Nick Lachey and Jessica Alba Win Best Dressed at Teen Choice Awards

AngelaA — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:26:00 GMT

The 2006 Teen Choice Awards aired last night on Fox and Global recognized some of the hottest and most talented celebrities in the entertainment industry. The awards show, which is known for their infamous surf board trophies, unveils viewers and teen choices for celebrities in a number of categories. The most prestigious award, best dressed red carpet style, was given to Nick Lachey and Jessica Alba. Although he was overwhelmed with excitment for recieving the award, Nick Lachey found his acceptance speech somewhat "awkward" considering his former wife, popstar Jessica Simpson was the host of the show. I guess that's what happens when you're in the world of showbiz.

Jessica Alba looked stunning in a gold gown while Laguna Beach's Kristen Cavallari presented an award with her new super-long, super-straight blond locks. Jessica Simpson, host of the show, was actually dressed semi-sophisticated compared to her usual provocative ways however her ditzy, bimbo-esque personality annoyed viewers and took away from her style - like always.

On other notes, the Teen Choice Awards unveiled some of the most creative stage settings in the history of awards shows. Right infront of the mainstage was a hot tub filled with viewers who could watch the show while relaxing in the spa. The show featured a number of performers and finished with the world premiere of Kevin Federline's live performance which - to say the least - was one of the most embarassing performances I have ever seen. Okay K-Fed, you gave it a shot - time to go back home and continue living off of your formerly-hot and once-successful wife, Britney Spears.

Penelope Cruz Glows in Yellow Gown

AngelaA — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:20:00 GMT

Penelope Cruz is generally known for playing it safe when it comes to her fashion choices. She usually opts for classic colors like black, white and brown and doesn’t usually choose anything too attention-grabbing.

It wasn’t until 2005’s Oscar Awards that Penelope really began to shine on the red carpet. She chose this stunning yellow gown by Oscar De La Renta. The floor-length, eye-catching design had critics drooling and was one of the most talked about dresses from last year’s event.

Penelope’s Oscar Look

Penelope stayed true to her roots in this lovely strapless gown. She remained the classic beauty that she has always been. She chose to compliment the dress with a light yellow bracelet and small clutch. Her neck was bare, since too many accessories would make her look overdone and tacky. She created the perfect look for the Oscars and was definitely recognized for her efforts. Penelope has a natural way of making clothes look good. It seems so effortless for her beauty to radiate like it did that day.

Her Classic Hairstyle

Penelope chose a classic up-do for her hairstyle at the 2005 event. This style suits Penelope to a tee and was definitely the best choice for the event. The Sahara actress tends to have very thick, somewhat puffy hair that can sometimes overpower her natural beauty when worn down. Her cute side bangs complete the look, leaving Penelope looking like an absolute goddess.

Overall Rating – 8.5/10

I chose to give Penelope Cruz an 8.5/10 for her award winning gown. It was definitely a great choice for the event and was a huge hit with audiences. Maybe next year Penelope will push the limits a little more and we might see her in a more risqué dress – although I do applaud her for her style and grace.

Best Dressed Celebrities

Nick Lachey and Jessica Alba Win Best Dressed at Teen Choice Awards

Penelope Cruz Glows in Yellow Gown

Penelope’s Oscar Look

Her Classic Hairstyle

Overall Rating – 8.5/10