Which Country Cutie Had The Winning Look At The Academy Of Country Music Awards?
by Alex Gambardella
Apr 7, 2009 2:24 PM PDT
Okay, I have to admit -- I used to hate country music. From the slow twangy accents to the depressingly lame lyrics about dead dogs and barbecue stains and broken hearts, I just could never get into it... until recently! With the invasion of young powerhouse vocalists like Lady Antebellum and Carrie Underwood ("Last Name" -- finally a country song I can relate to! Just kidding...) and down-to-earth lyrics from the likes of Taylor Swift and Sugarland, today's country seems to have adopted a hipper vibe, a more rock-ish sound, and an overall edgier quality that gives the genre a more modern infectious energy and mass worldwide appeal! And to celebrate such musical innovation, the Academy of Country Music Awards honored music mavens young and old in Las Vegas this past Sunday, and if the genre's leading ladies weren't already enviable enough in their awards-sweeping talent and golden-haired good looks, their glamorous red carpet gowns almost stole the show out of their own hands! Carrie Underwood, the night's biggest winner, toned down her usual sparkle with a fairytale-esque pastel ensemble, while Taylor Swift donned a mature one-shoulder red gown by Angel Sanchez that matched both the carpet and the backdrop, yet had her standing out just the same! Vote below on which of country's biggest stars made the best red carpet appearance! Photo Credit: PR Photos
New York Fashion Week Buzz: Angel Sanchez Opens His Studio to Stylehive
by Chris K.
Sep 5, 2008 2:57 PM PDT
It was like seeing Project Runway in full swing, only this time we already knew the winner. Angel Sanchez opened his garment district studio last night for a sneak peek at the designer's intricate Spring 2009 collection. With several gowns displayed in the showroom and several more in various states of completion in his studio, the event was a fascinating look into the designer's process. Let's just say it was a bit more inspiring than watching Stella get auf'd this week. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for more of my shots from the fete. Then check out the Hive for our members' favorite Angel Sanchez creations!
