The AMA's Red Carpet Report

It was a packed house for the 2012 American Music Awards, and the stars never fail to supply us with something to talk about. From Nicki Minaj’s crazy neon dress to Taylor Swift’s short and sexy look, the carpet was full of head turning looks, good and bad.

Carrie Underwood in a sheer purple lace cap sleeved Abed Mahfouz gown. We don’t often see purple on the red carpet, let alone purple in this bright of a hue. Nice choice Mrs.Underwood, but perhaps you should have gown with a sleek up-do or messy pony instead of loose curls. 

“No Doubt” lead singer Gwen Stefani in an oversized velvet embellished Balmain jacket, with leather leggings and a simple bra-let underneath. How boring for a Red Carpet event, seriously, if you’re making a comeback into the spotlight, you might wanna dress like it. 

“Once Upon Time” star Jennifer Morrison in an embellished black wrap gown by Abed Mahouz. Paired with nude Louboutins and a thigh high leg slit, I absolutely love this look. Very red carpet worthy, combining sexy and elegant in one effortless look.

Starring alongside Jennifer Morrison in “Once Upon a Time,” Ginnifer Goodwin channeled a very retro vibe in this high neck Oscar de La Renta dress. This look is so different from what I’m used to seeing on the red carpet, and I adore it. From her signature pixie cut to her doll like makeup, she looks like utter perfection. 

Jordin Sparks in this printed Etro net gown with sheer paneling.  This dress looked so much better on the runway, perhaps this look would be better suited for one of our IT girls that can pull of anything, like Blake Lively or Sarah Jessica Parker. 

Christina Aguilera, is that you?! Tears of joy are flooding from the faces of her fans everywhere, as she donned this ómbre silk chiffon Pamela Roland halter dress. What a breath of fresh air to see this songstress looking like herself, and not a scary clown clone. Lets hope she continues down this more subdued and appropriate path. 

“Red” singer Taylor Swift in a long sleeved gold beaded Zuhair Murad mini dress. One of her sexier looks, this songstress flashes us a view of her fabulous legs in some gold Jimmy Choos. Why I can’t say I’m surprised in her choice of dress, its nice to see a new length on her.  

Nicki Minaj, deferring from her usual frightening ensembles in this citron strapless draped Monique Lhullier gown. It was a pleasant surprise to see our favorite female rapper in a dress, but her stylist obviously didn’t do her research or she would have realized that Julie Bowen wore this a mere 2 months ago at the 2012 Emmy’s. Whoopsies! 

Ke$ha, rising from social oblivion in this pale pink doily. Yes, she’s gone from wearing garbage bags to doilies. Her attempt to look somewhat classy is trumped by the fact that there’s a dollar sign in her name. Sorry home girl, maybe next time. Digging the new hair though, looks like she showered!