PENELOPE CRUZ IN OSCAR DE LA RENTA

"Vogue" magazine December cover girl Penélope Cruz attended the Spanish Institute Gala in a strapless blue Oscar de la Renta Spring 2008 floor-length gown. And this dress is one of those gorgeous coming and goings couture numbers as evident by the big bow on the back:

Photos: celebutopia, elle.com

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HALLE BERRY FOR HARRY WINSTON WINTER COLLECTION

Hollywood's top earning African-American Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry lits up in these gorgerous AD campaign for Harry Winston's "Diamonds Are Forever" Winter Collection.

scans spotted at halleberryfan

Simply divine!

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KERRY WASHINGTON'S BLUE COUTURE LOOK

images via celebutopia.net

L'Oreal spokesmodel/ actress Kerry Washington seems to share a love for my favorite color, blue, as she has rock the color in different shades.

In a cobalt blue Jason Wu and round toe Stella McCartney pumps at The 17th Annual Gotham Awards in New York.

In Luella sweet-heart necklined strapless frock and a Daniel Swarovski clutch at L'Oreal Paris and Harper's Bazaar Present "A Night of Hope".

In Osman Yousefzada and red patent leather Stella McCartney pumps at the 2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors.

In a Chanel Resort dress with a black and white contrasting Chanel pumps at Chanel and P.S. Arts Event.

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RIHANNA'S YSL WOOD HEEL PUMPS

Today's ID That Look comes from Rihanna's slight obsession with a pair of Yves Saint Laurent leather pumps. Rihanna has currently wore these YSL wood heels out and about on two occasions from Hollywood to Berlin.

images via oh-rihanna.com.

Achieve Rihanna's shoe look:

Get the real deal from Saks Fifth Avenue for $495 or try these funky Steven by Steve Madden "Bessy Pewter Patent" pumps for only $66.97.

Style Verdict: Nothing beats the original but the Steve Madden ones are wallet-friendly.


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WOOD HEELS- PRACTICAL OR IMPRACTICAL?

Keyshia Cole and Rihanna boldly set forth this wooden heel trend out on the catwalk but is this style trend practical or impractical?

[from left to right: Rihanna in Yves Saint Laurent platforms in Berlin, Germany. Keyshia Cole at "106 & Park" in Marc Jacobs boots.]

Grab the same YSL leather pumps like Rihanna over at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Style Verdict: These heels screams OUCH!

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Photos: wireimage, oh-rihanna.com
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STELLA MCCARTNEY HOOPLA

Kerry Washington, Solange Knowles and Thandie Newton have spearheaded what I like to call the "Stella McCartney hoopla" via their foot gear. All three fashionistas rock this pink satin round-toe pump out on the red carpet.

images via celebutopia

[from left to right: Kerry in Jason Wu at the 2007 Gotham Awards, Solange in Giambattista Valli at the 2007 American Music Awards and Thandie in Giles Deacon at the 2007 British Fashion Awards]

Grab these in-demand Stella McCartney satin platform pumps for $357 over at net-a-porter.com.

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THANDIE'S GILES DEACON OBSESSION

Thandie Newton simply can't get enough of Giles Deacon out on the red carpet. In the past year, these three red carpet looks stood out the most from the UK-based actress...

images via TDN

[from left to right: 2007 British Fashion Awards, 2007 BAFTA Awards, Harvey Nichols party.]


Thandie on Giles Deacon:

Now I love dressing up. I'd been hearing about Giles Deacon through friends for ages, and so at the end of last year I asked him if I could borrow something to wear for Vogue's 90th birthday party. This strapless black dress arrived 20 minutes before I was due to leave for the party, but I put it on and I was like, oh my God. I returned it the next day, and rang him and said, 'Baftas? Will you dress me?' He dressed Helen Mirren and me. Could you get two more different-looking women?

[The Observer]

And that quote explain how Thandie's obsession with Giles Deacon started...

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WHO WORE MARCHESA BETTER?

Dita Von Teese and Jennifer Lopez both wore similar sequin Marchesa numbers out on the catwalk but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post.

Dita Von Teese recently rock this drape-neck Marchesa cocktail dress to British Fashion Awards last night. Teese completed her look with a black open-toe Christian Louboutin pumps.

Wearing the longer and off-the-shoulder take of Dita's Marchesa gown, Jennifer Lopez attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala back in May.

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Both ladies went for old Hollywood glamour look with their hair and make-up but I like Jennifer's longer take of the gold Marchesa gown better.

