GLAM OR SHAM?: Nicki Minaj in Manish Arora at the American Music Awards

While Nicki Minaj is known for some outlandish looks (and camel toe-inducing leggings...sideeye), last night she took her freakish fashions to new haute couture heights. She turned to an uber-creative designer, Manish Arora, for a head-turning look straight off the Spring 2011 runway.

The dress incorporates Nicki's favorite colors: pink (hello, the Pink Friday album) and green (yup, color of her ombre hair tips) as well as blue, gold and yellow embellishments. The gold sequin straps literally popping out of the dress resemble ribs and claws and the neckline sticks up like ears. Very creative, very Nicki.

I usually sideeye her leggings and catsuits, but I do applaud her creativity and high-end fashion in her latest look. And love those gold Christian Louboutins she paired with the dress!

I say Glam in a futuristic, Nicki-esque way but what's your opinion? Glam or Sham?

Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Miley Cyrus in Marchesa at the American Music Awards PLUS Performance Video

Marchesa is truly wowing me with their Spring 2010 line! The latest starlet to rock the coveted collection on the red carpet is Miley Cyrus, who wore one of their flirty, feminine dresses to last night's American Music Awards. Darling!

I don't know what I love most: the soft florals or elegant beading. It's all so pretty and posh, and age-appropriate for a Disney star (which Miley, cough, struggles with sometimes).

The bow, which Marchesa is known for, and its accompanying train is the part that throws me off. Since it's so large, it almost swallows Miley's lithe frame, making her look like an early Christmas present, don't you agree?

What do you think of her dress? Glam or Sham?

And isn't Marchesa great?

Check out her performance of "Forgiveness & Love" here.



Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Taylor Swift in Collette Dinnigan at the 2010 American Music Awards PLUS Performance Video

Please don't take this the wrong way (as I love sparkle just as much as the next girl) but how many sequined dresses does Taylor Swift own? I'm all for glitz and decadence but there are so many ways to glamorize oneself during the holiday season (more on that later) that it's time for Taylor to put the sequins away.

Last night, she surprised no one with a silver-embellished mini from Collette Dinnigan that highlights her legs and arms. I'm yawning. What did pique my interest was Taylor's hair. She finally abandoned those curls for a sleek, straight look with a bang. Whoa.

While the hair is sexier than usual (and is that cleavage I see?), the look was a bit wiggy and maybe a tad too mature.

What do you think of her new beauty look and those same old sequins? Glam or a Sham?

And here's her performance from last night which I loved:



Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Willow Smith at the 2010 American Music Awards

Confession: I am the biggest Willow Smith fan. After dressing up like her for Halloween, my adoration has only flourished from her W Magazine article (where she says, and I quote, "I can't do whatever I want. Mommy has to say it's okay." Squeal!) to her introduction of Justin Bieber's performance last night at the American Music Awards.

Speaking of which, while some of her outfits (like head-to-toe leopard print and biker boots) can overwhelm, last night she impressed me in a tasteful yet adventurous look. She wore a romper which was fun and age-appropriate with a statement-making yellow sleeve complete with poufy shoulders and buckles.

Love the bright yellow pop of color against the gray and the rocker-chic detail of the sleeve. And she kept the hair sleek with a pompadour and ponytail. Bravo, Willow! My only gripe? Lose the slouchy boots.

What did you guys think? Was she GLAM or a burning SHAM?

Kisses,

Coutura
 

GLAM OR SHAM?: Rihanna at the 2010 American Music Awards in Elie Saab PLUS Performance Video

If you are a fan of The Glamazon page on Facebook, you know that I'm obsessed with lace this season (like Leighton Meester's Marchesa jumpsuit) and Rihanna nailed the look in a long Elie Saab gown at the American Music Awards red carpet.

Her body is amazing (looks like she gained a bit more weight...applause) and the dress is sultry and romantic thanks to the gorgeous material. Rih's head full of crimson curls is where, in my opinion, the looks goes wrong. The red-on-red isn't necessarily chic and the curls so remind me of Whitney Houston in the '90s.

What do you think of Rihanna's look? GLAM OR SHAM?

Also, check out her opening performance below. Werk, Rih Rih!






Kisses,

Coutura