Best and Worst Dressed: Grammy Awards 2012

The biggest night in music lived up to its reputation bringing out the most popular stars in music, electrifying performances, and risk-taking fashion.  The lovely ladies of the music world lit up the red carpet in their glamorous gowns, yet others took a few risks too many.  The Grammy awards is made for fun fashion, but some outfits were not as much fun as they were failures.  Here are College Lifestyles’ picks for the best and worst dressed of the night.

Best Dressed

1. Taylor Swift

The country crooner usually is all about glitter and tulle at most award shows, so her metallic Zuhair Murad dress was a nice change up from the usual.  Swift’s daring fashion move proved to hit all the right notes on the red carpet.

2. Katy Perry

Although the blue hair may have been a bit much, almost leading Perry into “Smurf” territory, the Elie Saab gown she donned was stunning.  The intricate detail and flowing train were a sight to look at.

3. Kelly Rowland

The R&B songstress positively glowed in this Alberta Ferretti gown.  Rowland complimented the simple dress with natural makeup, and she looked stunning walking the carpet.

4. Jessie J

Jessie J wowed in this mermaid, “disco ball” dress by Julien MacDonald. Her sleek, dark hair was a perfect match for this chic ensemble.

5. Carrie Underwood

Underwood looked fresh and beautiful in this sequined white gown by Gomez Gracia.  She kept it simple with a messy up-do and diamond earrings.

Worst Dressed

1. Esperanza Spalding

Spalding looked lovely from the neck up, but everything from the neck down was a mismatch of colors and accessories. The cut of the dress didn’t quite work, and the mixture of grey, white, orange, and maroon proved to be an inharmonious combo.

2. Fergie

This Jean Paul Gaultier tangerine dress was one of the most talked about outfits of the night.  There’s no denying Fergie has an amazing body, but this “leave little to the imagination” dress didn’t quite work.

3. Alison Krauss

There are so many things wrong with this dress.  The ankle length doesn’t do any favors for the drape of the fabric, and the netted top looks out of place. The outfit weighed Krauss down, and landed her on the worst dressed list.

4. Nicki Minaj

Fergie may have had one of the most talked about outfits of the night, but Nicki Minaj had the most talked about red carpet appearances. This Versace “Little Red Riding Hood” outfit looked a bit outrageous, even for the Grammys, but it was the man dressed like the Pope by Minaj’s side which will have people talking for days.

5. Skylar Grey

This outfit looked too much like a tapestry or window curtain to be pleasing.  The dark red lipstick against the bright white of the dress didn’t quite mesh well together, and the red high heels looked out of place with the rest of the ensemble.

 

What were you picks for the best and worst dressed of the night? Let us know in the comments section.

 

Monica Maldonado is a journalism and fashion merchandising student at the University of North Texas, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi.  When she’s not running around campus trying to find her next story, you can find her attached to her laptop, feeding her addiction to pop culture and fashion.

 

 

Day 8: What was the ‘Slow Song’ of the school dance AND post a picture!

Remember the moment during a school dance when everyone ‘Oooooed’ and ‘Ahhed’ for the SPECIAL song?  The song where you longed to be asked, ‘Would you like to dance?‘

The ‘ooo’ and ‘ahh’ songs of my dances were:

• The Dance by Garth Brooks.  How could you not love this country classic?
• Love of a Lifetime by Firehouse .  Yes, I was raised in the final days of the hair bands.  The cheesier the ballad, the better.
• End of the Road by Boys to Men.  The more emotional, the better!

Along with our favorite slow songs, join us on twitter as the College Lifestyles team tweets pics of their past school dance photos.  #CLlove

Tell us….

What was the ‘slow song’ of your school dances?

Q & A with YouTube Sensation Alyssa Bernal

Who knew a MySpace message could change a person’s life? Well just ask Alyssa Bernal, who was contacted by N.E.R.D. front man Pharrell Williams,  who saw her singing talents on YouTube. One year later the Texas teenager was signed to Star Trak Entertainment and recording her first album. When Alyssa was younger she used to be shy to sing in front of others, now with over five million views on signing covers from Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Adele, it’s no question that Alyssa brings new light and energy to the pop scene.  The songs on her album, Love Hangover, “are about long-distance love, missing home, and the tone is very easy-going”, says Alyssa. College Lifestyles had the opportunity to ask Alyssa a few questions, check them out here!

CL: What type of impact has social media (Youtube, Twitter, Facebook) had on your career and how you connect with your fans?

AB: Social media has made it possible for me to keep my fans updated with whatever is going on with my career. Thanks to social media I am able to figure out where most of my fan base is located so that I can go on a tour there and have a successful outcome.

CL: How would you describe your fashion style? Do you follow any trends?

AB: I lean towards boho looking clothes. Vanessa Hudgens has an amazing sense of fashion.

CL: You receive a lot of your views when you cover songs from hit artists. Who is your dream person to collaborate with?

AB: I would love to co-write a song with Taylor Swift. I’m a huge fan of her music and I love that we’re the same age and play guitar and are songwriters.

 

CL: We love your video “Cali Cali Cali”! what is your typical day like on a video shoot?

AB: Thanks! Basically, lots of makeup touch-ups and taking direction from the director. It also involves a little bit of acting.

CL: Do you have any advice for young singers/songwriters who desire to break into the industry?

AB: Never try and be like someone else. And social media does not hurt to try. And write your own songs!

CL: Do you have any upcoming projects you would like to share with College Lifestyles?

AB: I’m getting ready to go to Miami to record my second album. So excited about that!

Want to learn more about Alyssa Bernal or chat with her? Contact her on her website, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and of course YouTube!

Amber Ferguson is a fashion/health intern at College Lifestyles (TM). She is a sophomore at Prince George’s Community College studying English. She’s obsessed with reality TV & loves traveling. Follow her on Twitter @Ms_AmberDawn.