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Rihanna Kicks Off Diamonds World Tour In Custom Givenchy, Raf Simons, Adam Selman And More

Posted 3/11/13 1:22 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Performance Outfits

Rihanna performing in Buffalo, NY during her Diamonds World Tour on March 8.
Photo: Splash News

Rihanna's oh-so-anticipated (and sold out!) Diamonds World Tour officially kicked off on Friday night in Buffalo, New York, which means there's tons of fresh performance outfits for us to drool over. Yasss! When it comes to Ri's on-stage ensembles, she doesn't mess around—longtime stylist Mel Ottenberg helped create an almost entirely-custom wardrobe for her tour, which includes everything from metallic jumpsuits to holographic sneakers to floor-sweeping capes. We counted 7 outfit changes (dang!) from her Friday show—one of our favorites being a superhero-inspired red, white, yellow and black custom Adam Selman (who we talked to last week!) leather bustier and pants number paired with custom Manolo Blahnik white snakeskin boots. According to WWD, Rihanna's all-black ensemble was custom Givenchy couture by Riccardo Tisci, which featured a black and white leather bra with golden buckles and stars, black silk and satin embroidered shorts, and a gold shark tooth necklace that says "RIRI." Also, PLEASE peep those thigh-high gold-studded leather boots. #dead

Tags Adam Selman, Christian Louboutin, Diamonds World Tour, Eres, Givenchy, Hood By Air, Jean Paul Gaultier, Manolo Blahnik, Mel Ottenberg, Michael Schmidt, Performance Outfits, Raf Simons, Riccardo Tisci, Rihanna, Wolford

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Paloma Faith Is A Rising Style Star

Posted 2/27/13 3:34 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Ladies, Performance Outfits, Red Carpet

Paloma Faith miiiight not be a household name for those of us stateside quite yet, but fingers crossed that's about to change really, really soon. The English singer and songwriter is already a HUGE star overseas thanks to her soaring high-pitched vocals, two albums (which are both extremely awesome, we might add) and a penchant for turning her live performances into a fashion explosion of eye-popping dresses, heels, and even headwear. Now that her U.S. debut Fall To Grace has finally hit America and she's in the midst of a whirlwind global tour, it's officially time to crown Paloma Faith our newest rising style star. So get ready to wake up and hear the music!

Paloma Faith shows off her performance style in 2013.
Photo: Getty Images

Proving that the stage really IS her personal catwalk, Paloma's a huge fan of rocking emerging designers like William Wilde and Wendy Benstead alongside mainstays like Dolce & Gabbana. But whether it's sequins, jewel tones, or a serious mermaid silhouette, Paloma pulls it off with standout charisma. It should go without saying that this lady is an utter beauty chameleon, as well, rocking her auburn hair in retro rolls, a messy beehive, OR topping it off with hats by her fave milliner Piers Atkinson.

Tags Dolce & Gabbana, Erte, Paloma Faith, Rising Style Star, William Wilde

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Taylor Swift Switches Up Ensemble Mid-Performance At 2013 BRIT Awards

Posted 2/20/13 7:32 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Awards Shows, Performance Outfits

Taylor Swift performs at the 2013 BRIT Awards on Feb. 20.
Photo: Getty Images

Earlier today, we drooled over Taylor Swift's sleek and sultry Elie Saab red carpet ensemble, but when she hit the 2013 BRIT Awards stage, we were surprised by her super covered-up look! She performed "I Knew You Were Trouble" in a high-collar white gown with lace cut-outs and IN-SANE geometric pleats. She sported a loose high bun and bangs with her modest frock until she decided to—drum roll—strip it all off! *fans self*

Tags 2013 BRIT Awards, Brit Awards, Performance Outfits, Taylor Swift

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Demi Lovato Talks Trends At Los Angeles Topshop Opening [Video]

Posted 2/19/13 11:00 am EST by Gaby Wilson in Ladies, Performance Outfits, Trends

