People's Choice Awards 2012 Style Stars

Lea, Miley, Emma and more kick off awards season with a bang, walking the red carpet in jaw-dropping looks
By Justine Harman
Updated January 12, 2012 03:00 PM

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LEA MICHELE

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The favorite TV comedy actress is a cut above the rest in a tasseled, off-the-shoulder Marchesa, which she pairs with a bubble-gum-pink pout, Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Jimmy Choo sandals. “I love you so much,” she Tweeted to makeup artist Melanie Inglessis. “That lipstick you put on me tonight was AMAZING!”

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MILEY CYRUS

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When she isn’t gazing up at beau Liam Hemsworth, is busy deflecting flashbulbs in a plunging illusion frock complete with Technicolor reflective panels. She adds Neil Lane studs and a Marchesa clutch for extra polish.

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ASHLEY GREENE

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Maybe she’s taking her cues from Jessica Alba? The of DKNY makes a style statement in a custom-made lace and leather confection from the brand and Brian Atwood “Harrison” pumps, plus Jacob & Co. jewels.

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EMMA STONE

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Looking delightfully comfortable in an emerald Gucci band jacket, stud-adorned smoking trousers, chain link T-straps and Tiffany & Co. jewels, The Help pockets the award for favorite movie actress!

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DEMI LOVATO

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For her second look of the evening, the rumored-to-be single exacts red carpet revenge in a scarlet, lace-trimmed halter with an asymmetrical hem and matching sandals. And did we mention she took home the award for favorite pop artist?

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JULIANNE HOUGH

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The haute sure knows how to complement a sun-kissed glow: with a backless, beaded KaufmanFranco blush frock and majorly plumped-up locks, plus Palladium Jewelry gems and Casadei heels, of course!

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE

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A game of primary colors is hardly a challenge for the Hunger Games star, who pairs a cobalt mesh-and-satin Viktor & Rolf creation with newly colored auburn tresses, Sergio Rossi peep-toes and Jack Vartanian earrings.

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VANESSA HUDGENS

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Ditching her trademark bohemian looks in favor of a double-halter Jenny Packham gown, piles on the glamour by way of Casadei heels, Judith Leiber clutch and Arunashi jewelry.

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CHLOË MORETZ

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The favorite-star-under-25 winner selects a youthful emerald and black tweed mini by Proenza Schouler, which she pairs with age-appropriate Mary Janes and a simple updo.

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KALEY CUOCO

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Though she told she’d have 47 costume changes, the evening’s host is most memorable in this beaded blush confection featuring tiered ruffles, a mesh overlay and an intricate belt.

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KRISTEN BELL

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Continuing this season’s Valentino craze (and riding the leather dress trend), the wows in a bright red number from the brand’s Spring collection, gold-toe pumps and Anita Ko spike stud earrings.

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ELISHA CUTHBERT

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The Happy Endings star shuts it down in a perforated gold and black bustier from Vawk’s resort collection, princess ringlets and minimal accents. (She later took to Twitter to confess her love for fellow sartorialst !)

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FAITH HILL

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To perform her newest hit, “Come Home,” stuns in a fire-engine silk Bill Blass halter that shows off her toned guns and perfectly matches her polish.

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GINNIFER GOODWIN

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Never one to shy away from a challenging look, the star dazzles in a hot pink Roksanda Ilincic with bell sleeves, lace Jimmy Choo booties, Van Cleef & Arpels gems and a Kzeniya”Wild” envelope clutch.

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LUCY HALE

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Pretty Little Liars took home the favorite cable TV drama award, and the show’s star proved she’s a fashion winner too in a pretty little cutout, beaded Cengiz Abazoglu, Sutra earrings, Baccarat ring, Swarovski clutch and majorly stacked platforms.

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