What's Her Best Side?

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EVA LONGORIA

How many long-sleeve mermaid gowns can one person own?! That’s what we think every time we see hit the carpet, this time choosing a black-and-nude Romona Keveza design and loose side braid for her hosting gig at the NCLR ALMA Awards.

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SOFIA VERGARA

“Nothing too traditional” is how she described her future wedding gown, and we’d say that also describes red carpet look here. She combines a sparkly mini with a sheer overlay at the L.A. premiere of Machete Kills.

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PENéLOPE CRUZ

Wait, didn’t she just have a baby? The wows in a curve-hugging Temperley London gown with a gold lace overlay at a screening of The Counselor in London.

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CATE BLANCHETT

At first glance, it might appear wearing nothing but lipstick, but we have confirmation that she’s in a nude lace dress with matching pumps at a gala in her honor during the New York Film Festival.

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KATE UPTON

Our first thought: Did Kate accidentally tuck the tablecloth into her underwear? But after a closer look, we realize it’s just an asymmetrical lace overlay on her figure-flaunting dress, worn to the Mademoiselle C premiere in Paris.

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EMMA WATSON

The hair résumé already includes a lot of cool updos. And she adds to the list of swept-back styles with this maze of pinned waves at the Gravity premiere in N.Y.C.

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JULIANNE HOUGH

We’re confused because this appears to be , but we don’t see a stitch of sheer material. She has a vintage glam moment in a midnight-blue V-neck gown, topped off with a Jacob & Co. diamond tassel pendant for the FFANY Shoes on Sale event in N.Y.C.

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MALIN AKERMAN

Don’t be fooled by her princess moment at the Emmys; the lady loves a jumpsuit. She wears this asymmetrical Osman one with its high neck, open back and wide pant legs to the CBGB screening in Hollywood.

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ALEXA VEGA

Between the plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and dramatic open back, we can’t help but wonder what kind of undergarments the actress’s red Lorena Sarbu gown (worn to the NCLR ALMA Awards) allows (if any at all!).

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CAREY MULLIGAN

The newly brunette star skips her go-to mini pompadour for a center-parted updo – featuring a messy low chignon of pinned-up curls – at the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis in N.Y.C.

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JULIANNE HOUGH

You already know how we feel about the topknot/French braid hybrid, worn to Escada and W Magazine’s Celebrate Cool Earth benefit in Beverly Hills. Now it’s time for you to weigh in on which vantage point is your fave.

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CARLA GUGINO

Either Carla has a bumpit under there, or her hairstylist went home with a bad case of carpal tunnel from all that teasing. The actress selects a high-volume French twist for Broadway’s opening night of The Glass Menagerie in N.Y.C.

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ROSELYN SéNCHEZ

THe Devious Maids star pulls her hair into a low side-swept bun at the NCLR ALMA AWARDs. (But seriously, who can look away from those amazing lashes!).

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HEATHER GRAHAM

Jumping on the green gown bandwagon, the actress selects a sequin-embellished Naeem Khan mermaid creation, complete with a tulle petal hemline for the Metropolitan Opera season opening event in N.Y.C.

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JULIANNE HOUGH

Yes, her undergarments are hidden this time, but continues her love affair with sheer fabric in a black jumpsuit featuring see-through sleeves. She adds a merlot pout and messy topknot to her look at W Magazine’s Celebrate Cool Earth benefit in Beverly Hills.

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EVA LONGORIA

Before you write this off as a basic black dress, check out every angle of Pamella Roland look, which she wears to the PADRAS Contra El Cancer Annual Gala. She amps up the sex appeal with a deep-V neckline and sheer paneling to show off her back, then throws in a peplum for good measure.

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HAILEE STEINFELD

The Romeo & Juliet star opts an edgy, straight-off-the-runway white Prabal Gurung design featuring a mix of graphic embroidered panels throughout for the film’s Hollywood premiere.

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DIANE KRUGER

The actress shows her high-fashion skills are sharper than ever in a head-turning Prabal Gurung design featuring a red waistband, full skirt, high-low hemline and pockets! She completes the look with a sleek updo at the Metropolitan Opera season opening in N.Y.C.

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EVA LONGORIA

The chic updo (worn to the PADRES Contra El Cancer Annual Gala) combines a mini pompadour with a cluster of twists that eventually make their way into a low bun.

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SARAH JESSICA PARKER

Regular stars wear dresses created by one designer. gets to wear a gown designed by two. Her satin ball gown (seen at the New York City Ballet Opening Gala) is a collaboration between Prabal Gurung (the pale-pink bustier top) and Olivier Theyskens (the coordinating full skirt). Lucky.

