Blondie
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Love Bugs: Courtney Love cleans herself up to hit the Grammy party circuit, slinking around in a black silk slip dress she bragged cost a mere $32. For that price, she probably didn't worry about stretching out the material of the simple frock when she later yanked it down to flash her assets in a desperate imitation of Janet Jackson's desperate Super Bowl stunt. Courtney, whose swollen lips are looking more and more like two pieces of raw liver grafted onto her face, should try doing something that would really shock us, like, say, acting her age (39, believe it or not) or respecting one or two social mores.
Prep Cool: The preppy look has finally come of age. OutKast's Big Boi and Andre 3000 show off their Grammy Awards while sporting dapper duds that evoke the era of upturned collars and rich kids named Biff and Tad and Steff. On the left, Big Boi wears a collarless green suit with pink shirt and tie, while on the right Andre 3000 also styles green, pairing his brightly hued Hermes jacket with a plaid tie, tweed hat, colorfully printed belt, pressed jeans, Converse sneakers and Jackie O sunglasses.
Pink Lady: Style-shifting Madonna's recent fashion choices have ranged from dowdy to downright matronly, but the pop icon makes a fabulous comeback at the Grammys in a gorgeous hot pink ruffled knee-length Versace number, which is ideal for showing off her toned arms and ample cleavage. Madonna, who looks dewy and delicious with soft blonde hair and flawless makeup, accessorizes with diamond bracelets, an ultra-long diamond necklace, and diamond earrings from Neil Lane (along with that ubiquitous red Kabbalah string on her wrist). The Big M also smartly pairs fishnets with sexy leather stiletto boots for an up-to-the-millisecond (and age-appropriate) style statement. Oh, and Guy Ritchie, who we believe used to make movies, is quite spiffy in his grey pinstripe suit and monochromatic shirt and tie.
Justin's Case: We'll refrain from any easy "wardrobe malfunction" jokes and just say that Justin "Don't Blame Me" Timberlake looks surprisingly stylish in his brown suit, salmon-colored shirt and striped tie. The outfit is both youthful (thanks to the casual shoes) and hip, and is a nice change from the grungy gear he wore during his infamous bustier grab at the Super Bowl. Our one gripe: lose the icky facial hair, which does nothing except maybe irritate Cameron Diaz' skin.
Christina's Ugly Hair-a: Oh Christina. You try so very hard. We know you do. But it just never works quite the way you want it to. On the right, Aguilera tries out the oh-so-hot flapper look (place the blame squarely on Nicole Kidman) in a complicated fringed and feathered violet sequined Versace confection that wouldn't look out of place at the Ice Capades. On the left, the "Beautiful" belter exposes her chest to the elements in a strangely cut pale pink creation and frumpy matching sandals. Also doing Christina no favors are her dark and wavy synthetic-looking locks and the entire tub of self-tanner she apparently soaked in before the show.
Outward Bound: You know that cliche about how certain people shouldn't quit their day jobs? It's gonna be important in a second. Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee hits the Grammy green carpet in a dress of her own design, which -- and we're just spitballing here -- involved wrapping an entire roll of electrical tape around her body. Amy tries to lighten up her mummy-from-the-black-lagoon look with a pink underlay, but sadly, it only makes us wonder if there's a much prettier dress being held hostage under all those binding black strips. Amy finishes off her look with particularly unflattering pumps with studded ankle straps, which were last seen on the feet of Pat Benatar in 1982.
Golden Girl: Beyonce falls back on bad habits at the Grammy Awards, choosing a gown designed by her mom, Tina Knowles, the woman responsible for some of the superstar's most dire fashion moments. Luckily, this chartreuse satin dress is so over-the-top glam, with its intricate jeweled neckline and floor-sweeping train, that it actually works, despite the many fussy elements competing for attention. The traffic-stopping diva, who took home five statues, positively glows thanks to understated makeup and perfectly mussed face-framing waves (and perhaps the influence of boyfriend Jay-Z).
Skirting the Issue: When you're standing next to a dude in a skirt and your outfit still looks bad, you know something is very wrong. Mary J. Blige tawt she saw a puddy tat as she shows off the hide of Tweety Bird (as skinned by Gucci) at the Grammy Awards. The chanteuse is an eyesore in her poufy fur topper and sparkly gold dress, though we think her blonde pixie cut is adorable. As for Sting, the remarkably well-preserved "Roxanne" rocker's black pleated skirt is dullsville when matched with AARP-approved blue knee socks, blah black shoes, black blazer and plethora of '80s-ish chest hair (but, disappointingly, not even a hint of leg).
Cho No: Margaret Cho channels both Bjork in her infamous swan get-up and Janet Jackson's nipple-baring Super Bowl performance in this Hindenberg-sized disaster of a dress that makes us want to bury our head in the ground. Seriously, peacock feathers strategically pasted onto a see-through overlay is a look that should not be attempted by anyone, except maybe a comic-book supervillainess (and apologies in advance to the villainesses we've offended). Yes, we know Cho was trying to be outrageous, but it's hard to look proud as a, well, you know, while offending our delicate fashion sensibilities with this sheer madness.
Chic Chick: Gwen Stefani recovers nicely from her conehead kerfuffle at the Golden Globes by modeling a fantastic black and white ensemble from her very own L.A.M.B. fashion line. Mrs. Gavin Rossdale pairs floor-skimming neo-sailor pants with a sheer, feminine halter top with a flirty neck bow, setting the entire ensemble off with bright green platforms. Gwen's platinum locks are released from their high-altitude Globes captivity to flow freely down her back -- or at least as freely as incredibly color-damaged hair can flow.
Caveat Cavalli-Wearer: Celebrities simply love designer Roberto Cavalli -- everyone from Britney Spears to Christina Aguilera has donned his duds. But the hard truth is his couture creations often don't translate well into Hollywood life, as evidenced by easy-on-the-eyes songbirds Alicia Keys and Ashanti, who model near-identical chiffon Cavalli looks at the Grammys (someone's stylist is so very fired). On the right, Alicia wins the title for Most Bizarre Fashion Statement by pairing white capri pants with a way off-the-shoulder two-toned, um, let's say gown, while on the left Ashanti is slightly more successful in a halter dress of the same color and fabric, but featuring an awkward diamond-shaped stomach cutout.
Breathless: Jennifer Love Hewitt arrives at the Grammys without a movie (sorry, "Garfield" doesn't really count) or an album to promote. What's a hot young actress to do? The answer should be obvious. Love shows off her gams in a clinging-on-for-dear-life strapless, tomato-red, bandeau-style Armani frock that is one sharp intake of air away from an R-rating. It's a rare misstep for the designer, though not for Hewitt, who frequently makes bad sartorial decisions despite her va-va-va-voom figure. And not to kick her while she's down, but Jen's heavy bangs are all wrong for her face shape, overwhelming her petite features. On the plus side, we're totally digging her au courant Lucite-looking heels.
