Reese Witherspoon is one of my red carpet favorites as she is consistently looking beautiful on the red carpet while not even trying to. This time was no exception. Reese was a vision wearing Marchesa. The Hollywood actress left jaws open when she walked the red carpet in a black asymmetric Marchesa Spring 2009 gown with lace cut-out details on the bodice and a fanned train. The red lips gave the dress the needed dash of color and the exquisite jewelry multiplied with the gown’s elegance making Reese look svelte yet seductive at the same time.

Reese was the “Best Dressed” at the CMAs though I admit I considered Kellie Pickler in that gorgeous Zuhair Murad, too. But in the end the decision was clear as Reese has soooo much more class than Kelly (just look at her leather mini dress).

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Carrie Underwood who hosted the 42nd Country Music Awards wore a custom made yellow Roberto Cavalli halterneck gown with a plunging neckline. She completed her look by carrying a gold Nancy Gonzalez clutch.

I wasn’t a fan of either the dress, its color or anything else about Carrie’s arrival outfit. I wished she’d have worn her hair up and went without the necklace as her neckline looks extremely busy here. This is no more than prom queen quality.

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Kellie Pickler strutted the red carpet in a breathtaking ivory off-the-shoulder fishtail gown by Zuhair Murad from the Spring/Summer 2008 Collection. The curve-hugging dress gave the nominated singer a sexy hourglass silhouette à la Jessica Rabbit earning her an award for the “Sexiest CMA Nominee“. J’Adore ♥

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After having such a divine start in Zuhair Murad, Kellie Pickler later changed into THIS to perform onstage. Oh my God! It really hurts my eyes and aches my heart! How could she go from perfectly sexy to oh-no trashy within one hour? It’s like spitting on Haute Couture in favor of wearing some skimpy stripper clothes from some random sex shop. I’m still in shock and don’t know what to say about this horrible disaster.

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Taylor Swift was an ethereal beauty looking otherwordly delicate and graceful when she attended the 42nd Annual Country Music Awards 2008 in a silver crystal encrusted Kaufman Franco Summer/Spring 2008 column dress with a plunging neckline.

I love how she decided against wearing jewelry to allow the dress to shine. This is REAL class. Kellie Pickler, take note!

If it wasn’t for Reese Witherspoon’s stunning Marchesa gown, Taylor would’ve definitely deserved to be called “Best Dressed“. But she’s a close second.

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After being so incredibly beautiful in the glittery Kaufman Franco gown, Taylor Swift performed in an eggplant nightmare of an awful prom dress. I wonder if she’s suffering from the same disease as Kellie Pickler?

This outfit is another reason why I haven’t picked Taylor as “Best Dressed” as she is lacking consistency in her fashion choices. I guess she’s been dressed by up by a professional stylist for the CMA arrival and later changed into something she’s picked by herself.

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Nicole Kidman arrived to support hubby Keith Urban in a black fringed Jil Sander Spring 2009 cocktail dress.

I’ve come to know Nicole as a strong and confident woman who likes to experiment with fashion (remember her red Balenciaga bow dress at the Oscars 2007? Loooved it.) and often hits it just right with her red carpet choices. On this occasion however I was far from being impressed with the BBD (=Boring Black Dress) that is her dress. It lacks detail and passion though I have to admit Nicole still exudes grace and style whatever she is wearing.

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Jewel looked beautiful in a navy jersey Roberto Cavalli halterneck dress which she accessorized with matching gold jewelry and a to-die-for gold box clutch.

While the singer could’ve made more of an effort in the beauty department by glamming up hair & make-up, homegirl still manages to look lovely.

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Shania Twain chose to go for a flirty black strapless dress which can be easily forgotten. The only things standing out were the super cute Giuseppe Zanotti heels and the bold jewelry which she paired with a memorable silver clutch.

Shania looks good, but I can’t help feeling slightly bored by so much black and lack of details.

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Luckily, Shania made up for her BBD from the arrival by surprising the crowd on stage in a beautifully embellished Missoni column dress. For once, this wardrobe change was for the better!

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Miranda Lambert is on the necklace trend to pimp up her plain blue strapless satin dress. I like the color combination of the golden necklaces and the royal blue of the dress, but there are 3 things that bug me about her outfit: 1) the strapless dress seems to sit too low on Miranda’s chest, 2) satin is unforgiving when it comes to hiding little bulges (unflattering!) and 3) I can’t help but feeling reminded of Mr. T when I see all the gold necklaces.

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Jennifer Nettles was looking svelte in a black and white trim Temperley London goddess gown. She accessorized her look with a lovely silver box clutch.

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February 14, 2008 - 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards 2008, Los Angeles

America Ferrera

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera was stunning wearing not Monique Lhuillier for once. The teal one-shouldered chiffon dress she sported at the event was from the Marchesa Spring 2008 collection. She teamed her dressed with a pair of gorgeous gold sandals.

America was by far the best dressed at this event. She’s such a beauty.

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Eva Pigford

Eva Pigford opted for sexy wearing a backless silver sequin dress with dramatic hair.

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Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks was looking OK in this chocolate brown strapless floor-length dress. Boring, but very flattering for Jordin’s womanly curves.

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Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh was making an extraordinary elegant appearance at this year’s NAACP Image Awards wearing an embellished one-shouldered floor-length dress. Classy!

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Meagan Good

Meagan Good attended the event wearing a body-hugging bandage dress from the infamous fashion house Hervé Léger. She teamed her dress with a pair of silver strappy sandals and a red rose in her hand.

It might be Hervé Léger, but I’m just not loving this on Meagan. She should’ve put on some Spanx in order to pull off such a revealing dress. Plus, this big gap between her boobs is everything but a pleasure to look at. Did she really think this is sexy?

The only thing I like about Meagan here, is her hair. Oh, and her shoes, too.

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Robin Givens

What I love on Robin Givens here, is her amazing white strapless tulle dress with the lovely embellishments on the hemline.

What I hate is Robin’s make-up, the hair and the faces she makes when posing for the camera. Weird.

If it was not for the make-up & hair, America Ferrera definitely would’ve had to share the crown as best dressed with Robin.

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Vanessa Williams

For a 44-year-old, singer-turned-actress Vanessa Williams still cleans up very nice. She attended the 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards in a beautiful ivory floor-length gown by Zuhair Murad. The downside of this dress is that it has only one strap, which is the only thing I don’t like about it.

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