MAKE IT STOP!

As many of you are aware, I have a deep hatred for all things Christian Audigier and Ed Hardy! They clearly have no grasp on what Kustom Kulture actually is. If they had even the slightest clue, they would never commercialize this crap so hard, nor would they promote it among the social groups they do (the judges on Americas Best Dance Crew probably can't even tell you what Kustom Kulture is)! It was bad enough before Jon Gosselin and the brilliant cast of Jersey Shore got their grimey hands on it, but they certainly did their best to crucify an already dead trend. If there was any life remaining in the Ed Hardy brand, what I found on the shelves at Target the other day should certainly put the nail in the coffin (at least I hope this means the end for this disaster).

Grammy Awards Fashion Continued...

John Legend in Prada looks great from a distance. However, once you realize that the vest is mesh, the entire look falls apart. There is no reason for any man that is not the bartender at the local gay strip club to be wearing a mesh vest! You are better than that John - get it together!

Carrie Underwood in Edition by Georges Chakra. I'm a little torn on this one. I love the geometric metallic neckline. I don't love the cut of the bodice though. This girl has far too great of a figure to wear such a tent dress! I think I would love the head to toe look if it were more fitted through the mid-section.

Ashanti is proof that even the best designer screws up. This Tony Ward Couture gown is said to cost somewhere near $300,000! First of all, the dress isn't even that cute! Second, as far as I'm concerned, Ashanti has no relevance in the music industry any more. Why she is even there stumps me, much less why somebody thought it was necessary to put her in the most expensive gown there! (I credit Tony Ward with the fantastic beading detail, but the cut is all wrong and I hate the frilly skirt/train.)

Beyonce in Stephane Rolland confuses me a bit. It's a pretty gown, but it just doesn't work for me on her. For some reason, it looks like she has a tiny head and that her body is way bigger than it really is. She's not a big girl, she's actually quite fit. I just believe that it's the really bad pose and the fact that it seems any movement is completely restricted in this gown.

Colbie Caillat in Nicolas Jebran. My issue with this look is not solely based on the gown itself, but the appropriateness of sporting such a sexy look when your dad is your date. It just looked a little strange when they were interviewed together on the red carpet (I am certainly not suggesting that their relationship is at all inappropriate - just that the dress and a dad don't mix). I don't particularly care for the dress anyway. The wavy beach hair with the dress, the black open-toe sandals, and the cheap looking sheer skirt just don't create a good overall look. This girl is 24 years old and was raised in the music industry. She should know better by now!

Chanel Tattoos?

Yup, it's true...and tragic!

Chanel Tattoos - 'Les Trompe L'Oeil de Chanel' Temporary Skin Art Brings Ink to High Fashion (GALLERY)

I would like to thank LV for the heads-up on this new "trend". I use the term "trend" very loosely here. Apparently Chanel is creating a line of temporary tattoos that will sell for $75 with 55 different designs (I do believe that means $75 for each design)! I appreciate Chanel's attempt here to break into a new demographic - but really? Temporary tattoos? That is something you get in a child's birthday party goodie-bag, not at one of the most famous couture houses in the world! I feel like Chanel is doing exactly what they've been so against for years; selling out to the masses! I place Chanel selling temporary tattoos in the same category as Alexander McQueen designing for Target, Vera Wang for Kohl's, or Max Azria teaming up with Miley Cyrus for Wal-Mart (which is an issue we will get into another day - I have tons to say about that phenomenon!).

What do you think of Chanel's new line of temporary tattoos? Give feedback below in the comments section.

And the award goes to.... (Grammy Award Edition)

The eclectic mix of people on the red carpet of the Grammy Awards is similar to what you would expect to see if you were cruising down Fifth Avenue in NYC and then accidentally end up on 54th Street with the bums ravaging the garbage cans. The class acts were certainly there, but the garbage was also out in full force!

Let's get down to business...

BEST DRESSED FEMALE:

Pink in a gorgeous Tony Ward scalloped mermaid gown in multiple shades of grey, takes the best dressed award hands down. Jay Manuel should take note: this is how you pull off platinum hair! Pink classed it up on the red carpet and had, in my honest opinion, the best performance of the night! Her acrobatics in mid air in a body hugging sheer suit, all the while singing is incredibly impressive and extremely brave! (And she has a hot husband...that little bitch has it all!)

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Nicole Kidman in Prada

Mary J. Blige in Gucci

Jennifer Nettles in Victoria Beckham

Lea Michele in Ramona Keveza

BEST DRESSED MALE:

Usher wins it in this stone colored Emporio Armani suit with white piping and black contrasting buttons. This is a surprising pick for me because I generally hate mismatched prints and patterns, but for some reason I absolutely LOVE this! The black and white checked shirt with the coordinating black and white polka-dot tie and pocket square create a perfect juxtaposition! Apparently losing all that dead weight this past year has been very good for Usher...for those not following along, I'm talking about that mess of a wife he was toting around! His album may have tanked, but at least he hasn't lost his sense of style!

