People's Choice Awards Fashion Round-Up

Last night was the 37th annual People's Choice Awards, the first of this season's large-scale award shows.  The People's Choice Awards telecasts live and allows fans to vote for their favorite entertainers directly. 

Obviously, this year the voting process was dominated by tweenyboppers as The Twilight Saga: Eclipse beat out Oscar top-runners such as Inception and The Social Network for Favorite Dramatic Film and Kristen Stewart won favorite movie actress, triumphing over Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts and Katherine Heigl for the honor.  Personally, I have nothing against the Twilight series. I've secretly read all of the books and even watched the films.  But, while surely entertaining, the most recent installment was definitely a far cry from the best dramatic film of 2010.

As always, it wasn't just the award winners that are up for debate.  So are the red carpet fashions.  Below are the night's red carpet winners, based on US Magazine's infinite wisdom. Here at King, we agreed with some of the winners- believing their looks were right on target for the night's theme of "Hollywood Chic." That said, there were quite a few clear misses- many of which somehow snuck their way onto US Magazine's list today.  Also, isn't it a tiny bit curious that all 5 Kardashian sisters made the top-20 looks list?

What did King think of US Magazine's winners' list?

 
1. Kim Kardashian 
In a Malandrino dress, a Rina Limor necklace, Amrapali earrings, Christian Louboutin heels and a Chanel clutch

We think Kim looks fabulous. The ensemble is the epitome of "Hollywood Chic" and every detail works, from her updo to her pumps.  Our only complaint is that she played it too safe.  She has tried this look so many times.  Would like to see her try something new.

2. Taylor Swift 
In a J. Mendel dress, Neil Lane jewels and Prada shoes

This is a beautiful dress and Taylor is a beautiful girl- but we didn't like this dress on Taylor.  We feel bad saying anything negative since her recent break-up with Jake, but this color completely washes Taylor out.  Her legs are also much tanner than the rest of her skin, which makes the color combination look even worse.

3. Selena Gomez

In a Irina Shabayeva dress, Christian Louboutin shoes and Isharya earrings

Again, beautiful dress and beautiful girl but we don't like the combination.  Selena should be in something short and fun.  This dress is way too old for her.
 
4. Kristen Stewart

In a Reem Acra dress and Jimmy Choo peep-toes

We thought this look was a real winner! It was a fun dress and the perfect length to show off Kristen's youth and great legs.  The heels were too high for her to walk, but thankfully she had a vampire and werewolf to walk her to the stage to accept her award.

5. Katy Perry
In a Betsey Johnson dress and Casadei peep-toes

We understand this is Katy Perry and this is her style, but she looks like she should be working as the good fairy in Disney World with this outfit. The colors work on her and, taking the dress as a necessary evil, her make-up looks great.

6. Natalie Portman

In a Jason Wu dress and Dior shoes

We know she's preggers and we love Black Swan too but she's not THAT pregnant yet!  The color looks lovely on her, but the dress itself is just too boxy.  She looks like an old lady going to church.

7. Mila Kunis

In a J. Mendel dress and Brian Atwood pumps

Mila looks great and we are glad she is finally getting the recognition she deserves as a beauty and as an actress. She looks natural and the dress fits her perfectly.  Would have just preferred to see her in a different color- something more fun!
 

8. Ashley Benson

In a Paule Ka dress

We're not huge fans of the dress, but more importantly just didn't think it fit her well at all.  The ensemble is just not flattering on her.

9. Kourtney Kardashian

In a Gert-Johan Coetzee dress, Christian Louboutin heels and a Swarovski clutch

Kourtney looks confident and the dress fits well.  Even though we don't love the dress, we appreciate that she took a little risk.  But why is she so orange?

10. Khloe Kardashian

In an Alexander McQueen dress, Christian Louboutin heels, Amrapali earrings and a Judith Leiber clutch

Great dress (RIP McQueen!) but it does Khloe no favors. We were confused by the new hair color choice as well.

11. JoAnna Garcia

In a Capretta dress, YSL shoes, Damiani jewels and a Zambos and Siega clutch

Beautiful girl but what a boring dress to select for an awards show!  We did love her earrings.

12. Jennifer Aniston

In a Dolce & Gabbana vest and pants combo

It's a flattering look but, again, we are just tired of seeing Jen in this exact outfit. Why did everyone take the safe way out last night?

13. Jennifer Finnigan

In a Robert Rodriguez dress, Bvlgari jewels, Stuart Weitzman heels and a Bvlgari clutch

We loved the dress, loved the fit, loved the hair, loved the make-up and loved the purse.  She looks fabulous!  Who is she? 

14. Maggie Q

In an Herve Leger by Max Azria dress

Rihanna, Heidi and a slew of other starlets would have rocked this dress.  Unfortunately, it's the wrong length for Maggie and her loose hairstyle contributes to the overall "dress wearing her" effect.

15. Ashley Tisdale

In a Farah Angsana dress, Dana Rebecca Designs jewels and a Swarovski clutch

First, why is Ashley so orange?  We didn't even recognize her at first glance! Again, we thought the dress was a beautiful dress but not for an awards show and the color clashes with her skin.  She should have wore something short and fun and saved this for a day at the polo.

16. Julie Bowen

In an Alberto Makali dress

We're big fans of Modern Family, but if Julie wanted to play the sweet card- she should have chosen a better dress. The top was ill-fitting and the waistline wrong for her body.  We also didn't like the bottom.


17. Kate Walsh

In a David Meister Signature dress

The dress is wonderful and the color looks gorgeous on Kate!  It looks like she spent so much time deciding upon the perfect dress that she forgot to pick out appropriate shoes and do her hair.  We wish her heels were higher and her hair was up!

18. Kendall Jenner

In a Bebe dress, Christian Louboutin heels and a Le Vian ring

 We loved the dress and the funky shoes which play up her youth! Nice color and great fit!


19. Kylie Jenner
In a Wink dress and Christian Louboutin heels

We just found this outfit boring.

 

20. Leighton Meester

In a Vionnet dress and Brian Atwood pumps

It looks like Leighton didn't have time to change before the show and was stuck wearing her "running errands" outfit. We were disappointed with this one.

King's winners of the night were Kristen Stewart, Jennifer Finnigan and Kendall Kardashian- with Kristen Stewart taking the overall win.  Who knew? I guess we're big Twilight fans after all!

What do YOU think of US Magazine's winners' list?

All photos in this post courtesy of US Magazine