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MIRANDA KERR

The combines two skin-baring trends: a cutout and sheer paneling on her J. Mendel dress featuring a geometric cutout bodice. She tops the look with glittery Christian Louboutin pumps and a snakeskin Daniel Swarovski clutch at the opening night of Romeo and Juliet in N.Y.C.

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EVA MENDES

When going to the Icons of Style Gala in N.Y.C., it’s important to look, well, stylish and iconic. And definitely does her best in a black gown with a shredded skirt and a sexy halter neckline.

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HEIDI KLUM

Cummberbunds: Not just for dudes anymore. The uses one to show off her supermodel waist in a lace-embellished Roland Mouret gown, which she accessorizes with an on-trend hairline braid at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in L.A.

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CATE BLANCHETT

The lady loves her dramatic gowns. selects a head-turning Givenchy couture gown (featuring bronze embroidery and a cape – because why not?) for the Blue Jasmine premiere in London.

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HEIDI KLUM

This week in “The Guide to Sexy Dressing by ,” the supermodel shows off her body in a cutout dress with an asymmetrical neckline then completes the look with a Lorraine Schwartz black-and-white diamond cuff for the America’s Got Talent pre-show event in N.Y.C.

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MALIN AKERMAN

If a statue was given out for “The Most Over-the-Top Ruffles” at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in L.A., Malin would nab herself one thanks to this strapless black design, which features a whole lotta fabric from the waist down to the hemline.

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DREW BARRYMORE

We’ve seen a bunch of braided styles on the red carpet, but trifecta of plaits intertwined in low bun – worn to the Estee Lauder Modern Muse event in N.Y.C. – is one of the most unique yet.

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JULIANNE MOORE

The 52-year-old actress proves she’s not afraid to wear a sheer bodice, choosing a glam Jason Wu gown with a leaf motif on top and tons of sparkle below for the N.Y.C. Don Jon premiere.

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible way to wear cutouts, the supermodel steps out in this Stella McCartney jumpsuit with slashes across the bodice at an Elle event celebrating London Fashion Week.

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HEIDI KLUM

The pairs her Roland Mouret gown with one of the season’s most popular braids – a side hairline version – at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in L.A.

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MALIN AKERMAN

Her dress at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in L.A. has a lot going on, but the actress’s hairstyle is fairly simple: two side twists joined together in a low bun at the nape of her neck.

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EMMY ROSSUM

There’s no shame in Emmy’s gold dress game. The actress commands attention in a metallic midi featuring a black panel at the back, accessorizing the design with shiny golden jewelry at the DKNY 25th birthday party in N.Y.C.

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NAOMIE HARRIS

The British actress continues the skin-baring gown parade at the Hollywood premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, selecting a pale-blue dress with abs-revealing sides and one of the largest keyhole cutouts we’ve seen.

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VANESSA HUDGENS

The keeps her outfit demure at the Fashion Fund Finalists Celebration in N.Y.C. Her hairstyle, though, is a different story. We’re not quite sure what’s going on with her gravity-defying, curly updo, but we are certain it involves bottles of hairspray.

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ISLA FISHER

gets a head start on the winter-white trend at the BAFTA L.A. Jaguar Britannia Awards in Beverly Hills, wearing a simple gown with an oversized bow in the back, plus bright red lips and her signature side-swept curls.

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GISELE BÜNDCHEN

The Atelier Versace dress may be long-sleeved, but it qualifies as anything but conservative thanks to that plunging neckline. Gisele pairs her risqué stunner with see-through heels and a sun-kissed glow at WSJ. Magazine’s Innovator Awards in N.Y.C.

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ELIZABETH BANKS

If you can’t decide between a French twist and a ponytail, take a cue from the Hunger Games: Catching Fire actress, who opts for both at the film’s London premiere.

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MIRANDA LAMBERT

Looking svelte and sassy (just check out that plunging neckline) in a beaded blue gown, the (and Mrs. ) goes for all-out glam at the CMA Awards in a beaded blue gown, matching drop earrings and some major hair.

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CASSADEE POPE

The Voice’s season 3 winner lets her curves take center stage on the CMA Awards red carpet in a strapless black gown with sheer paneling.

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STACY KEIBLER

Stacy sends jaws south with her cleavage-baring white cutout gown and sleek updo at the Annual Accessories Council ACE Awards in N.Y.C.

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ALICIA KEYS

We’re starting to lose count of the number of plunging, midriff-flaunting gowns on the red carpet this week. is the latest to try the trend, wearing a dramatic red Cushnie et Ochs design to the Keep a Child Alive event in N.Y.C.

