Rihanna at the 2012 Brit Awards in Givenchy Couture from Spring 2012. It must be fun being Rihanna’s stylist–you don’t even have to ask, it’s really just a matter of editing the best of the best offers. Via.

See the amazing back on this dress, plus a close up on the shoes on the next page.

As we mentioned in the last post on the Golden Globe Awards, there is much more to be found when focusing on the closeups rather than just the wide angle dress shot. Last post we looked at accessories, and in this post we look at hair and makeup. The reoccuring theme this year was soft updos, subdued shades of lipstick, upper-lid eyeliner with eyebrows often the biggest statement maker on the face.  Earrings were usually lightweight and small and necklaces were often absent altogether.

On this page we featured Evan Rachel Wood who we think epitomized this year’s biggest makeup trends, working a look that was simplistically stunning. See Angelina Jolie, Heidi Klum, Charlize Theron, Debra Messing, Dianna Agron, Helen Mirren, Kelly Osbourne, Mila Kunis, Paula Patten, Madonna, Rooney Mara and many more on the next page.

The CFDA in partnership with Vogue awarded Joseph Altuzurra, the winner of its fund prize last week and lots of fashion folks turned out for the event.  Above in a study of contrasts is actress Rooney Mara and CFDA presidente, Diane Von Furstenberg.

After the flip see additional images of  Vera Wang, Tory Burch, Zac Posen, Rachel Roy, Francisco Costa, Olivier Theyskens, Alexander Wang, Billy Reid, Jason Wu, Kate & Laura Mulleavy, Brooklyn Decker, Liya Kebede, Zoe Kravitz, Anna Wintour and tons more.

I was starting to pull all the best looks from the Emmy Awards, but as my pulse started to fade, dying from boredom from all the monocromatic red, blue or grey silk/satin/sparkly gowns, I had to stop–seriously, I couldn’t take it any more. All that survived was over-sharer Heidi in her big frou-frou dress, which was three times more exciting than most. Seriously, why does this award show even exist anymore? Case in point, The Amazing Race won best reality show. Be honest, how many of you thought that show was canceled at least two years ago?

GQ magazine hosted its annual Man of the Year award ceremony in London, last night, with the dashing Bradley Cooper (above) bestowed the top prize. Charlize Theron, wearing a stylish Roland Mouret jumpsuit, presented him with the award.

On the next page see images of Theron, Lara Stone, Pixie Lott, Daisy Lowe, Dizzee Rascal, Patti Hansen, Kelly Brock, Kylie Minogue, plus a few more.

The MTV Music Awards last night fashion-wise didn’t do much for me so I only have a few celebs here: Kreayshawn (who is currently working a nude pic scandal), Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga posing as a cast member of “Jersey Shore,” Amber Rose, Katy Perry, Skylar Grey and Adele. In Adele’s photo, check the nude, talon mani. Though for a young woman of 23 she her outfit was a tad matronly, no? Whatever, you know how some days you feel so cynical and can’t stand a thing about celebrities? In fact the opposite? Well I am having one of those days. Enjoy the glitter and don’t mind me glowering in the corner.

The athletes were out in force for ESPN’s Espy awards on Sunday, a mostly fun event that gives nods to athletes and teams that stood out the previous year. The ladies showed lots of leg–that’s gorgeous tennis player Maria Sharapova above–while the fellas were all suited up and looking very slick. Though as far as style goes, I hate to say it but the NBA has it all over the NFL!

See Serena (with awesome mani, natch!), Estelle, Lindsey Vonn (who won female athlete of the year), Danica Patrick, Nicole Lyons, Laila Ali, Amare Stoudemire (sans Ciara, guess that’s over) and a few more.

Haven’t had a look see yet at Chanel’s couture presentation for Autumn, but all of Karl’s pretty besties were in attendance, getting thoroughly dressed to the nines for the show like they always do. That’s model Astrid Munoz above, see Alexa Chung, Milla Jovovich, Diane Kruger and a few more on the next page.

Fashion favorite Alexa Chung dressed all in black (including her nails) was in attendance at a Burberry’s “Serpentine” party, held in London, last night.

See her full look with and without a trenchcoat, along with many other attendees on the next page.

Here is an image of Nicki Minaj, who was one of many celebs in attedance for the BET award show  last night. The lighting was definitely not very friendly so kudos to all the celebs who still managed to look great.

More images on the next page, including Eve, Amber Rose, Cassie, Ashanti, Estelle and a few others.