Mandy Moore joined executives from Coach to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of the company's Coach Cares charity. If the retailer sold dresses she probably would've opted for one of theirs, but since they don't, she wore an upcoming Spring '09 piece from Yigal Azrouel. Shop her look now.
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Katie Holmes walks it out in New York wearing a lot of leather. On bottom, she's rocking super-skinny brown pants with black flats and carrying an oversized Hermes bag; while the top half is a lot more subdued, especially the cable-knit Winter cap. Get her exact Oliver People sunglasses and the rest now.
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Joy Bryant wore her favorite Charlotte Ronson dress for a second time to an event, but she was able to change it up into a whole new look. This time around she wore a black leather jacket, lace-up boots, and headband. Get her look now.
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Nicole Richie wrapped herself up in layers of knits for a leisurely stroll with Benji Madden in LA this week. Her black-and-white color scheme was cool, but the look belonged to those cropped leggings and fringe booties. With the Chanel bag and oversize round sunglasses in tow, Nicole is continuing to prove herself a trendsetter.
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How I love Rihanna, let me count the ways . . . Severe statement necklace a la Burberry. Perfectly fitted black jumpsuit — check out the sharp shoulders, cropped leg, and pockets. Pointy toe pumps. And smiley face nails! Not only is the jumpsuit/necklace combo fantastic, the playful nails are pure Rihanna style. She knocked our socks off with her anti-ball gown at the Jingle Bell Ball in London. Daring and creative looks like this granted her a spot on our Queen of the Red Carpet 2008 poll. 
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Come to think of it, these dresses have way too much drama for your mama. Well, that is unless your mama is anything like the always avant-garde Cate Blanchett, here in Alexander McQueen. Those who display Cate's experimental nature should bust it out and show it off. Dramatic shoulders, crazy asymmetry, heavy draping, feathers, folds, leather, bold silhouettes — let them be your best friends.
Warning: Dramatic dresses require confidence. Let Cate, and other red-carpet queens of 2008, be your guides.
One Dress, Many Looks Once you have a little black dress, all you need to add are the right accessories to create a variety of looks, so there's no need to break the bank in order to look fabulous!
