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As an entrepreneur, mother, actress, musician, and red carpet glamazon, Jennifer Lopez is a force to be reckoned with. Her risk-taking style has served her well in an ever-growing career and business endeavors, but we can't overlook her bold, no-holds-barred choices on the red carpet, either. Who could forget the belly-button-baring Versace number she wore to the Grammy's in 2000? The gorgeous actress — who highlights her enviable assets in labels like Roberto Cavalli, Versace, and Zuhair Murad — is continually surprising us in bright color, all-over sequins, and body-conscious cuts. Today, the singer-actress-business-woman extraordinare is turning 43, we're celebrating the fearless, sexy style of Jennifer Lopez with a look back at some of her memorable moments on and off the red carpet.

At only 24, Emma Stone is a style-setting Jack of all trades. She's got impeccable comedic timing, can hang with the guys, and has the red-carpet styling skills of a seasoned pro. While we first took notice of Emma as Jonah Hill's high-school crush in Superbad, she's quickly added to her résumé with standout roles in Easy A, The Help, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and The Amazing Spider-Man. Today marks the release of Emma's latest film Gangster Squad, and to celebrate, we're taking a look at her remarkable red carpet style.

Emma's style and ease on the red carpet has garnered some well-deserved attention from the fashionably minded. She's not afraid to go for the wow factor with bold color and embellishments from labels like Lanvin, Jason Wu, and Balenciaga; she knows how to channel her sexier side, opting for a stunning Gucci number at the Paris premiere of The Amazing Spider-Man; and she's mastered the art of sleek minimalism via cool Martin Grant sheaths. Now, we're taking a closer look at how this blonde-cum-redheaded beauty has emerged stylishly victorious since making her silver screen debut. Click through to see how she makes it all work, and don't forget to check out Emma's '40s-chic ensembles in Gangster Squad this weekend.

We can safely credit Kate Middleton for our latest obsession with the royals, and rightfully so. Since her engagement to Prince William, the British beauty has garnered worldwide attention, not just for her real-life princess status, but also as a fashion pro in her own right. Our style obsession may have started with Kate, but the worldwide network of royals boasts a bevy of style-setters. We've traveled the globe (so to speak) surveying the style of real-life princesses. Sure, they can fashion up a red-carpet look like nobody's business, but this batch of savvy trendsetters also offers up a lesson in chic, modern-day looks that appeal to our everyday sense of dress. From Princess Letizia of Spain's feminine-chic sheaths to Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis's fashion-forward ways, click on to get acquainted and inspired by some of the world's best-dressed royals.

The sunny blonde is known for playing sweet-as-pie stunners in movies like She's Out of My League and Sex and the City 2 (remember Charlotte's hot Irish nanny?), but it's Alice Eve's eye for glamour off screen that has us officially hooked on her knockout style. Thankfully, her new film The Raven means lots of red-carpet appearances from the gorgeous Brit, who's affinity for feminine dresses, curve-conscious fits, and designers like Prada and Miu Miu drew us in. We love most that she pulls off the sexy angle just as easily as she works her sweet side — she's both a total bombshell and the totally approachable girl next door. See how she does it with a look at 25 of Alice Eve's best yet.

Not only is Solange Knowles an actress, DJ, mother, and aunt — to quite possibly the most famous baby in the world — she's also a budding style icon, making waves in the fashion industry with her quirky, covetable looks. To say that Solange has confidence is an understatement; she rocks bold, colorful looks, big hair, and beautiful ethnic-inspired prints, all with a sophistication and effortlessness that quickens our heartbeat. She's a veritable mix master with the uncanny ability to blend downtown cool-girl with well-traveled aplomb, pairing embroidered separates with attention-getting heels, printed turbans, and chunky beaded jewelry. For a style lesson (and to shop similar pieces to Solange's) just click through now.

Today is Fergie's 37th birthday! The talented and dynamic performer has been in the business for over 20 years (if you're especially cool, you'll remember her from her stint on the Disney Channel's Kids Incorporated, as well as in the '90s girl group Wild Orchid — those were the days!). These days, Fergie has exploded to fame as a member of the Black Eyed Peas as well as a successful solo artist, and never hesitates to take fashion risks on stage as well as the red carpet. She has mastered the art of hanging with the boys while looking ever the sexpot in body-conscious dresses, rocker-chic gowns, and sky-high heels. In honor of Fergie's big day, we're celebrating her true Fergalicious-ness by taking a look at 15 of her most jaw-dropping, fashion-forward looks — click through to see them all now.

Poppy Delevingne is on our radar for real: the British model, socialite, and Fashion Week fixture won our hearts with her versatile daytime looks and fearless mixing of prints and textures — and has subsequently given us a slew of enviable looks to emulate. Whether she's clad in a sexy LBD or dressed down in jeans and Chuck Taylors, she always looks effortlessly chic and confident; and with her accessible, polished London cool-girl aesthetic and a roster of high-profile friends like Alexa Chung, Georgia May Jagger, and Derek Blasberg, Poppy is one super-stylish lady whose star power is hard to ignore. For examples of her standout style (and how to copy it for yourself), just click through now.

After an award season full of spot-on ensembles — which culminated in a gilded and gorgeous McQueen gown at last weekend's Oscars — you might be surprised to learn that Jessica Chastain's a relative newcomer to the red carpet. The redheaded beauty solidified her A-list status in Hollywood with performances in both the Oscar-nominated The Help and the critically acclaimed The Tree of Life. In our world, this meant jaw-dropping appearances at film premieres and parties to accompany the films' releases. We're treated to a season's worth of awards-worthy confections as Jessica showed her affinity for bold color, ladylike silhouettes, and a love of designers from Balenciaga to Calvin Klein. Her red-carpet history may not be as expansive as some, but with a standout showing of cocktail frocks and gorgeous floor-length gowns, she proves she's got the fashion chops to hang with the best of them. Click through to see Miss Chastain's dazzling red-carpet transformation.

She's best known on the big screen as part of the Cullen clan in Twilight, but off camera Ashley Greene's caught our attention with killer stems and a selection of super-hot red-carpet wear. Today the actress — and new face of DKNY — turns 25, and we're celebrating with a stylish tribute to what Miss Greene does best. In body-hugging Givenchy, leg-baring Michael Kors, or ultra-flirty Giambattista Valli, Ashley's zeroed in on the perfect designs to complement an enviable bod and a penchant for sexy event style. Just click through to get a glimpse of her 25 hottest looks yet.

It's no surprise we've deemed Karlie Kloss one of our stylish model MVPs. Her ever-growing list of red-carpet appearances, cool street-style snapshots, and dramatic turns on the runway make her a no-brainer for style-setting honors. Let's recap. The 19-year-old catwalking stunner has already graced the covers of Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Vogue Australia, and more. She has opened and closed the Christian Dior Couture show, received her Victoria's Secret angel wings, currently stars as the glamorous face of Oscar de la Renta's Spring '12 ad campaign, and just so happens to be BFFs with designer Jason Wu. Needless to say, Karlie's fashion-entrenched life has influenced and inspired her personal style — from super-chic Winter layers and sexy cutout gowns to ethereal floral dresses paired with moto-inspired leather jackets, she knows how to work it off duty, too. Need further proof? Just click through to see her 360-degree style profile.