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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest red carpet fashions, then you know that many celebrities, like Jessica Simpson and Kate Bosworth, are big fans of Herve Leger’s body-hugging bandage dresses. It’s just one of the ways designers are reflecting this season’s streamlined silhouettes. But it seems like just yesterday we were embracing more billowy styles, like Kate Beckinsale’s bubble dress. Only a few seasons ago, the look was perfect for a top, skirt or dress and post holiday weight gain, that’s one trend we wouldn’t mind revisiting. Now the editors at StyleWatch want to know what you think. Tell us: What fashion trend would you love to see make a comeback and why? –Archana Ram

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We’ve been seeing outrageous star fashions all over Hollywood recently. And when Kate Bosworth first stepped out in these funky Chloe wedges at the beginning of the month while promoting her new movie 21 we thought they were a little questionable. Kate, however, is known for pushing the fashion envelope and made them seem totally cool. Then this weekend, Heidi Montag followed in the fashionable star’s footsteps, sporting the $750 patent wedge booties while promoting her clothing line, Heidiwood, at Kitson in L.A. — and we can’t say we loved the look quite as much on her. The shoes somehow seem a little too “high-fashion” for the Hills star. But we want to know what you think. Tell us: Who rocks the designer heels better: Kate Bosworth or Heidi Montag? Would you wear them?

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Trendsetters like Lauren Conrad, Paris Hilton, her pal “Lo” Bosworth, Paris, Liv Tyler, Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Cavallari have all scooped up Lauren Moshi’s hand-drawn designer T-shirts. Produced in limited editions of 200, the T-shirts feature bold motifs like butterflies, peace signs, elephants, teddy bears, pianos and more. Shop for your own, starting at $75, at singer22.com.

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We’ve had to brush up on art history to prep for this season’s painterly tops and dresses so that we can approach each piece with a curator’s eye. And since colorblocking, ethereal watercolors and abstract brush strokes are ruling the runways, our closet’s starting to look like a mini museum. As a fan of every art-inspired look, we’re digging this Chloe dress worn by actress Emily Mortimer. Framed by black tights and eye-catching purple booties, the dress is truly a work of art. Other stars loving the trend? Demi Moore, whose YSL paint-splattered shift is perfect for a sunny summer day. Tell us: Are you feeling this artsy trend? Would you wear a painterly dress? What do you like about the look — or hate about it?

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We haven’t seen this many flowers since our Laura Ashley shopping days. But unlike those pretty pastels prints, this season’s florals are bold and bright — perfect for making a statement day or night. We swooned over Molly Sims’ body-skimming Diane Von Furstenberg designer gown. And Nicole Richie’s short a-line frock is super cute. Basically, we’re loving look and plan on rocking it soon — we’ve definitely got spring fever! Tell us: Would you don a bold floral? If so, would you wear it during the day or in the evening?

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We’ve been spotting stars like Sarah Michelle Gellar in feathered frocks all year long — and we think it’s a trend that is still worth trying! Why not add a little whimsy to your day? Here are a few of our favorites.

Start small with Jennifer Behr Feather Flower Hair Pin, $98 at jenniferbehr.com or a Jennifer Ouellette Narrow Feather Headband, $50 at barneys.com tucked into your ‘do.

Go all out with a feathered dress like this BCBGMAXAZRIA Feather Trim Crinkled Silk Chiffon Dress, $384 (reduced from $640) at nordstrom.com, or this Feather Cocktail Dress, $249 at bebe.com.

Do a modern take on glamour girl feathered slippers with these Kate Spade Pink ‘Illude’ Pouf Sandal, $95 (reduced from $295) at bluefly.com or these Pinko Feather And Jewel Sandal, $388 at asos.com.

Don’t want to invest too much in the trend? Try these super-cheap Feather Dangle Earrings, $5 at forever21.com, or these Peacock Feather Earrings, $14 at fredflare.com.

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No matter how much we used to love it, sometimes seeing a look too many times (even on our fave celebs!) is enough to make us cringe. Our summer fling with colored frames is definitely finished. We were originally thrilled to see Wayfarers make a comeback, but by now, we’re a little tired of seeing red and white frames pop up on everyone from Sienna Miller and Mary-Kate Olsen to Drew Barrymore and Kirsten Dunst. It’s just too tough a look to work without a summer tan. But we want to know what you’re over! Tell us: What trend — fashion or otherwise — are you totally over and why?

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2007 will go down as the year that sunglasses went through a white-out — from Drew Barrymore’s retro raybans to Nicole Richie’s groovy oversize shades, stars lightened up their frames. But that wasn’t the only big trend of the year, for better or worse. With the year drawing to a close, we’ve taken a look back at the hottest trends of the year. Click here to check out all the photos, and then come back and tell us if you agree! What did you think was the biggest trend of the year?

