Fashion
Red Carpet Fashion at the YouTube Music Awards Was Disappointingly Bad
Very few watched the YouTube Music Awards on Sunday, which is — sad? Shrug-worthy? Did you even know they happened? Forbes called the number of viewers "embarrassing," TechCrunch termed the show "chaos," and the LA Times tenderly insisted it was a "noble experiment." What everyone seems to agree on is that while the evening was rough around the edges and not terribly interesting, it has the potential to be something cool in the future, if it ever happens again. The other thing everyone agrees on is that Eminem should not have won Artist of the Year.
The nominees' style may have been the worst part of the night. Maybe it's because YouTube is an amorphous online world, so people have trouble coming out from behind their screens and styling themselves in 3-D. Maybe it's because the pressure was a lot less than, say, the VMAs. There were one or two amazing looks, a handful of cute ones, and a few that left our eyeballs scalded with horror. Future YouTube sensations of the world, learn from their mistakes.
Lady Gaga
Naturally, Lady Gaga wore a rotting-tooth bracelet in her mouth as a grill. She also wore her signature impossible shoes, but the sartorial highlight may have been that perfect leather button-down.
Verdict: You do you, Gaga.
Vanessa Hudgens
In the alternate universe of YouTube, it turns out that the most couture beauty of them all is Vanessa Hudgens, clad in a beautiful, mosaic-inspired Dolce & Gabbana gown. Who saw that coming?
Verdict: Gorgeous on her, overwhelming in front of that backdrop.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
This adorable duo always looks sharp on the red carpet, and we're dying over their matching hairstyles.
Verdict: Too cute to bear.
Hannah Hart
She has a YouTube show called "My Drunk Kitchen," and she does this on the red carpet? Hannah, hang out with us! Unfortunately, her outfit is a little cutesy — leave the floral shoes, lose the tie, and we'll talk.
Verdict: Trying too hard.
M.I.A.
Speaking of people who strike crazy poses on the red carpet, our girl M.I.A. peacocked her wild heart out in a jacket that she stole from your slightly demented great-grandmother who shops at craft fairs. But those round sunglasses are baller.
Verdict: We love it on M.I.A., but don't try this at home.
M.I.A., Take Two
Gold shirt, gold trousers, huge gold jacket, and red heels — M.I.A.'s performance outfit was by far the best look of the night.
Verdict: We're trolling the Internet for those pants.
Walk Off The Earth
Hipstery Canadian band Walk Off the Earth accessorized in the best way possible: With a baby in a hat.
Verdict: Can we hold him?
Megan & Liz
This adorable sister duo definitely attended the Olsens' School of Red Carpet Posture, but their dresses make us think they're dreaming of the Oscars. Or prom.
Verdict: Too many curls and sparkles.
Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, and Taco Bennett
These men may not know how to coordinate a "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" pose, but they sure know how to wear a slightly ironic sweatshirt.
Verdict: Perfect boyfriend-closet-snatching material.
Lindsey Stirling
Let this photo serve as a warning to all you pale-skinned girls: a blonde streak in your bangs will just make you look like you're missing a chunk of bangs.
Verdict: Make this hair stop.
Dree Hemingway
Finally, someone who knows her fashion. Her air-dried hair and high-necked top offset that slightly scandalous skirt.
Verdict: Perfect on all counts.
Bonnie McKee
The hair is stolen from a Nasty Gal photoshoot, and the outfit is comprised of everything you shouldn't have purchased from Wet Seal.
Verdict: NO TO EVERYTHING.
Tiffany of Girls' Generation
Just dressy enough, and the misty trees on the fabric are breathtaking.
Verdict: We want to hang this dress on our wall.
Skylar Grey
The scarf is cool, but the whole look is overkill. The baggy jeans, tangled necklaces, and baseball cap make it seem like she's trying to channel some cliché of a rapper.
Verdict: Kanye-lite.
