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Taylor Swift Fuels “Reputation” Release Rumors With Her Edgy MTV VMAs LookSeptember 13, 2023 at 03:50AMCall it what you want - a hint, clue, or clever Easter egg - but Taylor Swift’s dress at the MTV VMAs on Sept. 12 felt like a clear nod to her next rerecorded album. Less than two months out from her upcoming album release, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” the singer hit the red carpet in a floor-length Versace dress with a thigh-high slit. The all-black ensemble was lined with gold eyelets that matched her chrome nails. She paired the outfit with Anita Ko jewelry.Surprisingly sultry, the dress featured a high slit that ended above her mid-thigh, showing off Swift’s strappy heeled sandals and gold pedicure. From the front, the gown boasted an asymmetrical neckline with ruched detailing. From behind, the embellished straps crisscrossed over her shoulders, creating an…

The Naked-Dress Trend Is All Over the VMAs From Selena Gomez to Megan Thee StallionSeptember 13, 2023 at 02:40AMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet just confirmed what we’ve been suspecting for months: naked dresses are far and away this year’s biggest style trend. The 2023 MTV VMAs kicked off at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Tuesday evening, with hundreds of the industry’s most revered stars stepping out in sheer looks. Naked dresses have dominated fashion in a big way this year, both on the runway and the red carpet. While the see-through silhouettes aren’t especially new - particularly at the VMAs (see: Miley Cyrus’s metallic look from 2015 or Megan Fox’s iconic dress from the 2021 ceremony) - they’ve quickly become more mainstream among Hollywood’s biggest stars. Now they’re trending on the 2023 VMAs red carpet like never before.…

Ashanti’s VMAs Purse Is a Sweet Nod to Her Rekindled Romance With NellySeptember 13, 2023 at 02:30AMAshanti’s accessories really came in clutch. A day after Nelly officially confirmed the two were back together on “Boss Moves” with Rasheeda and Kirk, Ashanti took the news to the red carpet. The singer-songwriter arrived at the VMAs on Sept. 12 in a sparkling cutout gown with a crystallized chest piece and a clutch featuring a throwback photo of herself and Nelly. The standout accessory fully solidified the relationship news, ending months of speculation with a single outfit. Following their breakup in 2013, the two spent a full decade apart, with Nelly saying he just wasn’t ready for marriage, and Ashanti explicitly saying she’d been “betrayed.” After an unexpected reunion on Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s Verzuz DJ battle, Ashanti told Andy Cohen in December 2022 that…

Selena Gomez Sets the VMAs Red Carpet Ablaze in a Lacy Beaded DressSeptember 13, 2023 at 01:30AMSelena Gomez is back on the MTV VMAs red carpet, and damn, does she look good. For her first appearance at the award show since 2015, the singer chose an aptly statement-making custom gown by Oscar de la Renta. The cherry-red number was made entirely of beaded lace material with small sheer cutouts all over. The design came with a bustier bodice and skirt made of delicate lacy strips that skimmed the floor as she made her grand entrance. Working with longtime stylist Erin Walsh, Gomez paired her dress with red ankle-strap heels, coordinating floral rings, earrings, and a bracelet, as well as shiny red nails by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik. Hairstylist Anh Co Tran gave the actor a sleek middle-parted hairstyle, and makeup artist Hung Vanngo…

Shakira’s Sequined VMAs Dress Comes With an Entirely Open BackSeptember 13, 2023 at 01:15AMShakira has a big night ahead of her at the 2023 VMAs, and she’s kicking off the evening with a fitting look. On Sept. 12, the Colombian-born star appeared at New Jersey’s Prudential Center wearing the boldest of gowns. Her sequined Versace dress featured all the elements of a revealing red carpet look: cutouts down the sides, an entirely open back, and a high slit up to her upper thigh. Her two sons with ex Gerard Piqué, Sasha and Milan, stood by their mom in adorable matching Versace sweatsuits. As for the rest of Shakira’s ensemble, she kept her glam and accessories minimal, simply adding several rings and gold earrings. She rocked a soft smoky eye and wore her hair in tousled waves.Shakira last attended an award show in late…

Cardi B’s Body-Hugging VMAs Dress Is Made Entirely of Hair ClipsSeptember 13, 2023 at 12:50AMCardi B gave a whole new meaning to heavy metal fashion when she strutted on the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in an edgy ensemble made entirely of silver hair clips. True to her reputation for bold and statement-making fashion, the rapper and mom of two donned a custom Dilara Findikoglu gown that put her curves on full display - and even tapped into one of this season’s biggest trends with the metallic fashion resurgence. The strapless, body-hugging gown featured hundreds of actual hair clips, all fanned together in contrasting designs that made the entire piece look like it was crafted especially for royalty. She also enjoyed a number of sweet PDA moments with her husband, Offset, who accessorized his hair with silver clips to match Cardi’s…

Every Jaw-Dropping and Dramatic Look at the MTV VMAsSeptember 12, 2023 at 11:04PMThe 2023 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet kicks off at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Tuesday, Sept. 12. With preshow appearances from Saweetie and Sabrina Carpenter and Nicki Minaj acting as emcee, we can expect fashion that is nothing short of statement-making - and there’s good reason for that. The MTV VMAs have given rise to some of the most memorable, downright-outrageous red carpet looks throughout history, from Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress (which symbolized her support of the 2011 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy repeal) to Miley Cyrus’s revealing Atelier Versace harness that was dripping with crystals at the 2015 ceremony. This year’s list of nominees puts Taylor Swift in the spotlight with eight nods and also recognizes artists including SZA, Cyrus, Minaj, Doja Cat, Kim Petras,…

15 Chic Pieces of Old Navy Jewelry for Every OccasionSeptember 12, 2023 at 09:15PMOld Navy has been causing quite a stir on social media lately with its impressive array of trendy yet timeless fashion pieces. It’s also become a top choice among our editorial team, serving as our go-to destination for stylish trousers, curve-hugging styles perfect for your next evening out, and high-quality activewear. However, one often overlooked gem at Old Navy is its jewelry section. Not only are its earrings, necklaces, and rings remarkably budget-friendly, but they have something to match every type of fashion aesthetic, from quirky to chic to trendy and beyond - ensuring there’s something for every style preference imaginable.Similar to the brand’s ever-evolving new arrivals section, the jewelry inventory at Old Navy is constantly refreshed to align with the season. As autumn approaches, Old Navy has unveiled a…