You don’t have to spend a lot to dress like a superstar. Just ask Lady Gaga:
Some wire, netting, a little glitter, maybe an old hula hoop in there somewhere, and voila- Grammy Style! I think I had those shoes when I was a kid, or at least they remind me of the tin cans stilts we used to wear.
Or ask Pink:
Some ribbon, some tinsel, more glitter, and there you have it! Costume: $5.99 (if you use the nice satin ribbon from the fabric store vs the Christmas wrap stuff, a little extra). Grammy Glory: Priceless!
Actually, Pink wears next to nothing very well. She looked amazing. To her credit, this was her performance costume (no, she didn’t wear it on the red carpet– she did a Cirque du Soleil type feat, and it was very entertaining). And Gaga? Well… she has done worse. Like what she wore on stage…
Now, I’m not really into thinking about the grooming habits of other women, but in this case– Lady Gaga, thank you for going for that Pre-Grammy Brazilian. And, um, ouch. And they thought Adam Lambert was too racy?
At least, Fergie thought to wear her protective shield in that area. I think of it as her modpiece. Thanks, Fergie. (Again, some handy kitchen utensils and a stop at the neighborhood sporting goods store nets a costume worthy of Grammy applause).
In other Grammy news, Sandy from Grease showed up to sing with Bon Jovi. (Actually Jennifer Nettles). And Beyonce also got into superhero mode. She’s Sasha Fierce.
So back to the red carpet. Who looked Best and Worst?
Lea Michelle was best dressed for me. I loved her look- fashionable, but fun, and flattering! Look at that tiny waist.
Mary J. Blige also looked amazing, in a great color. 
Taylor Swift? She tried to look a little more sophisticated, perhaps, in blue sparkles– but I thought the fit made her look shapeless. 
Rihanna showed up looking like Big Bird’s cousin Pigeonna. 
Not to be outdone, Lady Gaga gave us her post-performance outfit:
When The Year Without a Santa Claus finally hits Broadway, we know what the Snow Miser will be wearing. Thanks, Gaga.
What were your favorite Grammy moments? Oh, and Happy Groundhog Day! Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow? It’s 12 degrees here. I’m really not up for six more weeks of this.
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OMG…the Gaga outfits were reminiscent of Cher in her heyday, but that alien thing she was wearing with the thing on her head and red eyes…If I was the poor guy sitting behind her I would have knocked it off. I didn’t mind the Taylor Swift sparkle dress…she’s young and cute and pulled it off trying to look older and more sophisticated. Now if they would just STOP playing her music morning noon and night. I’m getting a saccarine overdose.
My eyes! My eyes! My eyes!!! Some of theses outfits are truely and utterly revolting, in a Wargh!-I’ve-been-struck-blind-by-so-much-awfulness kind of way (like that turquoise abomination – I really don’t need to see other people’s private parts when they appear in public) (I’m such a prude, I know).
Which reminds me that I still need to do some clothes shopping for the end-of-the-semester party of our department. Have I already mentioned that I hate shopping for clothes??
I’m sorry to bring you pain, Sandy. LOL! I hate clothes shopping, too. I hope you find something quickly and easily.
Not sure if this fits with the Grammy/music/kinky costume theme…
Just heard about the OhMiBod. Apparently, it’s a vibrating sex toy that works with your iPod (maybe iPhone, too?). One testimonial stated that “Somewhere during Light My Fire, I reached orgasm Valhalla…” LOL
Just an FYI.
Ew, there’s an app for THAT?!
LOL. I don’t know. I think it’s supposed to be controlled by the beat of the song? I have no idea. But, it DOES tie in with the Grammy show, because…
Each presenter received one in their Grammy goody bag!! Hahahaaaa
This totally cracks me up. So many jokes, none fit for public consumption.
ROFLMAO at the year without a Santa Claus. At the doc, commenting on the iPhone!
Makes you wonder what the Heat Miser would look like.
Per usual, great pics and commentary, Sherri. I guess my age is showing, because I simply cannot look at another picture of Lady Gaga. Gag-gag.
I’m with you, VB. I like different. I like unique. I don’t like her crotch and her headpieces and am tired of seeing them. I keep wondering what she really looks like.
Me too VB… just don’t get it!
I think she’s got a lot of talent, and that she can come out now and just be Stephani Germanotta (her name). I could see that maybe she needed some attention to get started, but she’s there now. My daughter doesn’t understand it, either. Someone so talented should probably be able to let the music stand on its own. I guess she’s having fun, but I’m over it.
Fergie’s outfit looks like a cross between costumes from Tron and Conan.
But she’s still really cool. Loved the way they popped out of the stage.
