2007 VMA: Red Carpet Fashion Look Book

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  1. Looking pretty in pink on the red carpet, Rihanna's ready for her closeup -- and maybe a few Moonmen. Photos: Looking pretty in pink on the red carpet, Rihanna's ready for her closeup -- and maybe a few Moonmen.

    Posted 9/9/07

  2. Rihanna reigns over the red carpet in shocking hot pink. Photos: Rihanna reigns over the red carpet in shocking hot pink.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Rihanna's clever color choices – black nails and eye-popping pink – add a tough, playful edge to her elegant gown. Photos: Rihanna's clever color choices – black nails and eye-popping pink – add a tough, playful edge to her elegant gown.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Rihanna blows a kiss and steals the style show in her haute pink dress, arm ice and black nails on the red carpet. Photos: Rihanna blows a kiss and steals the style show in her haute pink dress, arm ice and black nails on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Alicia Keys offsets her hip-hugging little black dress with always-in-style berry-red lipstick, bright cat eyes, and out-to-there lashes. Photos: Alicia Keys offsets her hip-hugging little black dress with always-in-style berry-red lipstick, bright cat eyes, and out-to-there lashes.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Alicia Keys is the definition of camera-ready as she smiles in style on the red carpet. Photos: Alicia Keys is the definition of camera-ready as she smiles in style on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Hoods up! Show-stopping performer Chris Brown keeps it casual-cool, hitting the red carpet armed with his best accessory: his charming grin. Photos: Hoods up! Show-stopping performer Chris Brown keeps it casual-cool, hitting the red carpet armed with his best accessory: his charming grin.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Chris Brown's relaxed look – track jacket, t-shirt, hoodie and black jeans – reflect his laidback demeanor. Photos: Chris Brown's relaxed look – track jacket, t-shirt, hoodie and black jeans – reflect his laidback demeanor.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Beyoncé opts for head-to-toe, fit-for-a-goddess Grecian gold on the red carpet. Photos: Beyoncé opts for head-to-toe, fit-for-a-goddess Grecian gold on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. Never afraid to make a style statement or change up her look, Nelly Furtado reveals her much-discussed blonde bob and cute but chic black pantsuit. Photos: Never afraid to make a style statement or change up her look, Nelly Furtado reveals her much-discussed blonde bob and cute but chic black pantsuit.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. The red carpet gets spotty when Paris Hilton strolls up in a very Sharon-Stone-in-'Casino'-esque leopard-print dress. Photos: The red carpet gets spotty when Paris Hilton strolls up in a very Sharon-Stone-in-'Casino'-esque leopard-print dress.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. It's a jungle in Vegas, but Paris Hilton keeps her look relatively tame on the red carpet. Photos: It's a jungle in Vegas, but Paris Hilton keeps her look relatively tame on the red carpet.

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  1. While she wasn't nominated for a Moonman, Lil Mama's reinterpretation of the anything-goes dress code could've easily won her a VMA for Most Disturbingly Dressed. Photos: While she wasn't nominated for a Moonman, Lil Mama's reinterpretation of the anything-goes dress code could've easily won her a VMA for Most Disturbingly Dressed.

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  2. A smoldering Jennifer Garner looks so hot she nearly sent a chill down the red carpet. Photos: A smoldering Jennifer Garner looks so hot she nearly sent a chill down the red carpet.

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  3. Jaws and poker chips nearly fell to the floor when a smoldering Jennifer Garner hit the red carpet. The ass-kicking star always looks good, but the couture cards were clearly stacked in her favor at the VMAs. Photos: Jaws and poker chips nearly fell to the floor when a smoldering Jennifer Garner hit the red carpet. The ass-kicking star always looks good, but the couture cards were clearly stacked in her favor at the VMAs.

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  1. Kanye West's fashion designer fiancée Alexis Phifer keeps the couple lookin' like hip-hop royalty. Phifer opts for a smart, structured origami frock and outfits her man in a stylish tux. Photos: Kanye West's fashion designer fiancée Alexis Phifer keeps the couple lookin' like hip-hop royalty. Phifer opts for a smart, structured origami frock and outfits her man in a stylish tux.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. 'The Hills' girls in curls! Whitney and Lauren radiate old-world elegance while Audrina carries her sexy So. Cal. club style over to the red carpet in Vegas. Photos: 'The Hills' girls in curls! Whitney and Lauren radiate old-world elegance while Audrina carries her sexy So. Cal. club style over to the red carpet in Vegas.