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PRINTED SEQUIN DRESS HOOPLA

Rosario Dawson, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, and Heidi Klum ushered in a new catwalk trend which I like to classify as printed sequin dress hoopla.

[from left to right: Rosario Dawson in French Connection at TAO Las Vegas, MJB in Emanuel Ungaro at the 2007 American Music Awards, Rihanna in Catherine Malandrino outside of TRL studios, and Heidi Klum in Emanuel Ungaro at the 2007 Victoria's Secret Show.]

Achieve this sequin printed look:

[from left to right: Mint 'jodi arnold' sequin floral dress, net-a-porter.com; Alice + Olivia sequin check shift dress, shopbop.com; Tracy Reese gold shift dress, shoptwigs.com]

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WHO WORE CATHERINE MALANDRINO BEST?

Jordin Sparks and Serena Williams both wore silk halter Catherine Malandrino mini-dress out on the catwalk but who wore the look best?

"American Idol" vocalist Jordin Sparks attended the 20th Anniversary ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards back in June. Sparks paired her red Malandrino dress with a silver clutch and a sassy side-sweeping hairstyle.

Tennis champion Serena Williams lit up the catwalk at the L.A premiere of her good friend's (Jamie Foxx) film, "The Kingdom". Williams accessories her Malandrino silver mini-dress with silver Christian Louboutin heels and earrings.

Grab the same Catherine Malandrino dress with the demure keyhole detailing as Jordin and Serena over in Saks Fifth Avenue for $495.

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WHO WORE LOUIS VUITTON BEST?

Nicole Kidman and Gemma Ward both wore this Louis Vuitton Fall 2007 taffeta mini-dress recently but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post.

Sporting short brown tresses, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman pose for the November 2007 cover issue of "Interview" magazine. Kidman happily flaunted her wedding ring from country singer Keith Urban.

Model Gemma Ward rock the same off-the-shoulder Louis Vuitton dress at Marie Claire Prix de la Mode in Spain. Click here to see Gemma's full catwalk look.

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Nicole and Gemma both carry off this Louis Vuitton dress quite well. Check out the look on the Louis Vuitton Fall 2007 runway show:

Photos: interviewmagazine.com, ONTD!
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WHAT ALICIA KEYS WORE AT THE 2007 AMA'S

Backstage at the 2007 American Music Awards in Abaete Fall 2007 blue satin shirt-dress. I'm loving her Louis Vuitton heels.

Performing the reggae-infused remix of her hit single, "No One" in a curve-hugging Herve Leger jumpsuit.

Be sure to visit my earlier post to see what Alicia wore on the red carpet.


Photos: wireimage, aliciakeysdaily.com

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WHO WORE ROBERTO CAVALLI BEST?

Melanie Brown and Eva Herzigova both rock this low-cut Roberto Cavalli gown out on the catwalk but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post.

To perform "Headlines" alongside her Spice Girls counterparts at The 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown opted for this green v-neck Roberto Cavalli Fall 2007 ruched gown. Melanie completed her look with diamonds and red patent leather pumps.

Rocking a gray low-cut Roberto Cavalli Fall 2007 gown, model Eva Herzigova attended the AmfAR's Inaugural Cinema Against AIDS in Rome. A gold clutch and a diamond choker completed Eva's Roberto Cavalli Fall 2007 look.

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Photos: spicegirlsfanatics, superior pics, wireimage, elle

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BABY BUMPS IS SIXTH BEST-DRESSED

Pregnancy in Hollywood never looked so good so that's why the baby bumps as modeled by Monica, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Richie is Obsessed-Hoopla's #6 best dressed of 2007.

[from left to right: Monica in LaRok, Christina Aguilera in Vanitas, Halle in Dolce & Gabbana, Jennifer Lopez in Temperley London, and Nicole Richie in Roberto Cavalli.]

Halle Berry's pregnancy style is all about what accentates her growing baby bump and womanly curves:

images via celebutopia.net

[from left to right on Halle Berry: In Dolce & Gabbana at "Things We Lost in the Fire" Rome premiere. In Versace gown at "Things We Lost in the Fire" London premiere. In Valentino Red at Things We Lost in the Fire" L.A premiere.


Jennifer Lopez's pregnancy style centers about volume, comfort, and sass:

images via onlinejlofan.com

[from left to right on Mrs. Marc Anthony: In Temperley London outside a NYC hotel. In Roberto Cavalli at Just Cavalli store opening. in Roberto Cavalli at "Brave" album release in London.]

