2015 Grammy Awards — Best Dressed

The trends of award season continue on with the Grammys, black/sheer combos, white with hints of silver, and jumpsuits. But the big trend to me of the evening, super sexiness from the ladies! These luscious ladies on the Grammys red carpet were vivaciously all about the Va-va-voom — cutouts, sheer effects, plunging necklines, and high slits! So of course my best dressed list includes some sexy numbers, but I managed to sneak in a few traditional picks as well. Enjoy!

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Iggy looked magnificent in my fave red carpet color, cobalt blue. The details of this custom-made Giorgio Armani silk crepe dress were extremely eye-catching, sheer paneling at the bottom, as well as side and shoulder cutouts.

Jessie J

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Jessie J looked so gorgeous in this sheer Ralph & Russo black dress. It was full-on glam and I love it!

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Giuliana Rancic

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Jumpsuits are all over the 2015 Award Season. There is just something so striking about this black Inbal Dror jumpsuit with a sheer cutout bodice. It shimmers & sparkles all over!

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Shout-outs to her glam squad — stylist, Monica Rose style; chic hair styling by Melissa Brown; beautiful make-up look (shimmering smoky eye, bold red lip), Catalina Linasu.

Jennifer Hudson

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Jennifer went the simplistically minimal route in this understated LWD by Tom Ford. Her entire accessories, head to toe, were spot-on — metallic Jimmy Choo clutch, Dsquared2 mixed metallic stilettos, diamond Marli choker, Jorge Adeler ring, as well as jewelry pieces from Casa Real and Jack Vartanian.

Love this purple pout — then you should check out MAC Cosmetics, their lip shade, Heroine.

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Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy did cutouts right, and all over, up & down as well! This white Emilio Pucci dress with loosely stitched cutouts was super sexy, amazing!

She paired with her look some exquisite accessories — Norman Silverman Diamonds earrings, bracelets, and rings, as well as black Jimmy Choo sandals.

Celeb makeup artist Mary Phillips used Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Illuminating Argan Oil as a primer. “It quickly absorbed while leaving a glamorous effect on the skin,” she told Us. Phillips then layered on Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #7. “It has a super dewy, natural appearance,” she said.

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Jhene Aiko

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I love, love, love this nude Alberta Ferretti dress. It is definitely one of my faves of the evening. It is so ethereal and I am even more in love with this stunning bodice. She has coordinated well with her look some lovely diamond Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Ofira rings.

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Tracey Edmonds

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Tracey looked ravishing in this sheer black gown with a lace bodice. Not sure of the designer here, but it’s quite beautiful!

Katharine McPhee

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Katharine McPhee was workin’ it in this coral Emilio Pucci column dress. I mean if you got it, flaunt it! She also rocked some diamond danglers from Vhernier.

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For her Grammys red carpet debut, Avon Global Celeb Makeup Artist Lauren Andersen played up the Scorpion star’s warm-toned complexion (and pastel Emilio Pucci gown) with the peachy golden tones from the Avon Eye Dimensions Eye Shadow in Khaki Chic. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eey Pencil in Scortch and Avon SuperExtend Winged Out Mascara in Blackest Black added even more dimension.

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Lena Hall

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Lena looked out of this world, so glamorous in this dark grey fitted Zac Posen gown. She looked great and is making a major footprint on the red carpet scene. Paired with her look, diamond David Yurman jewelry.

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Caitlin Rogers

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This gown on Caitlin, artistic, mesmerizing, so intriguing!

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Full on glitz & glam, the disco ball look has been a major red carpet trend of the 2015 Award Season, and Brandy is rockin’ right with the best of the best. She looks gorgeous!

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Paris has never looked better. She has dubbed herself the #sparklingdiamondbarbie in this shimmery Yousef-Al-Jasmi dress. And really, you can’t deny it!

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Paris really does look great tonight, especially her smashing makeup & hair look, luscious waves, bold smoky eye, and slightly pink lip, all by Etienne Ortega.

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Anna Kendrick

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Anna went pretty basic, but it’s still a sexy basic, in a classic black Band of Outsiders tuxedo suit. In keeping with an understated theme, she is rockin’ some great accessories, Selin Kent ring, Venyx World ring, black Jimmy Choo “Darilyn” heels, and Uma K rings too.

