A long, delicate lariat necklace isn’t usually the star of an outfit, but when paired with a strategically draped plunging neckline, a shimmering necklace is just the thing to draw the eye exactly where it needs to go. Case in point: Megan Thee Stallion (real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete), who made an appearance at Billboard’s R&B Hip-Hop Power Players party last night wearing a curve-hugging dusty pink dress with a necklace that brought the spotlight to the gown’s dramatic deep-V bodice.
Megan also appears on the latest cover of Billboard, so while the event celebrated the year in music, the superstar also commemorated that major achievement. Her dress had a ruched waist detail, which showed off her long necklace and a huge crystal belly button piercing. There was a delicate string holding the neckline together (no wardrobe malfunctions here) and the back had a thick strap with metal hardware.
The “Mamushi” rapper added long, French-tipped nails to the look and wore her hair in a voluminous, coiled Afro style. She added a glossy, gradient lip color in shades of red and brown and wore shimmering silvery-pink eyeshadow.
And while demure may be the word of the moment, Meg admitted she’s staying far, far away from that vibe.
“I don’t really think anything about me is demure. I’m very bold, I’m very out there. I’m very ‘hot girl,’” she told Bustle.
Before her appearance at the Billboard party, she was on hand for Nylon magazine’s soirée with Paris Hilton. At that event, everyone’s favorite hotel heiress and reality TV star revealed that Meg features on her new album, Infinite Icon.
“I just love her,” Hilton said in an interview with Nylon. “We met at the Chateau Marmont, and right away, we connected. She’s like, ‘You’re Aquarius like me.’ We immediately became close, and then she started coming to my parties. She walks in the room and just lights it up.”