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  3. Audrina, Lauren and Whitney, the sexy sirens of 'The Hills,' combine their style savvy, combining flapper-girl and rocker-girl glamour. Photos: Audrina, Lauren and Whitney, the sexy sirens of 'The Hills,' combine their style savvy, combining flapper-girl and rocker-girl glamour.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. A sexy and sophisticated Lauren Conrad complements the sequined metallic dress she designed herself with turn-of-last-century film noir actress accents. Photos: A sexy and sophisticated Lauren Conrad complements the sequined metallic dress she designed herself with turn-of-last-century film noir actress accents.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Shia LaBeouf cleans up quite nicely! Covered in black, with his hair slicked back, the in-demand, dapper young actor resembles a modern-day Clark Gable. Photos: Shia LaBeouf cleans up quite nicely! Covered in black, with his hair slicked back, the in-demand, dapper young actor resembles a modern-day Clark Gable.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Fall Out Boy shows off their dark side by rockin' the all-black look on the red carpet at the 2007 VMAs. Photos: Fall Out Boy shows off their dark side by rockin' the all-black look on the red carpet at the 2007 VMAs.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. A revamped Ashlee Simpson turns it out in head-to-toe black and matches Fall Out boyfriend Pete Wentz. Photos: A revamped Ashlee Simpson turns it out in head-to-toe black and matches Fall Out boyfriend Pete Wentz.

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  2. Ashlee Simpson's BCBG Max Azria bubble dress is the perfect match for her bubbly personality. Photos: Ashlee Simpson's BCBG Max Azria bubble dress is the perfect match for her bubbly personality.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Ludacris looks positively luxe, eschewing traditional black and instead going for grey with jewel-tone accents in this three-piece suit. Photos: Ludacris looks positively luxe, eschewing traditional black and instead going for grey with jewel-tone accents in this three-piece suit.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Maroon 5's Adam Levine puts on his poker face while Michael Madden and James Valentine call his bluff. Photos: Maroon 5's Adam Levine puts on his poker face while Michael Madden and James Valentine call his bluff.

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  2. <i>Heroes</i> starlet Hayden Panettiere trades in her cheerleading uniform for an eye-catching, bright Dodger blue Roberto Cavalli bandage dress and clear Vuitton heels. Photos: Heroes starlet Hayden Panettiere trades in her cheerleading uniform for an eye-catching, bright Dodger blue Roberto Cavalli bandage dress and clear Vuitton heels.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Common accentuates his trademark bald head with old-school stunner shades and a smart striped blazer. Photos: Common accentuates his trademark bald head with old-school stunner shades and a smart striped blazer.

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  1. Common lights up the red carpet with his megawatt sexy smile. Photos: Common lights up the red carpet with his megawatt sexy smile.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Rapper Eve meets the gold standard of beauty in this cut-to-there sequined metallic mini-dress, which left plenty of room to show off her radiant skin and gorgeous honey curls. Photos: Rapper Eve meets the gold standard of beauty in this cut-to-there sequined metallic mini-dress, which left plenty of room to show off her radiant skin and gorgeous honey curls.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. 50 Cent loses the t-shirt and leaves the jerseys behind, opting instead for a clean-cut look; he paired his jeans with a jacket from his G-Unit clothing line and green suede Gucci loafers. Photos: 50 Cent loses the t-shirt and leaves the jerseys behind, opting instead for a clean-cut look; he paired his jeans with a jacket from his G-Unit clothing line and green suede Gucci loafers.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Reality star Ryan Sheckler keeps up appearances in chill skater gear, which he upgraded by adding on a real Rolex. Ballin'! Photos: Reality star Ryan Sheckler keeps up appearances in chill skater gear, which he upgraded by adding on a real Rolex. Ballin'!

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Mad hatter Ne-Yo tips one of his many, many hats: the R&B singer-songwriter owns literally thousands of them. Photos: Mad hatter Ne-Yo tips one of his many, many hats: the R&B singer-songwriter owns literally thousands of them.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters keep the red carpet style stakes low, staying cool and casual in basic blacks and blues. Photos: Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters keep the red carpet style stakes low, staying cool and casual in basic blacks and blues.