Demi Lovato performs at the Topshop/Topman opening in Los Angeles.
Photo: Getty Images

Even with a serious leg injury that has her posted up on crutches and rocking a (studded) orthopedic boot, Demi Lovato braved the stage to wail and floor fans with her impressive pipes. Demi performed for the grand opening of a new Topshop in the famous Los Angeles shopping center, The Grove, a small set including smash hit "Give Your Heart A Break." For her performance outfit, D paired the aforementioned boot with a spike-laden leather jacket, an over-sized heather gray t-shirt, black skinnies, and a few loose chains. Per usual, her beauty game was on point with a fresh, glowing face, strong (but not crazy) brows, and a classically badass matte red lip.

Tags Demi Lovato, Performance Outfits, Topshop, Trends

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Frank Ocean Channels Richie Tenenbaum For 2013 Grammys Performance

Posted 2/11/13 12:17 am EST by Gaby Wilson in Awards Shows, Dudes, Performance Outfits

Frank Ocean and Richie Tenenbaum.
Photo: Getty Images/Touchstone Pictures

Umm. Is it just us or is Frank Ocean's 2013 Grammys performance look tooootally channeling Richie Tenenbaum (Luke Wilson)? Not to, like, completely debase Ocean's earnest live rendition of "Forrest Gump," but we couldn't help but see the resemblance to the brooding Wes Anderson character. This might also be because The Royal Tenenbaums are often at the forefront of our minds when refering to Frank because of his Instagram handle: francistenenbaum. Either way, seeing the two looks side-by-side really hammers the point home. Between the nautical striped sweatband and the light-colored suit (though, Ocean opts for a pastel yellow over Richie's tawny camel), the likeness is unmistakable, AMIRITE??

Tags 2013 Grammy Awards, 2013 Grammys, Awards Shows, Frank Ocean, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Performance Outfits, Richie Tenenbaum, The Royal Tenenbaums

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Rihanna Wears A Black Slip And Striped Crop Top For Her 2013 Grammys Performances

Posted 2/10/13 11:37 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Awards Shows, Grammys, Performance Outfits

Rihanna at her Grammy Awards performances in L.A. on February 10.Photo: Getty Images

While it could be argued that Rihanna stayed on the safer side with that CBS nudity code in her red carpet custom Alaia dress, let's be real. There's NO denying the coverage— or lack thereof— when Riri took the stage. She first stepped out with Mikky Ekko to sing her single "Stay," dressed in a body-hugging slip dress also by Alaia. The pop star's been rocking the underwear-as-outerwear thing nonstop recently (coughTerryRichardsoncough), but her initial stage look was simple, chic, and no frills...much like the stripped-down performance itself. But don't worry, y'all! Obviously it was only a matter of time before Rihanna sent audience hearts racing (and people at home WILLING for a wardrobe malfunction) in her crop top and striped skirt combo during the Bob Marley tribute with Bruno Mars and Sting.

Tags 2013 Grammy Awards, 2013 Grammys, Alaia, Grammy Awards, Grammys, Performance Outfits, Rihanna

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Taylor Swift Sparkles In Silver And White On 2013 Grammys Red Carpet And Stage

Posted 2/10/13 9:55 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Awards Shows, Grammys, Performance Outfits, Red Carpet

Taylor Swift on the red carpet and onstage at the 2013 Grammys in L.A. on Feb. 10.
Photo: Getty Images

Wow, talk about coordination! We first swooned over Taylor Swift's glittery J.Mendel gown when she stepped onto the Grammys red carpet earlier tonight, but LITTLE DID WE KNOW then that this wasn't the last we'd see of the pop star glittering in silver and white. In fact, just moments later Tay swapped out her Grecian dress for a glam ringleader-inspired ensemble when she opened the awards show with "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." Maybe she loved her EMA performance outfit SO much, she wanted to repeat the look? Instead of bold red sequins like last time, though, tonight Taylor kept things light in a long white coat, white shorts, and a white top hat adorned with sparkly silver embellishments. It's almost like she's rocking out in a really glamorous circus, and we're all invited to the show — so let the theatrics begin!

