Were you able to catch the 39th Annual People’s Choice Awards? The PCAs isn’t as glamorous as the Oscars, but considering it’s the first major event to kick off the awards season this year, the celebrities who showed up made quite an effort to impress.
Several ladies opted to wear floor-length dresses, while others kept it short and sweet. However, a good number of them wore black or white. Bright colors and prints were also present, but you could count them with one hand.
Here’s a round-up of the faces that stood out at the event. Do tell her who looks the most stunning in her red carpet outfit.
1. Taylor Swift Stuns in Sophisticated White Ralph Lauren Gown
Of course, our Golden Girl gets the first mention. Taylor Swift attended the event looking sophisticated and sultry in a plunging white Ralph Lauren gown that screamed “grown-up. ”
Could this be the kind of Taylor we’ll see more of on the red carpet? We sure hope so!
Taylor Swift radiates elegance at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a stunning white Ralph Lauren gown, accented by turquoise drop earrings and soft, braided updo (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
2. Naomi Watts Turns Heads in a Backless Alexander McQueen Masterpiece
One lady gave the younger females at the PCA some serious competition: Naomi Watts. She sizzled in her backless Alexander McQueen gown. Do you agree?
Naomi Watts stuns at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a daring backless Alexander McQueen gown, featuring a gold sequined bodice and sleek black skirt
3. Heidi Klum Radiates Elegance in Gold-Trimmed Julien MacDonald
And then, of course, there was Heidi Klum. Interestingly, she didn’t wear anything too risqué at the event. Instead, she wore a beautiful gold-trimmed Julien MacDonald dress and simply looked elegant.
Don’t get us wrong- her Christian Louboutins are gorgeous, but we wish she had worn the dress with strappy sandals.
Heidi Klum radiates elegance at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a sleek black Julien MacDonald gown featuring gold embellishments and daring cutouts
4. Rumer Willis Glows in Sequined Stripes by Alice + Olivia
Rumer Willis showed everyone at the PCA how to wear sequined stripes. We have to admit, she looked stunning at the event. She wore Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet.
Rumer Willis sparkles at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a striking sequined Alice + Olivia gown, showcasing glamorous diagonal stripes and effortless style
5. Rachel Leigh Cook Shines in a Strapless Blue-Green Oliver Tolentino Gown
Oh, look at that! It’s the ‘She’s All That’ cutie, Rachel Leigh Cook! How can we forget the pretty face?!
The beauty made her red carpet return at the PCA in a gorgeous blue-green strapless gown by Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino. Do you love the look? Or are you bored with it?
Rachael Leigh Cook exudes timeless charm at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a flowing turquoise Oliver Tolentino gown, paired with a sleek black clutch and statement necklace
6. Ashley Rickards Keeps It Timeless in Beaded Aidan Mattox Gown
‘Awkward’ star Ashley Rickards arrived at the event looking simple but exquisite in a beaded Aidan Mattox gown. What do you think of her dress? Thank goodness for her dark hair, yes? Otherwise, she would have looked somewhat washed out…
Ashley Rickards keeps it effortlessly chic at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a timeless, beaded Aidan Mattox gown, adding soft glamour to the red carpet
7. Lea Michele Goes Full-On Pink in Elie Saab’s Sheer Beaded Dress
‘Glee’ cutie Lea Michele channeled girly girl drama at the PCA. She wore a fully beaded sheer and short number by Elie Saab in PINK!
And she finished it with equally stunning pink strappy sandals from the same designer. The head-to-toe monochromatic look would have been a perfect ten if not for the hairstyle, do you agree?
Lea Michele lights up the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a sparkling pink Elie Saab mini dress, perfectly paired with matching strappy sandals for a bold, monochromatic look
8. Chloë Moretz Brings a Pop of Color in Chartreuse Simone Rochas
Young star Chloë Grace Moretz gave everyone decked in color at the PCA a run for their money with her chartreuse floral number.
She paired the youthful scallop-trimmed Simone Rochas frock with gorgeous ankle strap pumps by Casadei. The mix was spot-on, and we seriously had nothing bad to say:
Chloë Moretz adds a pop of color in a chartreuse Simone Rochas dress at the People’s Choice Awards, Los Angeles, 2013 (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
9. Emma Watson Wows in Bold, Multi-Cutout Peter Pilotto Dress
There was no doubt in our minds that Emma Watson, a.k.a. Hermione Granger, looked stunning in her multi-cutout and multicolored leather-trimmed Peter Pilotto dress at the event. Her look was bold, edgy, and fresh, and she stood out in her Tabitha Simmons sandals:
Emma Watson stands out at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a bold and edgy Peter Pilotto mini dress featuring colorful patterns, cutout details, and sleek black heels
10. Jennifer Lawrence Dazzles in Glamorous Valentino Couture
Jennifer Lawrence wore black to the event, but there was seriously nothing classic or boring about her dress. It was glam, glittery, draped, and ultra-dazzling! Fit for a star, yes?!
Jennifer Lawrence dazzles at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards in a shimmering black Valentino Couture dress, featuring draped details and a touch of silver glamour
11. Paris Hilton Mixes Prints in Mary Katrantzou with a Pop of Blue
Ok, we admit, we can’t quite figure out why Paris Hilton decided to wear a rather busy dress (that’s more appropriate for lunch with the ladies) to a red carpet occasion such as the PCA, but she almost made it work….up until the moment she decided to put on those bright blue pumps!
A more toned-down pair with a sexier silhouette would have been a better choice, would you agree?
Paris Hilton mixes patterns with a Mary Katrantzou dress and bright blue pumps at the People’s Choice Awards, 2013 (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
12. Kristin Kreuk Opts for Delicate Elegance in Salmon Jean Fares Gown
We’re HUGE Kristin Kreuk fans (read: we love Lana from Smallville), but we weren’t too happy when we saw our ‘Beauty’ sashay on the red carpet in a salmon-colored Jean Fares number that drowned her tiny frame.
Still, she could work it well enough to avoid looking like a total disaster. Note to Kristin: Please wear RED next time; it’ll do you good!
Kristin Kreuk wears a salmon-colored Jean Fares gown, a delicate choice for the People’s Choice Awards, Los Angeles, 2013 (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
13. Julianne Hough Channels Retro Vibes in Star-Dust Tony Ward Couture
Julianne Hough channeled the 80s with her shorter do and star dust-sprinkled number at the PCA. She didn’t look bad, but we can’t say she looked her best either, would you agree?
Julianne Hough sports an ’80s vibe in a star dust-sprinkled Tony Ward Couture dress at the People’s Choice Awards, 2013 (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
14. Brittany Snow Shines in Sunny Yellow Maria Lucia Hohan Dress
Brittany Snow almost got it right with her yellow Maria Lucia Hohan cutout dress. It was sexy, and the color suited her tanned skin.
The length, however, was not exactly the most flattering. Had she kept it to the knees and worn a pair of sexy sandals instead of classic court shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti, this write-up would have been different…
Brittany Snow opts for sunny elegance in a yellow Maria Lucia Hohan dress at the People’s Choice Awards, Los Angeles, 2013 (Credit: Hudson / FayesVision / Apega / Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Well, ladies, can we have that answer? Which among these beauties had the best look at the People’s Choice Awards? We’re trying to decide between Taylor, Naomi, and Chloe, but Naomi might win. Who’s your pick?
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