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As exciting as the American Music Awards were last night, we know it’s no easy task to get celebs red-carpet ready without a village of hair stylists, makeup artists and assistants on hand. Thanks to Instagram, we can get a sneak peek of what went down behind the scenes seconds before they rolled up to […]

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If there was one thing we took away from the 44th annual American Music Awards, it’s that it should’ve been dubbed the Canadian Music Awards, given the solid presence of Canucks in the house: Drake, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber (via Zurich)… hell, even Nina Dobrev was there. Model Gigi Hadid and comedian Jay […]

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Rain on a red carpet may be everyone’s worst nightmare, but judging by the beauty moments at the 2016 American Music Awards, it was no challenge for the celebrity makeup artists and the hairstylists. Guess they don’t call them pros for nothing. However, we wouldn’t be surprised if there were some last minute changes in […]

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Over the course of the year (and 2015’s award shows), we’ve gathered that simple makeup has been stealing the show. And a chill take on makeup still prevailed at last night’s 2015 American Music Awards. However there was a major emphasis on hair. Case in point: Gigi Hadid‘s slicked-back bob, reminiscent of mom Yolanda Foster’s look, […]

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If there were any questions whether Jennifer Lopez has what it takes to be a performer, let’s just say they went out the window after last night’s American Music Awards. The multi-talented artist and this year’s AMAs host, who underwent a total of 10 wardrobe changes, validated her skills during her opener, which not only […]

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See the American Music Awards 2014 red carpet » If you weren’t watching last night’s American Music Awards, you’d better have had a good explanation. From the outstanding performances to the drool-worthy red carpet ensembles, this year’s AMAs (hosted by returning presenter Pitbull) were not ones to miss. Kickstarting the night off with a bang […]

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The biggest stars in music took over Los Angeles last night for the annual American Music Awards. From Miley Cyrus’s tongue-wagging kitty to Lady Gaga’s red carpet arrival on a white two-manned faux horse, the show was nothing short of spectacular.

On the red carpet, Miley Cyrus (sans bleached eyebrows) was surprisingly modest in a white Versus white pantsuit with black Saint Laurent pumps. Once inside though, it didn’t take long for the singer to return to her signature rebellious ways when she rocked a cat print crop top and high-waisted bikini bottom by Brit designer Markus Lupfer during her performance. In other attention grabbing sartorial choices, Lady Gaga, the newly appointed face of Versace, wore a lavender dress from the brand’s Spring 2014 collection. In eerily brilliant branding, she appeared the doppelganger of Donatella herself.

With 2013 so close we can nearly taste it, we’re taking some time to look back and reflect on 2012 and learn a little. Our year has been filled with designer switch-ups, Kate Middleton sightings and a whole lot of celebrity spotting. We’ve always been told we’re supposed to learn from our mistakes, but instead […]

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Katy Perry stood out on the American Music Awards red carpet on Sunday for her bright makeup and matching pink hair adorned with crystals. Now she’s also getting attention for the four prominent Chinese characters on her floral Vivienne Westwood SS12 dress. The characters, when translated into English, say “green economy,” which is a phrase that’s often ridiculed by the Chinese public as an example of the Soviet-style ideological euphemisms that are in their political leaders’ speeches.

Westwood’s SS12 collection was inspired by China’s traditional wisdom, and Chinese official Wang Xijia wrote the phrase and her name, both of which she used on the dress. Whether or not Westwood intentionally chose these particular characters for Xijia to write, commenters on Chinese message boards are revelling in the irony of the former punk designer become a vehicle for political propaganda.

We must be very used to seeing Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj in outlandish outfits on the red carpet, because we totally missed the fact that they had almost identical hair and makeup at the American Music Awards. (And pink hair is usually easy to spot!) While most people live by the beauty rule of wearing either a bold eye or bold lip, Perry and Minaj love making a statement with hits of bright colour on both. Thing is, when you’re an international pop star, it totally works.

But, for the rest of us, it’s a little harder to pull off the “heavy-handed cat eye and bright lips” combo. If you’re going to try it, do so when it’s event appropriate: meaning, not for dinner at your boyfriend’s parents’ house, or when you’re chatting up the boss at your office holiday party. Instead, break this style out when you’re going to be around Minaj and Perry types—that is, at a crazy concert or one of those parties that just seems to last all night long.

Ready to give it a try? We’ve rounded up our favourite liners and bright lipsticks to help you get this look »

Last night’s American Music Awards was all about the women—with Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and Adele taking home the most awards, and Jennifer Lopez totally taking over the stage. But what about the red carpet? Did Selena Gomez’s satin Giorgio Armani gown look best (complete with Justin Bieber carrying her train) or was it all about Katy Perry’s sequin dress by Vivienne Westwood Gold Label? We have our top picks—now it’s time for you to vote!

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Last night, celebrities, socialites and songstresses put on their best for the American Music Awards. While there was an abundance of starlets in short dresses and booties, a few dazzled us with their daring fashion statements. We’ve compiled a slideshow of the style stars who wowed and fashion victims who did not. Who do you think rocked the red carpet? View the gallery and cast your vote after the jump.