NEVER mind raining men, it was raining boobs and skin at the Feather Awards on Thursday evening - something Shwa would settle for any day over the ghastly rainstorm that spoilt our Wednesday.

NEVER mind raining men, it was raining boobs and skin at the Feather Awards on Thursday evening - something Shwa would settle for any day over the ghastly rainstorm that spoilt our Wednesday.

The flamboyant awards certainly brought out the wild side in celebrities - an opportunity some saw to set their puppies free it seems. South Africa's rising "It Girl" Nomzamo Mbatha - fresh from bagging a Drum Award last week - took home the Hot Chick of the Year Award. But it was her milkshake jig on stage that brought the boys - and some girls - to a standing ovation and screaming frenzy. Those puppies were sure fighting for their freedom from her eye-popping leopard print number.

Zabalaza actress Khanya Mkhangisa's black lace number left very little to the imagination. And while such high fashion may work on a statuesque model, the small frame was just swallowed by the dress. Darling, Shwa thinks you are trying way too hard. Sexy should be easy, not forced.

The Link presenter Lerato Kgyanyago donned a RuPaul-inspired mane matched with what looked like a see-through gown and undies. All that exposed booty and boobs was more Lollipop Lounge than red carpet sexy, but hey a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do when faced with stiff drag queen competition.

Girl-about-town Pearl Thusi unveiled her new braids when she collected her Fag Hag Award. You're totally channeling Solange Knowles and looking fabulara doing it, doll!

Ladies who kept it classy with their puppies were upcoming singer Nizreen and actress Zakeeya Patel. The two were the belles with their cute buns to finish off the toned-down looks.

Shwa spotted Role Model nominee Zoleka Mandela rocking what appears to be a baby bump in a wedding dress-inspired ballgown. It was a bit of a mission trying not to step on her train as she waltzed in front in the arms of her man. Maybe she had the wedding march playing in her head.

Oh, but can we take a moment to observe Gauteng's cheeky premier Nomvula Mokonyane? Mama Action took home the Diva of the Year Award and was a sport enough to come up to the stage to accept it - all legs and cleavage galore. High five, ghetto queen!

Oh, Siphokazi January is starting to shine in the fashion stakes. Loved the lemon floor sweeper with green gems she was wearing. Keep it up girl.

Tamara Dey sealed her status as the original fag hag when she took to the stage in a Spice Girl-meets-Lady Gaga-crosses-Nicki Minaj mash-up performance. Her spandex onesie gave Shwa nightmares of camel toe while her backup dancers - twiggy men in Katy Perry wigs and heels - proved they could never be Calvin Klein underwear models. At least they were having fun while showing their shortcomings.

MCs Stoan Seate and Lalla Hirayama had sweet chemistry on stage. Shwa loved Lalla's seven costume changes courtesy of David Tlale, but where did she go after the show?

The most dramatic performance of the night was Brenda Ntambo, Thembisile Ntaka and Kelly Khumalo's tribute to members of the LGBT community who had fallen victim to hate crime. Their rendition of Michael Jackson's Earth Song was so stirring, the crowd called for an encore. When Kelly came out rubbing her tummy under the orange jacket, Shwa thought she was going to pull a Beyoncé at the VMAs on us. The ladies put on a helluva performance, Thembisile is our very own Jennifer Hudson.

Oh, Bujy Bikwa won Socialite of the Year and went to pains to prove he deserves it later on by dancing all night while using the voluminous tent he was wearing as a prop.