Even though Olivia Palermo hasn’t graced our TV screens in a while, the paparazzi is still following her around. I don’t know why, but she’s stylish and I covet many of her ensembles, so I’m cool. She’s like the American Kate Middleton, but way more visually interesting (and personally I think she has better hair).

sweater - Dillards, $29.40//leggings – Newport News, $49.00//booties – DSW, $49.95//fur vest – Arden B, $19.99//tote - Kohl’s, $48.30

Sweaters have a tendency to be kind of blobby and unflattering, so I really love this colorblocked one because it breaks it up and gives the illusion of structure. Combined with some leather leggings, this becomes a cozy but still fiesty ensemble. Burgundy booties are an unexpected color choice, but it’s neutral enough to work. The fur vest is a little over the top, but that’s exactly why I love it. It should be noted, though, that the ensemble would look equally as great with a trench or peacoat. A simple black tote is a perfect accessory, or a blue or white one would be fabulous too (basically any color that complements the sweater). This is a delightful day time look that is fun and functional.

Rihanna wore this Tom Ford dress to a New Year’s Eve party in Miami. At first glance I was all about the look. I think the sleeves are awesome, love the hemline and the fact that it’s a bit longer, and even think the sash is pretty cute (normally I don’t do the whole bow thing). Here I was, thinking the outfit was pretty rocking and awesome for New Year’s…

…And then I noticed her nipple ring. Yikes. Let’s hope it wasn’t too nipply, er nippy, that night.

For me, showing this much kind of ruined the whole ensemble, even the perfectly chic Louboutins. A little bit more modesty (read: a bra, even a nude one) could go a long way. But at the end of the day, she’s still pretty banging.

So what do you think, hot or hot mess?

[Editor's Note: Who is that cornrowed hot mess in the background? Discuss.]

Julianne is a senior originally from the Bay Area. She loves football, sushi, and sunshine. Ultimately, she spends far too much time lusting after red-soled shoes and reading fashion blogs. 

I truly don’t understand why the paparazzi still snaps photos of Jessica Alba out and about. She hasn’t done any high-profile acting projects, she’s still married and, as far as I can tell, she seems perfectly content to raise her kids and be ridiculously gorgeous. Sweet life, but not terribly exciting. That said, I do love her style. It’s sophisticated, fun and accessible.

I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving did a bit of a number on my body. After exercising regularly and eating moderately healthy for a couple of months, I went home and proceeded to gorge myself for approximately four days straight. The end result – a food baby. So while usually I’m all about sleek, bodycon ensembles, this week, I wanted to find a fashionable but forgiving ensemble, and luckily, the lovely Ashley Greene (the best Cullen?) delivered.

silk shirt - Gaiam – $49.99// gray blazer – Kohl’s, $35.00//denim trousers - Nordstrom, $43.90//purple pumps – Endless, $39.95//black bag - Kohl’s, $34.50

This cream colored silk shirt is loose, without being unflattering or creating an awkward silhouette.   Wide leg trousers have been making a huge comeback this year, and I love that they’re in denim form as well, for a more casual look. It’s also nice to see the pendulum swing away from making jeans as tight as humanly possible. A gray blazer adds some structure and definition to add a more chic element. A classic black leather(ish) bag never fails as an accessory, and rich purple pumps add a splash of color. This is a great laid back look that is relaxed while still being cute and stylish.

Daisy Lowe went for a goth-rock look for the Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the Year awards earlier this week. She wore a tuxedo-style dress cut short at the front, and long at the back from the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2010 runway. She paired the look with dark red lips (and a matching Lulu Guiness clutch) and YSL patent pumps.

She added lots of black eyeliner and black nails, and kept her legs bare beneath the dress.

This dress is all kinds of weird (is it even a dress?). It’s trying to be both sexy and conservative, and both feminine and masculine all at the same time. I just don’t really get it. Admittedly, I’m not wild on this whole mullet-hem thing that the celebs at loving at the moment, but this just seems to look like two different outfits.

I get that it would have looked weird with super girly hair and makeup, but the whole goth thing just isn’t working for me. I do, however, love that clutch.

What do you guys think- hot or hot mess?

Amanda Seifried stepped out on the red carpet for the In Time premiere in London in a blue shorts and blazer combo from H&M.

Yes, that H&M.

I don’t know how I feel about this. I mean, I think the look is killer (many people are sure to disagree with me), but I also think wow, if I was rich and famous enough to be prancing around on the red carpet, I’m not sure H&M would be my first choice for my attire. But I do like this outfit, purely because it’s different, it’s unconventional. It’s not a huge pouffy ball-gown, but it is a statement outfit. Bright blue with short shorts, and of course, heels.

