Number five, Skylar Grey arrived on the red carpet early, and I was immediately taken with her choice.  She wore a white 1920’s inspired knee length dress and instead of pairing it with anything matchy matchy she went for a full on bold red, pointed toe platform booty-stiletto hybrid.  I was into it.

What the shoes say: “Bold and passionate, understated glamour”

Number four on my list is Diana Ross.  Loved the crystal embellished t-strap kitten heel sandals.  Appropriate, not over the top, and loved the combo with her pantsuit. she threw in some of-the-moment coral toenail color which popped the outfit.  Another example of how your pedicure can optimize an all-black outfit.

What the shoes say: “I’m still in it to win it”

Rihanna + Alicia Keys coming in together at Number Three.  Many an accolade has been poured on for Rihanna’s ensemble and while I wasn’t a super big fan of the hair situation, I did love her clear PVC and black ankle-strap Louboutins.  They were a perfect elegant compliment to an incredibly sexy dress.

What the shoes say: “I’m growing up and embracing my inner lady”

For Alicia, I loved the knee length dress and bold shoulder pads. Paired with this shoe, I’d say it was the height of elegance.

What the shoes say: “I’ve grown up and embracing my womanhood”

Number Two, Cyndi Lauper. Even though she got dissed by some for her ensemble, I love her mary jane style gold metallic and black suede peep toe platform stilettos. I thought they looked hot and went amazingly with her entire outfit.

What her shoes say: “I am still the queen of fun, bitches”

And of course, Adele in at Number One.  I can’t emphasize enough how much her understated old-school glamour is an extremely refreshing addition to the fashion landscape.  The focus is always on the voice and the music, and this time was no different. I thought her dress was perfect and her shoes a fitting compliment.    Her Christian Louboutin Fifi in encrusted silver glitter showed offjust a peek underneath her glittery black dress and added a sense of fun and youth to what could have been a somber dress.  Perfection untold. 

What her shoes say:  “I am incredibly elegant, but I also like to have a bit of fun”

And just had to make one note because I am one of her hugest fans since the days of “Always be around”. 

Robyn, my friend, WHAT were you thinking? The ultimate  fashion self-sabotage in the form of a shoe.  Please call me next time. I will help you into the perfect shoes.

What her shoes say: “I’m afraid to step into my own spotlight”