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Red Carpet Looks - The stars stepped out in their red carpet best on Sunday evening at the 2011 BET Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. From sparkling mini dresses to standout jumpsuits, fashion has never looked so fierce. Jennifer Chan reports on the show-stopping looks.  

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Caution: Curves Ahead - “I feel awesome in this outfit … and a little hot!” Amber Rose confided to us on the red carpet. The model flaunted her figure in a skintight jumpsuit with jagged cut-outs and aged dyeing on the fabric.

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Pink Lady - Nicki Minaj wore a playful, body-conscious pink dress with patterned tights and black booties. Chunky embellished cuff bracelets added glitzy panache to her layered ensemble.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) 

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Time to Shine - LaLa Vasquez shined in a Tom Ford sequined mini dress that hugged every curve.

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Pretty in Pink - Kelly Rowland was a vision of elegance in a ruffled fuschia Marchesa cocktail dress, Jimmy Choo sandals and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. “I wanted to be classy tonight," she said. "I wanted to be a lady! Marchesa is beautiful and ladylike…I feel like a woman.”

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Ready to Rock - Justin Bieber showed off his personal style in an acid-washed denim vest with light-washed slouchy jeans. Black high-top sneakers and retro sunglasses pulled his look together.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Modern Mermaid - Ashanti wore an elegant teal evening gown and sparkling jewels. “I love the cut—the back is beaded and mesh,” the singer explained, giving a tiny twirl on the carpet. “I feel beautiful in this color! I’ve worn teal before, so I knew it worked on my skin tone.”

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Pretty Girl Rockin' - Keri Hilson stepped out in a color-blocked Tibi strapless jumpsuit that gave off an effortless funky vibe. “I really wanted to be myself and comfortable. I’m presenting tonight, so it was all about comfort for me.” The singer accessorized with bold jewelry and black peep-toe sandals.

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Purple Power - Michelle Williams wore a regal BCBG purple cocktail dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. “I forced myself to wear color today! Black is always the easiest option, but I feel good in purple. I should wear more of it.”

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Leather Lady - The sweltering heat didn’t stop Eve from wearing a fierce, studded Thomas Wylde leather ensemble that she described as “edgy, sexy and nice... I thought I was going to die in this heat with this outfit, but I’m actually doing okay. I’m feeling sexy, so it’s all good!”

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Standout Style - “We need ladylike parasols!” joked Kerry Washington as the California sun blazed on the BET Awards red carpet. The actress wore a vibrant chartreuse gown with a sexy cut-out and center slit. A thin leather belt cinched her waist, and black pointy pumps completed her look.(Photo: PictureGroup)

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Keeping Cool - Nelly looked dapper in a black vest, white button-down shirt and gray jeans. Classic Converse sneakers and gold aviator shades gave him a casual yet cool vibe.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Designer Flash - Ne-Yo wore Louis Vuitton and Lanvin and accessorized with Persol sunglasses that actually fold in half. “I’m trying to keep cool!” he laughed.(Photo: PictureGroup)

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Fashion Flashback - Tracee Ellis Ross wore an Azzedine Alaia dress that she admits to owning since high school! She accessorized with large gold doorknocker hoop earrings for the perfect 1980s accent.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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All That Glitters - Keke Palmer wore a shimmering strapless silver dress by Mandolo and accessorized with Neil Lane jewelry and Max Azria shoes. “I have a great stylist and it took me five seconds to decide this was the dress I want to wear!” she explained.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Vintage Romance - Joyful Drake wore a Douglas Hannant white strapless silk gown that hugged her curves perfectly. “I feel classic, I’m channeling old Hollywood glamour tonight! I woke up this morning and decided to carry a single rose tonight as an accessory,” she explained.(Photo: Michael Underwood/PictureGroup)

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Vintage Appeal - Diamond wore a white strapless frock by Prabal Gurung and Versace shoes. “My whole theme is the '20s today," said the Atlanta rapper. "I’m going for a vintage look … I’m role-playing right now!”(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Glitter Girl - Toccara Jones wore a glittering turquoise mini dress by Cinderella Couture, black platform peep-toe pumps and glittering jewels.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Blog Princess - Necole Bitchie channeled a pretty princess in this sparkling strapless dress by Sherri Hill. Pewter platform pumps and long dangling earrings completed her girly look.(Photo: Michael Underwood/PictureGroup)

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Bold Blue - Lady Ellis looked stunning in a plunging, cobalt blue Grecian–inspired gown.“It’s a lot of fabric, but it’s draping off and away from me," she explained. "It’s actually keeping me cool!” She kept accessories to a minimum to let the dress take center stage.(Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)

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Classy Lady - Estelle wore an elegant Naeem Khan one-shoulder gown with beaded embellishments. She accessorized her sophisticated style with a Kimberly McDonald clutch and Alexandre Birman shoes. “It’s a brand new focus for me," said the UK singer. "I wanted to look classy and chic. I’ve evolved and now I’m a grown-up woman!"(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Risque Romper - Teairra Marie wore a sexy plunging lace romper that left little to the imagination. “My outfit was custom-made for me. I feel great, I had to spice it up with some bronze metallic Yves Saint Laurent shoes,” she explained of her style.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)