Last Night's Look: Love It or Leave It?

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KATY PERRY

The almost makes us forget about her cutesy costumes with this classic salmon-pink sheath with ruffled details, which she wears with a jeweled belt and heels (all by Oscar de la Renta), along with Sally Sohn earrings and an Effy ring, to accept Billboard’s “Woman of the Year” award in N.Y.C.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

She’s really committing to this style makeover, and for that give the woman props. That said, we’re not exactly on board with her futuristic cut-out gold-and-white number, worn to open a Millions of Milkshakes franchise in Kuwait.

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LEA MICHELE

The Glee star bares her slim stems in a high-slit, low-cut cream gown, worn with Irene Neuwirth earrings and a beaded clutch to a Golden Globes party in West Hollywood.

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KATIE HOLMES

She got good reviews for her role in Broadway’s Dead Accounts. Will she get similar raves for this floral dress with crochet inserts, worn with Gio Diev pumps and a yellow clutch to the play’s N.Y.C. premiere party?

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PIPPA MIDDLETON

Continuing a tradition of wearing cute coats, tops her black mini with a fuzzy midnight-blue Sandro jacket and finishes the look with a print clutch and booties at a St. James Christmas Carol service in London.

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DIANE KRUGER

Someone took our recommendation about which trends to try! The actress flashes a strip of skin in her two-piece Rochas number, then adds bow-adorned booties, a Lena Erziak clutch and delicate bracelets at the West Hollywood Golden Globes bash.

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OLIVIA WILDE

Add this to our list of potential holiday party outfits. For the Hollywood premiere of her film Deadfall, the actress sparkles in a demure L’Wren Scott skirt-and-sweater ensemble, plus jewels by Ariel Gordon, Iwona Ludyga Design, House of Lavande Vintage and Pearl Paradise.

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JENNA DEWAN-TATUM

It takes a brave (and bronzed) girl to wear a coral toga in November, but the actress pulls it off with aplomb (and lots of Melinda Maria jewelry) at the West Hollywood Golden Globes party.

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NIKKI REED

Twilight’s star steps out at the Autism Speaks ball in Beverly Hills wearing a short-sleeved, full-skirted party dress by Ted Baker and strappy sandals.

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KATE MARA

Also at the Hollywood Deadfall premiere, the actress goes for the bold in a chartreuse wrap dress with a blace lace insert and T-strap Brian Atwood heels.

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BRITTANY SNOW

It’s not that her ruched and draped black Amanda Wakeley gown, Adeler ring and studded heels aren’t worth mentioning. It’s just that her slicked-back short crop is so much more noteworthy. She wears the ’80s-throwback style to the Golden Globes party in West Hollywood.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

There’s a reason turns to Elie Saab for so many of her red carpet gowns: The designer never lets her down. She dons his cream chiffon gown with minimal jewels and Jimmy Choo heels to the ARIA Awards in Sydney.

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KRISTEN STEWART

After a whirlwind few weeks of red carpet glamour, the is back to her preferred casual duds, wearing a somewhat sheer A.L.C. top, plaid Juicy Couture pants and her two favorite bracelets to a Variety Studio event in L.A.

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KELLY OSBOURNE

No word on whether Kelly consulted her Fashion Police co-host Joan Rivers on this particular look: a mixed-print puff-sleeve sheath and sparkling Aldo pumps, worn to the W LOVE Hangover Ball in N.Y.C.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

The pose is the same, the hair is the same – but that smile is new! breaks tradition for the Valentino: Master of Couture exhibit in London, to which she wears a scarlet skirt suit accessorized with black peep-toe booties and yes, a grin.

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ZOË SALDANA

She might just be as psyched for the Target + Neiman Marcus holiday collaboration as we are! The actress fêtes the wallet-friendly finds in N.Y.C. in a floral-print Lela Rose for Target + Neiman Marcus top with black pants, a L’Agence blazer and Brian Atwood heels, plus a majorly smoky eye.

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FERGIE

goes deep into her collection of shiny shirts to pull out this gold-buttoned number, which she pairs with leather pants and bronze Brian Atwood platform heels to the W LOVE Hangover party in N.Y.C.

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KATE BOSWORTH

Also checking out the goods at the Target + Neiman Marcus event, the braves the N.Y.C. chill in a sheer bodice Emilio Pucci cocktail dress, Alexandra Mor earrings and a Prabal Gurung for Target + Neiman Marcus clutch.

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LEIGHTON MEESTER

We hardly recognize her with her short new do! The complements her chin-grazing crop with a dress that’s equally daring (thanks to the bare back), plus Brian Atwood heels and Paige Novick gems, at the Target + Neiman Marcus party in N.Y.C.

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OLIVIA PALERMO

Longtime Valentino fan Olivia picks a majorly busy dress (white lace, black lace, zig-zags, sheerness) then gussies it up further with a glittering necklace and multicolor pumps, to celebrate the designer’s Master of Couture exhibit in London.

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KERRY WASHINGTON

Is there anyone more consistent than Kerry? At the Variety Studio event in L.A., she looks predictably lovely in a black-and-white polka-dot Kate Spade New York dress, plus a dove-gray Nancy Gonzalez clutch and a sideswept do.

