2011: MTV Video Music Awards The orange, one-shoulder Lanvin gown was perfect for showing off Beyoncs baby bump at the 2011 MTV VMAs
her obsession with transcendence is now focused on affairs of the heart as opposed to the fairy tales of earlier work, she jump-cuts musical genres as voraciously as Prince (one of many guest stars she enlists), and her voice is more direct and soulful-check out the raspy belting on "Constellation of the Heart" and "You're the One." But there's still a touch of the strange, as when Bush compares her lover to a pomegranate on "Eat the Music." There's fruity imagery of a different stripe on "Moments of Pleasure," which announces, "Just being alive, it can really hurt!" But the variety of musical settings, from Celtic romp on the title track and the Latin rhythms of "Eat the Music" to the funky "Rubberband Girl" and arty skronk of "Big Stripey Lie," undercuts the melodrama
Flowing from the waist, the chiffon ruffled skirt glides beautifully with every step and twirl, creating movement and drama for dancing, photos, and all-night fun
Her adeptness at choosing the perfect shade of red to complement her complexion and hair color showcases her sophisticated understanding of color and style