Red Carpet: American Music Awards

by JASMINE GARNSWORTHY

The 40th American Music Awards were held in LA last night, with Carrie Underwood, Gwen Stefani, Heidi Klum and Ginnifer Goodwin all walking the red carpet.

Ten points to Carly Rae Jepsen who won New Artist of the Year and looked every bit the Hollywood style icon in an embellished dress.

Flick through this gallery to see what they wore. Special mention to Taylor Swift, who won Favourite Female Country Artist and also takes home my (virtual) trophy for best dressed at the AMAs.

ISWIS Awards: Steph Rice and Leisel Jones

ISWIS Awards: Jesinta Campbell

ISWIS Awards: Alicia Coutts

ISWIS Awards: Sally Obermeder

ISWIS Awards: Lauren Jackson

ISWIS Awards: Hayley Bateup

ISWIS Awards: Sally Fitzgibbons

ISWIS Awards: Dawn Fraser and Senator Kate Lundy

ISWIS Awards: Kristina Keneally

ISWIS Awards: Felicity Harley

ISWIS Awards: Kerri Pottharst and Leisel Jones

I Support Women in Sport Awards

ISWIS Awards: Elka Whalan

I Support Women in Sport Awards

Lily Rose Cooper, formerly Lily Allen, shows off her baby bump at the British Fashion Awards

Dita Von Teese attends the British Fashion Awards

Alexa Chung attends the British Fashion Awards

Princess Beatrice attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Gemma Arterton attends the British Fashion Awards

Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis at the British Fashion Awards 2012

Salima Hayek attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Cara Delevingne at the British Fashion Awards 2012

Laura Bailey at the British Fashion Awards 2012

British Fashion Awards 2012

Ronnie Wood and Sally Humphreys attend the British Fashion Awards 2012

Tallulah Harlech attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Zoe Hardman attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Gemma Arterton attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Alexa Chung attends the British Fashion Awards 2012

Carrie Underwood arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Nicki Minaj arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Ginnifer Goodwin Josh Dallas arrive at the 40th American Music Awards

Christina Aguilera arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Hayden Panettiere arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Taylor Swift arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Heidi Klum arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Hillary Scott arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Justin Bieber and mom Pattie Mallette arrive at the 40th American Music Awards

Carly Rae Jepsen arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Stacy Keibler arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Kerry Washington arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywoo arrive at the 40th American Music Awards

Jenny McCarthy arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Jennifer Morrison arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Colbie Caillat arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Lucy Hale arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Zendaya Coleman arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Will i am from the Black Eye Peas arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Cyndi Lauper arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Lance Bass arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Jordin Sparks arrive at the 40th American Music Awards

Brad Goreski arrives at the 40th American Music Awards

Heidi Klum at the MTV EMA Awards

Taylor Swift at the MTV EMA Awards

Kim Kardashian at the MTV EMA Awards

Alicia Keys at the MTV EMA Awards

Carly Rae Jepson at the MTV EMA Awards

Rita Ora at the MTV EMA Awards

No Doubt at the MTV EMA Awards

Mily Blunt wears head-toe-toe tangerine to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

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Dame Vivienne Westwood and her husband at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Marion Cotillard wears a strapless black frock to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Emeli Sande wears a floral dress to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Rosamund Pile wears a one-shoulder dress to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Jessica Ennis opts for a simple, V-neck pearl and black dress to the Harps er'Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Erin O'Connor wears a fitted black dress to the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards

Gwen Stefani attends the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund event in LA

Jennifer Aniston attends the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund event in LA

Anna Wintour and Bee Shaffer attend the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund event in LA

Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani attend CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund event in LA

Berenice at the Skyfall premiere

Iconic Goldfinger Bond girl Shirley Eaton on the Skyfall red carpet

Dame Judi Dench at the Skyfall premiere

Helen Mccrory at the Skyfall premiere

Naomi Harris at the Skyfall premiere

Naomi Harris and Daniel Craig at the Skyfall premiere

Gabrielle Union carries a statement clutch at the Spring 2013 Mark Mcnairy fashion show in Amsterdam

