Taylor Swift in Zuhair Murad

Taylor took home best country female artist award Los Angeles - Arabstoday Taylor Swift attended the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The singer looked stunning in a short long-sleeved nude number with a low back and dusted with gold beadwork by Zuhair Murad. Other stars included Heidi Klum who wore a gold lace mini dress with cap sleeves and a high slit by Alexandre Vauthier. Brandy wore a tight black dress with gold overlay and matching black and gold bag and shoes. Pink walked the red carpet in a metallic laser cut leather top and floor-length chiffon skirt. Gwen Stefani, who reunited with her band No Doubt, showed up in an oversized sparkly tailored jacket from Balmain and leather leggings. Stacy Kiebler was in a crystal beaded gunmetal short dress by Colette Dinnigan that echoed the spirit of the Art Deco. The television stars Hayden Panettiere and Elisha Cuthbert both wore shimmery metallic frocks. Kelly Rowland’s nude dress was adorned with a web-like pattern and sparkly stones.Nicki Minaj glowed on the red carpet in a chartreuse gown with a mermaid hem from Monique Lhuillier. She topped off her dress with a platinum blonde Afro. Kerry Washington was a stunner in a marigold lace and fringed number from Stella McCartney. Country singer Carrie Underwood wore a mauve floor-length gown and 2012’s breakout singer Carly Rae Jepsen was in a pink halter dress. Ginnifer Goodwin also opted for pink, a beautiful cocktail frock from Oscar de la Renta.