Charlize Theron in Lanvin | 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Charlize Theron was looking red hot this evening when she hit the scarlet carpet for the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in a cherry colored techno-silk strapless dress adorned with a sassy peplum. The 36-year-old actress, who was there to present an award, selected this design from the Fall 2012 collection by Lanvin.

I had pegged Charlize to wear black and white, but leave it up to the stylish lady to totally throw a curve ball and pick this particular event to change up her color palette in the most striking way.

I couldn’t see anyone else wear this dress like Ms. Theron.

This seemed to be the final stop on what has been a two month-long promotional trip for Charlize. She’s been all around the world promoting both “Snow White and the Huntsman” and “Prometheus” and she’s been hit after hit on the red carpet.

She finished off her look with a bangle, diamond stud earrings, a naturally waved side-parted mane and a pair of shiny silver metallic “Lance” sandals by Jimmy Choo. It’s not pictured, but Charlize also carried a black wood “Piano” bag from Lanvin ‘s Hiver 2012 Runway Collection. You can see a photo of the bag below!

I’m loving it, are you?

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