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Olivia Palermo highlights a black outfit with a neon clutch at New York Fashion Week

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Look at Kylie do Gingham Style at London's Grosvenor House Hotel,

Jessica Gomes attends Caufield Cup 2012

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Carrie Bickmore attends Caufield Cup 2012

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Samantha Harris attends Caufield Cup 2012

Samantha Harris at the Caufield Cup

Lara Bingle attends Caufield Cup 2012

Kate Waterhouse heading to the Caufield Cup

Jessica Gomes and Jason Dundas looking for a winner at the Caufield Cup

Jason Dundas and Firass Dirani suit up for the Caufield Cup

Kate Waterhouse and Lara Bingle attends Caufield Cup

Jesinta Campbell wears an Alex Perry dress at the Caufield Cup

Katy Perry at her birthday party

Katy Perry with John Mayer at her 28th birthday bash at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles

Jamie Lee Curtis attends the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala

Naomi Watts wears Victoria Beckham Collection to Take Home a Nude Benefit Art Auction in New York

Karolina Kurkova attends Bergdorf Goodman's 111th anniversary celebration

Rita Ora attends Bergdorf Goodman's 111th anniversary celebration

Marion Cotillard attends 56th BFI in London

Carmen Electra attends the 26th Anniversary Carousel Hope Ball

Heidi Klum attends the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala

Stacy Keibler and George Clooney attend the 26th Anniversary Carousel Hope Ball

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Allison Janney arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Octavia Spencer wears a Tadashi Shoji dress at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Cate Blanchett arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Anna Kendick arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Susan Sarandon arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Anna Kendrick arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Anne Fletcher arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Danai Gurira arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Ellie Kemper arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Emma Stone in a Valentino at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Emma Watson arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Rashida Jones arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Lucy Alibar arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Peggy Lipton arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman arrive at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Kiernan Shipka arrives at Elle's 19th annual Women in Hollywood event

Sienna Miller wears spring's must-have item, the printed pant, at the Hamptons International Film Festival.

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Model Alessandra Ambrosio at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles, wearing a belted printed maxi dress.

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Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Erdem at the Hamptons International Film Festival ‘Smashed’ Premiere.

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Ashley Green attending the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Los Angeles, wearing a panelled white dress.

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Octavia Spencer arrives at amfAR's Inspiration Gala in a flattering lace peplum dress by Tadashi Shoji.

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Taylor Swift wearing Alice + Olivia at the BBC Radio 1 ‘Teen Awards’ .

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Doutzen Kroes wearing Viktor & Rolf at The Gouden Kalveren Gala. A daring gothic look with plunging neckline and geometric cut-outs.

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Lisa and Georgie in their dresses at Bergdorfs

Lisa looking ravishing during her time at Bergdorf's

Lisa Wlikinson loving her time in Bergdorfs for Today in NYC

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Lisa and Georgie

Sarah Jessica Parker wears a floral maxi at Carnegie Hall in New York City

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Georgie Gardner at Bergdorf Goodman for Today NYC

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Emma Stone wearing Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week

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Emma Watson in a little black dress at the UK 'Wallflower' premiere

Kristen Stewart arrives at Paris Fashion Week in printed pants and a neon jacket

Kim Kardashian hosts Midori parlour party in a green wrap dress

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Holly Madison at the Ubisoft Just Dance 4 launch party, holding her baby bump

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Olivia Palermo at London Fashion Week

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Pink

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White tee $29.95 (Available now at www.mamamia.com.au/shop)

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Hilary Duff at the SoBe “Try Everything” challenge in New York City

Florals are in this season according to Lady Gaga.

Kelly Osbourne shows off a new Teletubbies style hairdo on British chat show Lorraine.

