The white carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards are known for having headliner-worthy outfits, and boy did some celebs turn heads as they arrived at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Cal i. on Sunday.
Seriously, what was going through Lady Gaga’s mind when she decided to wear an outfit made entirely of raw meat?
Maybe it was some sort of an attempt at an artistic statement, but I think it was just plain gross.
As I watched her walk on stage to accept an award, I was deeply hoping that it was not real meat.
I feel bad for whoever had to be near her.
I know she is known for her outrageous fashion moments, but come on: meat – really?
I guess when you’ve got 11 nominations and eight wins you can pull off these kinds of things.
Lady Gaga may have changed into the night’s worst outfit, but she arrived at the Nokia Theater looking regal.
She donned an exquisite red and gold gown from the last collection of late Alexander McQueen.
I have to give her major props for at least putting on the 10-inch McQueen “Armadillo” lobster claw-shaped stilettos, even though she could barely walk in them.
Overall, this first outfit is definitely the night’s best look.
On that note, Ke$ha is great, but her outfit made from garbage bags was not a great decision.
Wearing black is perfect for the white carpet, but not in the form of household products.
The garbage bags, she stated, were purchased at Home Depot.
It was an utter disaster for someone whose style is typically quite trendy.
Both Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj need new stylists after showing up to the VMAs wearing what they did.
Katy Perry’s figureskater-esque Marchesa dress is the perfect colors (black and white) for the evening, but didn’t belong on the white carpet; maybe an ice rink.
Nicki Minaj had a nomination for Best New Artist, so her choice of attire for the night should have been much more exciting than a beige jumpsuit with black platform heels.
The jumpsuit did absolutely nothing for her curvy shape, and looked rather ridiculous around her hips.
What is even more outrageous is the massive distraction of a necklace hung around her neck and matching bracelet. The entire outfit was a huge miss.
The Hills star Lo Bosworth generally looks super adorable at red (or white) carpet events, but one thing you cannot do when you have broad shoulders is wear a sweetheart neckline.
The gold color of the dress was great though, for both the event and her body type.
Another Hills star walked the white carpet Sunday night and put her sense of fashion to good use.
Audrina Patridge looked very pretty in her silver gem-encrusted Isaac Mizrahi mini dress.
The sparkly dress looked great with matching strappy sandals, making the star one of the night’s best dressed.
Young Hollywood starlet Selena Gomez looked very classy in an age appropriate metallic silver Reem Acra strapless gown.
The gown is from the Resort 2011 collection and featured a jeweled sweetheart neckline, bustier bodice and draped skirt.
Gomez had the perfect accessories for the embellishments on her neckline: matching Sergio Rossi heels and jewelry from Baccarat.
Some men also arrived at the Nokia Theater dressed to impress.
I haven’t gotten into the whole “Bieber Fever” ordeal, but I do have to say that he looked absolutely adorable Sunday night wearing a “B” Varsity Jacket and black jeans.
Drake also appeared wearing all black.
His ensemble was head to toe Tom Ford, and I must say he looked very cute.
All-black is definitely an excellent look for both men and women, especially on the white carpet.
It looks luxurious and is always classy.
Most of the looks from Sunday night fell into this category of exquisite style and impeccable taste, yet as always, we have to love the celebrities that were complete misses.
Amanda Marrero can be reached at amarrero@spartans.ut.edu.