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Kardashian-Jenner clan steal the show at Grammys 2015 after party

All eyes were on the Kardashian-Jenner sisters at the Grammys 2015 on Sunday night. While Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West rocked the red carpet, sister Khloewas joined by their younger siblings Kendall and Kylie Jenner for the after party.

Khloe, 30, wowed in a shimmering black dress with a daring plunging neckline and thigh high split, wearing her hair in an edgy slicked back style, and rocking a statement red lip. Kylie, 17, also chose an embellished ivory gown, designed by Giorgio Armani.

Stood next to them was Kendall, 19, who chose a striking black Elie Saab dress featuring lace detail and a plunging neckline, keeping her hair and make-up to a bare minimum for laidback glamour.

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Other stars who dazzled at the after party included Jessie J who changed out of her dazzling black red carpet gown into an edgy monochrome number, to Rita Ora who ditched her shimmering silver gown in favour of a short black dress with colourful prints.

Meanwhile, Kim wowed at the ceremony in a golden Jean Paul Gaultier couture gown, as she sat front row with Kanye, joined by close friend John Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen who were sat on the row behind them.

Kanye caused a stir during the ceremony after he stormed the stage following the news that Beck won the award for Album of the Year, beating Beyoncé who was also nominated. The rapper immediately walked back off, a nod to the infamous moment at the 2009 VMAs when he interrupted Taylor Swift after she also beat Beyoncé for an award.

Although the audience laughed and it seemed to be a joke, Kanye later spoke up when he was interviewed by sister-in-law Khloe who was hosting for E! and it seems that he had wanted to speak up but had stopped himself.

"We ain't gonna play with them no more," said Kanye, referring to the Grammys. "Beck needs to respect artistry and he should have given his award to Beyoncé.

"At this point – we're tired of it because what happens is, you keep on diminishing art and not respecting the craft and smacking people in the face after they deliver monumental music. You are disrespectful to inspiration."

However, there seem to be no hard feelings between the musicians. "You can't please everybody," said Beck when asked about Kanye's appearance on stage. "I still love him and think he's genius. I aspire to what he does. How many great records has he put out in the last five years, right?"

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HowToWearIt: The Leather Dress

In this weekly feature, InStyle’s Senior Market Editor/Digital Correspondent Dana Avidan-Cohn shares tips and tricks on how to tackle the latest trends. Look for it on What’s Right Now every Friday and be sure to try out the trend yourself and tweet your look using #HowToWearIt.

Splurging on investment pieces is always a smart way to shop. Even though you have to spend a little more money on the front end, you can always justify your purchase by “price per wear” (think: the more you wear it, the more it’s worth the pricey ticket). A leather dress is both seasonless and luxe—not to mention, a statement dress creates a full look with just one piece.

Emmy Rossum (above) looked perfectly elegant in a slate gray leather dress by J. Mendel—the dress made such a statement that all Rossum needed was a simple bordeaux pump and clutch.

For resort season, designers like Tomas Maier and Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen played with variations in color while Nicolas Ghesquière of Vuitton offered a strong solid black hue.

Depending on the silhouette, you can wear the style off-duty, for a night out, or at the office. Black, grey, navy, and tan are good choices because they are so easy to restyle with each wear. Whatever you choose, don’t be afraid to try the unexpected and couple it with a cool fashion sneaker and wool coat for the weekend!

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'Say Yes To The Dress Canada': Everything You Need To Know

'Say Yes To The Dress Canada': Everything You Need To Know

For many years now, Canadians have been watching the U.S. version of "Say Yes To The Dress." The drama, the tears, the intricate gowns -- all just out of our grasp. Those days are done; "Say Yes To The Dress Canada" premieres on W Network onWednesday, January 7 with back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

The series features brides from across Canada as they shop for their dream dress with loved ones at Amanda-Lina's Sposa Boutique in Woodbridge, Ontario, just outside of Toronto. For those not in the know, each episode invites viewers to take a journey with the brides-to-be as they face the exhilaration and emotion of saying "Yes!" before they say "I do!" ... and we thought walking down the aisle was the hardest part.

HuffPost Canada TV visited the set of "SYTTDC" in the fall of 2014 (on location at Amanda-Lina's) and chatted with Joseph Spencer, the bridal stylist for the show, along with some of the staff at the bridal shop. This inaugural season promises to be a doozy, filled with emotional stories and touching scenes. Here are some of the more important tidbits of information about the show for all you "SYTTD" fanatics.

Meet Our Own Version Of Randy: Joseph

Fans of the U.S. version are probably familiar with Randy Fenoli, the bridal stylist atKleinfeld who helps all the brides-to-be pick their gowns. Canada's own Randy isJoseph Spencer (known mostly as "Joseph" on the show), a man with a ridiculous amount of experience in styling -- he's worked at Holt Renfrew, Maynard's, the former Simpsons stores, and his biggest name, Chanel. A self-proclaimed "style fixer," Joseph is warm, lively, and biting when he needs to be. He's also not a quiet fellow. We were told several times to keep the noise level down while chatting.

Joseph of 'Say Yes To The Dress Canada.'

After making a joke about mother-in-laws' boob jobs ("The attention is supposed to be on your daughter-in-law!"), he settles down and gets real about his new hosting gig.

"I've never been on TV before, so I'm very excited," said Joseph. "For me, it's not about the gown. It's about you and how you feel in it."

Joseph takes his job very seriously, and considers it a personal mission to pair each woman with as beautiful a gown as he can find. Having worked with legends like Bette Midler, Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle, it's a guarantee that he'll give that haute-couture experience to all the shopping brides-to-be. Just don't expect him to keep his emotions in check.

"I'm really bad with the tears," he said. "When that bride comes up and she's got the perfect thing on, and everyone's crying, you have to cry! It's feelings, and I'm really bad with that, especially if there's sickness or something in the family. The consultant and I, we can be crying as much as the family."

This Isn't The Same As The U.S. "SYTTD"

While the Canadian version of the show follows the same general format as the U.S. iteration, there are two major differences: one, Canadian weddings tend to branch out more in terms of venues and themes. Joseph claims that there are a lot of barn weddings in this country (not a surprise considering our rural citizenship), and some out-there things go on, like getting married on a Sea-Doo, or going up on a parasail wearing your bridal gown. These are all considerations Joseph has to make when tailoring a gown for a picky bride.

The biggest disparity, says Joseph, is budget. "Americans' budget is usually between $3,000 and $15,000. Some are unlimited -- if they've had the boobs done, and the lips done, and everything done, it doesn't matter. They want the best of the best. Yes, the biggest difference is the dollar. Canadians underestimate what they're going to spend on a gown. They should be aiming for anywhere between $1,500 and $2,400. It's not going to be what you want if you're thinking below $1000."

By the sounds of things, we can expect some penny-pinching Canadians to make an appearance.

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