Eva Longoria in Monique Lhuillier at the ALMA Awards.

America Ferrara in Carlos Miele at the ALMA Awards.

Madeleine Stowe at the ALMA Awards

Zoe Saldana in Gucci at the ALMA Awards

Christina Aguilera in Michael Kors at the ALMA Awards.

Nicole Ritchie in Mathieu Mirano at the ALMA Awards

Kim Kardashian

Christina Hendricks at the Creative Art Emmy Awards

Nicki Minaj

Pink with her husband

Rihanna

Miley Cyrus

Alicia Keys

Kesha

Ezra Miller and Emma Watson

Katy Perry

Nicki Minaj

Zoe Saldana

One Direction

Taylor Swift

Rebel Wilson

Zoe Balbi

Ben Barbas with his partner Ainslie Currie

Todd Carney and Lauryn Eagle

Sofia Vergara poses for Pepsi in New York

Halley Feiffer arrives at the 'Heartless' opening night party in New York

Betty Gilpin arrives at the 'Heartless' opening night party in New York

Julia Stiles arrives at the 'Heartless' opening night party in New York

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Maria Menounos and Carmen Electra arrive at the WWE SummerSlam VIP Kick Off Party

Gwyneth Paltrow arrives at the Hollywood Reporter and Samsung Galaxy SIII Private Hamptons Screening

Rebel Wilson arrives at the LA premiere of Bachelorette

Kirsten Dunst arrives at the LA premiere of Bachelorette

Gina Riley and Jane Turner arrive at the Kath and Kimderella movie premiere in Melbourne

24. Leslie Mann attends the Paranorman premiere in California

22. Kimberley Garner attends The Dark Knight Rises premiere

23. Jodi Gordon arrives at the David Jones Spring launch

21. Sarah De Bono arrives at the David Jones Spring show

20. Pippa Middleton arrives at the UK Shadow Dancer premiere

19. Lea Michele wearing Giorgio Armani at the 2012 Do Something Awards

18. Lara Bingle arrives at the David Jones Spring Fashion Launch

15. Jordana Brewster arrives at the Dallas Launch premiere in London

16. Julie Etchingham arrives at the UK Shadow Dancer premiere

17. Cathy Newman attends the UK Shadow Dancer premiere

9. Jesse Metcalf and Cara Santana attending the Dallas Launch premiere in London

8. Kerri-Anne Kennerley attends The Bourne Legacy premiere in Sydney

6. Emma Birdsall arrives at The Bourne Legacy premiere in Sydney

12. Charlotte Best arrives at The Bourne Legacy premiere in Sydney

13. Rachel Weisz attends The Bourne Legacy premiere in New York

14. Rene Russo attends The Bourne Legacy premiere in New York

7. Rachel Weisz wearing a Christian Dior Couture dress at the Bourne Legacy NYC Premiere

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5. Montana Cox at the David Jones Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Launch in Sydney

2. Megan Gale arrives at the David Jones Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Launch in Sydney

11. Jennifer Hawkins at the Myer Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Launch in Sydney

1. Jesinta Campbell arrives at the Myer Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Launch in Sydney

4. Cierra Ramirez at the Disney ABC Television Group 2012 TCA Summer Press Tour Party

10. Hayden Panettiere: Disney ABC Television Group 2012 TCA Summer Press Tour Party

3. Julie Mond at the Hallmark Channel 2012 Cable TCA Summer Press Tour

There were the usual black gowns at this year’s Awards, but a little less expected was the number of embellished and sequinned dresses shimmering down the red carpet – Heidi Klum, Taylor Swift, Stacy Keibler, Jennifer Morrison and Jenny McCarthy, we’re looking at you. Nikki Minaj and Kerry Washington both arrived in high-voltage yellow frocks. However, Minaj went on to changes her dress (and her wig) several times throughout the night, while repeating her AMAs wins from last year with awards for Favourite Rap/Hip-hop Artist and Album.

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