Taylor Swift wows in a lace-detail flowing cream gown as she attends the 2012 ARIA Awards in Sydney

By Louise Saunders
She may not have been on home turf, but Taylor Swift certainly made sure to pull out all the stops as she attended the 2012 ARIA Awards in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday night.
The 22-year-old singer showed off her fashion credentials in an impeccably elegant, Grecian-inspired flowing cream gown.
Featuring lace panel cutaway detail at the sides, a bustier top and a draped skirt, the chic garment ensured the We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together stole the show as she hit the red carpet at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the Australian equivalent to the Grammys.

Elegant: Taylor Swift wowed in a cream Grecian-style gown as she attended the 2012 ARIA Awards in Sydney, Australia

Taylor teamed the sophisticated gown with a retro-style, twisted hairstyle, while offsetting the dress’s cream colour with a slick of bold red lipstick and dramatic blue eye make-up as she settled into her new metropolitan surroundings.
The star – who is rumoured to be dating One Direction singer Harry Styles – seemed to be in her element as she arrived at the prestigious awards bash, stopping for pictures and to sign autographs for her Australian fans.
She wrote on her Twitter page: ‘Woah. The fans at the ARIAs came out in full force!! This is INSANE!’

Grecian goddess: The 22-year-old singer dazzled in her lace cutaway number as she walked the red carpet on Thursday night

Chic: Taylor showed off her fashion credentials in her elegant gown

She’s loving it! Taylor seemed to be in her element as she waved to the numerous fans who had turned out to welcome her Down Under

Classic beauty: Taylor opted for a retro-style twisted up-do, which she teamed with a slick of red lipstick and dramatic blue eye make-up

However, Taylor’s purpose in attending the ARIA Awards wasn’t merely to decorate the red carpet, with the singer performing her new track, Here Comes Trouble, in the ceremony.
Prior to taking to the stage, she tweeted: ‘So excited about performing on the ARIA’s tonight! Never been before. Here’s comes ‘trouble’…. See what I did there? Sorry. I know. Sorry.’
Taylor was joined by the likes of Joel and Benji Madden at the star-studded event, with the brothers wearing near-identical denim cut-off jackets, with matching trainers, jeans and shades as they walked the red carpet.

Timeless elegance: Taylor’s look oozed old Hollywood glamour as she walked the red carpet

Fashionista: Taylor was performing at the 26th annual ARIA Awards

Devoted: The country music star stopped for pictures and to sign autographs for her delighted fans

Delighted: Taylor’s fans seemed thrilled to be in such close proximity to the star

Making her entrance: Taylor cut a glamorous figure as she emerged from her car at the event

Australian singer Kimbra Lee Johnson opted for a typically zany ensemble for the awards bash, teaming an over-the-top red feather detail skirt with an aqua floral top with giant shoulder pads.
Model Ruby Rose opted for an equally eye-catching ensemble in a bright yellow tassle-detail printed minidress, while singer-songwriter Missy Higgins looked chic in a cobalt blue and white printed wraparound dress.
Ricki-Lee Coulter wowed in a tiny fuschia dress, while r&b star Jessica Mauboy flaunted her curves in a plunging gold sequinned gown.

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