The 10 Best Fashion and Beauty Looks from Last Night's Billboard Music Awards
It's hard to interpret trends from a red carpet as eccentric as last night's Billboard Music Awards. After all, this show that draws a musical crowd, and we can always count on our favorite singers to adopt a style that's uniquely their own. Even still, this was a fairly clean red carpet, with a couple of gowns spotted amidst a sea of shorter and edgier ensembles.
As for the beauty? Minimal hair and makeup was the rule for nearly all of the celebrities, though there were a couple of fun exceptions. (We're looking at you, Lorde!) Click through to see the evening's most exciting looks and let us know your favorite in the comments below.
Photos: Getty Images1/11Cutout jumpsuits, furry sleeves, and everything in between.
Photos: Getty Images2/11<a href="/about/sarah-hyland">Sarah Hyland</a>
The Modern Family star looked precious in a metallic two-piece suit by Emilio Pucci. To complement the edgy zipper details of her ensemble, makeup artist Allan Avendaño created a bronze smoky eye with major lashes, defined brows, and a pinky-nude lip. Her hair was pinned back with a deep side-part, allowing her bangs to frame her face, which added to the overall drama. It was a more mature look than her recent red carpet moments, but she wore it quite well!
Photos: Getty Images3/11<a href="/about/lucy-hale">Lucy Hale</a>
Lucy wore a color blocked lace dress by Alex Perry, pairing the midi hemline with dainty ankle-strap sandals. As for her beauty look, she rocked her signature waves and side part with pink lipstick and clean skin.
Photos: Getty Images4/11<a href="/about/kylie-jenner">Kylie Jenner</a>
Our favorite new blue-haired girl channeled ’90s minimalism in a camisole dress paired with ultra-strappy sandals. Adding to the throwback aesthetic was a choker necklace and barely-there makeup.
Photos: Getty Images5/11<a href="/about/kendall-jenner">Kendall Jenner</a>
One part of the Jenner sisters brought some serious skin to the red carpet, opting for a jumpsuit by Olcay Gulsen with a backless top. Metallic pointed-toe heels added polish to the look, while sleek middle-parted locks and an apricot lip made a clean, modern statement.
Photos: Getty Images6/11<a href="/about/iggy-azalea">Iggy Azalea</a>
Ditching her signature sleek pony and urban style, Iggy cleaned up in a breathtaking Zuhair Murad gown with Old Hollywood waves, a pink lip, and retro eyeliner.
Photos: Getty Images7/11<a href="/about/aubrey-peeples">Aubrey Peeples</a>
Aubrey looked precious in a strapless Ted Baker dress, which she expertly paired with a cute pair of edgy ankle boots. Finishing off the look was a touch of CoverGirl lipstick in Siren and her go-to super-straight strands.
Photos: Getty Images8/11<a href="/about/jordin-sparks">Jordin Sparks</a>
Perhaps taking a cue from Marchesa's fall show, Jordin paired her elegant, form-fitting Michael Costello dress with cornrows, giving her entire ensemble a fashion-forward, street-ready vibe.
Photos: Getty Images9/11<a href="/about/lorde">Lorde</a>
Our May cover girl skipped the red carpet, but still managed two very impressive outfit changes during the course of the evening. While accepting the award for Top Rock Song, she took the stage in an awesome furry-sleeved coat and wet-look hair with her signature lip. Later, for her epic performance of "Tennis Court," she switched it up with a fedora and a black, belted ensemble.
Photos: Getty Images10/11<a href="/about/kesha">Kesha</a>
Much like Iggy before her, Kesha also took a very elegant route to the red carpet, opting for a romantic windswept updo, barely-there makeup, and a floor-length lace-detailed gown with a train.
Photos: Getty Images11/11<a href="/about/ariana-grande">Ariana Grande</a>
Ariana also skipped the carpet, but she did show up for an entertaining performance of her new song "Problem" with Iggy Azalea. She looked pretty precious in an ultra-mod black and white ensemble, complete with go-go boots, white nails, and a flick of black eyeliner.