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ANNA FARIS

Did you ever imagine a sleeveless, knee-length white dress could look so sexy? It’s all thanks to the mesh-like panels on Anna’s stunning little Herve Leger by Max Azria number, which she selects for the TV Guide Hot List party in Hollywood.

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JAIMIE ALEXANDER

“I can’t wear that because that is revealing!” The actress told PEOPLE that was her first thought upon seeing this sheer Azzaro Couture gown, which she ultimately selected for the Thor premiere in Hollywood because, after trying it on she felt that it was “edgy but sort of classy at the same time.”

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JADA PINKETT SMITH

We’re way more interested in Jada’s hair (shaved on the sides, major volume at the crown and a bouncy ponytail) than her dress. And that’s saying something because her white-and-metallic dress at the Make Equality Reality event in Beverly Hills is pretty noteworthy.

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KATE HUDSON

Editors here are already fighting over who gets to add the sexy blush-colored Gucci gown (worn to the LACMA Art + Film Gala in L.A.) to the list of the year’s best dresses.

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OLIVIA WILDE

The mom-to-be covers up her bump (but can’t hide her pregnant glow) in a loose-fitting black Gucci halter dress with leather trim at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in L.A.

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ZOË SALDANA

We may never know what she wore to her recent wedding, but the star seems more than happy to show off this curve-hugging Gucci gown featuring a mix of sheer and green panels at the LACMA event.

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY

Wearing a look from the Gucci Spring 2014 runway, the model poses at the LACMA gala in a black halter gown with a plunging neckline and metallic pink embroidery.

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VANESSA HUDGENS

The ombré autumn-inspired hue may have faded a bit, but her leopard-skirt Camilla and Marc mini dress (teamed with black ankle booties and an Edie Parker clutch at a Flaunt magazine event in L.A.) packs plenty of attention-grabbing power on its own.

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KIM KARDASHIAN

puts her assets on display – and don’t just mean her 15-carat ring – in a cleavage-baring white lace top and matching skirt at her birthday celebration in Las Vegas.

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KATE BOSWORTH

Forget Heidi braids. We’re all about about “the Bosworth.” That’s what we’re calling the maze of plaits (worn to the premiere of Big Sur in N.Y.C.) pinned in a straight line down that back of her head.

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NICOLE RICHIE

Someone’s ready for Halloween! pairs lace cat ears with her heavily beaded black dress (worn over coordinating leather pants) for the 50 Most Fashionable Women event in West Hollywood.

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KRYSTEN RITTER

Abs-olutely fabulous? The actress selects a two-piece lavender design by Katie Ermilio featuring a bow-embellished crop top and high-wasted pleated hoop skirt at the Van Cleef & Arpels new exhibit opening in Santa Ana, Calif.

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NATALIE PORTMAN

styles her new haircut and ombré highlights into a sleek French twist with lots of volume at the back for the Thor: The Dark World premiere in Berlin.

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TATYANA ALI

Cutouts. Ruffles. Mermaid silhouette. The actress covers a lot of trends (but not much else!) in her white Michael Costello gown at the Black Girls Rock event in Newark, N.J.

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SOPHIA BUSH

The actress goes for the gold in a nude mini with a metallic floor-skimming sheer overlay, a high-shine belt and a golden clutch at the Pencils for Promise gala in N.Y.C.

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ABIGAIL BRESLIN

Raise your hand if you were wearing bebe when you were 17. The actress selects a black Halston Heritage gown with an open back and embroidered sleeves, and accessorizes with green stone drop earrings at the premiere of Ender’s Game in L.A.

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NATALIE PORTMAN

Her red carpet appearances may be sporadic these days, but makes every one count. For the London premiere of Thor: The Dark World she wows in a black cashmere long-sleeve top and silver metallic ball skirt both by Christian Dior.

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OLIVIA MUNN

Choosing a way more subdued color than last week, Olivia attends the opening of a new N.Y.C. Montblanc store in a white Viktor & Rolf dress with an illusion neckline, Armani sandals and a Fendi bag.

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MILEY CYRUS

The steals the spotlight (and this time it’s for all the right reasons) in a glittering green backless Marc Jacobs halter gown at an event for the Fashion Group International in N.Y.C.

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EMMY ROSSUM

The carpet may not be red at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event in Beverly Hills, but Emmy more than makes up for the lack of color with her intricately beaded fit-and-flare Elie Saab halter, coordinating Christian Louboutin pumps and bold red lip.

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DOUTZEN KROES

Choosing to show some skin at the Fashion Group International party, Doutzen wears a black V-neck gown with see-through knit panels and skirt in N.Y.C.

