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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 3:28pm GMT

This week was all about taking risks. And the winners are...

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace at "The Tourist" premiere in New York. This creamy, angora gown proved a refreshing alternative to the actress's usually dark and drapey red-carpet wardrobe.

Leighton Meester in Christian Dior at the "Country Strong" premiere in Los Angeles. I came across the picture of Leighton in this flirty, floral dress and neon wedges and, just for a moment, I was able to escape from reality (that being that it's 34 degrees here in New York). Ahhh!

Katie Cassidy in Edition by Georges Chakra at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards. The "90210" actress has a penchant for classic styles with an old Hollywood glam vibe and this gown, which features beautiful lace paneling throughout, is no exception.

Jessica Alba in Valentino at the "Little Fockers" premiere in Los Angeles. Between its winter-white shade and allover fringe and bow detailing, this dress (from the designer's Fall 2010 Couture collection) has Palm Beach Christmas written all over it. The actress wraps up her frosty frock with gold Christian Louboutin sandals.

Olivia Wilde in Emilio Pucci at the "Tron: Legacy" premiere in Los Angeles. Beautiful, allover ombre gold sequins and a sharp cutout allowing some cleavage made this gladiator-glam gown.�

Photos (left to right): Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; John Sciulli/WireImage; James DeVaney/WireImage; Steve Granitz/WireImage

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 1:42pm GMT

This week was all about fancy necklines. And the winners are...

Kim Kardashian in a Grecian-goddess inspired gown at the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. The beautifully-beaded bib collar makes this gown, which also features elegant draping along the bodice and skirt.

Leighton Meester in Prabal Gurung at the 2010 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. Leighton's red carpet style tends to be hit or miss, so I was pleasantly surprised when she choose this heavily-embellished, tiered and draped dress. Surprisingly, I also like her playful shoe pairing. Overall, her look reads daring without verging harsh.

Rose McGowan in Issa at the 2010 MOCA Gala. Rose proves nothing short of a temptress in this teal, silk jersey gown. I also love her choice of colorful, aquatone jewels. They really make her look pop.

Natalie Portman in Lanvin at the Second Annual Governors Awards. Natalie's looks always manage to straddle the fine line between playful and poised, and this asymmetrical, magenta Lanvin creation, which boasts a large, pom-pom rosette on the one shoulder, is no exception. The actress keeps the fin going with matching T-strap platforms in the same shade.

Kate Bosworth in Chanel at the 2010 MOCA Gala. Kate looks poised to perfection in the black Chanel gown, which features a sheer, floral-print inset along the waist. The actress keeps her makeup and hair fuss-free to correlate with her ensemble.

Photos (left to right): Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Jordan Strauss/WireImage

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 12:51pm GMT

This week was all about sex appeal. And the winners are...

Gwyneth Paltrow in Atelier Versace at the 2010 CMA Awards. I dare say it, but I don't think I've ever seen Gwyneth look this SEXY! High glamour meets guts in this gown, which features a beautifully-ruched, asymmetrical neckline and allover shimmer and daring cutouts along the ribcage and leg.

Fergie in Zac Posen at the 2010 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. I think this is the first time I've seen Fergie, who usually switches back and forth between megawatt metallics and pearly pastels (oh yeah, and of course BLACK) wear fire engine red, but now that I've seen how well she pulls it off, I hope she starts wearing it more often. She topped off her fiery feat with no other than flame-cutout platforms.�

Kate Hudson in Lanvin at the 2010 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. I don't know if it's her blonde hair or radiant complexion, but I just LOVE when Kate goes for the gold. In this asymmetrical gown, which featured allover shimmer and an exposed zipper down the side, and gold platforms the actress reminds me of an Emmy Award come to life.

Camilla Belle in Carolina Herrera at the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards. It's refreshing moments like these that bring me to seriously question whether it's possible for Camilla to have a bad day on the red carpet. The actress keeps her accessories to a minimum as to not compete with the gardenesque gown, which fits Camilla's tongue-in-cheek style to a T.

Jennifer Lopez in Andrew Gn at the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards. If this gown, which boasts a sexy keyhole in front, isn't a perfect J.Lo make, I don't know what is. The revealing bodice is countered with a conservative neckline and long sleeves, making for a sassy, yet still sophisticated, overall feel. I also love how the sequins meet their match in the heavily-embellished belt.

Photos (left to right): Larry Busacca/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Ben Gabbe/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Robyn Beck/AFP

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 3:33pm GMT

This week was all about the classics. And the winners are...

Anne Hathaway in Antonio Berardi at the "Love & Other Drugs" premiere in Hollywood. Much like myself, Anne has an appreciation for classic styles with modern, and often unexpected, twists. This dress, which features a sexy, lace inset and futuristic folded panels along the waist is no exception.