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  1. Cassie turns the red carpet white hot in white jeans, a white midriff-baring top and white stilettos. Photos: Cassie turns the red carpet white hot in white jeans, a white midriff-baring top and white stilettos.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Rapper T.I., lookin' slick in a light silver suit, throws up a sign on the red carpet. Photos: Rapper T.I., lookin' slick in a light silver suit, throws up a sign on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Reality show star Brody Jenner rocks the no-tie, open-shirt look like a pro. Photos: Reality show star Brody Jenner rocks the no-tie, open-shirt look like a pro.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. Nicole Scherzinger looks amazing in anything (and almost nothing), but her custom-made Alice Temperley black-and-gold backless dress turned nearly every head in the house. Photos: Nicole Scherzinger looks amazing in anything (and almost nothing), but her custom-made Alice Temperley black-and-gold backless dress turned nearly every head in the house.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green, known for stepping out in crazy costumes, keeps it formal yet interesting in a white long jacket. Photos: Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green, known for stepping out in crazy costumes, keeps it formal yet interesting in a white long jacket.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Megan Fox lives up to her name (as always) in a hot pink Herve Leger dress and silver heels. Photos: Megan Fox lives up to her name (as always) in a hot pink Herve Leger dress and silver heels.

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  1. Actress Megan Fox puts her perfectly shaped brows and glossed lips to good use on the red carpet. Photos: Actress Megan Fox puts her perfectly shaped brows and glossed lips to good use on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/9/07

  2. Rapper-singer Akon turns the red carpet into a black-tie affair in Armani. Photos: Rapper-singer Akon turns the red carpet into a black-tie affair in Armani.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Las Vegas locals Panic! At The Disco didn't have far to travel to reach the red carpet, which might explain their assortment of styles, from Brendon Urie's uber-Vegas red shirt and black vest combo to Ryan Ross's hippie-inspired headband and belt. Photos: Las Vegas locals Panic! At The Disco didn't have far to travel to reach the red carpet, which might explain their assortment of styles, from Brendon Urie's uber-Vegas red shirt and black vest combo to Ryan Ross's hippie-inspired headband and belt.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. Chris Daughtry, surrounded by his band members, combines Vegas' wear-whatever style code with his rock sensibility, opting for a suit with more than a few buttons undone. Photos: Chris Daughtry, surrounded by his band members, combines Vegas' wear-whatever style code with his rock sensibility, opting for a suit with more than a few buttons undone.

    Posted 9/9/07

  2. Mary J. Blige stuns in a simple, subtle floor-length halter-neck gown in brown and oversized gold earrings. Photos: Mary J. Blige stuns in a simple, subtle floor-length halter-neck gown in brown and oversized gold earrings.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Peter Björn & John represent a wide range of the style spectrum, from percussionist John Eriksson's casual rolled-up black button-down, to lead singer Peter Morén's formalwear to Björn Yttling's sporty selection. Photos: Peter Björn & John represent a wide range of the style spectrum, from percussionist John Eriksson's casual rolled-up black button-down, to lead singer Peter Morén's formalwear to Björn Yttling's sporty selection.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. <i>Grindhouse</i> actress Rosario Dawson strolls out in this simple but sexy black strapless dress. Photos: Grindhouse actress Rosario Dawson strolls out in this simple but sexy black strapless dress.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. The metal men of Mastodon, ready to rock with Foo Fighters up in their Fantasy Suite, keep it real in their uniform of choice: t-shirts and tats. Photos: The metal men of Mastodon, ready to rock with Foo Fighters up in their Fantasy Suite, keep it real in their uniform of choice: t-shirts and tats.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. Singer Ashanti does glitz and glamour from head to toe, accentuating her curves in a bejeweled mini-dress. Photos: Singer Ashanti does glitz and glamour from head to toe, accentuating her curves in a bejeweled mini-dress.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is... opts for basic black, which only helps emphasize his dark eyes and effortless shag cut. Photos: William Beckett, lead singer of The Academy Is... opts for basic black, which only helps emphasize his dark eyes and effortless shag cut.

