Giving the bold shoulder! Maria Menounos makes a fashion statement in dramatic gown for GLAAD Awards
As the host of Extra, Maria Menounos spends her days talking about other stars in the spotlight.
But on Saturday night, it was clear that she was ready for her time to shine.
The 34-year-old arrived to the 2013 GLAAD Awards in Los Angeles wearing a couture piece worthy of Lady Gaga.
Star quality: Maria Menounos arrived to the 2013 GLAAD Awards Saturday night in a couture gown that stole the show
Similarly, the dress took shoulder pads to a new level.
The white corners of Maria's dress stood several inches above her actual shoulders.
Back story: When the host of Extra turned
around, she revealed the dramatic black-and-white print that extended
from her neck through to the train
Time to shine: The author of The Every Girl's
Guide to Life proved that even the 'every girl' has her time to sparkle
in the spotlight
Clinging close to her body was a mini skirt under the sheer overlay, allowing her toned, long legs to be on display.
Ankle-strap, peep-toe black heels and a silver ashlyn'd clutch rounded out the host-turned-author's Back To The Future look.
Bringing her A-game: Maria pulled out all the stops for her stunning Saturday night ensemble
'Love the back of this': The television
personality posted a picture of her dress on Instagram before heading
out, garnering more than 500 likes
She also gave a shout out to Greymer for her shoes and Ilja Couture for her dress - who, coincidentally, also designed a dress for Lady Gaga.
Gaga's dress also had the 3-D shoulders and collar, as well as the low-high hem of the gown.
In good company: Lady Gaga has also worn a dress by the same couture designer, Ilja
Look familiar? The bottom of the singer's dress, in addition to the three-dimensional shoulders, was similar to Maria's