Monica's pregnancy style mixes glam with trendy:

images via toyas-world.blogspot.com

[from left to right on the Grammy Award-winning recording artist: Monica in LaRok (special thanks Susan from I Heart That for the I.D) at R. Kelly's "Double Up" tour and in Thomas Wlyde tunic at JD's Studio 72 opening in Atlanta.]

Christina Aguilera's pregnancy style is all about classy body-hugging pieces:

images via xtina web.org

[from left to right on Mrs. Jordan Bratman: In Vanitas at Rock the Vote. In Valentino at the 2007 Emmy's. In Juicy Couture Couture in L.A.]


Nicole Richie's pregnancy style mixes haute couture pieces with her signature chic style:

images via www.richiefan.com

[from left to right on Lionel Richie's daughter: In YSL at Center for Dance Arts Pool Party. In Roberto Cavalli at the Fashion Rocks event. In an Emilio Pucci minidress and a pair of Mary-Jane Christian Louboutin heels outside of Da Silvano. ]

Stay tune for more of Obsessed-Hoopla's Best Dressed 2007 list...

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NAOMI ROCKS LV IN SPAIN

Arriving at Marie Claire Prix de la Mode in Spain, supermodel Naomi Campell wore this Louis Vuitton Fall 2007 number with a fur shrug.

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ID THAT SHOE!

Outfits seems to get all attention on this blog but shoes expect for Christian Louboutins rarely gets mentioned...until now.

images via celebutopia

[from left to right: Thandie Newton in Chanel. Beyonce Knowles in Balenciaga. Solange Knowles in Stella McCartney. Serena Williams in Miu Miu.]

[Get the look for less: Try these 'mildred pump' from Stella McCartney. For comfort, try these mary-jane flats from Miu Miu. For a style like Thandie's Chanel pumps, try this double strap Mary Jane heels from Giuseppe Zanotti. ]

Thanks to Angel from Concrete Loop and Kim from Black Style Central for today's 'ID That Shoe'.

And on that note, Happy Thanksgiving!

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WHO WORE THE BACKLESS SEQUIN GOWN BEST?

Adriana Lima, Beyonce Knowles, and Ciara ALL wore this neary identical black sequin backless gown out on the catwalk but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post!

Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima was the first of the threesome to rock this backless sequin gown on the catwalk. With Christian Louboutin platforms planted on her feet, Lima attended the NYC premiere of "Dreamgirls".

For People magazine's Grammy after party, Beyonce rock a backless Roberto Cavalli sequin, turtleneck dress. Knowles completed her look with Lorraine Schwartz hoops.

R&B singer and actress Ciara serended the audience at the 2007 World Music Awards pre-party in Monte Carlo. Ciara paired her Gucci dress with a side-sweeping hair 'do.

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All three in my opinion rocks this look best...

Photos: onlytheniceones, beyonceworld, ultimateciara

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WHO WORE LAROK BEST?

Gabrielle Union and Audrina Patridge both wore this black sequin LaRok halter mini-dress out on catwalk but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post.

Actress Gabrielle Union attended good friend Ludacris' 30th birthday bash at the Las Vegas Cafe Martorano in the Rio Hotel & Casino. Gabrielle completed her look with a pair of black t-strap pumps.

"The Hills" sidekick Audrina Patridge wore the same dress with open-toe sequin heels to 2007 Teen Choice Awards. Audrina accessorize her black sequin number with silver bracelets.

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Susan from I Heart That has info on where to purchase this LaRok dress!

Photos: exposay, iheartthat.com

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MEL B IN CAVALLI AT VS FASHION SHOW

To perform "Headlines" alongside her Spice Girls counterparts at The 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown opted for this green v-neck Roberto Cavalli Fall 2007 ruched gown. Melanie completed her look with diamonds and red patent leather pumps.

On the red carpet, Mel B (as her fans and media calls her) rock this beaded Roberto Cavalli flapper-inspired mini-dress.

For having a baby (Angel Iris Murphy) in April, Melanie Brown continues to work out her curves in just about every dress she rocks on the catwalk.

