Throwback Thursday: 2014 ESPY Awards Red Carpet

The "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards", also known as the ESPY Awards, was held on June 16, 2014 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The athletes and celebrities that attended the ceremony brought their A-game when it came to the fashion on the red carpet. One person that brought the fashion inside was the host of it all, Drake. His most memorable outfit was his imitation of Russell Westbrook.

Well done Drake, well done!
I can say I had two favorite red carpet looks that night..

First, Keri Hilson and Serge Ibaka. I like that they matched each other with all black. The high low detail of Keri's dress gives her the "formal yet fun" look. The lace in detail of her dress and the pattern of Serge's jacket gives the pop they need to set off their all black. However, my most favorite look came from Danny Green. I love a classic dinner jacket look. To me the dinner jacket look says, "I'm mature and classy." Danny gave the look a different twist by wearing grey pants instead of the usual black. It was very clean cut, original, yet different look to show off his own style. 


NBA star Serge Ibaka and R&B singer Keri Hilson

NBA star Danny Green

 My least favorite look was that of Laila Ali. I love Laila Ali as an athlete and I think she is absolutely beautiful but her red carpet look was not flattering. The mermaid style blue dress did not complement her built figure and the coral belt just did not work for me. It would have been nice to see her in something a little shorter, maybe even in a high-low dress as well. Show off those nice legs Laila!

Boxing Champion Laila Ali

I would like to know some looks that are your favorite from this years ESPYs! I can not wait until next year to see more red carpet looks.

Basketball Legend or Fashion Icon?

Russell Westbrook is known as the fast paced point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the other half of Durant/Westbrook duo. However, he is now being known for his crazy or should I say "different" pre game and post game fashion statements.

It would only be right that Westbrook took an opportunity to create his own clothing line. In July of this year Westbrook partnered with Barneys New York, in cooperation with Jordan Brand, to create The Russell Westbrook XO Barneys New York collection. Multi-color Elephant print is a theme of his collection seen on dri-fit shirts, basketball shorts, jackets, and sports tights. Along with popular fashion themes such as leather and color block. The collection also includes some items such as luggage, sunglasses, wallets, and shoes. Having an expensive taste is a requirement for purchasing these fashionable items. So, unfortunately his collection is not for the average bargain shopper. However, high prices has to equal high quality right? Let's hope so.

Now lies the question, will Russell Westbrook be known in the books as a basketball legend, fashion icon, or both? Either way, congratulations on the success Mr. Westbrook.



 To wear this outfit that Westbrook is sporting in this picture would cost you: $195 for the dri-fit running shirt, $215 for the dri-fit basketball shorts, and $165 for the sport tights.for a grand total of $575 (plus tax).