Once those Black-Eyes Peas songs get stuck in your head, they are there forever. I think I’ll be singing Tonight’s Gonna Be a Good Night (woo-hoo) when I’m shuffling around half-senile.
Yes, the old folks home will be a rocking place when we get there….
What a delightful thought… I’m picturing it now as I won’t be able to remember it then…
Don’t phunk with my heart.
I can only judge the Grammy outfits (costumes?!) based on what I saw online, but I agree with Sherri–Lea Michele looked perfect. LOVE her dress and it looked great on her.
It’s so nice to see something that’s classy instead of tacky. Jacquie, I can see you in that dress.
Thanks, Kathleen! I WANT that dress, LOL–except I’d want (need) it to be a couple inches longer to make it more age-appropriate. Lady Gaga can keep her dress. Oh, and just watched Pink’s performance on YouTube. Amazing! All that aerial stuff PLUS she was actually singing, as opposed to lipping it. You go, girl–show ‘em how it’s done!
I think you should get it for the Rita’s, Jacquie (or a little longer).
As for the Grammy’s, I missed a lot and tuned in late. I do love Beyonce’s voice and I think she’s so gorgeous!! And I’ll have to youtube the Pink performance. I love her. All her songs are about female empowerment and in this day and age of female depowerment songs, we need that voice.
Yeah, I really love Pink
Left the Grammys early to watch the new Emma. So only saw through Taylor’s off key rendition of Rhinannon. Missed Bon Jovi — who I really like. But wasn’t sad to miss the 3D stuff. Want to look like Pink
LOL about looking like Pink. Yes, I can see you in ribbons and fishnet
We watched 3D without 3D glasses. Not very effective, that.
Oh, I didn’t know that today was Oscar Nom-nom day!!! Go Blind Side! Did you see Crazy Heart? Is it worth checking out? I have heard absolutely nothing but critical acclaim, but I don’t know anybody that’s seen it yet.
And did you hear about PETA? They want Phil replaced with a robot groundhog, but apparently the weatherforecaster Phil is under too much stress. Oh, puh-lease. PETA, PETA, PETA…
I saw Crazy Heart this weekend. Jeff Bridges earns his nom. Maggie, I don’t know. I never get that supporting stuff. As for the movie? It was pretty hard to believe that someone as young and pretty would fall for someone as old and gross and drunk as Jeff Bridges. Both Hubot and I found that a little hard to buy into, which colored the movie for us. But if you can believe it, good movie.
LOL, she didn’t fall for drunk Jeff Bridges, she fell for The Dude.
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I do want to see it, I think. Like Jeff Bridges but the papers here have really been praising it — which usually menas won’t like it LOL
Someone else needs to go and tell me if they buy the love affair between those two. Go, Dee!
I just read this is what my guy, Colin Firth had to say:
“I thought I was managing my expectations, but on hearing the news I discovered new and unfamiliar vocal tones. Perhaps I should do another musical.” — Colin Firth, best actor nominee for “A Single Man” (whose other film credits do include a musical, “Mamma Mia!”).
Love. Him. Darcy. There can be only one.
I adore Colin Firth but he is sooooo NOT my Darcy. Although I do own the series… he’s like my number 2 or maybe 3 Darcy. But in Bridget Jones…and Love Actually and on and on….I love him.
That groundhog probably lives better than I do. Does PETA want me replaced with a robot, too? Actually, the idea has merit.
I can totally buy Maggie with Jeff. I see pretty young things with gnarly older dudes up here all the time. I don’t quite get it, but it happens. I would have to the movie to really understand perhaps. But the movie does not look good to me. Are you sure Jeff Bridges isn’t playing a version of himself? He always seems like he’s playing Jeff Bridges to me. Except in Iron Man. Then he was acting.
Groundhog saw his shadow. Oh, man. Maybe I’ll go back to bed for six weeks, too. Oh, but then I would miss Oscar noms. Never mind.
Colin Firth, Best Actor nominee. Woot! I think Jeff Bridges has it wrapped, but I love to see Colin get the recognition.
Yeah, Colin!! I LOVE him!
Me too! I love him! I am glad for Sandra Bullock, too.
I hear that! We received 10″ of snow (with an inch of ice underneath it) last week. Most of it is still around and we’re expecting rain and more snow Wednesday into Thursday. Arrrrrgh. Enough! I need Spring!!!!!!
10″ Oh, that’s miserable. Wishing for spring, too.
Well am glad to see a varied field for best picture — but so many nominees–come on’. Go Sandy Bullock!!! Loved that movie.
So glad I don’t live in the panhandle anymore. Miserable freaking winters up there!
Not that it’s been any picnic here. Just cold and wet and dark and miserable, and I would kill for a ray of sunshine.