MTV Music Awards-I Expected More...

I have a lot of comments about last nights MTV Awards, most of which I will keep to myself.  I remember growing up watching big flashy performances, knowing all the songs and huge stars from all industries in attendance. I found this years extremely lack luster in appearances and performances and fast forwarded through most of it...except for Pink's performance.  The girl loves her aerial ropes. But for your approval, here is a quick version of my MTV awards fashion observations:

Left to Right: Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Pink, Jessica Szohr, Chris Brown and Wesley Snipes (in Demolition Man)

Well Nicki Minaj was...Nicki Minaj.  In a patterned body suit with red piping and bright yellow wig, it seemed like she was ready to perform.  But then realized that was her red carpet out.  Was she trying to be a cop for the night?  Or cat burglar?  But I guess that is her persona, wild crazy outfits and hair. 

Hey Pink, I think Miley Cyrus is trying to steal your look! I know Miley wants to appear older and tougher, but stealing Pinks style isn't going to help.  What's next-are you going to dye your hair pink too?  Pink beat you to that already too...

And Jessica Szohr with the  slit up both sides black dress, lace up ankle booties and a animal print headband, I am not sure where you are going. Safari?

Finally to Chris Brown, Wesley Snipes wants his hair back from Demolition Man.  You look ridiculous.  And I am still trying to figure out when people started liking him again? 

Hmmm, how to save the outfits?

Probably not really the point of saving, but more commenting on them.  And I think I feel better with my fashion rant above.  There were lots more terrible outfits, mostly from the men in the rapping industry.  I didn't know camo shorts, wife beaters and a lack of style were red carpet approved.  But I guess in the hip-hop industry its allowed?  So I left them alone, what is the point?   I guess it all comes down to I expect more from the women above and, "If you can't say anything nice...come sit next to me!"

Red, White and...Yellow?

Ok, I am going to preface this with saying that some people (US Weekly) seemed to have thought this was a great outfit and showed ways to copy the look.  But this isn't their site, so I am going to move forward with my thought process.

Although this dress is a huge step up from what 'Gossip Girl' cast member Jessica Szohr usually wears... I am still not a fan.  And I don't like your dress either, just kidding. 

Wearing red on a red carpet affair is risky enough, especially when its this red/orange color; Generally its more accepted to go darker red.  And I am not a fan of wearing white shoes with a red dress, that is not a approved shoe color. And the gladiator shoe look does not even go with the style of the dress.  It is not okay to reach in the closet, even if they are Louboutins, and grab the first thing you see. And while I understand trying to throw in a fun pop of color with the yellow clutch, but it just doesn't go.  This whole outfit is a mishmash of too many different styles.

Hmmm, how to save the outfit?

The shape of the dress is fine, I actually like that.  Its a little too ruffly and sparkly at the same time, so I would say pick one.  I would keep the ruffles around the neck and de-sparkle (that is a technical term-very advanced).  Scrap the shoes ASAP-a classic peep toe pump would compliment the dress.  Maybe in tan, silver, black, heck even the same red color.  And then use a clutch with a bit of bling to add fun. 

And Jessica, surely you can spend 15 minutes to get a  spray tan.  Your legs look tan but what is going on in the chest area.  Shouldn't your body be all one color? 

All and all, I don't like the outfit, but I think your stylist, (who is probably someone from Gossip Girl) didn't do a terrible job.  Again I have seen worse from you.  And the dress could probably be salvaged and not sent to the flame thrower.   So for this particular day, unless you want to say it to yourself,  I say there is no need to BURN or FIRE!