Best Dressed | MTV Video Music Awards 2012 (TOP 2)

I may be a tad late on this but I wanted to share my favorite looks from last Thursday's MTV Video Music Awards.  I grew up watching this award show every year, and abiding by tradition, I tuned in again this year.

Miley Cyrus' look was the first I fell in love with.  Her Emilio Pucci dress is super fab in every way.  This, ladies and gents, is mesh paneling done right.  I also love how the dress contrasts amazingly with her sleek and edgy platinum blonde hair.  The only thing I would change about this outfit is the clutch she's carrying (I would have paired it with a solid silver clutch instead), but otherwise I think this look is gorgeous.

The next lady being mentioned has an easy-to-dress body shape and stunning complexion...which is why I usually love anything adorned on Zoe Saldana.  This blush toned dress by Salvatore Ferragamo is short and chic and just glows off her body.  The other components of her look (beachy hair styling, smokey makeup, punchy nails, and minimal jewelry) really allowed the fringy dress to shine.  Again, I would change one thing about this outfit-- I would have swapped the chocolate brown ankle strapped sandals for simpler strapped nude sandals.  Regardless, she looks fabulous and I love this look.

I really enjoy watching these MTV Video Music Awards because it's a lot more laid back than most award shows and I get to see what the celebrities would wear when they're given more styling freedom.  Many celebrities take it to the extremes and really try to make a statement by wearing crazy pieces but my favorite looks consist of tasteful styles that make a bold statement without being garish.

What were your favorite looks from the MTV Video Music Awards?

xoxo,

*jenn