Best of 2008: Part 2, Cocktails

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With the year almost to a close, here are the top looks of '08.

Natalie Portman in Givenchy (Cannes)

Marcia Cross in Elie Saab (Emmys)

Kyra Sedgwick in L'wren Scott (Emmys)

Lucy Liu in Giambattista Valli (Cannes)

Anne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta (screening)

Kate Beckinsale in Prada (party)

Gwyneth Paltrow in Balmain (premiere)

Kate Bosworth in Burberry Prorsum (party)

Best of 2008: Part 1, Gowns

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With the year almost to a close, here are the top looks of '08.

Keri Russel in Nina Ricci (Oscars)

Penelope Cruz in Chanel Haute Couture (Oscars)

Debra Messing in Monique Lhuillier (Emmys)
Christina Ricci in Givenchy (Costume Institute Gala)

Marion Cotillard in Gaultier Paris (Oscars)

Anne Hathaway in Versace (Venice Film Festival)

Sienna Miller in Jasmine de Milo (Edinburgh Film Festival)

Cate Blanchette in Dries van Noten (Oscars)

News: First Look at Richard Chai for Target

Target's latest venture into their awesome Go International line is Richard Chai. Here's a peek at his clean and crisp designs- so my style, by the way!

News: Glastonbury Wrap Up

The legendary British music festival wraped up a few days ago. I wish I could have been there, but here's a few of the most fashionable lads that were rocking out there!

{Kate Moss in the Glastonbury-nessesity-wellies and singer Kate Nash looking skeletal}

{Alexa Chung in wellies and tough leather and model Lily Cole looking gorgeously rocker-chic}

{Kelly Osbourne with model boyfriend Luke in matching wellies and a sailor-clad Duffy}

{Pixie Geldof looking tough and cute in her boots}

{Lily Allen in a cute denim dress and Daisy Lowe goofing around in a hard-core leather look}

Weekend Update: Top 2 Looks

The two gorgeous looks this week:

Charlize Theron's Dior by John Galliano goddess-like white gown is nothing short of heavenly at another Hancock premiere.

And Kate Beckinsale's floral maxidress is trendy, functional, and appropriate for running errends with her kiddies.

Have You Met: Brit Rock It-gal Daisy Lowe

The only reason I've decided to talk about her now is because Glastonbury, the famed British rock festival that I wish I was at, just ended yesterday. Moving on; Daisy, daughter of Gavin Rossdale (now the hubby of Gwen Stephani; I'm actually listening to him now), has been modelling since she was 2 and has recently appeared in campaigns for Wheels & Dollbaby, Whistle, and Doc Martens. Her style is also so unique and very inspiring to me; I just adore her!

{At the Sex and the City world premiere in London}

{Daisy's Wheels & Dollbaby, Whistle, and Doc Martens ads}

{A sampling of her amazing style. In Burberry, far left, and Miu Miu, 2nd left}

{Her casual style; in Doc Martens, right}

Red Carpet Style: Anne Hathaway

I just saw Get Smart this Saturday, and enjoyed it, but it wasn't 'intelligent' at all. Anyway, the star Anne Hathaway has looked nothing short of fabulous this press tour (she also looked freakin' awesome in the film). From egdy to sweet (see bottom 2 pics) she's certainly rocked it out. And I've enjoyed watching.

{Ultra chic in both Bill Blass, left, and Preen}

{In edgy latex leggings and sweetheart Zac Posen}

Emile Hirsch for Valentino (!)

EEEEKK! My favorite actor, Emile Hirsch, is the new face of men's Valentino. The photos were shot by renowned photographer Gian Paolo Ferrari and the high fashion digs were designed by Ferruccio Pozzoni. The pictures served as the backdrop for the house's menswear show this past Friday. I'm freaking out because he's so delicious and because these pics were also seen on FabSugar.

Red Carpet Style: Charlize Theron

The Oscar-winner has been looking absolutely fierce this past week promoting her sure-to-be-moneymaker Hancock. Her and costar Will Smith have been everywhere lately, knocking the premiere's out early; their superhero flick doesn't open until July 1st. But give me some Charlize anytime and I'll take it!

{In Dior and Christian Lacroix}

{In Balenciaga and walking in Paris}

News: Entertainment Weekly's New Classics: Style

Entertainment Weekly's come out with lists of the top 100 moments (since 1983) that changed fashion and pop culture. Over on my other blog I've discussed my likes and dislikes of their movie, TV, and music choices. I wasn't happy with those lists and I'm not with this one, either.

The good:
I agree whole-heartedly with their number one choice of the legend-that-is Madonna, because... she's Madonna and it made her career (though how big was it really for fashion?) And I'm even happier to see Kurt Cobain's grunge look on the list, mostly because he still influences designers to this day.

The bad:
The inclusion of Amy Winehouse (as much as I like her music) is ridiculous; though her eye makeup did inspire the Fall '07 Chanel runway. And I think it's a good time to express my hate for J. Lo's hideous 2000 Grammy dress; I've always detested it, but now more than ever.

The New Classics: Style, Top Ten

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1. Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards (1984)
2. Sarah Jessica Parker in the opening credits of SATC (1998)
3. Michael Jackson in the ''Thriller'' video (1983)
4. Sharon Stone at the Oscars (1996)
5. Kurt Cobain and grunge style (1991)
6. Mr. T's gold chains in The A-Team (1983)
7. Amy Winehouse's frocks, bold bras, and sky-high bouffant (2007)
8. The best red carpet dress: Jennifer Lopez at the Grammys (2000)
9. The worst red carpet dress: Björk at the Oscars (2001)
10. Jennifer Aniston's haircut, The Rachel, on Friends (1994)