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Home · Fashion

2011: The Year in Nicki Minaj

2011: The Year in Nicki Minaj
By · December 24, 2011October 28, 2020
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Candy Girl

At the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Nicki Minaj was a walking rainbow in a yellow bustier, printed tights and candy-colored jewels.

02
Gorgeous Gown

At the 2011 American Music Awards Nicki Minaj wore a green taffeta and lace Oscar de la Renta gown, and cute curls, one of our favorite moments of the year.

03
Cotton Candy

At the 54th Annual Grammy Nominations Concert, Nicki Minaj looked surprisingly simple but pretty stunning in a strapless turquoise dress and Versace platforms.

04
Hot to Trot

At Little Wayne’s album release party for ‘Tha Carter IV,’ Minaj brightened up the room in a hot-pink mini, bold accessories and hair to match.

05
Pretty Pastels

Nicki Minaj opted for a pastel palette at the Billboard Music Awards — a baby blue Mark Fast jumpsuit, white Versace platforms and pink wavy tresses.

06
3D Diva

In a 3D catsuit and pink bob, Minaj rocks her concert at Nassau Coliseum.

07
I Am Robot

Nicki Minaj was a gal in shining armor during her performance at the 2011 American Music Awards.

08
Half and Half

Minaj takes her look seriously at the American Music Awards’ press conference, in matching bra and skirt, blue boots and hair.

09
It’s Black, It’s White

Nicki Minaj arrived mermaid style at Billboard’s Sixth Annual Women in Music event, with long blond tresses and a Versace gown that exaggerated her hourglass figure.

10
Going Green

At the Green Auction for Christie’s auction house, Minaj performed in a sexy leather Alexander Wang zip-front short-set, and also showed her support for the cause in a half green ’do.

11
Wild Thing

At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Nicky goes wild in leopard Givenchy from her beehive to her boots.

12
All Eyes on Me

Even at New York Fashion Week, Nicki Minaj proves she’s no wall flower. She rocks a shockingly bright pom-pom top and pleated skirt at the Carolina Herrera show, and all eyes are on her.

13
Take a Bow

Minaj steals the show at New York Fashion Week once again, in a crinoline tutu, printed tights and unforgettable over-sized bow at Prabal Garung.

14
Cute and Quirky

Minaj was a regular this past New York Fashion Week. Here, she strikes a pose in a quirky dress and espadrilles, topped with a turquoise coif.

15
Cat Woman

There’s two things Minaj loves most — Versace and catsuits, so the marriage of the two couldn’t be more perfect at the Versace for H&M runway show after-party.

16
Harajuku Girl

Minaj takes the stage Harajuku style for ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

17
Lovely Leggings

At the Superbass night club in Toronto, Minaj steps into her uniform — a wild pair of leggings.

18
Frilly Frock

Nicki Minaj goes girly at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in a frilly bustier dress and pig tails.

19
Geisha Guru

During Fashion’s Night Out, Minaj wears full Geisha gear at the YSL party.

20
Costume Craze

Minaj’s MTV Video Music Awards ensemble was her craziest moment of the year. She accessorized her metallic dress with a mask, stuffed animals and tiny trinkets.

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