VMA's: Best and Worst

There are plenty of awards ceremonies throughout the years and perfectly positioned between the Oscars and the Teen Choice Awards sit the VMA's.  MTV are renowned for their highly publicized events and this one really brings out the fun in the outfits worn by the stars in attendance.  Here are my best and worst:

Best Dressed

Taylor Swift:  Proving that Herve Leger isn't a brand permanently tainted by the likes of River Island and Tulisa copycats, the country singer wowed in her navy bandage dress with a super plunging neckline.  Her curls

Allison Williams:  The 'Girls' actress chose a demure white number by Valentino.  The lace a mini length makes it a perfect transeasonal option and show of her perfect pins whilst her updo keeps the overall look effortlessly chic.

Ellie Goulding:  Admittedly she isn't my favourite singer but I can't deny my love for this Amato couture dress perfectly teamed with a pair of Brian Atwood courts.  The thigh high split is very Angelina and keeping her hair au naturale and without effort somehow manages to make her look even more endearing.

Worst Dressed

Katy Perry:  I don't know what it is about this girl.  She is so stunning yet insists on wearing some of the worst outfits known to man.  This Emanuel Ungaro number has to be one of her worst to date, mainly due to the fact that it has none of the playful over the top-ness she usually displays with her purple hair and all.

Lil Kim: There are no words.  None at all.

Erin Wasson:  Where to start.  Firstly, the hairstyle is inappropriate for a narcs meeting let alone any form of a red carpet.  The outfit?  Sheer can be nice by way of panelling, clearly something designer Alexandre Vauthier has never heard of.

Look of the Week: Nicki Minaj

 

I'm the first to admit that Nicki Minaj is one of my least favourite celebrities.  With the exception of Gaga (who can, at least, be called original) the whole crazy, over the top fashion statement that the likes of Minaj, Paloma Faith and even Katy Perry - to an extent - try to put across just doesn't wash with me.  Stop trying to be dramatic, you aren't making a statement, you just look ridiculous.

Anyway, rant aside, this latest look by Minaj literally floored me, I couldn't believe it was her.  Posting to her Instagram account, the 'starships' singer is wearing the stained glass print dress by British brand Alexander McQueen.

Teamed with a new blonde bob, this look is a definite winner!

The New Batman

I don't think many can dispute my opinion that Christian Bale made for the best Batman we have seen as of yet.  Suffice to say then that it came as a surprise when it was announced today the Ben Affleck as been chosen to portray the caped crusader in the forthcoming Superman sequel alongside Henry Caville.

Whilst Warner Brother's president Greg Silverman seems confidance in the choice of actor, stating that ' We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC comics most enduringly popular superheros and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some' fans have vented their confusion and fury over the appointment via social media sites with tweets such as 'Casting Ben Affleck as Batman sounds like something the joker would do to create a distraction at the nerd bank' and my personal favourite: 'I've just seen Christian Bale going to Afflecks apartment with some Huey Lewis records and an axe' in reference to the murderous Patrick Bates portrayed by Bale in 2000's American psycho.  Some fans have even gone as far to create an online petition in an aim to convice casting directors to look elsewhere for their lead, a move which may be somewhat premature considering Heath Ledger received the same welcoming when he was cast as the joker, only to later receive posthumous critical acclaim.

 Bale (above), who beat out actor Jake Gyllenhaal to the role of the Dark Knight in 2004, has stated that he chose not to continue in the role as Batman for fear of being pigeon holed for the rest of his career despite the fact that many critics pointed out that Robert Downey Jr has played Iron Man five times now with no negative association to this fact.

Whilst Affleck has a number of high profile movie's under his belt, such as the 2012's Argo which receive nominations for 7 Academy Awards, 5 Golden Globes and 7 Critics Choice Awards, there has been much criticism for some of his earlier roles, particularly his earlier superhero portrayal of Daredevil.  Only time will tell whether he was the right choice for the role and as long as he looks to Bale for inspiration as opposed to the disastrous performance given by George Clooney in Joel Schumacher's adaptation (below), we ought to at least give him a chance right?

First Pictures: North West

It's been over two months since Kim Kardashian gave birth to her and Kanye West's first child and the reality star has been remarkably coy about sharing any image of the latest addition to the Kardashian clan, until now that is.

Appearing sans Kim on 'Momager' Kris Jenners season finale of her self named chat show, the 36 year old rapper shared the first image of his daughter saying that 'To me it (fatherhood) is such a blessing.  I feel that it is going to give me the stability that I really need to create and do God's work'.

Despite previously ranting that this (North) 'is not America's baby'  Kanye stated that his reason for finally sharing the snap is that 'I thought it would be really cool on her grandmothers season finale to bring a picture of North'.

Beckhams New Ad

So far this year H&M have had Georgia May Jagger, Beyoncé and Joan Smalls front major advertising campaigns for them, but nothing quite compares to the image of a half naked picture of football ace David Beckham .

Featuring in his second campaign for the Swedish retailer this year, the collection showcases Beckham's latest range of briefs and loungewear while he poses in a changing room looking far off in the distance. Whilst it's not quite on par with the video shot by Guy Ritchie that saw Becks chasing after a car in all his but clenching glory, these images are definitely the best yet.

The collection, which launches today, is the latest stage in the partnership between the brand and the 38 year old star and one that focuses not only on the fit and fabric but comfortable and stylish loungewear with a heritage feel (the story behind the east end styles shoot) 'I love the heritage style of the new pieces in my collection. The vests, pyjama bottoms and raglan-sleeve tops are already favourites that I know I will wear all season long' Beckham said of the range.

The collection is available in all stores throughout 48 markets and online now.