Lorde steps out in style

Lorde, 19, stepped out in style on Thursday at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards in a very different ensemble to what her fans are used to seeing her in.

The singer, whose real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor, stepped out in a scarlet gown with empire line waist, thigh split and extremely plunging neckline as she smiled and greeted fans. More photos