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In our weekly round-up of what we’re seeing sizzle (and fizzle) on the red carpet, we saw bracelets get swapped out for plain ol’ wristwatches, an abundance of lovely, slicked-back strands — and one instance of confused-weather footwear that we think can be retired right about now.

Up: Elegant ponytails. Perhaps blame it on the transitional weather, but plenty of stars this week opted to smooth their hair back into elegant, classic ponytails and not risk the frizz factor. Zoë Saldana had one of our favorites, but Julianne Hough, Olivia Munn, Miranda Kerr and Heidi Klum have all worn their hair tightly pulled back into a pretty, simple style.

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With one week of summer left, you’d assume the stars would be rocking their shortest minis, strappiest sandals and brightest dresses on the red carpet. But apparently some celebs just can’t wait to debut their fall wardrobes. Check out this week’s on-the-rise trends and one look that (sadly) appears to be on its way out:

Up: Wide-leg dress pants: Say bye-bye to short-shorts because it’s all about the wide-leg pant. Kristen Bell‘s black Jenny Packham jumpsuit mixes two totally different vibes — a ’70s pant silhouette and a futuristic sculptural satin top — to create one stunning look. And another plus to the popular pant cut is it’s flattering on all body types.
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Courtesy Nicki Minaj

–Nicki Minaj Tweeted a photo of her first perfume, Pink Friday (left), which is out at the end of September. According to the star, it smells “like angels playing” [Twitter]

–See Miranda Kerr as you never have before, dressed as a sexy Santa and singing a Japanese tune about Lipton Iced Tea [Huffington Post]

–Ashley Tisdale teamed up with Puma’s Project Pink to support the fight against breast cancer. As part of the job, she stars alongside her grandmother, a breast cancer survivor, in a super-cute PSA [YouTube]

–Model Christy Turlington is dubbed a “visionary”  by Condé Nast Traveler thanks to her extensive humanitarian work [CN Traveler]

–Beauty junkie alert: Spend this Saturday in bed while shopping QVC’s 24-hour broadcast of “Beauty Best.” What could be better? [QVC]

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Fashion faceoff: Britney Spears vs. Ashley Tisdale vs. you? Now you can find yourself dressing like the stars by winning the Brian Lichtenberg coral pink “Scuba” dress worn by two of Hollywood’s hottest blondes — no stylist required.

To enter, first follow the designer @BriLichtenberg, then Tweet us @stylewatchmag with a photo of your favorite shoes — sky-high heels, comfy loafers, saucy boots — we want to see them all! One winner will be chosen at random to win the sexiest, most star-worthy going-out dress for her closet, so read the rules below, then get Tweeting. Good luck!
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We’re totally fans of the topknot, but the messy topknot? Now that’s up for debate.

Our favorite stars have been rocking beachy waves, boho braids and even some unpolished updos on the red carpet lately (and we love it!), but the unkempt topknot looks exactly how it sounds: unkempt.

Ashley Tisdale and Julianne Hough both tried the hairstyle recently, and while we can appreciate the ease of the ‘do and the “I’m not trying too hard” vibe, it just doesn’t seem to mesh well with a gorgeous gown.

In our opinion, the look is much better suited for a low-key outfit, like denim cutoffs paired with a T-shirt and boots. Why wear a knockout dress — like both starlets did — and make it less formal with a less-than-perfect hairstyle? What do you think of the hairdo? Is it right for the red carpet or better suited for the daytime? Vote in our poll below!

–Jennifer Cress

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