VMA 2014 RED CARPET..WHO WORE WHAT ...& WHY? BEYONCE, KARDASHIANS, IGGY, NICK MINAJ & MORE

Star moment: BEYONCE left little to the imagination in black lace dress that outlined her curvaceous physique.

THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!! FLAWLESS...JENNIFER LOPEZ-stunned – in more ways than one – wearing shimmering silver Charbel Zoe gown featuring a bodice with multiple cut-outs and a slit to the hip-bone.

NICK MINAJ

KELLY ROWLAND

WE PRAY NO ELEVATOR RIDES FOR SOLANGE

KIM KARDASHIAN

KENDALL JENNER AND KYLIE JENNER

CUTEST COUPLE JORDIN SPARKS AND JASON DERULO

WIZ KHALIFA AND AMBER ROSE...FILL IN THE BLANK A PIMP & A _____

NO WORDS! CHRIS BROWN

ABOVE & BELOW "KILL YO STYLIST" USHER

MILEY CYRUS

"KILL YOU STYLIST" IGGY AZALEA

ADAM LEVINE AND WIFE BEHATI PRINSLOO

ESSENCE BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD LUNCHEON A-LIST CELEBS HIT THE CARPET WHO WORE WHAT?

Kerry Washington nailed it at this event wearing a flattering Calvin Klein Collection azure-blue, baby-bump concealing dress which draped off one-shoulder.

Keeping accessories to a minimum, she added an Emm Kuo ‘Guggenheim’ oyster shell, black resin and stingray minaudière clutch with blue lapis details to complement her frock; plus Jimmy Choo ‘Anouk’ black pumps and EF Collection diamond X ring.

The Beautiful people!  The stars aligned on the red carpet at the Beverly Hills Hotel for the 2014 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon. The hottest celebs gathered to celebrate breakthrough star Lupita Nyong'o, the leadership of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Cheryl Boone Isaacs, and the vision of director/producer Ava DuVernay. 

Honoree Lupita Nyong'o is stylish and rocking the crop top trend which she worked today wearing a Giambattista Valli Spring 2014 cream two-piece look styled with matching Sophia Webster shoes, an Elie Saab clutch and Neil Lane jewels.

Opting to keep her hair simple on this occasion, she did added a gold hair band for a delightfully dainty touch.

Naomie Harris She hit the white carpet in a white WES GORDON lace insert dress styled with LOUBOUTIN sandals, a JIMMY CHOO clutch and H STERN jewelry. Side parted long wavy locks and light but flawless make-up finished up her look.

Geisha girl? nope Brandy Norwood she picked this gorgeous red Elena Reva sleeveless pant look. She said it wanted something edgy, but was still classic for a luncheon, explaining that it stood out on a rack of clothes shown to her by her stylist.

Her new hair cut; which she did to celebrate turning 35 on February 11. “It makes me feel grown. 

Brandy styled her ensemble with red suede Louboutin platform pumps and a Helmel multi-coloured snakeskin clutch.

Tamera Mowry looking fresh and stunning opting for a Victoria Beckham dress featuring the clean-cut, minimalist silhouette the designer is famed for; this orange dress is beautifully crafted to smooth and hug the figure. Nude panels add a directional edge, making this elegant piece a contemporary choice for a luncheon.

Tika Sumpter Wearing her hair in chic braided updo, the actress wore a baroque printed cocktail dress from Bibhu Mohapatra’s Resort 2014 collection which featured a high, square neckline, cap sleeves, wrap-effect skirt, and a geometric cut-out at the back.

Angela Bassett She turned to her favorite designer, BYRON LARS for her white carpet look. Her sheer lace floral embroidered dress featured an exposed center front zipped and a nude belt.

Danai Gurira  illusion panel on her Reem Acra Resort 2014 fitted frock isn’t quite doing its job, I love this glorious red colour against her skin tone. Gold Rupert Sanderson sandals, an oversized Tyler Alexandra clutch and Shylee Rose jewels accessorized her look.

Tatyana Ali

Gorgeous Rochelle Aytes busting out in a pale salmon Hermes dress, interesting choice for shoe color?

Nicole Beharie, hideous wall paper print dres...Yikes!

Tracy Edmonds in a graphic block print dress, but a fashion NO...Kitten heels yikes!

Tichina Arnold, sorry worst dress goes to....

Alfre Woodard were not sure who she is wearing? Walmart or K'mart, but we kind of like it.

Michael Ealy

Common 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS RED CARPET, WHO WORE WHAT AND WHY?

Big winner Bullock, who swooped up honors for her work in Gravity and The Heats and goofed off with Zac.

Were still trying to figure out if we like this fun floral dress and coordinating moss-green pumps too. But we're mostly here for the hair.

The singer's new pixie seems to have given her more confidence than ever – she strikes pose in a body-skimming white KaufmanFranco dress, ankle-strap heels and a pop of pink lipstick.

Jennifer Hudson gets some special support from fiancé David Otunga at Wednesday's show.

Tireless: Jennifer and sister Julia have worked long and hard to make sure their murdered nephew did not die in vain.

Queen Latifah scored the Favourite New Talk Show Host trophy, took a simple sartorial approach to the evening. Her black Angela Dean dropped-waist dress featured a loose silhouette with Grecian-inspired draping. Classic and sophisticated it was; memorable perhaps not.

Wearing a classic tight, white dress actress Jessica Alba pulls of a clean and glamorous look finished off with white heels.

Platinum locks. Super-toned bod from her Vegas show. Flirty and flattering Mikael D dress: 2014 is starting off right, stylewise, accompanied by her new boyfriend Dave Lucado for their first red carpet appearance together.

WACKY: Did model Heidi Klum mix up the People’s Choice Awards with her annual Halloween party?! The stunning beauty missed the mark with this funky black and silver dress by Armani, Lorraine Schartz earrings and elaborate twisted pony.

The pregnant again star wore a white stretch T-shirt dress with a yellow tulle skirt from Vionnet's Spring 2014 collection. Mom-to-be makes her point while getting playful onstage with favorite comedic movie actor winner Adam Sandler.

SUIT & GUY  Ellen scores a little solo time with one of the night's big winners, Justin Timberlake, who gave a sweet speech thanking his parents, wife Jessica Biel and the talk show hostess for "all the personal inspiration. And the cookies. Bakes a hell of a cookie."

Now, that's true bromance! Chris O'Donnell lets his fellow presenter take center stage inside PEOPLE's photo booth.

Quiet backstage: Cheeky Heidi Klum and her good friend LL Cool J pulled a comical pose at the People's Choice Awards.

The TV personality wore a strapless, blue cocktail dress with heels.

WORST :In case her engagement ring wasn't getting her enough attention   ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera didn’t quite pull off this black, white and nude dress that would have been better suited with an updo or not worn at all Yikes.