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To give Kendrick “that sexy Parisian women’s hair,” stylist Craig Gangi curled her hair in 1-1/2-inch sections, then combed through them with his fingers. For even more volume and dry texture, he spritzed Unite Texturiza before finishing with Unite Session Max Spray.

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Celebrity makeup artist Vanessa Scali made Anna’s eyes stand-out by using BECCA’s Automatic Eve Pencil in Majorca ($23) and Ultimate Crème Eyeliner in Romanticism ($20) to the top lashes and inside the waterline.She also paired with her look, Jacquie Aiche earrings.

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen went architectural with this semi-sheer-bodice black jumpsuit by Atelier Versace. At first glance I wasn’t so sure, but it really is a look I couldn’t take my eyes off of. And pairing perfectly with this all black ensemble, black bedazzled Louboutin pumps.

And hey, what about these mesmerizing Lorraine Schwartz jewelry pieces — diamonds are a girl’s best friend!

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Jane Fonda  Jane Fonda

I’m not sure I would give anyone else a Best Dressed nod with this emerald green Balmain jumpsuit with a wide belt and fully fringed necklace. But come on, Jane Fonda! You can’t deny how great she looks and she is rockin’ this look!

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She is accessorizing with metallic Jimmy Choo heels, gold Paula Cadematori clutch, and diamond Vhernier jewelry.

Antonique Smith

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I have a lot of super sexy and serious looks on my list, so I’m happy to include one that is a little more fun, one that I can’t help but smile at. Antonique looks super girly and flirt in this floral 2-piece Cache number! Her make-up look is matched perfectly, bold red lip, courtesy of Sean Harris.

The Band Perry

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The Band Perry, as always, lookin’ great as a group! Kimberly is wearing a daring Steven Khalil gown with a fully embellished bodice.

Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman

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My only best dressed duo, and my, how amazing these 2 lovebirds look! Keith looks rocker chic in Lanvin. While Nicole looks fashionably chic in this grommet-studded Thierry Mugler LBD and black Prabal Gurung heels. She is also donning some lovely Cindy Turner diamond earrings.

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Common  Common

Never had so many handsome guys to include on my list, but these Grammy guys looked great, including Common, in all black, Givenchy.

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John Legend

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John is lookin’ quite dapper in Dolce & Gabbana, all great, all in grey!

Big Sean

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Big Sean looked well put together in this all black Saint Laurent suit, complete with a bow tie!

Usher

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Man candy! Nice! Love Usher in this modern gray Calvin Klein suit, very handsome!

 

2015 PCAs — It’s All About the Firsts Baby!

First awards show of the year, aka 1st major red carpet. Thus, the 1st Best Dressed List of 2015 for Fashion Nexus! And based off this list, a first for my fashion blog, if I’m not mistaken, I included a decent amount of pant suits or jumpsuits. Usually, I am not a fan, but these ladies tailored their looks so well; the fit was very much on point. So without further adieu, here are my top fave looks for the 2015 People’s Choice Awards!!

1420681246_allison-janey-560  Allison Janney

Allison’s all over glittery silver Rani Zakhem fitted dress dazzled. It sort of reminded me of a disco ball, but I could care less. This was glitz and glam perfection! She accessorized her look with a deep red Devi Kroell clutch and diamond Martin Katz jewels.

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Allison really showcased high fashion & style throughout the night as she was the co-host of the PCAs. I think she rocked her sexy side in the red fitted knee-length dress with lace detailing. She also found a way to keep up with a red carpet trend of the night, making pants suits WERK, and she did so just as well as the rest with her all white suited look. She hit high marks with another trend for the night, all black looks, as she looked fab in her embellished black gown. And to top her night off of many fashionable looks, a fitted turquoise gown — A++ Allison, you did great at hosting, but also at being a fashion queen for the Red Carpet!

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Anna Faris’ looks were not too shabby either as she was the other co-host. She found the fun with this embellished tangerine Georges Hobeika knee-length dress. She too rocked an all white suited look alongside Allison. She certainly then found the glam with her all-over embellished black floor-length gown. The 4th look was her red carpet number, not my fave of the night, but still showcasing a bit of sass with this 2-piece Juan Carlos Obando look. And then finally, super sexy, yet chic, in this long-sleeved sparkly gold mini. Overall, I still give Anna high marks for her many fashionable choices!

