Just when the noise began to lull and I thought the L'Wren Scott match was officially over, a new competitor entered the ring.

Nicole Richie, who just had her second baby mere months ago, was spotted working it in what has become the famous strapless, ivory dress (previously worn by all three of Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Love Hewitt) from the designer's Spring 2009 collection at the House of Harlow 1960 Holiday Collection Launch in Los Angeles.

I chose to pin the TV star and designer up against Miss Lopez because I think they both exude a rather sexy, boho-chic vibe in the dress and, while I appreciate Nicole's snakeskin pump pairing, I'm going to have to give this one to JLo's K.O. curves.

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