2013 Critics' Choice Awards Red Carpet Poll

Celebrities brought their fashion A-game to the Critics' Choice Awards, showing us nothing short of exquisite looks. Embellished gowns raised the style bar, whereas daring cutouts injected a sexy turn on the red carpet, black gowns received a modern revamp, and the uncommon shorter silhouettes caught our undivided attention. Five leading ladies stole the spotlight tonight: Nina Dobrev stunned in an embellished teal-hued Monique Lhuillier minidress, Jennifer Lawrence took our breath away in a black cutout gown with leather detailing from Prabal Gurung, and French beauty Marion Cotillard showed off that perfect je ne sais quoi in a fit-and-flare Zuhair Murad featuring pretty floral appliqués. But there's more: Amy Adams showed off a two-toned gown by Vionnet, while Naomi Watts showed off her unstoppable style in a black strapless gown Emilio Pucci gown featuring a sexy, sheer cutout bodice. Now we want you to weigh in — which red-carpet beauty gets your best-dressed vote?

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2013 Critics' Choice Awards: Best Dressed

Nina — her Monique Lhuillier dress is a true showstopper!

Jennifer — her look is head-to-toe perfection.

Marion — she always amaze me with her unique red-carpet choices.

Amy — I love how her dress plays off her gorgeous complexion.

Naomi — does she ever get it wrong?

If there's one thing we've learned tonight, it's that 2013 might just be the year the tried-and-true black dress gets redesigned. We're talking about dresses that upped the style, drama, and sex appeal of a timeless red-carpet favorite. Naomi Watts, Jaime King, and Jennifer Lawrence all stepped onto the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet, showing us designers' new takes on black gowns featuring elements of shine, sheer cutouts, and soft draping. Naomi went minimal in Emilio Pucci, showcasing a bold sheer cutout, while both Jennifer and Jaime opted for dresses cinched at the waist. Jennifer's Prabal Gurung gown amped up the drama with gorgeous draping and leather detailing, while Jaime's Jason Wu number channeled Old Hollywood with its shimmering fabric. All three stopped us in our tracks, but which star do you think updated black the best?




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Which Black Dress Wins the Red-Carpet Battle?

Naomi — she never gets it wrong!

Jennifer — her gown is to die for.

Jaime — I love her old-school vibe.

Amanda Seyfried went edgy on the red carpet with an impressively structured updo. Geometric in shape and varying in texture, the look was methodical while still being striking. Amanda softened the severity with rosy pink lipstick, but then brought back the drama with an exaggerated cat eye. The red carpet is a great place to take beauty risks, but did Amanda's pay off?

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What do you think of Amanda's geometric bun?

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Jennifer Lawrence's Critics' Choice Awards style was the perfect blend of polished and tousled: A gorgeous hybrid between a low-slung chignon and the always-chic French roll. Imperfectly placed tendrils framed Jennifer's face and combed-over bangs. And the look was complete with a few layers of eyeliner and a pink-orange lip color. Jennifer is sure to have a winning streak on this year's red carpet, but is this particular look a winning moment in your eyes?

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Critics' Choice Awards Beauty: Jennifer Lawrence's Side-Swept Bun

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The Sessions' Helen Hunt looked every bit the lady in red in a formfitting Philip Armstrong dress. Yes, it was perfectly body-skimming, and yes, it featured sexy, sheer lace insets that proved silhouette-sculpting . . . but it was Helen's demure approach to the bolder gown choice that made this look so compelling. Apart from the dress's scene-stealing hue, Helen kept things sleek and glamorous. Her hair was in loose waves, and her makeup was natural — and as for her accessories? Her gold drop earrings, gold cuff, and round gold clutch polished off the look. It's certainly an ensemble befitting a Oscar nominee, do you agree?

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Critics' Choice Awards: Helen Hunt

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Why mess with a good thing? That seemed to be Octavia Spencer's motto as she kicked off another award season in Tadashi Shoji. She showed her loyalty to the label in a midnight blue sheath with subtle lace detailing and figure-flattering draping gathered at the waist. She complemented the knee-length dress with a pair of peep-toe pumps, then added a coordinating clutch. The real statement makers were a pair of oversize teardrop earrings that perfectly framed her face — as did her voluminous waves and bangs. Do you love it?



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Critics' Choice Awards: Octavia Spencer

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Jessica Chastain donned a bright, warm pink Prada gown with an embellished neckline at the Critics' Choice Awards. But she didn't end the color scheme there. The redheaded actress extended the hue to her makeup palette as well. Her vibrant pink lipstick was a spot-on match with her feminine frock, but with her red hair and vibrant gown, was it all too much color — or was it just right?

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Critics' Choice Awards Beauty: Jessica Chastain Goes For Coordinating Color

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Eva Longoria went for a body-hugging, fuchsia Monique Lhuillier gown tonight at the Critics' Choice Awards. Although the gown's silhouette was simple, the multilayered ruffles took her look to the next level. The ethereal waves of fabric danced and slightly flowed as she walked and caught the wind, while also perfectly accentuating her stunning figure. A black box clutch added a bit of edge and a dash of contrast to her outfit, while the slight train of her gown threw some extra drama into the mix. To complement her sexy and colorful look, she pulled her hair back in a sleek ponytail to perfectly frame her diamond stud earrings. What do you think of Eva's red-carpet look?




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Critics' Choice Awards: Eva Longoria

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Nina Dobrev may have been noticeably absent from last night's People's Choice Awards (it was her 24th birthday after all!), but there was no way we could miss her tonight. The Vampire Diaries starlet stepped out in an ultraembellished teal-hued Monique Lhuillier Spring '13 minidress that not only showed off her legs, but also bared a little décolletage, courtesy of one strategically placed cutout. And if you look a little closer, you'll notice the reason Nina shined so brightly is directly related to the amount of gems that made up the entirety of her dress. Translation: that's a real jewel-toned number. To finish, the actress accessorized with simple diamond earrings, ankle-strap peep-toe pumps, a smoky eye, and a sleek ponytail. Was this a hit or miss for your 2012 breakout star?

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Critics' Choice Awards: Nina Dobrev

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Amanda Seyfried didn't go the typical red-carpet route tonight, opting instead for a more unique, ultrafeminine Marios Schwab dress with intricate lace detailing at the bodice and a floaty, pleated skirt. Her ankle-length hemline made it easy to show off her strappy platforms, while her topknot likewise made it easy to flaunt a pair of delicate, jeweled earrings. Thoughts?



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Critics' Choice Awards: Amanda Seyfried

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