Fashion: Red-carpet ready

Lightweight jackets are perfect for between seasons.

The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards are on Thursday and the red carpet will be packed with local musicians and celebrities vying with each other in the fashion stakes.

Dressing for the music awards is about taking risks, embracing your "tribe" and, most importantly, attitude. I love this ensemble from Hideseekers, teaming a perforated leather jacket and shorts with its FlyGirl tank, which is all about hip-hop sensibilities. The electric blue jumpsuit from Andrea Moore ticks all the boxes, as does the radiant orchid suit from ITZME. For that rock'n'roll alternative edge, this outfit from Serpent & The Swan wins. The Altitude dress from taylor is on trend and, if you must wear a gown, make it one with a point of difference like WORLD's Marcello gown.

Check The Line Up for my selections in Accessory Essentials. These 80s-inspired sunglasses from Pared are the business, as are these killer heels from Diane Von Furstenberg. Complete your look with the ultra-fabulous Rika The Friendly Monster clutch.

Smashbox is the official makeup sponsor of the VNZMAs and hot from Los Angeles is this look, called Gold Rush, from its Global Pro Lead Artist Lori Taylor.

From shimmer on the eyes to a super bold lip and a play on texture, this is a perfect red-carpet look. All the products you need to recreate this are featured in Get The Look.

I am teaming with the Spy editors Ricardo Simich and Pebbles Hooper to bring you a VNZMA Fashion Police special in next week's paper ... So dress to impress. We'll be
watching.

Main picture:
Gamechanger Leather Jacket $950
FlyGirl Tank $95
Sweet Spot
Leather Short $219
All from Hideseekers

Get The Look: Rock N Roll Red Carpet Ready

Smashbox 'On The Rocks' - GOLD RUSH

BB Cream For Eyes Concealer $52

Liquid Halo HD Foundation $75

Face & Cheek Brush $83

Halo Blush $48

On The Rocks Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette $89

Brow Tech To Go $43

Always Sharp Lip Liner $38

Be Legendary Lipstick $45

1: Structured Union Blazer $585
Madonna Wide Leg
Trouser $320
All from ITZME

2: taylor Altitude Dress $497

3: WORLD Marcello Gown $755

4: Renewal Of Life Kimono $659
Heal Me Dress $249
All from Serpent & The Swan

5: Andrea Moore Sofia Jumpsuit $398

The Line Up: Accessory Essentials

1. Diane Von Furstenberg Uma $690, from Runway Shoes

2. Pared Brat Pack in Grid $300

3. Rika The Friendly Monster Clutch $349, from Workshop

Stockists:

• hideseekers.com
• andreamooreboutique.com
• itzme.co.nz
• taylorboutique.co.nz
• worldbrand.co.nz
• serpentandtheswan.com
• Smashbox Cosmetics are available from selected Life Pharmacies, beauty stores, the Smashbox Concept Store in Ponsonby and smashboxcosmetics.co.nz
• workshop.co.nz
• runwayshoes.co.nz
• pared.com.au