Suzanne_Marques's Blog

Chandeliers, black and draperies, gold beaded curtains... the Grammy's red carpet celebrating 50 years.  And boy, was it a scorcher.  Mylie Cyrus said it best.  It's hot, but it's awesome.

The Grammys is a marathon.  Standing on the red carpet from noon to 5pm.  I drank 3 waters and 3 diet cokes.  Note to self: skip the stilettos.

One of the first to arrive was Tia Carrere.  She was working the Hawaiian look in a flowy teal dress and dripping gold jewelry.  I loved the flower tucked into her hair. 
She was nominated for a best Hawaiian music Grammy, but lost.

Color was big on the red carpet... Fergie and Colbie Cailliat wore bright yellow dresses.  I sported a short orange frock too.

Corinne Bailey Rae wore an electric blue dress (Luella I believe).  It was covered in little plastic flowers.  She said she saw it on the runway in a different color and had made in an electric blue.  Must be nice.

Melissa Joan Hart walked (okay,waddled) down the carpet - 9 months pregnant! - She said she's due in a few weeks.  She was there with Her husband, Mark Wilkerson.  He's in the band Course of Nature & was nominated for a Grammy.  I think he lost out though.  He was up against the Foo Fighters.... they rock the house!

Hayley Williams from Paramore was the quentissential first-timer.  So cute!  In the middle of our interview she kept noticing all the craziness that one gets used to after being on a few of these red carpets.

Kermit the Frog and Pepe the Prawn (Muppets) were interviewing stars for the Craig Ferguson show.  It was a big hit amongst the celebs.

Ringo Starr.  I was starstruck when I saw him.  I didn't know what to say!  I kept thinking.. I'm talking to a Beatle... A Beatle!!!

There's always a bit of the crazy and unexpected.  Chris Brown looked like the Candyman in a white suit with red piping.  Cyndi Lauper's hair was twisted into a jumble of big blonde locks in a style straight out of "Sweeney Todd."Fantasia was working a modified mohawk with the sides dyed white.  It was different...

Amy Lee from Evanescance sported her signature goth look, but those eyes.  They are an icy blue like I've never seen.  Beautiful.

Paul Wall showed off his diamond studded grill.  He had a sidekick with him (Johnny Dang).  They started a company called Johnny the Jeweler in case you want to buy your very own.

Wolfgang Puck had on his trademark white chef outfit, holding out a gold record like a pizza.  It was made of chocolate and looked yummy.  Too bad he didn't have samples.

Soulja Boy danced down the red carpet with a few minutes to go...  He wasn't doing the Soulja Boy, but kind of skipping and dancing around.

Fergie breezed by us and when asked who she most wanted to see?  Kanye West.  Loved his acceptance speech by the way.

Carrie Underwood swept by us but looked impeccable as always.  Her makeup always looks flawless.  How does she do it?  I want her makeup artist's number.... stat!