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As expected, the 2009 CFDA awards ceremony brought out a bevy of dazzling models, designers, and celebrities — make sure to vote on our love it or hate it polls! While most came to party, others eagerly awaited the announcement of this year's winners. Let's see who took home the cake . . .

(L-R: Alexander Wang, Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler)

• Womenswear Designer of the Year: Kate and Laura Mulleavy, Rodarte
• Menswear Designer of the Year: Tie between Italo Zucchelli, Calvin Klein Collection, and Scott Sternberg, Band of Outsiders
• Accessories Designer of the Year: Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Proenza Schouler
• Swarovski Award for Womenswear: Alexander Wang
• Swarovski Award for Menswear: Tim Hamilton
• Swarovski Accessories Award: Justin Giunta, Subversive Jewelry
• International Award: Marc Jacobs

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Nothing says chic like dressing in all black. This darkness makes for instant drama and sex appeal. There are no rules to styling this trend, so get creative when putting your outfit together. Julianne Moore opted to go casual in a short belted dress while Claudia and Naomi stunned in their fancy ensembles. Feel free to mix textures and play up your makeup. All black, all beautiful.

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Giambattista Valli went all out with his Spring '08 runway necklaces. His gravitation towards neck pieces comes at no surprise considering he never takes off his single-strand pearls. Perhaps you don't share in Valli's love of gargantuan jewelry or pearls; find a size and style that works for your personality. An outfit doesn't always call for a necklace, but sometimes it's refreshing to take the focus off the clothes and onto the jewels. Maybe you're into delicate charm necklaces or chunky chokers . . . or better yet, both. I say, keep an open mind, decorated neck.

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Subversive's jewelry designer Justin Guinta, who was recently named best accessories designer by Ecco Domani's Fashion Foundation, is bringing his "more is more" baroque philosophy to the masses. Subversive For Target, much like Dominique Cohen For Target, features knockout necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. The collection, which ranges from $15 to $60, will hit stores March 23 and stay through July 20. Me and my neck are SO excited!

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