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Ne-Yo - I don't care what Joan Rivers says, I like the white tie and shoes, and I don't think he looks like a pimp.

Jason Mraz - Recycled polyester suit with a tie made from old cassettes? Yup, what else would expect from Jason Mraz?

Common - He's as stylish as he is talented!

WORST DRESSED FEMALE (tie):

Britney Spears in Dolce & Gabbana & Ciara in Givenchy tied in this category because they are guilty of the same crime! The sheer mesh dress over a leotard is only acceptable for...NOTHING! There is no reason to ever wear this! This was supposed to be Britney's big Grammy comeback - but if this is the best she can come up with, she might want to wait another eight years before showing her face on the Grammy red carpet again! As for Ciara - I never know what she's thinking, so this doesn't really shock me!

WORST DRESSED MALE:

Akon looks like he walked out of the local Hot Topic and right onto the red carpet. The leather pants were bad enough on their own, but shamelessly plugging that he "discovered" Lady Gaga by wearing her on his tee shirt is just weird!

BEST DRESSED DUO OR GROUP:

Green Day have been around many, many years and screwed up on a many a red carpet - but not this time! They look coordinated and handsome without making a contrived statement of being overly matchy.

WORST DRESSED DUO OR GROUP:

MGMT tries too hard! I have no words to describe this disaster!

GRAMMY ARREST LOG:

OFFENSE: Flashing too much side boob!

OFFENDER: Katy Perry in Zac Posen

***As a side note - she seems genuinely happy with that lunatic Russell Brand!***

OFFENSE: Use of a deadly weapon on red carpet

OFFENDER: Lady Gaga in Armani Prive

***I have no idea what the significance of that stupid spike star is!?!? Does this get-up represent the solar system somehow, and her hair is the sun?***

OFFENSE: Being an overly obnoxious teenager!

OFFENDER: Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus

***These two tools take undeserved arrogance to a whole new level - their 15 minutes must end SOON***

OFFENSE: Using Big Bird's stylist!

OFFENDER: Rhianna in this feathery Elie Saab frock

***I know I'll catch some flack for this, but she not only sucks as a performer (I can say that - I've seen her live), but she has never gotten it right on the red carpet!***

OFFENSE: Public display of sluttiness!

OFFENDER: Ke$ha is a complete disrespect to the entire music industry!

***Seriously, this girl really needs to be locked away so she can stop spreading the disease she calls music!***

A few extra notes:

I actually liked Fergie's dress again (Emilio Pucci)- still hate her music and watching her perform, but at least her red carpet presentations are getting better!

Travis Barker would otherwise be considered WAY under-dressed, but it's Travis Barker and I love him, so I don't care (besides, I like the use of old school Thrasher on the red carpet)! I also love that he coordinated outfits with his son, Landon!

Who was your favorite?

Best & Worst Dressed: SAG Awards

MOST Beautiful Gown of the Night goes to Christina Applegate in Roberto Cavalli (who I normally don't like)! She's as beautiful outside as she is inside. I am happy to say she was, by far, the best dressed of the night! The gown is gorgeous, her hair is perfect, and the back detail is incredible!

BEST Redemption from Last Week Award goes to Tina Fey! Thank God she got it right this time, she looked fantastic in Ferragamo!

***Christina Hendricks came in a close second in her red Carolina Herrara***

WORST Designer Award goes to Alexander McQueen for the disaster that was Sandra Bullock and Anna Paquin! (That really pains me because he is one my absolute favorite designers!)

TOOL of the Night Award goes to Justin Timberlake for that stupid 70's wedding style blue ruffled shirt! (P.S. He also loses points for that beard and shaggy hair!)

BIGGEST Surprise of the Night Award goes to Patricia Arquette for not looking like a hippie hobo on the red carpet! (Not that I liked her dress, just that she didn't look like a hobo!)

CLOWN Award goes to Jeremy Irons for wearing a Ronald McDonald colored bow tie!

DUMB Actress Award goes to Sarah Hyland for not knowing who she was wearing! First rule of the red carpet is know who made the dress! ***Turns out, the dress is Alberto Makali***

LOVED IT:

Christina Applegate in Roberto Cavalli

Sherri Shepherd (not sure of designer)

Kyra Sedgwick in Vera Wang - this is white done right!

Tina Fey in Ferragamo

HATED IT:

Nicole Kidman

Anna Paquin

Sandra Bullock

Justin Timberlake

Two additional thoughts:

1. Adam Lambert looked awesome from afar, but up close...holy make-up Batman!!

2. Mariska Hargitay does red carpets very well! She looked fantastic!

See the post below for more details on more stars!

Make sure you tune in next week for a complete rundown of Grammy's fashion!

***Somewhere Over the Red Carpet does not own the rights to photos used, nor does it imply such***