These Are the Reasons We Can't Wait For the Teen Choice Awards

Few carpets are as bright and colorful as the Teen Choice Awards' — and last year's stars didn't disappoint! Nina Dobrev stepped out in J. Mendel's fashion-forward design, Sandra Bullock was as lovely as ever in her abstract print, and Selena Gomez heated things up in a deep green Cushnie et Ochs number. Inside, there was more Teen Choice fun from the likes of Kerry Washington, Miley Cyrus, Hailee Steinfeld, and Lily Collins — see all the looks to hit the carpet, and find out why we're so amped up to get the party started tonight with stars like Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner, and Chloë Moretz.

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Sandra Bullock stepped backstage during the Teen Choice show in a contoured Antonio Berardi minidress and strappy Casadei sandals.

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Lea Michele took the stage in a pretty pink Oscar de la Renta combo and Tiffany & Co. jewels for her emotional Teen Choice appearance.

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Selena Gomez was at her sexiest in a slitted green Cushnie et Ochs design, Nicholas Kirkwood pumps, and Neil Lane jewels.

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Never one to shy from showing skin, Miley Cyrus was sheer perfection in her black leather Saint Laurent designs and Lorraine Schwartz's diamonds.

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Kerry Washington's scarlet lips coordinated flawlessly with her quirky Stella McCartney dress that she styled with Christian Louboutin heels.

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Looks like Chloë Moretz loved Christopher Kane's resort design as much as we did and worked her curves in the peekaboo number.

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Hailee Steinfeld was one of the night's bright spots in a high contrast House of Holland dress and coordinating ankle-strap Oscar Tiye heels.

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Lily Collins flaunted her gams in ankle-strap Brian Atwood platforms, a playful Fausto Puglisi palm tree skirt, and a black crepe Houghton top!

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Nina Dobrev was flawless from every angle in a J. Mendel ensemble, stingray Devi Kroell clutch, and Martin Katz jewelry.

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Shay Mitchell jumped on the pants bandwagon, opting for a plunging black and white Jenni Kayne look and Kimberly McDonald sparklers.

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Demi Lovato rocked some serious leather leggings on the Teen Choice carpet.

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Brittany Snow's neon lace Oliver Tolentino Couture cocktail dress and Oroton box clutch couldn't be missed!

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It doesn't get much more eye-catching than Crystal Reed's graphic CH Carolina Herrera separates.

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Naya Rivera dared to bare in Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet's leather combo, gold Le Vian necklace and purple heels.

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The evening's host, Lucy Hale, looked chic in a midriff-baring Houghton ensemble.

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Erin Andrews looked fierce in a belted jumpsuit and jewelry by Robert Lee Morris.

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Cher Lloyd caught our eye in one of the evening's top trends — midriff-baring separates — in a look by The Hellers.

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Ashley Benson took to the turquoise carpet in a Bec & Bridge crop top that she accented with bright pumps, an Edie Parker clutch, and Kara Ackerman jewels.

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Notte by Marchesa's yellow lace dress was a pretty pick for Holland Roden.

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Jordin Sparks got the turquoise carpet off to an early start in a striped formfitting Bebe sheath and Swarovski clutch.

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Bella Thorne was print perfect in Fausto Puglisi on the blue carpet for the Teen Choice Awards.

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Abigail Breslin coordinated her party dress with the carpet and added a sparkly cardigan.

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Bridgit Mendler made a splash in Kelly Wearstler's splattered minidress.

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Tamera and Tia Mowry were a stunning sister act in striking designs.

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Bright stuff, coming through on Leven Rambin.