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Thursday, December 31. 2009

BB's Best of 2009: Top 10 Red Carpet Looks

Before the clock strikes midnight, I wanted to quickly share some of my favorite red carpet moments from 2009! Apologies for the shortage of posts lately, I'm spending some vacation time with family. Hope everyone has a fabulous and joyous end-of-a-decade celebration tonight! See you next year!

1. Anne Hathaway was a vision of beauty in Armani Prive.
2. Zoe Saldana shined in Emilio Pucci and throughout the year.
3. Blake Lively rocked hot pink like no other in Michael Kors. If you've got it, flaunt it.
4. Camilla Belle owned her Alexander McQueen frock, not the other way around.
5. Diane Kruger exuded modern sex appeal in her modified Jason Wu mini dress.
6. Emma Watson displayed a sense of maturity beyond her years in Burberry.
7. Sarah Jessica Parker wowed in unforgettable Dior Haute Couture.
8. Eva Mendes was radiant in Dior as styled by the brilliant Rachel Zoe.
9. Taylor Swift looked angelic in Reem Acra. The girl just glows.
10. Leighton Meester was beguiling in Prabal Gurung.

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Dress by Number: Leona Lewis in Studs and Stripes

Imitate songstress Leona Lewis' style by pairing a sophisticated jacket with stripes, skinnies and studded accessories. Do it on a budget with the affordable fashion finds below.

[1] Love 21 Boucle Jacket, $32.80 at forever21.com
[2] Studded Buckle Hobo, $22.99 at charlotterusse.com
[3] Celebrity Pink Black Skinny Jeans, $35 at shockboutique.com
[4] Pyramid Stud Bracelet, $10 at torrid.com
[5] Studded High Heel Buckle Boots, $33.10 at gojane.com
[6] Sparkle & Fade Stripe Top, $28 at urbanoutfitters.com

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The Look for Less: Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Gladiator Sandals

These Giuseppe Zanotti Large Stud Gladiator Sandals sell for $790 at shopbop.com.

For a similar look, try the GUESS Designa Gladiator Sandal instead, $109.95 at Endless.com. Still not cheap but you will save hundreds compared to the designer originals.

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009

Dress by Number: Tori Spelling in Denim and Plaid

Rock a plaid shirt with gray jeans and moto boots for a cool on-the-go look as seen on Tori Spelling. (Note: I think her denim puffer vest is from Gap but I couldn't find it online, so I swapped in a blue satin puffer from Buckle instead.)

[1] Plaid Shirt, sale $30 at ae.com
[2] Sephora by OPI Dark Room Nail Colour, $9 at sephora.com
[3] Satin Puffer Vest, sale $48.37 at buckle.com
[4] G by GUESS Kelly Straight Jeans, $59.50 at amazon.com
[5] Dana Buchman Earrings, sale $7 at kohls.com
[6] Leather Motorcycle Boots, sale $60 at ae.com

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The Look for Less: Jeffrey Campbell Lubbock Over the Knee Boots

The Jeffrey Campbell 'Lubbock' Over the Knee Boot in black suede features back laces and two buckle straps, and sells for $224.95 at Nordstrom.com.

If you're not ready to commit quite that much cash to the over-the-knee boot trend, try the Rainkiss Suedette Boot instead. These statement-making boots come in either black or brown for just $34.80 at Forever 21. Thanks to reader Jasmine for the tip on these!!

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