The American Music Awards 2012.

Slits, sequins ruled the American Music Awards red carpet as the music industry came out once again to support music’s top names and performances. These are some of the trends that made it onto the 40th American Music Awards red carpet.

Short Hemlines. Legs for miles were on display as celebrities turned out in short and sweet dresses. Heidi Klum wowed in her gold mini dress with matching shoes while Kesha surprised everyone in her lady like look.

From L-R: Heidi Klum, Ginnifer Goodwin, Eden Sher and Kesha.

Slits. There is nothing like a high slit to show off a bit of leg. Up to there slits made a huge return to the red carpet courtesy of Christina Aquilera, Jennifer Morrison amongst others.

From L-R: Jennifer Morrison, Elisha Cuthbert, Christina Aguilera and Grace Valerie.

Embroidery. Gwen Stefani, Taylor Swift and Stacy Kiebler stole the show in their intricately beaded and embroidered ensembles.

From L-R: Gwen Stefani, Taylor Swift, Stacy Kiebler and Kelly Rowland.

Sequins. What’s an awards show without a bit of glitter and shimmer? Sequins and glitter from more than one gown lit up the American Music Awards red carpet.

From L-R: Carrie Underwood, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jenny McCarthy and Hayden Pannetiere.

Monotone. A bonafide colour of choice for fall, Rocsi Diaz, Zendaya and Hilary Scott went full black for the awards.

From L-R: Hilary Scott, Zendaya, Lucy Hale and Rocsi Diaz.

Stylishly male. From smart casual to full out dressy; Psy, Lance Bass and Fifty Cent showed how it should be done with their style choices.

From L-R: Psy, Lance Bass, Chris Brown and 50 Cent.

Color. Pastels stood out amongst the bold from Gloria Estefan to Kerry Washington.

From L-R: Gloria Estefan. Kerry Washington, Karmin and Pink