Olivia Wilde in Michael Kors at the 2010 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards. Olivia relies not on color or design, but rather a combination of different textures (in this case a plunging cashmere top and, the star of the show, a sequined fishtail skirt) to make this look, which is as sensational as it is simplistic.

Carey Mulligan in Preen at the 2010 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards. When I first saw this look, my eyes were immediately drawn to Carey's bright blue, suede platforms, which added a playful touch to her otherwise refined paisley-beaded blouse and full skirt ensemble and popped against the red carpet.

Sienna Miller in Stella McCartney at the UNESCO Charity Gala in Germany. This blush-ccolored gown, which boasts a plunging lace top and a silky smooth skirt, is the epitome of glamour. The actress topped off her look with a diamond collar and drop earrings.

Julianne Moore in Alexander McQueen at the Bvlgari Express for Save The Children Party in Rome. After the stunt Julianne pulled at "The Kids Are Alright" premiere in London (see her look here), it was refreshing to see her redeem herself in this lace-inset sheath, which she topped off with Christian Louboutin sandals.

Photos (left to right): Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage; Toby Canham/Getty Images; Toby Canham/Getty Images; Toni Passig/WireImage; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 12:19pm GMT

This week was all about old Hollywood glamour. And the winners are...

Keira Knightley in Valentino at the 2010 Rome Film Festival. Large rosette detailing and folding down the bodice add another level of intrigue to this whimsical gown, which happens to be my favorite of the five.

Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Spring 2010 Couture at the 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala. Allover guipure and sequined detailing add a fresh touch to this otherwise bridalesque gown, which leads into a heavy tulle train in back.

Freida Pinto in Christian Dior at the 2010 Doha Tribeca Film Festival. Always one to make an entrance, the intricate, multicolored bead detail on the top of Freida's mint-green chiffon gown is simply sensational.

Dita von Teese in Zuhair Murad at the amfAR Inspiration Gala. The femine shape of the black paneling underneath the sheer leopard overlay of this gown creates a modern-day Betty Boop effect that fits the Burlesque performer perfectly.

Eva Mendes in Atelier Versace at the “Last Night” Rome Film Festival.�The fringed panels along this sparkling, champagne-colored gown (which boasted a sexy, open back) effectively highlight every one of Eva's assets.

Photos (left to right): Venturelli/WireImage; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Venturelli/WireImage

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 4:06pm GMT

This week was all about bold statements. And the winners are...

Kate Bosworth in Derek Lam at the Esquire House Grand Opening in Los Angeles. Bohemian meets sophistication in Kate's dress (from the Spring 2011 collection), which serves as a melting pot of luxe textures, fabrics and colors, including bronze.

Dita von Teese in Moschino at the launch of "My Private Cointreau Coffret" liqour in London. Between its rich, plum shade, eccentric detailing and classic style, this ruched gown is quintessential Dita. I also love how the burlesque performer plays up her dress shade with matching lipcolor.�

Blake Lively in Lanvin at the Spike TV 2010 Scream Awards in Los Angeles. While this gown received a lot of mixed reviews, I absolutely love it. Not only does it serve as proof that Miss Lively doesn't have to show her cleavage to look downright sexy, it incorporates camel and grey (this season's hottest color combo) and a gorgeous, pleated skirt.

Diane Kruger in Calvin Klein at the 17th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills. While other attendees stuck to dark or neutral palettes, Diane packed some punch into the red carpet with this watermelon wonder. She gets bonus points for keeping her accessories to a minimum and opting for nude sandals, as to not distract from the main attraction.

Sienna Miller in Nina Ricci at the Esquire House Grand Opening in Los Angeles. The sweetheart neckline, peplum waist and allover strips of sheer and lace offer a romantic take on the classic LBD. The actress topped off her look with grey pumps.

Photos (left to right): Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Steve Granitz/WireImage; Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Michael Tran/FilmMagic

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 12:26pm GMT

This week was all about the perfect cocktail dress. And the winners are...

Keira Knightley in Chanel at the “Never Let Me Go” premiere in London. Beautifully-knit fabric and intricate beading makes for a more sophisticated (and glamorous) take on the cutout trend.

Carey Mulligan in Proenza Schouler at the “Never Let Me Go” premiere in London. The perfect "Mad Men" make, Carey's full-skirted LBD with ochre, chiffon overlay is feminine without verging on frou-frou. I also love the black panels along the shoulders, as they add extra intrigue to the look.

