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BRIT AWARDS 2016 RED CARPET

The 36th annual Brit Awards took place once again tonight, and the O2 Arena in London was packed with A-Listers from the UK music industry. As expected, Adele continued slaying the whole world and won big, as well as James Bay, Coldplay, Justin Bieber and Tame Impala, who all got their respective awards. Performances included Work by Rihanna and Drake, Love Yourself by Justin Bieber a touching Bowie tribute by Lorde and Black Magic by Little Mix, who totally stole the night with their high energy performance. What about the red carpet? Lots of black, silk and florals. Take a look at the best and worst from the BRITs 2016 red carpet.

1.BEST DRESSED

Lana Del Rey showed up to one of the few award shows that actually recognise and reward her talent. She totally slayed the red carpet in a romantic and floral gown. Model Lucky Blue Smith stepped out of the box when it comes to menswear and he was a winner on the red carpet rocking black, white and red. Finally, Barbadian queen Rihanna brought us back to 2007 with a summery Armani Privé gown that suits the singer's caribbean origin.

2. UK QUEENS

UK music royalty showed up to the event in full glam. "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" singer Florence Welch sticked to her style and wore a silk gown very reminiscent of Virginia Woolf. Big winner of the night (who also supported Kesha Rose while accepting one of her awards) Adele chose to wear a beautiful burgundy dress. Hit maker Charli xcx decided to go for British Fashion and rocked an elegant Vivienne Westwood gown.

3. MENSWEAR

Best Male winner James Bay was also a winner on the red carpet with his signature hat and a Burberry suit while Henry Cavill looked super dapper as always. Half of One Direction (Louis and Liam) presented the first award of the night and both looked quite elegant (though I would question Louis blazer pick). Actor Luke Evans chose blue as the color of his suit. Props for all this men that didn't go for the usual "black suit + black bow tie" combo.

4. BLACK IS BLACK

R&B singer Talia Storm rocked a dress from the Balmain x H&M collection, and Alesha Dixon also went for a very "Balmain-esque" look. Ella Eyre went full black with a velvet column dress and Kylie Minogue went indie, with a lace Dolce & Gabbana dress, a black hat and green satin peep toes.

5. FRESH FACES

Some of the youngest attendants were the trendiest ones. Both Charlotte Wiggins and Sam Rollinson rocked the red carpet, as well as Anais Gallagher, who rocked her inner Harry Styles. Actor and singer Jamie Campbell went for the rocker look, pulling off with perfection the black leather biker.

6. LITTLE MIX

When it comes to groups on the red carpet, it always tends to be a "win-lose" situation when all the components coordinate clothing. My personal favourite out of all of them would be Perrie Edwards, while Jessica's look seems a bit bridal to me. The group, who has had an amazing year, performed her number one single "Black Magic" at the show and slayed the stage.

7. WELL...

I don't even know what to say about Pam Hogg's look. Seems as if it came from a Grimes music video (with all this implies) and it was more suitable for the MTV VMAs. Jess Glynne opted for the magical combo known as "red hair + green". Unfortunately, the styling with the hair and the huge platforms brought the look down. Cheryl... Oh Cheryl... Between the bun and the ice skating dress, the pop singer looked uncomfortable and a bit out of place. She's UK music royalty so we expect more from her. Better luck next time.

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Lana del Rey

(MY) 2012 IN MUSIC

Tras 20 días de sequía actualizadora estoy de vuelta. Los exámenes han acabado y por fin tengo tiempo para hacer cualquier cosa que no sea Autocad, recortar maquetas o estudiar. Vuelvo con esta entrada que es un clásico por estas fechas. Si hay algo que me guste más que el drama con los vestidos para Nochevieja, son las listas recopilatorias de fin de año, ya sean de música, moda, películas, videos de Youtube, momentazos del año, etc. Obvio que dentro de unos días publicaré la de "fashion moments del 2012", pero esta es la que más quebraderos de cabeza me ha estado dando estos días. Lo he reducido lo más que he podido, y aquí están mi top 10 de momentos musicales del 2012, el único en el que no encontraréis a la virgen de tRihanna, Gangnam Style ni a Taylor Swift.

Dive, turn, work. El hitazo "Only the horses", con el filtro de Calvin Harris ya sería motivo para incluirlos en la lista, pero la verdadera razón es "Let's Have A Kiki", que ha sido como el "Call Me Maybe" de los circuitos menos comerciales. Se echa de menos un "Invisible Light" en este disco pero lo compensan con temas como "Shady Love". El 10 para ellos.

Dive , turn, work. The smash "Only The Horses" with the magical touch of Calvin Harris would've been enough to put them into this list, but the real hit for me was "Let's Have A Kiki", which has been like the "Call Me Maybe" of the non-mainstream summer. An "Invisible Light" has been missed on this album, but they make up for it with songs like "Shady Love". Number 10 goes to them.

