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

GLAM OR SHAM?: Bollywood Star Aishwarya Rai in Elie Saab Couture at 2010 Cannes Film Festival

Bollywood star, Aishwarya Rai, is arguably the most beautiful woman in the world. Seriously, her features are just perfect.

So why is she facing criticism for her gown at the first day of the 2010 Cannes Film Festival? The most egregious comment I've read is that she's "fat." (Umm, if she's fat, God help the rest of us.) One commenter said she has a "chubby, wrinkled neck." Wow.

Even with her "chub," she's still an effortless, stunning beauty. Her first look at Cannes is from Elie Saab Haute Couture. Though the detail on the dress reminds me of fish scales, the color and accents (sheer and crystal embroidery) are gorgeous here. I especially love the sheer, assymetric shoulder detail.

The pompadour, which seemed to be a popular hairstyle at Cannes, helps balance out those ruffles and that dramatic train.

Overall, I'm a fan of the look---and Aishwarya---so no complaints here. What are your thoughts, Glamazons? Glam or a Sham?

Kisses,

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The Glamazons' Picks for Best-Dressed at the 2010 Oscars

The glitz! The glamour! The fashions!

We live for the Oscars red carpet each season as it's way more entertaining than the actual show. Sure, winning an Oscar for your screenplay or performance is the ultimate goal (my favorite moments were Kathyrn Bigelow's historic win for Best Director and Geoffrey Fletcher's win for Best Adapted Screenplay! Yay for amazingness behind-the-scenes).

But at the Glamazons, we feel Oscars should be handed out for the best fashions as well. Choosing the right dress, makeup, accessories and hair is no easy feat, and excellence in this regard should never go unnoticed. These five beauties below wowed us on the red carpet and totally deserve recognition. Check out our picks!

I swear Sandra Bullock knew she would win the award for Best Actress. How else can one explain this stunning, gold gown by Marchesa? The shimmery, form-fitting number hugged her curves (who knew she had such a great body?!) in the most beautiful, elegant way possible. Bullock topped it off with a sassy bright lip.

Gabourey Sidibe's brilliant blue Marchesa dress flattered her figure, and made her look more feminine than ever.

Rachel McAdams channeled Spring in an ethereal, watercolor print gown by Elie Saab. Stunning!

Finally, ruffles done right! Elizabeth Banks was a radiant beauty in a Versace gown in Fall's color du jour, gray. The soft, cascading ruffles offered a feminine touch to her structured bodice. A crystal headband and diamond studs provided the perfect accent.

Nicole Richie supported her man who DJ'ed the event, Joel Madden, in a metallic Reem Acra gown with an open back and dramatic train. I'm all for a fresh look on the Red Carpet, and Richie delivered just that by channeling 70's Hollywood glamour.

Who else should have made our list? Do you agree with our top picks for best-dressed? Discuss.

Kisses,

Coutura

GLAM OR SHAM?: Rihanna at the Grammys

Now THIS is how you wear a white dress.

Rihanna rescued the white dress trend with an ethereal crepe gown by Elie Saab.

The songstress glows in a high-neck dress that boasts chiffon, stone and feather detailing in the front. The high-neck elongates her statuesque figure and the draping adds a sexy, feminine touch. Finally, the back is open ensuring a lingering second look.

The stunning dress looks elegant and magical on Rihanna, who wears light silver shadow and a pair of Neil Lane earrings and a bracelet to complement the look.

I won't say she looks angelic (if you've heard my favorite song of the moment, Rude Boy, you know she's a bad girl on the inside) but she is a radiant, stunning beauty. And might I add, what a way to come back on top from the ordeal she faced at last year's Grammy's. What do you think, Glamazons? Does she pull this off? Is it the right look for the Grammy's?

Give your verdict: Glam or a Sham?

UPDATE: Glams, we have the secrets to Rihanna's posh, polished hair courtesy of her amazing hairstylist, Ursula Stephens. Here are the steps (and inexpensive products) Ursula used to create Rihanna's winning look:

• Start by relaxing the hair with Motions Silkening Shine Relaxer. 
• Mold and wrap the hair with Motions Foam Wrap lotion and sit under a hooded dryer. 
• Trim and shape the hair, buzzing the sides and back with a clipper. 
• To get amazing shine and lock each strand in place, add some Motions oil moisturizer along with Suddzz hair spray. 
• Flat iron small sections of the hair in an upward and inward motion.
• Finally, rub Lanza serum and Motions pomade through the hair and finger comb it for a finished look.

What do you think about the hair? Do you like Rihanna's curly look better? What's your verdict? Glam or a Sham?