Blog Posts by Ariel Rivera, Style Editor

With the music community mourning the passing of the legendary Whitney Houston, tonight’s 54^th Annual GRAMMY Awards took on an understated vibe, at least on the red carpet. There was some fun to be had with fashion, as always, with stars like Nicki Minaj arriving wearing a Red Riding Hood get-up with a pope on her arm, Fergie in an electric orange, see-through lace Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown, and sexy Rihanna in a custom backless Armani gown inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface” – a personal favorite style memory of mine as well. Mostly it was pretty, softened and muted in the make-up department. The best make-up only plays up a woman’s best natural beauty; and the worst, well, takes it to another level by either concealing it (in some cases), or altering it, in the case of a very famous Victoria’s Secret model. Let's take a look at the best contenders and worst offenders.

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Just as I rapidly glaze over when something old-timey comes on my TV, I am sort of bored with Best Of round-ups that remind us, for the fiftieth time, how amazing female recording artists once looked on the GRAMMYs red carpet thirty years ago. Let's celebrate the young women who are making music today!  So in honor of the 54th Annual GRAMMYs airing this Sunday, February 12, I've highlighted the top ten fiercest, most glamorously chic red carpet ensembles beginning in the year 2000.

Do you agree with my choices? Who do you hope will win a GRAMMY? Will Nicki Minaj wear a crazy head-to-toe printed look again? Let's talk about it.

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Katharine McPhee is living the modern American Dream, is she not? I mean, it's not the way our grandparents (if they were by some chance famous) did it, but she's made quite a name for herself. From her humble yet memorable start on "American Idol," to a small part in "The House Bunny," to the lead in the new television series "Smash," Katharine has truly climbed the ranks. I had the pleasure of meeting her a couple years ago when The Thread traveled to Los Angeles to film a week's worth of content, and I can assure you she was sweet as can be - - and gorgeous! But her style has not always been so on point. Take a look at her style evolution and let me know what you think.

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Ian Gavan/WireImage You know what's fun to do at the ultra-chic London-based
tennis tournament, Wimbledon? Mix high and low fashion! I'm
just kidding; I've never been to Wimbledon (though I did visit
London with Team Thread this winter, and it was such a blast).
Anyway.

Dakota Fanning DID go to Wimbledon this week, and she
looked adorable, as always, in this pale pink ruffled H&M dress with lace detail, an Elizabeth and James distressed blazer, and Opening Ceremony cut out sandals. The best part? The frock set her back just $29.95!

This dress is SO pretty in person, and this photo is proof of just one way to wear it. Just think of the options -- over a swimsuit, belted with wedges, the possibilities are endless. Actually, I'm off to buy one for myself! It's normal to be twenty-seven years old and copying Dakota Fanning's style, right? Who cares! Get one before they're gone!

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This week, in a total no-brainer, Jennifer Lopez was named the first ever global ambassador for Venus Razors. We started following her legwork almost ten years ago when she strutted her stuff all over her music video, "I'm Gonna be Alright," in a pair of Daisy Dukes. Whether scantily-clad in a sequined mini, showing off her tan in a white romper, or topping a short dress with a fur coat, her toned stems are always front-and-center. Take a look at J-Lo's best leg-baring looks over the years.

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Friends, it's here. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. And while we're so excited to be cozying up by a fire, with festive, twinkling lights casting a warm glow on our rosy cheeks, the reality is we spend a lot of time outside in the bitter cold. Luckily, thanks to a bounty of affordable winter accessories, you don't have to look as angry and uncomfortable as you feel when you're bent at a 45 degree angle into a sharp wind, involuntary tears streaming from your squinted eyes.

Keep your head (and ears) warm:

Topshop turban, $32.00.Target trapper, $24.99.Delia's beanie, $14.50.Forever 21 pom pom hat, $8.60.Torrid headband, $14.00.










Save those hands:

Aeropostale convertible gloves, $5.00.ALDO leather gloves, $28.00.Betsey Johnson leopard gloves, $34.00.ASOS faux fur mittens, $27.58.Roxy striped gloves, $24.00.










Wrap it up:

Forever 21 scarf, $9.80.Topshop infinity scarf, $32.00.Swell plaid scarf, $32.00.Madewell scarf, $43.00.Modcloth plum infitinity scarf, $34.99.











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