Photos: celebutopia, elle, spicegirlsfanatics

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ALICIA KEYS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF ARMANI

Ever since Alicia Keys kick up the promotional blitz for her current record, "As I Am", she's been photographed in haute couture pieces from Giorgio Armani. Truth to be told, Alicia simply can't get enough of all things Armani...

images via aliciakeysdaily

[from left to right: In Giorgio Armani at Keep A Child's 2007 Black Ball; In Armani Prive at 2007 Fashion Rocks London, In Giorgio Armani at 2007 American Music Awards]

Check out Alicia's Armani obsession on the catwalk:

[from left to right: Giorgio Armani Fall 2007; Giorgio Armani Prive Fall 2007 Haute Couture; Giorgio Armani Fall 2007]

And here she is with the man behind her red carpet obsession:

Alicia Keys with fashion designer Giorgio Armani at Fashion Rocks London.

Special thanks to reader Gold for pointing out Alicia's Armani obsession! :)

Photos: wireimage, aliciakeysdaily.com, elle

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WHO WORE TEMPERLEY LONDON BEST?

Eva Mendes and 5ta Estacion both wore the same* Temperley London mini-dress out on the catwalk but who wore the look best? Vote for who got on the bottom of this post.

Eva Mendes first rock this multi-colored Temperley London Fall 2007 frock at FUSE TV’s “The Sauce”. Eva completed her look with gold sandals and a black waist-clinging belt.

Singer 5ta Estacion belt out one of her tunes at the 8th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. 5ta rock the dress without a belt like Eva did but the Latin singer decided to pin up her hair half-way up.

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*Thanks to reader Ozioma for the fashion comparison! :)

Photos: wireimage, teddy & moo's, elle

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RACHEL PALLY ON OPRAH

Highlighted on the annual "Oprah's Favorite Things" show, Rachel Pally is on the lips of fashionistas across the country. Oprah Winfrey endorsed Rachel Pally's swing turtleneck and knit sailor pants today. Nordstorm have been these pieces for $141 and $194 respectively. Rachel Pally collection fits women sized 2 to 24. And since I'm partially to anything blue...

[from left to right: Rachel Pally Swing turtleneck, shop.nordstrom.com; Rachel Pally Knit Sailor Pants, shop.nordstrom.com ]


Oprah loves these pieces for its comfy stretchy material but I'm a little wary for the bulkiness top and bottom. These pieces TOGETHER look fab for sleepwear. You can rock these pants with a fitted top for a casual day look.

Visit here to check out the many fabulous "Oprah's Favorite Gifts".

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HERVE LEGER ON THE CATWALK

If you're been reading this blog, you'll know I've been keeping tabs on who's wearing the bondage-designed dresses out on the catwalk.

And thanks to the Victoria's Secret Fashion show we have two individuals rocking it out in the must-wear piece of 2007.

image source

Supermodel/ "Project Runway" creator Heidi Klum and actress/ "Dooney & Burke" spokesmodel Hayden Panettiere botch rock body-hugging mini-dresses from the sought-after designer of the moment-HERVE LEGER.

EDIT: Heidi's one-shoulder dress is from the Fall 2007 collection of Balmain.

Photos: celebrity-gossip.net, elle

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WHO WORE GUCCI BEST?

Actress Keri Knightley and R&B singer Monica have in common this Gucci Fall 2006 gown but who wore the look best? Vote for who got it on the bottom of this post.

Knightley rock this bronze Gucci number with vintage Cartier diamonds to the UK premiere of "Pirates of the Carribean 2: Dead Man's Chest".

Monica, before her asymmetrical haircut, wore the same take as Keira in a shorter style and a different color (raspberry) to the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Here is the runway look of Keira and Monica's dresses from Gucci Fall 2006 collection:

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT ON ANIMAL PRINTS

Jessica Simpson, Liya Kebede, Amerie and Gwen Stefani ushered in a new trend-animal prints!

[from left to right: Jessica Simpson in Michael Kors at the 2007 ACE Awards. Liya Kebede at the 2007 CDFA Awards]

[from left to right: Amerie at Manchester Arena promoting her album, "Because I Love It". Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B on Halloween with her husband Gavin Rossdale and son Kingston.]

Animal prints on the runway:

[Seen above is two pieces from the Michael Kors Fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection.]

Animal prints in retail:

[from left to right: Michael Kors Leopard Brocade Sheath Dress, saks fifth avenue, L.A.M.B jungle-print sweater dress, l-a-m-b, Blumarine Deep Double V-Neck Leopard Print Chiffon Dress nordstrom]

Photos: teddy and moo's, feelsgood2bhome, nodoubtweb, amerieweb.com, elle.com

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