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The 2014 People’s Choice Awards.

It was a night of triumphs as fans chose their favourites across TV, Movies and Music. Sandra Bullock reigned supreme with the most wins as Justin Timberlake dominated in the music category. The People’s Choice Awards ceremony kicked off Awards season with an A list crowd with glamorous get ups.

Long Sleeves. One of the most outstanding trends, Nina Dobrev, Naya Rivera and Jennifer Hudson all covered up with long sleeves while Lucy Hale stood out in a one arm long sleeved dress.

From L-R: Nina Dobrev, Jennifer Hudson, Naya Rivera and Lucy Hale

Lace. Britney Spears, Adelaide Kane and Sandra Bullock went for a more feminine feel with lace and lace inserted creations.

From L-R: Sandra Bullock, Britney Spears, Greer Grammer and Adelaide Kane

Strapless. With strapless ensembles all over the fall 2013 runways and red carpet lately, Melissa Joan Hart, Jessica Alba and Kat Dennings bared shoulders in strapless gowns and dresses.

From L-R: Kat Dennings, Jessica Alba, Cheryl Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

Ladies in Black. It was a toss up between white and black at the People’s Choice Awards red carpet and Nina Dobrev, Queen Latifah and Ellen Degeneres made moody black the colour of the night.

From L-R: Allison Janney, Queen Latifah, Nina Dobrev and Juliana Margulies

Mens Wear. Some of the buzziest guys in showbiz, including Ian Somerhalder, Justin Timberlake and Miles Teller, got all spiffed up in fancy suits.

From L-R: Ian Somerhalder, Miles Teller, Justin Timberlake and Robert Downey Jr

Long Sleeves.

Long sleeved gowns are everywhere on the red carpet lately with Christina Applegate, Diane Kruger and Leann Rimes all stepping out in body covering ensembles. Clearly the head to toe covered look is having a major moment right now. Diane Kruger wore a long sleeved beaded Valentino gown to the European Film Awards in Berlin, Evangeline Lily followed suit in a lace and feathered Alberta Ferretti creation for the Berlin premiere of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine attended the London premiere of Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom in a white Roland Mouret gown with a side slit.

From L-R: Diane Kruger, Evangeline Lily, Leanne Rimes, Christina Applegate and Duchess Catherine

You can take a leaf from Katy Perry in Osman at the NRJ Awards, Khloe Kardashian in a white long sleeved mini at the Women in entertainment breakfast and Michelle Dockery in a pale pink Marchesa mini at the season premiere of Downton Abbey who prefer leg baring long sleeved mini dresses, if the covered up look isn’t your style.

From L-: Khloe Kardashian, Michelle Dockery, Lily Aldridge and Katy Perry

The MTV Video Music Awards 2013.

Although the MTV Video Music Awards is always choc-full of major stars and must-see performances, this year's show was particularly memorable. Swapping its usual L.A. location for Brooklyn's Barclays Center, the red carpet practically became a runway, showcasing a slew of edgy, fashion-forward ensembles. From Selena Gomez sleek Versace dress to Ariana Grande’s sweet floral frock, our favourite young starlets totally owned the show.
Miley Cyrus continued her crop top run with a too cool bedazzled ensemble, while Taylor Swift revved up her signature sophistication with a bandage gown. Ellie Goulding sported spikes, and Rita Ora had a major feathers moment. Here’s what everyone else wore and some of the trends at the VMAs 2013.

Long Sleeves. With fall around the corner, Katy Perry, Alison Williams and Naya Rivera chose long tapered sleeves which is a perfect transitional piece into cooler weather.

From L-R: Ciara, Rita Ora, Naya Rivera and Allison Williams

Monochrome. Justin Timberlake, Alexander Daddario and Diem Brown brought this trends staple onto the VMAs 2013 red carpet.

From L-R: Deena Cortese, Justin Timberlake, Diem Brown and Alexandra Daddario

Peplum. After Angelina Jolie singlehandedly brought back the peplum trend to the red carpet, Jennifer Hudson, Crystal Reed and Desi Lydic followed in her foot steps.

From L-R: Crystal Reed, Jillian Rose Reed, Jennifer Hudson and Desi Lydic

Crop Tops. With her love for the trend, Miley Cyrus led the way for Jordin Sparks, Alicia Quarles, Becky G and Shailene Woodley in mid riff baring ensembles.

From L-R: Alicia Quarles, Shailene Woodley, Jordin Sparks and Becky G

Side Slits. Slits are having a major moment all over red carpet season and the only difference on the VMAs red carpet is Katy Perry, Ashanti and Ellie Goulding all opted for side slits.

From L-R: Ashanti, Ellie Goulding, Katy Perry and Selena Gomez

Menswear. Joseph Gordon Levitt brought the suave in his grey suit with a colourful shirt while Austin Mahone, Ed Sheeran and D Cassidy were smartly casual in their respective ensembles.

From L-R: Austin Mahone, DJ Cassidy, Ed  Sheeran and Joseph Gordon Levitt

Embellishment. Embellishment came in form of plumage for both Rita Ora and Ciara, spikes for Ellie Goulding, insects were scattered all over Katy Perry’s dress whilst sequins glittered on the neckline of Taylor Swift’s dress.

From L-R: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding

Credits: teenvogue

Paris Haute Couture: Fall/Winter 2013.

Couture season kicked off with a sexy yet sassy collection from Versace which showed what was in store for the rest of the season. Jean Paul Gaultier produced a collection with a leopard print inspired theme and the boys at Viktor & Rolf showcased a collection with half the items already sold. The main feel of couture this fall season was lovely albeit a little restrained as most designers are working towards making a way to more relevant couture collection in a modern world. Amongst couture mainstay trends; lace, capes and fur, these are some of the trends to look forward to next season.

