There were two things glaringly missing from the MTV VMAs red carpet this year: bras and underwear. Whether you think host Miley Cyrus set the sartorial tone for the night or that the stars were just pulling out their sexiest stops for the one awards show where basically anything goes, celebs showed up to the party exposing a ton of skin. Let’s just say, plunging necklines and thigh-high slits don’t really count as “scandalous” anymore — just wait till you see these stars raised the bar with these eight barely-there outfits.
1. Chrissy Teigen: This might be the classiest way to flash pelvage ever. Sheer lace panels give off major boudoir vibes on Chrissy’s Victorian-inspired, high-neck gown that we’d wear as lingerie any day. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
2. Gigi Hadid: Gigi Hadid is making a really good case for turning your swimsuit into a statement outfit for your fanciest fall events (would you dare!?). (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
3. Nicki Minaj: Leave it to Nicki to put a totally glamorous spin on the “naked” dress: we’ve never seen beading look quite so much like a second skin. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
4. Lily Aldridge: Black dresses tend to be boring on the red carpet, but thanks to the gigantic scoop neck and like-a-glove fit on the model’s gown, this number is anything but. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
5. Miley Cyrus: We have to hand it to Miley, the host and singer found the cleverest ways to not wear a shirt all night long. It turns out harnesses are the new pasties. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
6. Lauren Jauregui: The Fifth Harmony singer looks like she stepped straight out of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” video complete with a buckled paneled skirt and sheer turtleneck. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)
7. Rita Ora: So many feathers, so much underboob. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
8. FKA Twigs: Fashion faux pas no more: Thanks to FKA Twigs, it’s totally trendy to flash your underwear on the red carpet. Come on, you’d want to show ’em off if you had glitter briefs too. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty)
What were your favorite red carpet looks of the night? Tell us which outfits you love + love to hate from the VMAs in the comments below.
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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