MTV EMA 2012

MTV EMA 2012 RED CAPET

They're both hoping to win an award or two tonight, so it was no surprise to see that Rita Ora and Taylor Swift had made some effort.

The two singers arrived at the MTV Europe Music Awards looking absolutely stunning as they walked the red carpet.

Leading the way in the style stakes, the famous pair ensured that they stood out at the annual event, which is being held in Frankfurt, Germany.

Lady in red: Rita Ora arrives at the 19th MTV Europe Music Awards in Frankfurt, Germany, wearing a stunning Marchesa gown

The Hot Right Now star accessorised her attire with bright red lipstick and her trademark blonde hair, which she wore in bouncy curls.

Standing out: The 21-year-old singer ensured all eyes were on her as she teamed her statement gown with bright red lipstick

A helping hand: A mystery man was seen carrying Rita's large skirt as she made her way inside the venue in Frankfurt

The 22-year-old star showed off her slender figure in a cream-coloured J.Mendel design which featured silver sequin detail, and also fell to the floor.

As Taylor posed with her left hand on her hip, she looked particularly sultry with her fringed hairstyle and smoky eye make-up.

She spent time chatting on the red carpet with fellow U.S. singer Lana Del Rey who wore a much more understated dress.

BFFs: Taylor Swift spent time posing and chatting with fellow U.S. singer Lana Del 

As she posed with her hands on her hips, the Fallin' singer showed off her sleek bob hairstyle before heading inside the venue.

Green goddess: Singer Alicia Keys arrived on the red carpet wearing Stella McCartney's 'optical illusion' dress

All-out glamour: Carly Rae Jepsen and Victoria's Secret model Anne V go all out with their red carpet looks

Dramatic look: Carly Rae Jepsen goes for heavy dark eye make-up and bright red lips

Vamping it up: Supermodel Isabeli Fontana goes all rock chick in a studded jumpsuit with arm tassels

The reality star wore her long hair scraped back in a dramatic ponytail and went heavy on the eye make-up.

Dramatic entrance: Kim Kardashian ensures that all eyes are on her at the MTV EMAs red carpet

Revealing: Kim shows off her world famous curves on the red carpet before 

British rockers Muse also hit the red carpet before heading in for their performance.

United front: No Doubt pose ahead of their comeback performance on stage at the awards

Brit boys: UK rockers Muse wear their poppys with pride on the red carpet

Bad boy: US rapper Pitbull wears a crushed velvet jacket and a pair of sunglasses

Usual style: The Geordie Shore girls looked the same as they always do as they mingled with the music elite

Red carpet style: PSY and Conor Maynard both opt for black suits for the show

Let it rain: Rita Ora wear a sheer lacy jumpsuit as she takes to the stage with a large black umbrella