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Some of our favorite stars lit up the stage at last night’s American Music Awards wearing the night’s brightest trend, shimmering platinum dresses. As much as we love a little sparkle, we usually think that less is more. But these celebs kept their looks from going over-the-top glam by balancing the glitz with simple silhouettes and spare accessories. High School Musical 2’s Ashley Tisdale arrived in a knee-length dress embellished with a sequin butterfly across the bodice and carrying a chic silver clutch. New mom and newlywed Melanie Brown took a break from rehearsing for the Spice Girls reunion tour in a figure-flattering sequined number and silver sequined shoes that gave the paparazzi’s flashbulbs some pretty fierce competition. And Fergie performed her signature song “Fergalicious” wearing in short Jenny Packham sheath glimmering with multi-sized silver paillettes and an elegant cuff. Click here to see all the night’s fashion.

Get the Look for Less:

Silver Siren Paillette Dress, $198 at ardenb.com

Sequined Tank Dress, $123 at neimanmarcus.com

Metallic Sequin Dress, $129 at macys.com

Sequined Tank Dress, $75 at victoriassecret.com

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Patent is one of fall’s hottest trends — from shoes to purses to jackets, it’s the perfect finishing touch for your fall wardrobe. We loved Renee Zellweger’s sharp gray patent trench coat so much that we had to find the look for less for you! Here are a few of our favorites to get you started. Tell us: Would you wear a patent jacket?

Bailey 44 Double Breasted Patent Trench Coat, $95 at nordstrom.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors Patent Trench Coat, $199 at nordstrom.com

Patent Leather Trench Coat, $229 at bebe.com

Sara Berman Patent Trench, $250 at urbanoutfitters.com

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Ah, finally a trend made for the weekends! Jennifer Aniston, Kate Bosworth and Ashley Olsen are just a few of the stars we’ve spotted in a classic casual combo — plaid buttondowns paired with jeans. And there are so many options, from urban black & white combos to classic red-based patterns — and you can pick between skinny jeans like Ashley, wide-leg jeans like Kate or bootcuts like Jennifer! Here are a few of our favorite plaid shirts online to fit any budget:

Women’s Plaid Camp Shirts, $10 at oldnavy.com

Baby-pleat plaid shirt, $45 at gap.com

Kimchi & Blue Ruffle Front Shirt, $48 at urbanoutfitters.com

McQ By Alexander McQueen brown plaid ruffle snap front shirt, $135 at bluefly.com

7 for all Mankind Brushed Plaid Peasant Shirt, $155 at eluxury.com

Bell Fan Sleeve Plaid Shirt, $198 at saksfifthavenue.com

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Ashley Tisdale tends to have her own trendy, rock ‘n’ roll style — whether it’s on the red carpet or the streets of Los Angeles — that really works for her. But our jaws dropped over her outfit on TRL yesterday — check out those pants! The multi-buttoned style covers her entire rib cage to the point of being empire waisted, and the length is cropped to reveal ankle boots. Wow. We thought her Early Show outfit was hard to pull off, but this one beats it for us. But we want to know what you think! Tell us: Would you wear Ashley Tisdale’s pants? Do you like them on her?

If you do like Ashley’s Miss Sixty “Abe One Piece” pants, $379, you can snag a pair at a Miss Sixty store near you. Call 212.575.0315 for more information.

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In the past week, we’ve seen some heavy-hitting stars step out in surprisingly similar purple strapless dresses. Eva Longoria hit a Vogue event in Mexico City in her lilac Oscar de la Renta, while Natalie Portman honored Julia Roberts at an American Cinematheque gala in Lanvin and LeAnn Rimes dropped by The Late Show in her wool Alexander McQueen minidress. This is one of those great versatile trends — more interesting than the standard little black dress, but still utterly wearable and transformable with accessories. Here are a few of our favorites online, all for less than $58!

Ruby Rox Satin Bubble Dress, $58 at nordstrom.com

Johnny Martin Tube Dress with Ruffle Hem, $58 at macys.com

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Strapless Dress in Milan Purple, $40 at target.com

Tube Bra Top Dress, $38 at victoriassecret.com

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If you can’t stand coordinating tops, bottoms and then accessories, this is the trend for you — sleek dresses that look like perfectly matched separates. This style incorporates the trendy high-waistedpencil skirt, and there are options for day or night. Add color with a clutch like Elisha Cuthbert or opaque tights like Maggie Grace to keep it trendy — or keep it classic like Kate Walsh. The best part is that this style plays up your figure by focusing on your great shoulders and waist and slimming your lower body with a solid skirt. Tell us: Would you wear a white topped dress?

Get A White Top Dress!

