I’m not a huge fan of Lea Michele, but I have to admit that I kind of dig the dress she wore at last night’s People’s Choice Awards. The black Elie Saab dress seemed the appropriate choice to match Lea’s dark character on Scream Queens, a role which earned her a nomination for Favorite Actress In A New TV Series (which went to Quantico‘s Priyanka Chopra). I like the beaded cutouts on the front and side of the dress and (being the shoe addict that I am) I really dig the shoes. I don’t think she needed the belt though. It seems like an afterthought, as it doesn’t match the dress at all. My only complaint is that it’s a teeny bit too short. I know I’d be tugging on the bottom of that skirt to make sure all of my parts were covered. Overall, well played, Lea.

As for Lea’s Scream Queens co-star, Keke Palmer, wearing Yousef Al Jasmi, I’m not sure what to think. She’s got a great figure, and the skirt shows it off nicely, but that top is a whole lot of nope. I like the contrast of an intricate beaded top with a simple skirt, but this looks like its about to fall off of her. If someone could reunite her with the top half of the thing, that would be great. Also, what’s with that lone tiny braid hanging down?

Amber Valetta looks washed out in Balmain. I love the cut of the dress, but the color isn’t doing her any favors. Bonus points for the clutch and especially the Giuseppe Zanotti lace-up booties (shoe envy!) I can only assume it was a windy evening on the red carpet, as evidenced by her hair.

Minority Report star Meagan Good opted for a sea green waterfall gown from Alice and Olivia. It’s nice to see some color on the runway, and the dress is giving me a little bit of an “Elsa from Frozen” vibe, but I like it. I love her hair, but I kind of wish she had opted for an updo, because her long locks are obscuring the top of her gown.

Shay Mitchell, nominated for Favorite Cable TV Actress for her role on Pretty Little Liars made an impact on the red carpet in a stunning black gown from HANEY. The sleek, halterneck gown looked amazing from the front, but the side slit and accents won me over. Her slicked-back hair and smoky eyes were on point, and her silver clutch, bangle and strappy stilettos completed the look.

Shay’s Pretty Little Liars co-star (and fellow nominee for Favorite Cable TV Actress) Ashley Benson rocked a LBD from Philipp Plein. I love the epaulets and the strappy sandals. No additional accessories are necessary, but I do love the thick ring she’s wearing. I do have to wonder though, is there some poor guy holding her purse somewhere?

Our last PLL star and nominee for Favorite Cable TV Actress, Lucy Hale, had me as far as her hair, makeup, earrings and the top half of her dress. After that, she lost me. Her dress by Self Portrait seems to be having some sort of identity crisis. Maybe if they got rid of the lace panel below her knees, the dress could work. I do, however adore her Lee Savage clutch and Brian Atwood heels.

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