Tyra Banks, Toccara Jones at BET Awards
June 29, 2009 by Erin Balser
Tyra Banks stepped out in an androgynous look at the BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night. Her look was no doubt inspired by Michael Jackson, as many stars payed tribute to the musical icon through their fashion choices, thoughtful words and musical performances.
I think this look is quite a risk for Tyra, but she definitely pulls it off. It’s once of her better red carpet looks in a while.
The BET Awards were started in 2001 to honor African American achievements in music, acting, sports and entertainment. In its eight years, it has turned into one of the largest and most exciting awards shows of the year. Last night’s show was a tribute to Michael Jackson.
Tyra and Michael have a history together – she appeared in his 1991 music video for Black or White. You can watch the video here, Tyra makes an appearance at 5:30 as one of the morphing heads.
Toccara Jones, who is a presenter for BET and competed on Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model walked the red carpet in a sexy black jumpsuit.
I think the jumpsuit is great, but I’m not a fan of her updo. What do you think?
I think it’s interesting that both Tyra and Toccara wore pant ensembles for their red carpet appearances. Red carpet fashion has certainly changed over the years and I appreciate the risks stars have been taking!
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i feel so bad for tyra, she seems so lonly to me
tyra looks like a wax figure. i think it’s mostly due to her bad wig and the pole behind her.
ugh. jumpsuits look horrible on everyone. please let this trend die!
OMG Toccara looks GORGEOUS! I am not a huge fan of +size anything but she really blew me away with this look!
Toccara doesn’t have an updo, she has short hair!
Tyra’s wig is too dark but it’s not orange and it doesn’t match her skin tone so it’s still better than her past looks. She also looks the best she’s looked in awhile. She’s also got a steady boyfriend so I hardly think she’s lonely.
Toccara looks okay and yes, her hair is short but jumpsuits need to go away. The look good on very few people. Although, Toccara’s isn’t bad and I’ve seen a lot worse.
Poor Tyra – she’s so full of herself. I think that was a very bad picture of her and she seems to think that she’s on a “photo shoot”. I like Toccara’s updo has she has a lovely face – The jumpsuit has to go – it made her look like a grandmother trying to look youthful!!
I want that jumpsuit!!! does anyone know who makes it?