For millennials, growing up in the 90s and 00s meant a show that often dominated your after-school routine: “Total Request Live.” Affectionately known as “TRL”, the show aired on MTV for 10 years, from 1998 to 2008, and features a roster of VJs (videographers) who counted down 10 music videos. top of the day. Fewer people understand the cultural impact of “TRL” La La Anthony.
In the early 2000s, Anthony achieved great success as the host of the show “TRL”. Interviewing superstars back then certainly prepared her for some of the roles she’s been in lately, like the host of Vogue. Met Gala live event on the red carpet in May.
For fashion’s most famous occasion, Anthony opted for a burgundy off-the-shoulder dress by friend LaQuan Smith. “I want to support him, [and] I want to support a Black designer“Anthony told POPSUGAR.” We just play with Gold Plated Glamor Theme. We are really happy with the way things are going. It was a great collaboration and certainly a look I will remember forever. “
She paired the dramatic silk dress with a striking Laurel Dewitt hat, tilted slightly to the side. For accessories, she opted for David Yurman diamonds, including teardrop diamond earrings and bracelet. Christian Louboutin heels are the finishing touch. Anthony said: “Put the hat on and it feels like Gilded Glamor. “There are Swarovski crystals all throughout the outfit, which makes it even more glamorous. We hit the mark. [the theme] in several different departments; I like the rich ruby color. It put me in that gilded Seduction mindset. “
As an ambassador for PrettyLittleThing, the 39-year-old actress, author, producer and entrepreneur is looking to bring some of those lavish designs to life into her latest edit for the branding giant. e-commerce. With a total of 20 looks, Anthony’s curated – which she describes as “sharp and daring” – there are pieces that are easy to mix and match depending on your summer style.
“There are prints and bright colors that can be captured from day to night,” she says. “I’ve always felt that with skins, you want to be able to use them a lot.”
Anthony particularly liked the coral combo ensemble in her new PLT edit which included a pair of wide leg pants and wide leg pants, both of which are hallmarks of Fashion of the 2000s. “A lot of the dresses are really cool too,” she added. “They have cuts in all the right places to give you that edgy, sexy vibe.”
With the fashion trends of the 2000s in mind, Anthony guided POPSUGAR through the nostalgic styles she wore in the “TRL” days that she would likely recreate today.
