A-list stars celebrated the start of May by rocking a dizzying assortment of outfits that reflected the hottest trends of this season. On Thursday night, the first annual iHeart Radio music awards took place in Los Angeles. While music diehards tuned in to watch their favourite singers on stage, we were busy keeping tabs on what they were bringing to the red carpet. Shakira and Selena Gomez shook things up in the fashion department with eye-catching two-piece ensembles, but it was Rihanna who stole the show (really, when does she not?) in a skin-baring lace dress and vibrant emerald-green lipstick.
Over on the east coast, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars attended the 100th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where they dined with Michelle Obama among other House of Cards-eqsue political stars. Celebrities brought their sartorial A-game to the red carpet, working outfits that would rival those seen this past award season. While some star guests like Lupita Nyong’o and Kristen Bell opted for elegant floor-length gowns in darker hues, Anna Kendrick and Freida Pinto (and the FLOTUS as well!) stood out from the well-dressed crowd in brighter and bolder shades.
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Gia Coppola and Emma Roberts complimented each other in conterasting outfits at the premiere of Palo Alto on May 3, 2014. While Coppola wore a black Valentino cape dress from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection, Roberts chose a silk sculptured white dress by Dior.
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Anna Kendrick attended the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on May 3, 2014, wearing a strapless royal purple gown by J. Mendel from the Fall 2014 collection. Keeping things simple yet elegant, she accessorized with a black box clutch by Rauwolf, shoes by Brian Atwood and jewellery by Graziela Gems.
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Also at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Lupita Nyong’o opted for a black strapless Oscar de la Renta gown from the Fall 2014 collection that featured a polka dot bodice and an exaggerated peplum detail. She paired her outfit with a clutch by the same designer and jewellery by Fred Leighton.
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Freida Pinto donned a bespoke pink gown by Thakoon at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on May 3, 2014. A gold clutch by Jimmy Choo completed her outfit.
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Frozen star Kristen Bell attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in a midnight blue floor-length gown by Dolce & Gabbana with black floral lace appliqué details. Bell added a simple black clutch by Christian Louboutin and jewellery by Neil Lane.
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Prior to the dinner, Lupita Nyong’o walked the red carpet at the Google/Netflix White House Correspondent’s Weekend Party on May 2, 2014. She’s wearing an ivory white dress with metallic embellishments by Bibhu Mohapatra from the Fall 2014 collection and completed her outfit with accessories that included an evening clutch by Swarovski, silver pumps by Christian Louboutin and jewellery by Fred Leighton.
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It girl Alexa Chung attended FIT’s The Future Of Fashion Runway Show on May 1, 2014 showing off her legs in a simple grey sweater dress by Calvin Klein from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection. She teamed her understated outfit with a grey fedora, patent black sandals and a mini top-handle bag by Dolce & Gabbana.
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Presenting at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 1, 2014, Selena Gomez worked a burgundy crop top and matching fit-and-flare skirt by Cushnie et Ochs from the Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Gomez styled her two-piece look with neutral-coloured heels by Jimmy Choo and rings by Porter Lyons and Dana Rebecca Designs.
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Shakira sported a black and white look by Alaïa that featured cut-outs throughout at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 1, 2014. The singer finished off with non-conventional Mary Janes by Casadei.
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Rocking a full-out Givenchy look, Rihanna styled a sleeveless silk lace dress with a leather jacket, both from the Fall 2008 Couture collection at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Awards on May 1, 2014. The singer completed her goth look with Manolo Blahnik heeled-sandals, Neil lane necklaces and earrings, Nikos Koulis bracelets and Loreee Rodkin, Lynn Ban and Nikos Koulis rings.
 in a skin-baring lace dress and vibrant emerald-green lipstick.
Over on the east coast, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars attended the 100th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, where they dined with Michelle Obama among other House of Cards-eqsue political stars. Celebrities brought their sartorial A-game to the red carpet, working outfits that would rival those seen this past award season. While some star guests like Lupita Nyong’o and Kristen Bell opted for elegant floor-length gowns in darker hues, Anna Kendrick and Freida Pinto (and the FLOTUS as well!) stood out from the well-dressed crowd in brighter and bolder shades.
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