Grammy's 2012: Best and Worst

The Grammys this year started out on a sad note after the tragic death of Whitney Houston.  Lots of stars opted for somber black, perhaps in honor of the fallen diva. So sad. If you haven't seen Jennifer Hudson's Grammy tribute, singing "I Will Always Love You", You-Tube it immediately. It will give you chills.

The night did manage to go on and styles ran the gamut from totally crazy (ahem, Nikki Minaj...) to sleek, sexy, and sophisticated. Let's start with the best:

Rihanna killed it. She joined forces with Giorgio Armani to create this super sexy plunging-neckline gown. Simple and effective.

I think Adele looked fab in both of these Armani gowns, but needs to be careful of aging herself. I get that she goes for a vintage look, but you're only 23, girlfriend! Go easy on the bouffant!

Taylor Swift went super glam in a Zahir Muraad gold gown.  The beading! The color! Good job, T-Swizzle!

Kate Beckinsale kept it short and sweet. 

Miranda certainly got the memo on the gold and nude color scheme for the night.  This actually

 isn't my favorite look for her, but I think she is so adorable I threw her in the mix anyway.

Oh, and Blake? Speaking of adorable...

Joy Williams of the Civil Wars looked very old-Hollyhood in her gown. Great choice with the hair and makeup, as well.

Kelly Osbourne certainly redeemed herself from her Golden Globe style debacle with this glittery Tony Ward gown. Lovely neutral gold with a figure-flattering drape. 

Carrie Underwood in a Gomez-Gracia gown. Love the cut-out back on this. I can only imagine what these sequins sewn on tulle must have looked like in person.

Um, what a hilarious pairing. Who made the seating chart? I wonder what they talked about...

(PS: Gaga is wearing Versace)

Now, onto the worst. And there were some weird ones, y'all. Be prepared...

Oh, Fergie, Fergie, Fergie.  These go well beyond acceptable amounts of VPL (visible panty lines). Without the peekaboo granny panties, this Gaultier dress would have been lovely. Just not feeling this one.

I don't know who this artist is, but now I will remember her...for all the wrong reasons. 

Ok, Nikki Minaj, we get it. You are SO out there. But this Versace nun habit should be taken out to the garbage. Perhaps you should leave the theatrics to Gaga.

And there we have it! See you at the next awards show! And keep a look out this week as I blog about New York Fashion Week 2012.

xoxo,

Alice