Why so blue, Hollywood?

Yesterday we brought you photos from the People's Choice Awards red carpet, and in my report I mentioned this amazing blue color that both Jordin Sparks and Dakota Fanning wore to the show. Last night was the Critics' Choice Awards, and blue was the new black on the red rug.

Amy Adams, who may have forgotten to do her hair for this event, let the color of her dress do the talking: it was a very plain, form-fitting dress with a surprise bit of sparkle at her hip. Simple, yet gorgeous. (Check out Amy and more blue-wearing fashion insiders after the jump.)

Penelope Cruz, who did not forget to do her hair, wore a floor-length, dark blue gown that was synched at the waist with a Japanese obi-inspired belt. Virginia Madsen also wore the color of the week in a strapless blue velvet gown.

Now, if you're talking about fashion, you can't just gush over women in gorgeous gowns all the time. There was one gentleman on the red carpet last night who seemed to have some inside knowledge of the new it color. This might be the first and only time Christopher Mintz-Plasse is mentioned in the context of fashion ever, but I have to say, the blue was very becoming on him. Way to go, McLovin'.

Check out Hollywood -- both young and seasoned -- wearing all the colors of the rainbow in our gallery of photos from the Critics' Choice Awards red carpet.

Medium-to-dark -- but not quite navy – blue (Does this color have a name? Someone help me!) seems to be the color of the awards season so far. Like it? Hate it? Who's wearing it best? Let us know in the comments below!