Aliya’s Juno Jazz

The fashion gods smiled down on Ottawa this past weekend as sunshine wiped away rainy skies mere minutes before Canada’s most treasured musicians walked the Juno Red Carpet. Before I give a rundown of my picks for most stunning on the bloody rug, I need to give a shout out to a group of handsomeness that was extremely unexpected: label reps! For real… they were ushering celebs to different media outlets and looked handsome as ever – yes gentlemen, it was noticed. I am, after all, a sucker for a cool dude in a tailored suit.

SEXIEST BAD GIRLS

Jully Black killed it in her risky low cut red Greta Constantine dress, while actress Cassie Steele was decked in head-to-toe tight leather (successfully concealing a ripped zipper wardrobe malfunction!)

And eTalk’s Tanya Kim looked hot in a one-piece jumper and Gucci pumps on her set.

MOST DRAMATIC

If Adam Levine & Gwen Stefani had a Canadian baby it would be Diamond Rings. Also must note the sexy Russian red lipstick and matching nail polish.

Also need to shout out some interesting eyewear pieces from Azari & III.

BEST DRESSED MEN

The boys from Down with Webster looked amazing in their sleek suits.

The tall/dark/handsome JRDN pulled off a silver suit & Kardinal was ever-so-dapper in a long coat paired with biker gloves.

FIGURE SKATER FASHION

There was a “bright color & boobs” theme with many of the dresses on the carpet. So among my fave shiny mini dresses: Aleesia’s sequin/nude figure skater inspired dress, and Alyssa Reid looked pretty in her purple frock.

MY FAVOURITE & FAN FAVOURITE

Mine? Lights, hands down. An almost too-casual dress, it was an interesting choice to pull off a hanger, but on the beautiful tattoo-covered Lights, the 50’s style came to life and she looked incredible without trying to be sexy.

And Feist’s red lace number was causing whiplash backstage.

WHAT I WORE

My dress is from H&M’s Glamor Conscious Collection. Only 1000 were made and they are each individually numbered, and will be released in stores worldwide later this month. The coolest part? It’s a dress made out of all sustainable, environmentally friendly, and recycled materials! So…does that mean I can plant it and grow a garden? I don’t know…But it was a hit and so comfortable!

To bring down all that “pretty” I paired in with OPI’s PUMA NOIR black nailpolish, dark eye makeup from MAC, and black/chrome jewels from Lia Sophia for an Avril Lavigne pretty-meets-rock inspired look… What? It’s the Junos!