The Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, recognized for her bold and provocative style both in her lyrics and performances, certainly maintained her reputation upon her arrival at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

The star was dressed in a see-through golden dress with a patterned, bird design embellishment to cover her modesty.

Dare to bare: The Australian rapper seemed to be wearing very little under her sheer dress

The edgy 23-year-old  appeared to be wearing very little underneath, besides perhaps a skin coloured thong.

The daring dress was floor length and sleeveless and the star chose to accompany it with gold stilettos.

Her blonde hair was slicked back simply into a low bun as to not take the focus off the dress.

Cheeky: The 23-year-old was certainly not shy when she stepped out in New York

Good as gold: The Australian was happy to pose in the revealing outfit

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She wore a slick of deep red lipstick and slightly winged eyeliner and her face was matte and porcelain.

But whilst the rap star managed to lap up the attention on the red carpet, she apparently missed the attention of the voters.

The musician was up for the Artist To Watch award but missed out on the accolade to pop star Austin Malone.

Costume change: The star later changed into a similar dress in black as she took her seat with Rita Ora

The star had earlier replied to a tweet from a fan asking her how she was feeling ahead of the awards and she had replied ‘sleepy and nervous.’

But the star, who had a quick costume change once she entered the award ceremony, kept a brave face at her loss.

And she still got to have her time in the spotlight when she presented an award with a woman even more outrageous than herself, Lil Kim.

Two female rappers: Iggy appeared on stage with one of her idols, Lil kim

Iggy, who was born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, changed into a similar dress to the one she had worn to walk the red carpet, only in black.

And even though it certainly wasn’t conservative, it was slightly more concealing than her earlier outfit.

Celebrating: Iggy cheered for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as she presented them with their award

Celebrating: Iggy cheered for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as she presented them with their award

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2013 WINNERS

Over the moon: Justin won four moonmen awards

Video Of The Year: Justin Timberlake, Mirrors

Best Female Video: Taylor Swift, I Knew You Were Trouble.

Best Male Video: Bruno Mars, Locked Out of Heaven

Best Pop Video: Selena Gomez, Come & Get It

Best Hip-Hop Video: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton, Can’t Hold Us

Best Rock Video: Thirty Seconds to Mars, Up In the Air

Best Collaboration: Pink and Nate Ruess of Fun., Just Give Me a Reason

Best Video With A Social Message: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert, Same Love

Best Song Of The Summer: One Direction, Best Song Ever

Artist To Watch: Austin Mahone, What About Love

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award: Justin Timberlake

Best Direction: Justin Timberlake’s Suit & Tie (director David Fincher)

Best Visual Effects: Capital Cities, Safe and Sound

Best Choreography: Bruno Mars, Treasure

Best Art Direction: Janelle Monae featuring Erykah Badu, Q.U.E.E.N.

Best Cinematography: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton, Can’t Hold Us

Best Editing: Justin Timberlake, Mirrors