Red Carpet Central: VMA's

Recording artist Jennifer Lopez attends the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 24, 2014 in Inglewood, California. PHOTO | FRAZER HARRISON | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Jennifer Lopez was age defying - she looks nowhere near 45 - in a Charbel Zoe cut out gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, Thalé Blanc clutch, Neil Lane 20-carat diamond and platinum stud earrings, and five Neil Lane diamond and platinum rings.
  • Nicki Minaj who recently laid to rest her completely over the top red carpet style looked classy in an animal print Saint Laurent dress and nude Saint Laurent shoes.

The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) show and red-carpet event is best known for its fun, playful fashion and over-the-top performances. Most of the red carpet style is easily adaptable into your fashion loving wardrobe with only slight changes necessary.

The awards honour the best music videos of the year.This year’s biggest theme on the red carpet was head-to-toe black with superstar Beyonce leading the pack in a Nicolas Jebran gown, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin shoes.

The star, who was this year presented with the Video Vanguard award by her husband Jay-Z and their adorable daughter Blue Ivy later changed into a bedazzled leotard to close the show with an epic 16-minute medley of multiple songs from her self-titled fifth studio album and changed yet again into a burgundy Zuhair Murad gown after her performance for after show interviews and pictures.

Other stars who worked the trend included Miley Cyrus in an Alexandre Vauthier ensemble, Kendall Jenner in an Alon Livne top and trousers, La Perla bra, Jennifer Fisher jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes.

Younger sister Kylie Jenner, who slayed in an Alexandre Vauthier gown with Gucci shoes, a Giles & Brother necklace, and Jennifer Fisher rings and earrings. Another sight to behold was model Chanel Iman who looked spectacular in a Balmain dress and Casadei heels.

AGE DEFYING

Jennifer Lopez was age defying - she looks nowhere near 45 - in a Charbel Zoe cut out gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, Thalé Blanc clutch, Neil Lane 20-carat diamond and platinum stud earrings, and five Neil Lane diamond and platinum rings.

Jamie Chung looked girl-next-door classy in Versace and Stuart Weitzman shoes. Nicki Minaj who recently laid to rest her completely over the top red carpet style looked classy in an animal print Saint Laurent dress and nude Saint Laurent shoes.

Common was effortlessly stylish in Vivienne Westwood. Kelly Rowland looked adorable in a Kaufmanfranco gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. The expectant star seemed to be enjoying herself immensely as she did the flawless dance with Blue Ivy as her best friend performed.

Who do you think was best dressed this year?

Have a lovely week beautiful people.

@MissAngelsmile