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Another awards show, another red carpet. That's the reason to watch awards shows, right? This year I paid extra close attention to what Hollywood's leading ladies were wearing, noting the colors, fit and textures of their dresses. I used the guidelines from my recently launched website, The Style Spectrum, to make (most of) my determinations. These are the 5 looks that got the highest marks from me, and why they caught my eye. Kristin Bell  source: Getty / Frazer Harrison A woman with Kristin's delicate spring coloring should not usually wear black, at least not near her face. However, she looked stunning in her plunging neckline and sequin gown. It was fitted perfectly to her tiny frame, and drew attention to her waist. The only thing I would have liked to see is a gorgeous piece of bling dangling from her neck to really made her sparkle. Reese Witherspoon source: Getty / Frazer Harrison This yellow color looks amazing with Reese's mesmerizin...

There may have been some controversy surrounding this year's Academy Awards, but Chris Rock did a rockin' job as host, don't you think? He wasn't the only thing that impressed me, though. The red carpet fashion was pretty great. My favorite looks were all about bold colors, form fitting pieces and simple designs. Here are my top 5 picks of the night. Naomi Watts photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Top honors goes to Naomi Watts, who dazzled in a blue and purple ombre iridescent number. It had shimmer, shine, rich colors and hugged her body perfectly. The coordinating lip color was fabulous! Olivia Munn photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images  The bright orange, the simple one shoulder cut and the sexy silhouette made Olivia radiate on the red carpet. Props on the matching lip, too. Tina Fey photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Her dress, though simple with subtle details, was a gorgeous purple color and made her look so elegant. The matching neck...