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MOLLY SIMS

We’ve got to hand it to a star for knowing what she likes and sticking to it! The actress selects a BCBG Max Azria maxi, BCBGeneration black blazer and booties for a Rembrandt and Neutrogena event in N.Y.C.

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DUCHESS CATHERINE

Looking like one of (Prince) Charlie’s Angels, the complements her retro new bangs with a pleated dress that’s equally ’70s-inspired at the opening of London’s Natural History Museum’s Treasures Gallery.

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ANNE HATHAWAY

Much like the plot of Les Mis, the Antonio Berardi dress wears to an event for the film in Tokyo has quite a lot going on, including a keyhole cutout, sheer skirt, high-low hemline and elaborate back design.

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SELENA GOMEZ

Her relationship status may be in question, but one thing is certain: The is turning heads in her backless Dolce & Gabbana dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the UNICEF ball in N.Y.C.

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FERGIE

The is well-heeled at the Footwear News achievement awards in N.Y.C., stepping out in an emerald peep-toe pair to go with her draped-and-sheer teal mini.

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KATY PERRY

Confession: Editors here are currently online shopping for capes after seeing at the N.Y.C. UNICEF event in a caped Naeem Khan creation, worn with Lorraine Schwartz sapphire jewelry.

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ZOË SALDANA

In her pretty fit-and-flare Preen frock, worn with shimmering Rupert Sanderson leopard pumps, Jamie Wolf jewelry and red lips, the actress looks ready to hit up a holiday party or, you know, the Independent Spirit Awards nominations in Hollywood.

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CATE BLANCHETT

This tricolor Antonio Berardi (worn with Roger Vivier sandals) may be difficult for mere mortals to pull off, but the fashion-forward Hobbit star makes it look easy at the film’s Wellington, New Zealand, premiere.

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SALMA HAYEK

having a swingin’ good time at the British Fashion Awards in London, wearing a fringed black Stella McCartney number with matching pumps.

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SOLANGE

First: Influence . Next: the world. The singer shows off her unique style in a printed Boxing Kitten romper and buckled heels at Sonos Studio in L.A. at the listening party for her new album, True.

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

Also bringing the sparkle to the UNICEF event in N.Y.C., the Girls star does her best Snow Queen in a glittering aqua Naeem Khan gown and Bulgari gems.

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RITA ORA

Jay-Z’s protégé is a total knockout in a silver-and-aquamarine Vivienne Westwood gown, sparkling choker and Old Hollywood waves, all worn to the British Fashion Awards in London.

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AMY ADAMS

Representing at the IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City, strikes a pose in a sleek asymmetrical black Giorgio Armani peplum dress, Lorraine Schwartz gems and ankle-strap Brian Atwood heels.

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EMILY BLUNT

Also at the Gotham Awards, sponsored by Euphoria Calvin Klein, rides the cutout wave in a strapless white Calvin Klein Collection dress, chunky Lorraine Schwartz necklace and flashy silver Jimmy Choo sandals.

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PIPPA MIDDLETON

Out in London to celebrate England’s W&W Jewellery, opts for a shiny high-waisted skirt, sheer ivory top, tan heels and statement jewels.

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ALICIA KEYS

Continuing her Girl on Fire album tour at SiriusXM in New York City, keeps it casual in an army-green blouse, gray sweater, A.L.C. leather jacket, black slacks and booties.

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MARION COTILLARD

The French actress choses a chic navy tea length Dior Haute Couture design paired with Chopard jewels and black pumps at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in N.Y.C.

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ROSE BYRNE

At the Killing Them Softly screening in N.Y.C., Rose buttons up in a sheer floral blouse, a flouncy black mini skirt and red lip.

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

We didn’t compare her to the for nothing: The Girls star is lovely in a sheer nude gown with pink-and-black lace applique finished with soft waves and sparkly danglers at the Gotham Awards.

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KATHARINE MCPHEE

Also checking out the Killing Them Softly screening, adds two pops of color to her dark Bleulab skinnies and black leather jacket with a silky turquoise button up and bold red lip.

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DIANE KRUGER

The City of Light shines a little brighter thanks to the actress. She helps illuminate the Christmas decorations on Paris’s Champs-élysées wearing a belted olive Lanvin look, black Brian Atwood booties and an intricately braided hairstyle.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

offsets a simple white Roberto Cavalli blouse and slacks with dramatic makeup and dramatically long hair for an event in Dubai.

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NICOLE KIDMAN

Just one Aussie paying homage to other Aussies: The actress from Down Under attends an L.A. event for Australians in an understated black sheath with bright red pumps and a pretty half-up do.

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SALMA HAYEK

goes with a black-and-gold theme, from her criss-crossed caftan to her bold bangles, at the Bambi awards in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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MISCHA BARTON

In London to launch “the most expensive iPhone accessory in the world,” the actress opts for a look we’d deem “the most forgiving post-Thanksgiving ensemble in the world”: a loose, sweeping gown with an embellished bodice and contrasting hem.

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OLIVIA PALERMO

Olivia attends the Marie Claire Prix de la Moda awards in Madrid, wearing a prize-worthy slim black column gown with fringe details at the collar and cuffs, plus a deep ruby clutch.