Tags 2013 Grammy Awards, 2013 Grammys, Grammy Awards, Grammys, J. Mendel, Performance Outfits, Taylor Swift

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All The Details Behind Beyonce's (And Her Backup Dancers!) Super Bowl Nail Art

Posted 2/4/13 7:45 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Beauty, Nail Art, Performance Outfits

Beyonce at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans on Feb. 3 and one of her backup dancers backstage.
Photo: Getty Images/Lisa Logan

We already know what you're thinking, and, yes, we're still talking about Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show amazingness nearly 24 hours later. Between the Destiny's Child reunion and endless sea of Rubin Singer leather ensembles, we thought we'd seen it ALL. Then, we were hit up with some killer behind-the-scenes shots of the nail art, and we just had to share! Bey's longtime manicurist Lisa Logan arrived on Saturday to deck out all the ladies' tips for the pre-taped holographic segments, and, as you can see (above), this was no easy feat. Lisa said, "As soon as I arrived at the hotel, I began working on creating super long nail tips covered with the Gold and Matte Gold Chevron Minx that would be worn by the backup dancers. The process was very time consuming because the nails were going to be used in the holographic segment where it looks like Beyonce has multiple arms, so all the dancers had to be wearing the same design. And, because the nails were so long, I needed to use two Minx templates to cover each tip." The end result? Totally killer all-gold tips complete with thick hand chains. Twerk it, Lisa!

Tags Beyonce, Beyoncé Knowles, Lisa Logan, Nail Art, Nails, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 2013, Super Bowl XLVII

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Beyonce And Destiny's Child Wear Rubin Singer For Super Bowl Halftime Show

Posted 2/3/13 9:26 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Ladies, Performance Outfits, Sports

Beyonce performs for the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Photo: Getty Images

Ho. Ly. Mackerel. Talk about "Lose My BREATH." The Super Bowl XLVII game may have reached a teeth-grinding halt with the Baltimore Ravens leading the San Francisco 49ers 28-6 just before a POWER OUTAGE (whatttt??), but the break was probably for the best since Beyonce's epic halftime performance and the HIGHLY anticipated Destiny's Child reunion which just unfolded in the New Orleans Superdome STILL has us totally floored, not exactly ready to dive back into all the sportsball just yet. Had the Harbaugh brothers entered onto the field on a tandem bike and we actually followed through on that epic snack stadium, we might have had a few more things to keep ourselves occupied while waiting for the Beyonce show to start. Instead, we were white-knuckled counting down the two hours before FINALLY getting to see the Rubin Singer creations worn by Bey and her DC girls Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.

Tags Beyonce, Beyoncé Knowles, Rubin Singer, SPORTS, Super Bowl, Super Bowl 2013, Super Bowl XLVII, Ty Hunter

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Kanye West Sports Straitjacket, White Feather Mask At Abu Dhabi Concert

Posted 2/1/13 5:45 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Dudes, Performance Outfits

Kanye West performs in Abu Dhabi on Jan. 31.
Photo: Via @Givenchydonc's Instagram

Yo, did we time travel back to Halloween or is Kanye West officially making creepy masks his new 24/7 look? He sported a cut-out red beanie to the Maison Martin Margiela show last week, and before that he wore a blinged-out crystal-encrusted Margiela number and an all-white "Kanyeti" feather headpiece. Last night, Kanye took the stage once again, and guess what he wore, y'all? *drum roll* A MASK. Don C posted a pic of 'Ye to his Instagram (he runs in Virgil Abloh's crew), and it looks like it's the same, skull-encompassing feather number from before with one GIANT addition—a straitjacket. GULP.

Tags Guy Fashion, Kanye West, Masks, Performance Outfits

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