[Fashion Gone Rogue]

DISCLAIMER: Keep in mind this was certainly not the fashion event of the year, so I graded on a curve based on what I had to work with.

Here are the BEST DRESSED of the MTV Movie Awards, the star students of the night scoring As and Bs on their style report cards.

Elle Fanning in D&G Spring 2011 – I want to adopt Elle as my own first born child -  she is so adorable. I love this floral romper with the floral wedges. Where else and on who can an overload of prints work this well?

Leighton Meester in Balmain Fall 2011 – Although she makes a lot of mistakes and does poorly in style school sometimes, I still stand by Leighton. She looks perfect in this bling-encrusted Balmain dress. I’m glad to see her at the top of the list for once.

Emma Stone in Bottega Veneta Fall 2011 – Congratulations Emma for finally making my best dressed list! She looks phenomenal with her red-again hair in this golden, lacy frock. The orange accessories are PERFECT.

Hailee Steinfeld in Louis Vuitton – Many think Hailee looks too old in this sequin-adorned Louis Vuitton suit, but I think she looks youthful and chic. Unfortunately, I hate the shirt she is wearing underneath and wish she would have chosen something brighter and not so stiff.

Lil Mama in Sherri Hill Fall 2011 – This little lady sometimes tries too hard and ends up looking completely ridiculous on the red carpet. But Lil Mama got it right this time in a perfectly-fitting strapless mini dress. She is put-together and sexy without looking ridiculous.

Emma Watson in Marchesa - I thought this look was a little safe for Emma, but it grew on me as I looked through all the red carpet photos from last night. It’s difficult to pull-off a stark white dress and even more so if it’s this short. This is a great feminine look with the added edge of the Brian Atwood pumps.

On to the MOST BORING looks of the night. The Cs of the red carpet, these ladies could have tried a lot harder.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 -  I usually LOVE animal print, so I’m surprised I’m not phased by this. But a short animal print dress with the half-up, half-down hair? Ehhh I need something more from a gorgeous gal like Rosie. It would have made a huge difference if the dress was left longer like it was shown on the runway.

Blake Lively in Michael Kors - If Blake was going to a sophisticated fashion event, this would be an A++. But for an MTV awards show? Where is the insane Chanel Couture that could be blowing all these tartlets out of the water? If you have the access, use it!

Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen Pre-Fall 2011 – Snore. Snoring at the hair, the dress, the shoes. Snoring at you Reese Witherspoon, who has been doing so well and just had to go and disappoint when you were receiving the post “prestigious” MTV Movie Award possible.

Selena Gomez in Giambattista Valli Spring 2011 – Talk about looking too old. Fit for a grandmother, this ensemble is just too tedious for MTV. Selena wowed us at the Billboards and must be tired because she is not at work.

Here we are ladies and gentlemen, the WORST DRESSED of the MTV Movie Awards. These ladies receive Ds and Fs for their detestable fashion sense.

Jessica Szohr in Alice + Olivia Fall 2011 – AHHHH!! This is a paisley nightmare! Hide your kids, hide your wife because this is the scariest clown I’ve ever seen. Perfect example of how an awesome runway piece looks like shit in real life. Look at Jessica’s face, she’s as horrified as we are.

Kristen Stewart in Balmain - Someone finally managed to look like a hooker in Balmain. Kristen Stewart continues to neglect her fashion studies in this too short, terribly styled studded and safety pinned number. The hair is bad, the shoes are wrong and she is not working this dress the way it needs to be worked.

Mila Kunis in Balmain Fall 2011 – Poor Balmain, so much drama as of late. I am obsessed with this skirt, but what in god’s name was Mila wearing on top? It looks like she was half changed into her pajamas, someone rang the doorbell and she had to walk outside like this. Justin’s hands would be a more fashionable choice.

Amanda Bynes in Hervé Léger – Congratulations Amanda for winning the WORST DRESSED award by a landslide. Not only does this dress make her look saggy all around, but she chose the ugliest shoes Christian Louboutin has ever designed. Tan, turquoise, black, white – it’s a rainbow of disaster on the red carpet.