The blazer and shorts are from the H&M Eco-conscious range for their Spring 2012 line and is due to arrive in store in April 2012. Amanda paired it with a black blouse and Sergio Rossi pumps. Her hair was in pretty waves, with a smokey eye and pink lips.

I am really glad to see some stunning high street on the catwalk, and I guess in the economic climate, it’s good to see celebrities endorsing reasonably-priced brands and showing their clothes can be just as fantastic at a fraction of designer.

But what do you think? Hot or hot mess?

Emma Roberts continues to dazzle red carpets with her fierce, youthful, vibrant, dynamic style. I’m not sure what she’s promoting or who’s inviting her to things, but whatever. She’s pretty and at least has talent, which is more than a lot of other celebrities can say (love ya, Kardashians!).

I was completely enamored with Emma’s dress the moment I laid eyes on it. Such a great, rich, autumnal color, and the sequins add delightful pizazz. Opaque black tights neutralize some of the shimmer, while sky high stilettos add some glam sex appeal. Emma chose minimal accessories — a glittery jeweled bracelet adds some glitz without being too overpowering. This is a fabulous look for any kind of formal holiday party you have coming up in the next few months.

copper dress – 6pm, $49.99// black tights – Figleaves, $9.60//black stilettos - Alloy, $39.90//jeweled bracelet - Macy’s, $25.00

Kirsten Dunst hasn’t really been relevant to me, personally, since Bring It On. And I haven’t heard her name with any regularity since the last Spiderman movie she was in. For a long time, I’m pretty sure she was low-key on the Lindsay Lohan lifestyle program. Nearly every time I saw a paparazzi shot of her, she looked strung out and like she had given up on…everything. But she seems to have fought through her existential crisis and is going to be in five movies in the next 18 months (including one with Ryan Gosling, lucky her…). Lately, she has been on the promo circuit and her style has been really cute. Kind of boho, kind of glam, and pretty much consistently adorable.

Polka dot is a classic print. It is understated enough to be formal, but still whimsical enough to be dressed down. This polka dot blouse could easily be layered under a blazer and paired with your favorite black skirt to create a more sleek look, but I’m also a huge fan of the  way Kirsten paired hers with a white maxi skirt.

I’m generally not a fan of relegating clothes to being worn only in certain seasons, and I’m loving how common and acceptable it is to transition your summer clothes into fall wear. This look perfectly balances summer and fall by embracing a contrasting color scheme. Silver sandals add some glitz to the ensemble, and I threw in a silver purse because, really, how realistic is it to not carry around some kind of bag? This is a really relaxed, feminine ensemble that is a perfect daytime look.

Rashida Jones has a way of taking roles in projects that I truly have no interest in – The Office, Parks and Recreation, any of her movies…and yet, she’s always someone I look forward to seeing photos of. It’s like she has invisible little birds always flitting around her, making sure her hair looks flawless, her makeup perfectly applied, and her aura sufficiently radiant, even in candid shots. Her whole aesthetic is delicate, very feminine, sleek and subtly sexy.

Black Tank - J. Crew, $19.99//Crystal Encrusted Cuff  – J. Crew, $39.99//Pink Skirt - Urban Outfitters, $9.99//Hoop Earrings – TopShop, $10.00//Nude Shoes – Urban Outfitters, $49.00

This is a low-key dressed up look. A flattering black tank is a great way to begin an outfit. Pair it with a vibrant pink skirt to add a bold splash of color. Nude continues to be on trend, and nude pumps are seriously one of the most versatile pieces ever. Silver hoop earrings are a classic that add a touch of elegance to any outfit. For a fun accessory, a crystal encrusted bracelet adds some sparkle. This outfit is the perfect combination of versatile separates combined to make a really laid-back, but still fashionable impression. What amps this outfit up are the shoes and the bracelet, as she could have easily gone for plain black. This is the perfect example of how accessories can totally jazz up a really simple outfit.

It seems like celebrities these days have to be Jacks (or Janes) of All Trades. If you’re a singer then you’re a dancer and if you’re a dancer then you’re an actor. Then comes the fragrance, and then, of course, the clothing line, the last of which can get a little creepy crazy. I mean, everyone remembers the Avril Lavinge era of hoodies and men’s ties right? No? Just me.

Well, if you do remember  the terrifying time then you remember just how ridiculous some of these fashion labels can get. So it’s easy to write off every celeb clothing line as a fashion disaster waiting to happen. And while that may be true for some, that’s not the case for all celebs turned designers.

Don’t believe me? Check out these five celebrities with fashion labels you’ll love.

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