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Giuliana Rancic

Giuliana went old school Hollywood glam in this fit & flare mint green Tony Ward dress. All styling was perfectly in line with this retro-glam vibe. Kudos to her whole team — styling by Monica Rose; soft, subtle makeup by Daniel Deleno; & luscious waves by Melissa Brown.

 

1420680915_portia-de-rossi-560  Portia de Rossi

This is a stunning jumpsuit. Portia definitely picked a winner in this royal blue Zuhair Murad look with a geometric print bodice. It was such a chic, minimalistic ensemble, as were her accessory choices — nude Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Jacquie Aiche jewelry.

Stana Katic

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Stana was the elegant belle of the ball in this flowing black and white floral Carolina Herrera gown. To top off this breathtaking look, her black Amanda Pearl clutch and Neil Lane jewelry.

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Brooke Anderson

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Not sure who Brooke is wearing, but I love this 2-piece black look. What’s not to love! — the full skirt, the embellished bodice. She just looks so effortlessly chic and elegant.

1420682756_sarah-hyland-560  Sarah Hyland

Sarah, like Allison, also chose a sparkling silver number. She went with this gorgeous Christian Siriano short dress with an embellished sheer overlay. And her silver coloring didn’t end there — silver Stuart Weitzman heels, a silver Jil Milan clutch, and silver/diamond Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. She even made use of some statement-making silver eye-shadow. But all silver was no problemo for me, I loved this fresh, youthful look for her.

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1420679851_bella-thorne-560  Bella Thorne

Bella was in H2T Armani. As I said earlier, not generally a fan of pant suits for the runway, but this look was so chic, so fitted, very well tailored. She not only looked effortlessly beautiful with her look, but also her beauty regime — compliments of Neutrogena from Walgreens, Zen lashes, with Neutrogena brand Ambassador Amy Oresman to assist in providing this glowing make-up look, bold red lip, and then also, gorgeous waves, courtesy of Castillo hair.

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Monica Potter

Another all black look, this time a DVF jumpsuit with a chain-linked neckline. Monica appeared to be beaming all night, and why not when you can make an understated jumpsuit look so fabulous. She also donned some lovely Phillips House accessories.

 

Kimberly Perry

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Not sure who Kimberly is wearing, but she looks stunning in this nude belted dress. She looks great, from head to toe, so another huge kudos for the styling team — CLD Style/PR; Luxury Brand PR; and stylist Cory B. Savage. She further accessorized her look with a leopard clutch and L’Dezen jewelry.

Ellen Pompeo

Ellen looks radiant in this blush pink Elie Saab jumpsuit with lace detailing. She looks mesmerizing! Her look is completed with Christian Louboutin shoes, a burgundy Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, Graziela Gems diamond stud earrings, and a Dana Rebecca Designs ring.

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Katharine McPhee

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Katharine looked super sexy in this black & white Balmain fitted number, with a midriff cutout and a criss-cross haltered top. She is accessorizing with heels from Daniele Michetti and Kwiat jewelry. Katharine had an amazing team behind her to create this STUNNING look — Jeff K Kim for styling; chic updo from Kylee Heath; & a bold, luscious beauty look with dark burgundy lip by Kindra Mann-Weber. 

Fifth Harmony

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Two trends of the night, all black & nude/blush looks. Fifth Harmony made use of both to create their ensemble of looks for the group. Each gal looks super sexy in their individual fitted look!

Ally looked sexy fab as she wore a black strapless DSquared2 mini and dramatic heels, with some statement-making jewelry from Lionette by Noa Sade and Charles Albert.

Normani  rocked a sexy casual look, wearing a DSquared2 jacket and leather skirt combo, and also donning some statement jewelry, dangling earrings from Lionette by Noa Sade.

This was a near total DSquared2 night for the gals, as Lauren was also in a fitted DSquared2 dress, but she opted for PUSHMATAaHa jewelry.

I’ve seen Dinah’s fitted long-sleeved DSquared2 dress on a different red carpet, but she rocked it just as well, complete with Charles Albert jewels.

And finally, Camilla wore a Gemy Maalouf 2-piece ensemble, a barely there number for sure, with nude Alejandra G. heels.

Chris Evans

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What best dressed list would be complete without a few handsome gentleman to grace us with their presence. Chris looks casually laid back, relaxed, & suave in this sweater/slacks look. As you will see, the boys loved their many shades of blue!

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As I said, the guys loved some blue looks, and Gregg certainly rocked this dark blue Marc Jacobs suit, very handsome indeed!

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