Taylor Swift - MTV VMAs 2012

Taylor Swift trades in sparkle for sleekness as she arrives at the 2012 MTV VMAs held at Staples Center on Thursday (September 6) in Los Angeles.

The 22-year-old musician wore a J Mendel blazer and pants with Tom Ford shoes. Taylor complimented her look with jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.

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Taylor will be performing her brand new single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” TONIGHT!

Make sure to tune in for the 2012 MTV VMAs tonight at 8PM ET/PT on MTV.