Blog Posts by Julie Pereira, Thread Blogger

From industry heavy hitters to young up-and-comers, the 40th Anniversary of The American Music Awards was full of head-turning style and more “wow” moments than we can handle (well, almost). The Thread hit the red carpet in Los Angeles to check out all the gorgeous stars of the music world--like pop-punk legend Cyndi Lauper and "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks—and asked the stars what makes a red carpet look really sparkle. The answer may surprise you (hint: you're never fully dressed without one!). But, whether you prefer Taylor Swift’s sparkling Zuhair Murad mini, P!nk’s unexpectedly cool leather and tulle Catherine Deane dress, or Nicki Minaj’s eye-catching Monique Lhuillier gown, we have all the AMA red carpet moments that shine!

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Girls not only run the world, it looks like we run the American Music Awards, too. Since it began in 1973, female artists have been owning the stage and outdoing all other performers with memorable costumes, captivating songs, and unforgettable dance moves. From bad girl Rihanna to Sasha Fierce herself, some of the most indelible performances in AMA history have been by our favorite lady musicians.
Rihanna rocking out. Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions
Rihanna performing "Wait Your Turn" and "Hard" in 2009
Before she was "Talking That Talk," RiRi was "Rated R." To promote her then-new album, she appeared on the AMA stage complete with a (fake) neck and chest tattoo that spelled out "RATEDR" and a white bondage body suit with bullet stud accents. This dangerous look cemented her "Good Girl Gone Bad" image and has to be one of our favorite performance looks of all time. She looks like if Cat Woman and Leeloo from "The 5th Element" had a lovechild--in a good way.

Janet Jackson singing "Control" in 1987
Prior to her controversial Super Bowl

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Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina Photo Courtesy of Focus FeaturesThe story of Anna Karenina is not a happy one. Centered on adultery, jealousy, and hypocrisy (spoiler alert!) it does not have a happy ending. The newest cinematic adaptation of Tolstoy's novel, starring Keira Knightley and Jude Law, hits on all the misery of the original story, while adopting a lush, theatrical visual style. Director Joe Wright, whose work includes 2005’s "Pride & Prejudice" as well as the Oscar-winning "Atonement," has again enlisted the work of Jacqueline Durran, the multiple Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning costume designer whose work on "Atonement," "Pride & Prejudice," and "Vera Drake" has earned her a spot in a pantheon of iconic costume designers like Edith Head.

Being that this is Durran's third film with Wright and Knightley, we asked Durran how involved they were in the design process. "Extremely involved,” the designer insists. “Joe Wright always has a very clear vision about the film he's about to make, and he always makes a very clear starting

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DaniKshoes / EtsyThough the recent spate of in-your-face jeans trends has made us re-think our standards about denim (floral jeans? whiskers? jeans shirts with jeans pants, a la the cowboy tuxedo ? We're in!), every women has to draw the line somewhere. And that line is the Jean Sandal Boot. Made from vintage blue jeans by Israeli Etsy designer DaniKshoes, this unimaginably odd footwear is handmade, one-of-a-kind, and sports four useable pockets. On its website, DaniKShoes touts the Jean Sandal Boot as "fun that never goes unnoticed!" and is selling them for $140 a pop.

All jokes aside, we're wondering how one could possibly style these. Maybe with a pair of matching jeans tucked in to them? (A sort of denim version of the movie "Inception"--you could have jeans within jeans!) What we really want to know is how you get them on: Fingers crossed it's a zipper fly—we can't imagine buttons would be easy to work at ankle-level (though they might make the fun never go unnoticed).

If these boots aren't

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If you're anything like us, you have about a bagillion cardigans in your possession. Long, cropped, printed, solid, nubby-knit, or embellished--these sweaters are the unsung he`roes of your closet. You can wear them to work, layer them under jackets, throw one on over a sundress, and, if you're Kate Middleton, you can even wear one to your wedding (well, the reception). But just like every other article of clothing you own, sometimes you just want to switch it up. Here are four unexpected ways to wear your old knit standby that will have people in awe of your style savvy.

Kirstin Sinclair / Getty ImagesDrape it

This is the easiest update we can think of--you don't even need to put your arms through the tiring effort of using sleeves! Just rest the sweater on your shoulders like Fashion Blogger Tala Samman did this February in London. This is a big hit with street style stars as it gives any outfit an instant, easy dash of relaxed chic. Try with a more eye-catching cardigan--one in a bright color or print or even an

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With stylish women like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood giving us a renewed interest in country girl style, it’s no wonder we’re completely smitten with “Hart of Dixie,” The CW show starring Rachel Bilson and Jamie King.

We got the chance to talk to the show’s stylist and costume designer, Meredith Markworth-Pollack to chat shirtless men, fashionable stars, and what it's like to work on a successful television show. Markworth-Pollack started her career in New York City, working with another costume designer named Eric Daman for a few years on feature films before they teamed up to style the pilot and first season of “Gossip Girl.” Shortly after, Markworth-Pollack moved back home to Los Angeles, and “Gossip Girl” creator Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage enlisted her to work on their next project, "Hart of Dixie.” The show follows Dr. Zoe Hart, played by Rachel Bilson, whose big New York City dreams of being a cardiothoracic surgeon have fallen through. Now she

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With stylish women like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood giving us a renewed interest in country girl style, it’s no wonder we’re completely smitten with “Hart of Dixie,” The CW show starring Rachel Bilson and Jamie King.

We got the chance to talk to the show’s stylist and costume designer, Meredith Markworth-Pollack to chat shirtless men, fashionable stars, and what it's like to work on a successful television show. Markworth-Pollack started her career in New York City, working with another costume designer named Eric Daman for a few years on feature films before they teamed up to style the pilot and first season of “Gossip Girl.” Shortly after, Markworth-Pollack moved back home to Los Angeles, and “Gossip Girl” creator Josh Schwartz and executive producer Stephanie Savage enlisted her to work on their next project, "Hart of Dixie.” The show follows Dr. Zoe Hart, played by Rachel Bilson, whose big New York City dreams of being a cardiothoracic surgeon have fallen through. Now she

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Courtesy of PampersAward-winning, international recording artist Thalia has teamed up with Pampers to promote their new "Mi Música, Mi Herencia" (My Music, My Heritage) initiative. The kickoff event in Miami celebrated Hispanic culture through music and dance with a special concert for expectant parents. Adults and children were treated to a selection of classic Latin tunes as performed by University of Miami’s Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra.

The stylish Latina superstar had a few wardrobe changes during the event, but our favorite looks have to be the gorgeous red cocktail dress with fluttering sleeves--which she wore with a classic retro ponytail and minimal accessories--and a more casual outfit of jeans and a boatneck, baroque-print top with emerald green sequins. Thalia is known for her on-point red carpet appearances and love of body-flattering cuts with a healthy dose of sparkle, but her always-perfect hair is what really has us crushing. She managed to avoid frizz in Florida of all places!

Courtesy of Pampers

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