    Posted 9/9/07

  2. Australian R&B/Soul singer Daniel Merriweather and VMA house DJ Mark Ronson suit up and strike playful poses in plaid on the red carpet. Photos: Australian R&B/Soul singer Daniel Merriweather and VMA house DJ Mark Ronson suit up and strike playful poses in plaid on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Boys Like Girls made the great escape to Vegas for the VMAs, wearing only their old-school '80s rock finery. Photos: Boys Like Girls made the great escape to Vegas for the VMAs, wearing only their old-school '80s rock finery.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Rapper Soulja Boy cranks up the bright lights, rolling onto the red carpet in a loud yellow t-shirt and customized white shades. Photos: Rapper Soulja Boy cranks up the bright lights, rolling onto the red carpet in a loud yellow t-shirt and customized white shades.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Legendary skate pro and 'Rob & Big' star Rob Dyrdek keeps it big and bright in yellow, offset by plenty of gold. Photos: Legendary skate pro and 'Rob & Big' star Rob Dyrdek keeps it big and bright in yellow, offset by plenty of gold.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Street-style Don Pharrell Williams flashes the <i>Star Trek</i>/ Star Trak salute with hip-hop duo Clipse in tow. Photos: Street-style Don Pharrell Williams flashes the Star Trek/ Star Trak salute with hip-hop duo Clipse in tow.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Their marital status always up in the air (Pam and Tommy much?) rocker Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler show up – together – with sky-high hairdos. Photos: Their marital status always up in the air (Pam and Tommy much?) rocker Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler show up – together – with sky-high hairdos.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Travis Barker rocks a ratty sleeveless tee, while on-again wife Shanna Moakler takes flight in a fashionable Paul & Joe frock with an all-over bird print in black and white. Photos: Travis Barker rocks a ratty sleeveless tee, while on-again wife Shanna Moakler takes flight in a fashionable Paul & Joe frock with an all-over bird print in black and white.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. A true 'American Bad Ass,' Kid Rock dons laidback blue jeans and a Western shirt that doesn't quite cover his stomach. Photos: A true 'American Bad Ass,' Kid Rock dons laidback blue jeans and a Western shirt that doesn't quite cover his stomach.

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Mistah F.A.B. and his hyphy crew hop outta da yellow bus and park the party on the red carpet. Photos: Mistah F.A.B. and his hyphy crew hop outta da yellow bus and park the party on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/9/07

  2. Pageant queen-party girl Tara Conner wraps up the red carpet in an intricately tied metallic mini-dress by Nicole Romano. Photos: Pageant queen-party girl Tara Conner wraps up the red carpet in an intricately tied metallic mini-dress by Nicole Romano.

    Posted 9/9/07

  3. <i>L.A. Ink</i>'s Kat Von D rocks the red carpet in biker-chick leather and her trademark tats. Photos: L.A. Ink's Kat Von D rocks the red carpet in biker-chick leather and her trademark tats.

    Posted 9/9/07

  1. Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte spice up the red carpet in sexy black and white basics. Photos: Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte spice up the red carpet in sexy black and white basics.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. The cast of new MTV drama <i>Kaya</i> is all smiles at their red carpet photo op. Photos: The cast of new MTV drama Kaya is all smiles at their red carpet photo op.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Tila Tequila, no stranger to going bare, shows off her sexy back, taking a revealing red turn on the red carpet. Bottoms up! Photos: Tila Tequila, no stranger to going bare, shows off her sexy back, taking a revealing red turn on the red carpet. Bottoms up!

    Posted 9/10/07

  1. Perhaps Solange Knowles has a thing for the Moonman – Beyoncé's little sister shows up in shiny silver and grey with floral embellishments. Photos: Perhaps Solange Knowles has a thing for the Moonman – Beyoncé's little sister shows up in shiny silver and grey with floral embellishments.

    Posted 9/10/07

  2. Donning a dazzling white suit jacket, red brocade vest and designer denim, Jermaine Dupri avoids the bright lights of Sin City by keeping his shades in place. Photos: Donning a dazzling white suit jacket, red brocade vest and designer denim, Jermaine Dupri avoids the bright lights of Sin City by keeping his shades in place.

    Posted 9/10/07

  3. Kevin Federline's original baby momma, Shar Jackson, busts loose in a colorful maxi-dress on the red carpet. Photos: Kevin Federline's original baby momma, Shar Jackson, busts loose in a colorful maxi-dress on the red carpet.

    Posted 9/10/07