Slits. Slits on dresses and gowns brought the sexy and sassy to couture shows.

From L-R: Alexandre Vauthier, Bouchra Jarrar, Atelier Versace and Zuhair Murad

Couture Coats. These ranged from fur to coat dresses a times covering the most pretty of frocks.

From L-R: Alexandre Vauthier, Armani Prive, Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino

Branch Out. A couple of houses uprooted the bright and breezy blossoms that have ran through the Resort 14 for a more subdued, somewhat edgier take on flora: branch and stem motifs.

From L-R: Yiqing Lin, Zuhair Murad, Maison Martin Margiela and Valentino

Pockets. Hands were kept warm and cosy with small and oversized pockets on dresses, gowns, coats and pants.

From L-R: Elie Saab, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bouchra Jarrar and Yiqing Yin

Sheer Beauty. Sheers are regular on the trend circuit and its staying power is its versatility.

From L-R: Armani Prive, Valentino, Giambattista Valli and Stephane Rolland

Shimmer. Couture collections are nothing without their bit of shine and shimmer to light up the place.

From L-R: Elie Saab, Christian Dior, Giambattista Valli and Stephane Rolland

Long Sleeves. Sleeves were long and lean  on coats, dresses and jackets.

From L-R: Stephane Rolland, Zuhair Murad, Armani Prive and Ulyana Sergeenko

Asymmetric At the Neck. A trend noticeable through fashion week season, necks were asymmetric on dresses, jumpsuits and tops.

From L-R: Zuhair Murad, Iris Van Herpen, Alexandre Vauthier and Elie sAAB

Peplum.  Small and over-sized at some couturier houses, peplum defined waists on skirt suits and gowns.

From L-R: Jean Paul Gaultier, Giambattista Valli, Christian Dior and Georges Hobeika

Knee- Length Dresses.  Amidst the floor length sweepers, knee length dresses were frothy adding the girly touch to couture.

From L-R: Georges Hobeika, Elie Saab, Yiqing Yin and Chanel

BET Awards 2013.

The BET Awards were a parade of sassy cleavage windows, sheer panels and crop tops. There was more bared torso both subtle and overt than any red carpet has seen in a while. Here’s a look at some of the red carpet trends to make it at the BET Awards.

White On White.
Brandy, Mya, Ashanti and Paula Patton went for one of summer’s biggest trend for the BET Awards.

From L-R: LeToya Luckett, Michelle Williams, Janelle Monae, Mya and Brandy

Split Dresses.
Thigh high slits on dresses remain a favourite red carpet trend for celebrities at Award shows.

From L-R: Melanie Fiona, Adrienne Bailon, Omarosa Manigault, Kenya Moore and Meagan Good

Long Sleeves.
Long sleeved gowns and minis were aplenty on the red carpet courtesy of Beverly Knight, La La Anthony and Naya Rivera.

From L-R: Ashanti, Naya Rivera, La La Anthony, Meagan Good and Beverly Knight

Bared Shoulders.
While lots of cleavage was on display with plunging necklines, Sanaa Lathan, Gabrielle Union and Gabby Douglas opted for bared shoulders with sweetheart necklines.

From L-R: Sanaa Lathan, Gabrielle Union, Michelle Williams and Gabby Douglas

Menswear.
T.I, Pharell Williams and Jamie Foxx kept it classic and cool with their suits and ties while Nelly, J.Cole and Kendric Lamar opted for a more casual look.

From L-R: Kendric Lamar, Nelly Pharell Williams, J.Cole and T.I

Credits: nymag

The Grammy Awards 2013.

The Grammy Awards is the most exciting red carpet in the middle of awards season, because it is guaranteed to be different and it was. Music’s finest turned up in an upbeat mood compared to last year’s sombre ceremony. Beyonce and Adele eschewed the norm by wearing a monochrome jumpsuit whilst Adele was pretty in a baby doll long sleeved floral dress. These are the trends that made it onto the Grammys red carpet.

Long Sleeves. While most shoulders and arms were bare, Katy Perry, Jenna Jameson, Faith Hill and Adele turned up unexpectedly covered from shoulders to sleeves in long sleeved gowns and dresses.

From L-R: Katy Perry, Faith Hill, Jenna Jameson and Adele

High Slits. Legs and a bit of thigh were on display for Jennifer Lopez, SWV, Maria Menounos and Christine Teigen as slits were cut high at the thigh.

From L-R: Solange Knowles, Christine Teigen, Jennifer Lopez and Maria Menounos

Red Hot. Red is having a big moment on the Awards red carpet lately and Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield, Skylar Grey didn’t miss out on the fun.

From L-R: Natasha Bedingfield, Kaya Jones, Rihanna and Skylar Grey

Cut Outs. Alicia Keys, Kelly Osbourne, Kelly Rowland and  know that cut outs are the sexiest ways to show a bit of skin while keeping it classy.

From L-R: Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kelly Osbourne and Karlie Kloss

Black. So many celebrities showed up in black making it the biggest colour trend for the Grammys red carpet.

From L-R: Kathy Griffin, Alison Williams, Carly Rae Jepsen and Carrie Underwood

Menswear. The men in music cut fine figures in their various colourful suits and tuxedos. Nas, Drake and LL COOL J spruced up the traditional tuxedo by wearing gold, off-white and navy blue jackets respectively.

From L-R: Chris Brown, Nas, Gotye and Nelly