Who were your picks for the best and worst dressed at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? Tell us in the comments or tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

The dress
Alice + Olivia Stevie Tie-Dye Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress $440, net-a-porter.com

The beach look – This dress is as carefree as the sand when paired with sandals, a sun hat and bright bikini.
REISS Berry 3-Piece Neon Coral Bikini $110, reissonline.com

K. Jacques pour Opening Ceremony Corvette 2-Strap Flats $270, openingceremony.us

Flora Bella Nohora Sunhat $95, calypsostbarth.com

The summer wedding look – Dress-up tie-dye with studded shoes, a metallic clutch and ornate coral earrings.
Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Leather Sandals $928, farfetch.com

ASOS Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch $33.24, us.asos.com

Bijoux Heart Cristal de Corail 24-karat Gold-Plated Earrings $390, net-a-porter.com

The office look – A breezy dress becomes polished and professional with a sleek heel, neutral blazer and luxe bag.
Modekungen One Down Jacket $130, modekungen.se

Leifsdottir Ilona Heels $328, leifsdottir.com

Antigona Medium Crest Black Bag $2,410, cultstatus.com

The night out look – Turn up the volume on a Saturday night with animal print, chunky jewelry and bright red lips.
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in Rouge Roxane $30, barneys.com

Opening Ceremony Leopard Print Wedge Shoes $680, harveynichols.com

Wunderkind Coin Detail Necklace $1,250, farfetch.com

If you have any questions about these full looks or individual pieces, tweet at me @CrystlMeatballs.

Layer 5: The Throw. On top is a thin sarong aka giant scarf aka sheet. It should be about 5 feet in one direction, enough so you can wrap yourself in it. A soft traditional cotton feels great, but get experimental. A stretch jersey or linen or silk or wool (but not this time of year) each has its own benefits.

Layer 4: The Netted Sweater. Find a cropped sweater with a gaping crochet or knit. The holier the better for seeing through to the layers underneath. It will ad some insulation from the chill, but you won’t overheat. Cheap trick: find a sweater like this at Goodwill and crop it yourself.

Layer 3: The Thin Open Cardigan. An open layer that’s thin won’t weigh you down or heat you up. This one is by Rick Owens and sure to be luxuriously fabricated with the most breathable knit there is, but you can find a sweater akin to this anywhere.

Layer 2: The Sheer Button Up: This is the first line of defense on your arms. Barely there, it allows airflow and vision straight through to the dress beneath. Button to the top for an austere, yet surprisingly sexy effect.

Layer 1: The Maxi Dress. The smooth length of the floor length dress is an excellent canvas to paint layers upon. I like the stripes because it permits the eye to accept the choppy layers you’ll be applying atop it. This one is around $60 in the UK, but there are many great maxi dresses out in the American Market.

Now go forth and layer. Forgo the coat!

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If you feel animal print clothes are too big a statement for you, don’t worry. This fall you have wonderful leopard-print bags, shoes and accessories to choose from that won’t leave you looking like a Jersey Shore outcast. As long as you don’t wear more than one – anything goes!

Check out the gallery or leopard print shoes, bags and accessories here.

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LINK LOVE:Accessories: Leopard Accents

Every season seems to bring new “must haves” but there is one trend that has remained a closet staple, The Tribal Look. Shopbop has just gotten some exclusives from Torn by Ronny Kobo {BUY NOW} and one of the dresses is a definitely must. I love the simplicity of this look and the kind of undoubtedly animalistic attention you’ll get when wearing it.  

DEFINITELY A BUY NOW: Torn by Ronny Kobo Lou Tribal Row Dress, $183

Admittedly, when first I saw these shoes I was skeptical. Animal prints, especially leopard, tread a fine line between chic and kitsch; and before this modern age, they’d seem fairly out of place in warm-weather wear. Note though, the way they introduce a splash of edgy patterning to this ensemble, featured in Alexander Wang’s S/S 2010 collection:

Somehow, it just works- and I love it.

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Isabeli Fontana, Karen Elson and Clement star in this Roberto Cavalli campaign, complete with the mandatory inclusion of some sort of animal print.

SOURCE: The Fashion Spot