Marc by Marc Jacobs dotted wool dress, $498, shopbop.com

Mint ruffle front dress, $429, pinkmascara.com

Theory “Shelby” luxe sleeveless dress, $375 at bloomingdales.com

Black Halo Silk Chiffon & Tweed Dress, $348 at shopintuition.com

Tracy Reese wool two toned shift dress, $299, revolveclothing.com

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Sequined tops are one of the hottest and easiest trends of the fall season. We’ve spotted the look on stars from Cate Blanchett to Paris Hilton, and it looks great with jeans, pencil skirts or wide-leg pants. But why blow your budget? We’ve got the best of the web for under $100.

Try these Spiegel ones paired with jeans for going out, on sale for $18, Spiegel.com. Rampage also has an eye-catching version for $39, at rampage.com.

Arden B. brings back glitz and glamour with their pale gold top accessorized with a chiffon belt, $68, at ardenb.com.

A sequin bustier is definitely a head turner. Victoria’s Secret has a sexy one for $68, at victoriassecret.com.

For those who aren’t ready for allover sequins, break it up with Barneys Coop’s sequin striped tank, $75, at barneys.com.

Forever 21 is always on top of the trends and this sequin cami is no exception, $23, at forever21.com.

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With her curvy shape, America Ferrera really works this 40’s inspired glam look. But she’s not the only one star who’s loving high-waisted pencil skirts — we’ve spotted everyone from Victoria Beckham to Kate Walsh donning it. Unlike high-waisted jeans (which are tough on many body shapes), these sexy numbers are universally flattering and actually slim down your silhouette. Just remember to wear it with stilettos, wedges or high heeled boots. The longer your leg appears, the better. Tell us: Is this a trend you would try?

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Sick of plunging necklines or strapless dresses that keep threatening to fall? There’s a sophisticated and sexy look heating up for fall — jeweled necklines on simple sheaths. Demi Moore, Ali Larter and Cameron Diaz (all in Marchesa) look stunning in their black and white dresses with just the right hint of bling. Here are a few of our favorites at every budget:

Star Splurge:
Buy Cameron’s Marchesa dress, $2420 at net-a-porter.com

Vera Wang Lavender Label Jeweled Neckline Dress, $595 at shopbop.com

Laundry by Shelli Segal Bead Satin Shift Dress, $350 at nordstrom.com

Goldhawk Beaded Minidress, $322 at neimanmarcus.com

The Look for Less:
Bordeaux Square Neck Mini Dress, $176 at shopintuition.com

Arden B. Silk Bubble Dress, $99 at ardenb.com

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What better way to show off a fabulous new dress than to keep your heels simple? With such bright colors in for the fall — hot pink, turquoise, purple and vibrant patterns — you should invest in a good neutral shoe. Take a cue from Jessica Alba in Celine mary janes on CBS The Early Show, Ivanka Trump in matte nude heels at a Trump Hotel launch in New York City and Kristen Bell in Kenneth Cole peep-toes at the Superbad premiere. Keeping your heels neutral will not only play up the rest of your outfit, but will make your legs look miles longer! Check out a few of our favorite tan heels:

Dolce Vita double strap patent Mary Jane, $122, dolcevita.com

Steve Madden “Eloppe” platform heel, $110, stevemadden.com

Anne Klein “Wishful” patent pump, $79, macys.com

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From turquoise to hot pink, this fall is definitely about color. At Teen Vogue’s annual Young Hollywood party, starlets like Hilary Duff and Jamie Lynn Spears showed off another bright dress trend for the season—bold geometric patterns. Jamie Lynn showed off her legs in a geometric print Marciano number with a beaded neckline. Hilary added her rock ‘n roll edge to a loose-fitting red and white Marc by Marc Jacobs halter with knee-high double breasted buttoned boots, black tights and a knit hat. Get the look with one of our favorites:

Catherine Malandrino Infinity dress, $425, shopbop.com

Get Jamie Lynn’s Marciano Marina print dress, $158, marciano.com

Jeweled V-neck pink printed dress, $118, ardenb.com

Necessary Objects square neck ruffle, $48, Nordstrom.com

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It’s shaping up to be a colorful fall! We’ve already seen turquoise and purple dresses on our favorite stars, and now some of Hollywood’s hottest ladies are stepping out in hot pink! Try one out for daytime, like Jessica Simpson’s Karen Zambos Vintage Couture sheath. Or try the the trend at night in a minidress like Kate Bosworth’s Preen or strapless like Marley Shelton’s Calvin Klein. Here are a few of our favorites:

Get Jessica’s dress, $405 at karenzambos.com

Smocked bust dress, $17 at wetseal.com

Crochet Trim Jersey Knit Dress, $118 at bebe.com

Houndstooth Burnout Tunic, $148 at ardenb.com