Si no habéis escuchado el disco no teneis derecho a opinar por las apariencias. La popstar que no se ducha y que se revuelca en purpurina se ha marcado un discazo, se ha quitado la sombra del One hit wonder, ha colaborado con The Black Keys, Iggy Pop y The Strokes para sacar canciones tan diferentes como Dirty Love, C'Mon o Only Wanna Dance With You. Mezcla el glam rock, rap, dubstep y el bubblegumpop mas ñoño que ha conquistado a todos los animals. Id corriendo al Spotify a escucharlo like you're gonna die youn g.

Don't criticize the album judging on what she's done before. The popstar who doesnt shower and who rolls on glitter has delivered such an album. She's definetely got rid off the "one hit wonder shade", has collaborated with The Black Keys, Iggy Pop and The Strokes to give us songs like Dirty Love, C'Mon or Only Wanna Dance With You. Mixing glam rock, rap, dubstep and the cutest bubblegum pop, she's gained once again her animals hearts. Go run to the Spotify to listen to it like you're gonna die young.

Era complicado hacerlo bien despues de (II) y temas como Not In Love, Empathy o Baptism. Pero ahí está la magia de los canadienses. Así en Julio de este año, me pilló de sorpresa su página de Soundcloud, donde publicaron "Plague" y "Wrath Of God" gratis para sus fans. He de decir que "Sad Eyes" es mi favorita de todo el disco, y que si hay suerte, en unos meses podré ver a Alice gritando como una loca en Razzmatazz.

It was hard for them to make a good comeback after (II) and anthems like Not In Love, Empathy or Baptism. But there's the magic of the canadian duo. So earlier in July this year, I came across their Soundcloud page where they had released "Plague" and "Wrath Of God" for free for their fans. Sad Eyes is definetely the top track of the album, and if I'm lucky, I'll get to see them live in Razzmatazz in a few months.

No ha sacado nada más que una canción y un video en este 2012. Y aun así Maya Arulpragasam es el número 7 de esta lista. La canción y el video (el cual para mi ha sido el mejor de los ultimos años) es Bad Girls, producida por Danja, ese dios que nos regaló "Blackout" allá por 2007. He estado loco por ella desde "Jimmy". Le sacó el dedo corazón al mundo en la Superbowl mientras actuaba con Madonna Y Nicki Minaj, así que creo que ha tenido un buen 2012. Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well.

She has pretty much done nothing apart from releasing a song and the best video of the past 2 years. This is how Maya Arulpragasam is the number 7 of this list. The song is Bad Girls, produced by that music god that is Danja, that gave us "Blackout" back in 2007. Have been crazy for her since the days of "Jimmy". She gave the US her middle finger during the SuperBowl while performing with Madonna and Nicki Minaj, so she has had a pretty good 2012. Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well.

"La británica que lo petó con el bonus track de una re-edición". Starry Eyed y Lights le han abierto la puerta del éxito en EEUU y se ha marcado un segundo disco muy superior a su predecesor. Halcyon es de esos dis cos que escuchas por casualidad y de los que te quedas prendados. Solo tengo que decir que Figure 8 o la personalísima y desgarradora My Blood merecen como mínimo 3 o 4 Grammys ellas solas. Long live Miss Goulding

"The british popstar who slayed the US music scene with a bonus from a re-release". Starry Eyed and Lights have opened her door to worldwide success, and she has created a follow up album even much better than his predecessor. Halcyon is one of those albums that you listen to and love inmediately. Figure 8 and the amazing and deep "My Blood" deserve on their own at least 3 o 4 Grammys. Long live Miss Goulding.

Con permiso de la número 2 de la lista, el verdadero hype del 2012. "What you gon do when I appear?" canta en su debut "212", y esta misma frase es la que deberían temer algunas raperas/popstars del panorama actual cuando finalmente Yung Rapunzzel saque su primer disco este Febrero. Temas como Liquorice, Van Vogue o mi favorito, 212 se extraen de su primer EP. En menos de un año se ha hecho un hueco en la industria, las semanas de la moda y Tumblr. A ver que nos depara durante este año.

With the consent of the number 2 on this list, here's the real hype of 2012. "What you gon do when I appear?" she sings in her debut track "212", and this is what many rappers/popstars should be concerned about when she finally releases her debut album this February. Songs like Liquorice, Van Vogue or my personal favourite 212 come from her first EP. In less than a year she has made her way up the music industry, and found a place in the world of fashion, and Tumblr. Big year ahead of her.

Celebrando sus 10 años en la industria con su mayor éxito mundial hasta la fecha, el incombustible "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)", 4 nominaciones a los Grammy y su compromiso con su novio, se puede decir que la auténtica ídola americana ha tenido un gran año. Stronger, a pesar de salir en 2011 ha sido uno de los álbumes más vendidos de este año, con temazos como Dark Side, Mr Know It All, o The Sun Will Rise. Una joya pop rock que nos devuelve a su etapa Breakaway y que juega con el Country de una forma magnífica. Kelly nunca se ha visto tan guapa ni tan feliz, y como fan no puedo hacer otra cosa que darle las gracias por el 2012 que nos ha dado.

