Ear we go! Alicia Keys stands out from the crowd with a pair of $5,000 gold and diamond cuff earrings
By COLETTE FAHY
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It’s one of the biggest nights of the year in the music calendar so Alicia Keys was determined to stand out among her peers at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas last night.
The 31-year-old singer sported a simple, figure hugging Azzedine Alaia couture gown and Brian Atwood heels but it was her diamond ear cuff earrings which had everyone talking as she walked the white carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Statement jewellery! Alicia Keys stands out from the crowd at the Billboard Music Awards in her stunning $5,000 gold and diamond cuff earrings
The stunning gold and diamond Repossi cuffs – which retail for a cool $5,000 – were the focus of Alicia’s outfit thanks to a braided up-do which ensured her earrings were on full display.
Alicia – who was a contender for best dressed of the night – wisely kept the rest of her accessories simple, choosing only a Jennifer Fisher handpiece to complete the look.
She also added a pop of colour with a slick of bright lipstick.
Date night! Alicia and husband Swizz Beatz enjoyed a rare night away from their 19-month-old son Egypt
Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz was on hand to offer moral support as his wife presented the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder before performing a duet with the legendary singer.
Swizz kept his look simple so as not to detract from his stunning wife, sporting a dapper white suit and taupe Gucci loafers along with a jaunty hat as the couple left 19-month-old son Egypt at home to enjoy a rare date night.
Star pairing: Alicia performed with music legend and old friend Stevie Wonder...
... before presenting him with a Lifetime Achievement award
However, Alicia had competition in the statement earrings stakes as I’m Like A Bird singer Nelly Furtado also chose to put the focus on her accessories with a pair of dangerous looking pointed earrings.
Perhaps she was trying to distract from her white, beaded Alberta Ferretti dress which failed to flatter her stunning figure.
Nelly also made a fashion faux pas by teaming the ensemble with black underwear which was clearly visible through the fabric.
Statement earrings: Nelly Furtado's flame like earrings rivalled Alicia's stunning ear cuffs
Things didn’t go much better for Nelly when she took to the stage to perform Big Hoops (Bigger The Better).
The 33-year-old singer sported an unflattering all-black and topped it off with a pair of bright red plastic hipster glasses.
Fashion fail: Nelly didn't impress in her white dress as she arrived at the Billboard Music Awards where her black underwear was clearly visible
Another unflattering ensemble! Nelly failed to impress in her second outfit of the night as she took to the stage to perform Big Hoops
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