News AMAs 2012: Colbie Caillat Designed Her Own Look By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 18, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Frazer Harrison/AMA2012/Getty Karmin Colbie Caillat tried her hand at designing for the 40th Annual American Music Awards! “It’s a dress my stylist Anthony Franco designed with me,” the singer told InStyle.com of her silver halter gown with a plunging neckline. “I had a dress, but it didn't look right,” she explained. “We were exploring different ideas and I said, 'Oh! Can we make one?!'” And they did—sourcing the material and pinning it the morning of the awards. “With the AMAs, it’s all about being you, it’s about representing yourself.” So, is this the start of more Colbie Caillat designs? “I'd love to get into designing, but right now I'm singing.” Plus, see the AMAs red carpet fashion! MORE:• Watch Christina’s “Your Body”• AMA 2011 Red Carpet Photos • Rihanna Sings “Stay” on SNL — Lindzi Scharf Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit