Style Notes: Christina Aguilera at the ALMA Awards 2012

Christina Aguilera with Bullseye

Last night, the Latin-American community celebrated the victories and successes of their finest athletes and artists at the ALMA Awards in Pasadena, California. Honoree Christina Aguilera was given a tribute for her extraordinary career in the music industry and was given an award for her efforts as an ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme, with whom she has been raising awareness on world hunger since 2009. For the momentous occasion, the five-time Grammy winner dressed to impress with a curve-hugging black Michael Kors dress with lace panels and a thigh-high slit. However, do we ever expect Xtina to just stick to the letter? Of course not! She accessorised with a cascade of Neil Lane jewellery, a bejewelled Judith Leiber clutch and sky high Christian Louboutin heels. Since the evening paid a tribute to her career, the singer also paid homage to her life-long love for coloured hair extensions, adding a purple and pink ponytail to her demure ensemble. It has been reported that Aguilera received a full, standing ovation last night and it doesn't surprise me one bit. This girl is utterly, and undoubtedly iconic.  

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Golden Globes 2012: Best Dressed

Last night's Golden Globes officially started the 2012 awards season, and true to form, the red carpet was full of Hollywood's finest. Actors and actresses from both television and the big screen walked down the carpet in some of the most beautiful couture pieces and as always, some were better than others. The ladies definitely brought their A-Game so without further ado, here are my top favourites for Best Dressed. I hope you like them!

SOFIA VERGARA: Wearing a beautiful navy fishtail gown, custom made by one of her favourites, Vera Wang. I love the ruching and the gathering of the fabric and the dress fit Sofia like a glove! Look at that stunning hourglass figure! Sofia won together with the cast for Best Comedy TV Series, and in the fashion stakes she may as well have won a statuette. 

ZOOEY DESCHANEL: The New Girl wore a custom Prada couture dress, and while most of the critics debate over it, I thought it was the perfect choice for the singer/actress. It's sleek and shiny, and the acidic green beading adds just enough tartness to bring life and youth to what could have been a boring and predictable choice. She went for a sultry 60s Barbarella-look and it is a beautiful colour on this quirky and whimsical nominee. 

TILDA SWINTON: Once again, Tilda brought a frosty fierceness onto the red carpet with this icy blue Haider Ackermann chiffon dress and structured tuxedo jacket. It's edgy and polished, a complete standout last night in a sea of nudes and champagne hued dresses. Plus, LOVIN that hairdo that is not dissimilar to mine :P

ANGELINA JOLIE: Wearing Atelier Versace, Angelina finally broke out of her usual choice of black dresses. This cream satin gown, like the actress herself, is clean and simple- very understated glam and that flash of scarlet just complemented her alabaster skin. It's subtle colour blocking and it worked. 

NICOLE KIDMAN: It has been an underwhelming couple of seasons for the Nicole and I am so glad that she finally got her mojo back last night in this gray beaded chiffon Versace gown. It's still within her conservative frosty palette but when partnered with the cascade of her luscious red locks, it was a beautiful balance of fire and ice. The dress hugged her body perfectly, showing off those newfound curves (thanks to motherhood), and what else can I say really? Top marks!