beautiful lady and nowhere near Divalishious enough on the red carpet for my taste. I can’t see enough of the shoes but they may be a bit too chunky as well.

Amber Rose (Model/Actress) – This was ok and I loved the gold accessories but that smile hides the terror of a woman constantly on the verge of a nip slip/ wardrobe malfunction/ publicity stunt. No one can relax when any moment the girls could bust free.

 What do you think? Any of these looks worth recreating at home?

2012 Billboard Music Awards – Favourites

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I love awards shows!

Well that’s not true, I can’t say I’ve ever watched one all the way through but I do love a good red carpet. The 2012 Billboard Music Awards was held last night and as far as music awards go I didn’t see too many true fashion “don’ts” which is a shame. The music industry knows how to do Red Carpet properly and there are usually some amazing looks broken up by an equal number of shockers (which if I am honest is a big part of the reason I watch them). There were some striking gowns and colour choices and others that were less so but where is Bjork when you need her to spice up an event?!