I was pleasantly surprised with a few looks at this year’s AMAs — enough so that I felt like sharing my thoughts! So, I hope you feel like sharing yours in the comments, too ;)

To start us off is Whitney Port. I’m usually very much NOT a fan of anyone or anything even mildly related to The Hills, but she looks amazing here! (Plus, I completely heart her dress.)

Next up is Taylor Swift. I wasn’t a huge fan of straight hair on her the first time she did it, but I’m really liking this, too! The honeyed locks really make the look, if you ask me — the platinum hilights she was rocking before looked fabulous with her naturally curly locks, but washed her out when they were straight. Not huge on the dress, but ehhh, you win some; you lose some.

May I just point out how awesomely happy Rihanna looks here? Her bright red curls are REALLY “wow”, and I’m loving it.

Does anyone know how old Sheryl Crow is now? Because she still looks totally awesome. I would have liked to see a bit more definition (bouncier hair, fuller brows, maybe a tone darker on the lips) but even as-is she looks great.

Here’s a not-so-secret secret: I have a huge girlcrush on Castle’s Stana Katic. She always looks so impeccable and lovely! I kind of miss her shorter hair, though — it was très chic, non?

Finally, two ladies that really just need to grow up: Ke$ha and Avril. Avril, honey, you’re not sixteen anymore, and we’d love it if you glammed up your look a bit. And Ke$ha… a dollar sign is not a letter. Also, P.S. you look terrible. I do love avante-garde makeup, and I can usually appreciate pushing the boundaries of makeup, but that’s just… not even… it’s just… you’re hurting my eyes, okay? Stop it stop it stop it!

Did you see any makeup at the AMAs that really rocked your socks off? Or (ahhhh!) anything that made you want to hide under a table?

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