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NAYA RIVERA

Yowza! The newly engaged star puts her assets on display in a seriously plunging white Pamella Roland jumpsuit with mesh sleeves and accessorizes with a major diamond necklace at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event in Beverly Hills.

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CHARLIZE THERON

It’s all black everything for the (including even her mani and clutch) save for the gorgeous gold detailing at the shoulders of her Alexander McQueen gown and her perfectly-styled blonde crop at the Wallis Annenberg Center gala in Beverly Hills.

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FREIDA PINTO

The actress makes quite an entrance in a blush-pink Ferragamo creation complete with dazzling beading at the Beverly Hills gala held at the Wallis Annenberg Center.

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NICOLE RICHIE

We’ve ogled her killer bronze and now we’re ready to talk about gown: a sheer, bra-baring floral Dolce & Gabbana design with allover sequins and gold crystals at the neckline, selected for the Wallis Annenberg Center gala in Beverly Hills.

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ALESSANDRA AMBRéSIO

Is it still called a keyhole cutout even if the opening goes all the way from her collarbone to her waist? The model shows a lot of skin in a ruffled Ferragamo gown, one of the few bright-red looks at the Wallis Annenberg Center event in Beverly Hills.

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OLIVIA MUNN

You might want to put on your sunglasses before looking directly at Olivia’s shocking chartreuse Michael Kors gown, compete with a cut-out, central slit, gold zipper and stud accents, which she wears to the God’s Love We Deliver event in N.Y.C.

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AMY ADAMS

Well, we know where stands in the armpit cutout debate. She opts for plenty of air circulation in a plunging lavender Prabal Gurung sheath at the screening of Her in N.Y.C.

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CAREY MULLIGAN

We can’t remember the last time Carey wore something other than black, nude or white, so we’re all kinds of excited about the bright-yellow Christian Dior strapless dress (and pretty berry lipstick) she chooses for the premiere of Inside Llewyn Davis in London.

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

Her Girls character may not have it all together, but Allison is totally polished in a sophisticated halter gown complete with a slit, chosen for the Elton John AIDS Foundation benefit on Wall Street.

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CAMILA ALVES MCCONAUGHEY

Donning one of the It colors of fall, Camila shows off her curves with the help of a body-hugging sleeveless number (with an open back) at the premiere of Free Birds in L.A.

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SIENNA MILLER

A much-needed reminder that sometimes simple is sexiest: in a spaghetti-strap white dress, basic black pumps and a messy bun at the BFI Gala Dinner in London.

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

Check and checkmate. Do you think the Girls actress, who goes for a checkerboard-patterned halter gown at the Exploring the Arts Gala in N.Y.C., is winning in this look?

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CHLOË GRACE MORETZ

There are so many things happening with the star’s do at the Carrie premiere in Hollywood. She’s working what looks like a side braid that’s been totally deconstructed, plus some smaller, tighter plaits that weave from one side of her head to the other.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Deep-red velvet. Sheer silk panels. Hand-beaded embroidery. Turtleneck. That’s how we’d describe Zuhair Murad gown if we were giving the facts. Yoswa is how we’d describe what she wears to the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner in D.C. if we were giving our opinion.

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CHRISTINE TAYLOR

Calling all brides-to-be: You might want to bring this photo of Christine’s pretty, loose updo (worn to the premiere of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to your next hair trial.

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KRISTEN WIIG

We know the actress is under there somewhere. Kristen wears a Marchesa confection comprised of a sheer lacy crop top and a polka-dot tulle skirt for an N.Y.C. screening of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. (But really, we’d say the look is wearing her.)

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ALLISON WILLIAMS

If our hair was as long and shiny as the Girls star’s mane, we’d wear it down all the time. But Allison pulls it back into a sleek, braided chignon at the Exploring the Arts Gala in N.Y.C.

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PENéLOPE CRUZ

The outfit (at the London premiere of The Counselor) may be all business, but her hair, worn in a loose low pony with face-framing pieces of hair, looks effortlessly chic.

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HAILEE STEINFELD

Bored with the ballerina bun? So is Hailee, who spices up the traditional updo with a wraparound braid at a Berlin photocall for Ender’s Game.

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EMMA ROBERTS

Is it still called a crop top if it provides less coverage than some bras we’ve seen? Emma shows what she’s working with in a plunging white Cushnie et Ochs design at the Hollywood premiere of American Horror Story: Coven.

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CHARLIZE THERON

At the Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, shows the power of an LWD in her draped Stella McCartney mini with its unique neckline (perhaps the first ever to combine a turtleneck and a cutout).