What a better way to celebrate 10 years in the industry than with your biggest smash to date, "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)", 4 Grammy Noms, and an engagement ring. The very first american Idol has had an amazing year. In spite of being released in late 2011, Stronger has been one of the best selling albums of 2012 in the US, with songs like Dark Side, Mr Know It All, and fan favourite The Sun Will Rise. A pop rock masterpiece that brings back the best from Breakaway while playing in a great way with country genre. Kelly has never looked this stunning and happy, and as a fan, I can only thank her for this amazing year she's given us.

"Si los espejos del salón, no están rotos lo estoy yo". Esa frase de "La Noche Eterna" vale millones. Love of Lesbian, el único grupo o artista patrio del que me he comprado un disco este año han dominado la escena indie española nuevamente. Era imposible llegar al nivel de "1999", pero me han sorprendido gratamente. Desde temazos bailables como "Si Tu Me Dices Ben, Yo Digo Affleck" a joyas como"Oniria E Insomnia", el grupo catalán que no se ha perdido un festival de este año siguen demostrando la importancia de las letras, que más bien son poesía contemporánea. Me declaro este año más lesbiano que nunca.

"Si los espejos del salón, no están rotos lo estoy yo". This verse from "La Noche Eterna" is worth millions. Love of Lesbian (LoL), the only household name of whom I bought an album this year, have owned the indie scene this year once again. It was impossible to match the level of "1999", but they have pleasently surprised me with fun upbeat songs like "Si Tu Me Dices Ben, Yo Digo Affleck" or deep ones like "Oniria E Insomnia". The Catalan band, who hasn't missed a music festival this summer, keep on relying on the importance of lyrics, which to me are like contemporary poetry. I declare myself a lesbian this year more than ever"

Realmente no se necesitan palabras para describir lo que ha significado Lana para la moda, la musica y la cultura pop del 2012. Unas letras, estetica y ritmos que te trasnportan a el Estados Unidos de los años 60, unos videoclips que merecen mención aparte, y todos los MTV VMA de la temporada. Born To Die, es para mí, uno de los discos de 2012, con permiso de "Paradise", su re-edicion. Temas como Body Electric, National Anthem o Bel Air, perfectos para evadirte de cualquier problema esuchando su peculiar voz, la cual (afortunadamente) ha ido mejorando en directo conforme pasaba el tiempo. Simplemente por decir "Mi coño sabe a Pepsi Cola" con elegancia y glamour, se merece este segundo puesto. La unica pega que te le pongo es que no tenga Instagram, y que solo halla anunicado en España la fecha de Madrid para la sala La Riviera.

There are no words to describe what del Rey has meant to fashion, music and pop culture during 2012. Lyrics, aesthetics and rhytms that bring you to the US in the 60's, music videos that deserved all the MTV moonmen of the awards season. Born To Die is form me, one of the albums of 2012, as well as its re-release "Paradise". Anthems like "Body Electric", Bel Air or National Anthem, pefect to escape from any trouble or just to chill. Her live performances have been getting better each time, and just for saying "My pussy tastes like Pepsi Cola" without losing glamour and elegance, she deserves this spot. My only complaints are that she does not have Instagram, and only announcing one date for Spain in Madrid.

Para mi la indiscutible reina del ultimo año. Marina Diamantis, aka Electra Heart se ha consagrado con este album. Como popstar reune las melodías pegadizas, letras profundas, y una estética e imagen bastante características. Si el disco salió en Febrero, ha estado desde entonces en modo repeat en el iPhone, con sus versiones acústicas incluídas. "How To Be A Heatrbreaker" (y su video), "Primadonna", "Lies" y sobre todo, la obra maestra que es "Teen Idle", Marina ha combinado todas las variables que hacen que saques un discazo, con número 1 en UK incluido. Espero que se tome su tiempo, y nos vuelva con un tercer disco al nivel de The Family Jewels y Electra Heart. Os dejo con el tema estrella. Larga vida al reinado de Marina.

The undisputed queen of last year. Marina Diamantis, aka Electra Heart has crowned herself with this album. As a popstar she has the looks, the catchy tunes and the deep lyrics that make Electra Heart a jewel. It came out earlier this year, and has been on repeat ever since, acoustic version included. "How To Be A Heartbreaker" (steamy video included), "Primadonna", "Lies" and the masterpiece that is "Teen Idle", Marina has mixed everything she does good, to achieve a number 1 album in the UK. I hope she takes time to deliver something as good as The Family Jewels or Electra Heart. Long live queen Marina