Alysa Liu steals the show in little black dress at star studded event

Alysa Liu turned heads at the iHeartRadio Awards as she stepped onto the red carpet in a sleek, modern take on the classic little black dress, proving once again that her star power extends far beyond the ice.

The Olympic figure skater exuded confidence as she posed on the red carpet, opting for a minimalist yet striking ensemble that perfectly balanced elegance with edge. Her fitted black gown featured a unique halter-style neckline designed to resemble a loosely draped tie, adding a contemporary twist to the timeless silhouette.

The dress hugged her frame before falling into an asymmetrical hemline, revealing a glimpse of her legs and giving the look a dynamic, fashion-forward finish. She completed the outfit with pointed black heels and a structured black clutch, keeping her accessories understated to let the statement design take center stage.

Alysa’s beauty look was equally captivating. Her makeup leaned into a softly glam aesthetic, featuring smoky eyes, subtle contouring, and a natural-toned lip that enhanced her radiant complexion.

The athlete’s signature poise was on full display as she smiled for cameras, her relaxed yet polished demeanor reflecting the same composure that has defined her skating career.

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Best known for making history as one of the youngest U.S. champions in figure skating, Alysa has continued to carve out a unique presence in the public eye, seamlessly blending sport and style. 

The 20-year-old is easily recognizable for her black and blonde-striped hair and for her silver lip piercing that only appears when she smiles. 

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Alysa recently shared insight into the frenulum piercing, which sits in the middle of her upper gum and rests on her frontmost teeth, revealing that she did it herself at home.

“I pierced it a little over two years ago now,” she told TMJ4 News. “I had my sister hold up my lip, and I was looking in the mirror, and I had my piercing needle and then – yeah, I just put it through.”

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Alysa later shared with reporters the story behind her unique hairstyle, which features rings of blonde that she has dubbed “halos”.

“I originally actually wanted raccoon stripes three years ago, but I was like, ‘Too much, too long, and it’s going to be hard to upkeep,'” she said during a press conference in January.

“Then I thought, I kind of want to be a tree, add a new ring every year, and so I did my second one the next year. It just grows out, and then so this year, I just did the same thing. I’m just gonna keep adding one every time.”