Angie Harmon in Naeem Khan at the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in New York. Previously worn by Lindsay Price, let this dress serve as an example of how feathers should be worn. Because the colors and design in the dress, as well as accessories, are fairly neutral, the extravagant details in Angie's look are able to shine instead of compete.

Tinsley Mortimer in a bow-clad bubble dress at the 2nd Annual ESPN The Magazine's "Body" Event in New York. Never one to shy away from the limelight, the multicolored, sponge-like canvas that is Tinsley's dress is to die (or shall I say dye) for.

Kerry Washington in Ports 1961 at the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in New York. While I would've preferred to see the actress pair her partially-sheer, champagne sheath with nude accessories rather than white, there's no denying she looked gorgeous in this dress, which is brought to life by champagne and teal-colored sequins scattered throughout.

Photos (left to right): Dave Hogan/Getty Images; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage; Jeffrey Ufberg/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 6:19pm GMT

This week was all about the Roberto Cavalli 40th Anniversary Party. And the winners are...

Leona Lewis in Roberto Cavalli. The singer explored the softer side of sexy in this melon-colored creation, which came equipped with a lace-up corset and countless tiers of ruffled chiffon and tulle.

Aishwarya Rai in Roberto Cavalli Resort 2009. The perfect mermaid make, I love how the Indian actress's bright blue, satin clutch popped against the shimmery, silver hue of this scalloped sensation.

Rachel Bilson in Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2010. A bright red clutch added even more fuel to the fire that was this off-the-shoulder-draped, leopard-print gown. Meeow!

Heidi Klum in Roberto Cavalli. The "Project Runway" star looked like a Grecian goddess in this plunging, draped gown, which boasted a unique, iridescent shade that picked up flints of peach and gold in the light.

Bar Refaeli in Roberto Cavalli Fall 2006. A fresh take on the silk kimono, this gold-foiled gown featured lace panels throughout the bodice and along the train.

Photos (left to right): Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Venturelli/WireImage; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images; Venturelli/WireImage

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 11:52am GMT

This week was all about dainty details. And the winners are...

Eva Mendes in Andrew Gn at the "Last Night" premiere in Toronto. Proving we've come a long way from the days of Austin Powers, Eva shows that velvet, when sophisticated in color and proportion, can be dead sexy, baby.

Odette Yustman in J. Mendel Resort at the "You Again" premiere in Los Angeles. Ever since Michelle Williams reintroduced ochre to the red-carpet coloring box at the 78th Annual Academy Awards, stars can't seem to get enough of the seedy hue-and it's easy to see why. Delicate draping and an off-the-shoulder neckline add an old fashioned feel to this chiffon gown, which happens to be my personal favorite of the five.

Eva Longoria Parker in Georges Rech at the Par Coeur Gala 2010 in Paris. Fit for a seductress, this gown oozes sex appeal from lacy, scalloped neckline to train. The tawny shade of the silk underlay serves as a richer, fall-forward take on nude.

Kristen Bell in Valentino at the "You Again" premiere in Los Angeles. Part sassy, part sweet, this lemondrop of a dress is right on cue with Kristen's flirty approach to style. She gets bonus points for mixing things up with an edgy, studded clutch and matching nude sandals.

Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad on the "Gossip Girl" set. While this look wasn't worn to an event, it was modeled on the red carpet that is the "Gossip Girl" set. A combination of charcoal-grey lace, drapery and exquisite beading, the decolletage-bearing sensation is sure to be a scene-stealer. Watch out Blair Waldorf!

Photos (left to right): Arthur Mola/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Francois Durand/Par/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic

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This Week's Fab Five

Posted by babu 3:18pm GMT

This week was all about dramatic gowns. And the winners are...

Ciara in a fringed Givenchy Couture number at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Equal parts feminine and fierce, this lace and fringe gown proved one of my favorites at the awards. I also think it fits Ciara's style personality perfectly.

Eva Mendes in a flowy Zac Posen gown at "The Other Guys" premiere in Moscow. The faint floral print and cream chiffon fabric of this dress really come together to create a soft, almost whimsical, feel.

Florence Welch in a gold Givenchy Couture gown at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Between the lace and allover gold beading, every inch of this gown reads high glamour. The geometric paneling along the waistline and zipper down the front serve as modern touches to the otherwise old fashioned design.

Malin Akerman in a red ombre J. Mendel gown at "The Bang Bang Club" premiere in Toronto. The rich red shades and futuristic cut of this fishtail gown are as delightful as they are devilish. Malin pulls off the look with flying colors.

Selena Gomez in a metallic Reem Acra gown at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Purple beading along the neckine adds more dimension to this futuristic, corseted creation.

Photos (left to right): Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Starface.ru/Splash News; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images; Sonia Recchia/Getty Images; Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

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