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Heidi Klum showed off her sexy svelte post- baby physique at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2009. She walked the pink carpet in a slinky gray dress showing off her toned arms and legs, then stripped down to a green corset and half gown by Jane Law that flaunted her upper body.

The lesson here: pick pieces that show off your best assets, and you'll feel confident and look great!

We love when people play against type. That's why we find Leighton Meester's character Blair Waldorf on The CW's Gossip Girl so much fun. On the show she plays a preppy Upper East Side princess, when in real life she is more of a downtown diva.

Every Monday we see her in sheaths, caplets (as shown above), pencil skirts, peacoats and headbands. Alternatively in her downtime she works abstract print dresses, skinnies and booties, and leather.

Above right, she shows off her personal style in a black leather plunging neckline micro-mini dress and bandeau by Paule Ka. She finishes off the look with tousled curls and seriously smokey eyes.

photo on right via cw

As evidenced above Blake Lively has no problem taking the plunge. As in plunging necklines. From the Emmy Awards where she wore a plunging red Versace dress, to the premiere of The Private Lives of Pipa Lee where she wore a low cut Marchesa jacket, Blake likes to add a little drama.

Although the look can be hard to pull off and still look tasteful, we think Blake has worn this look well. What do you think? Sizzling or scandalous?

A friend once told me that Halle Berry was like Benjamin Button in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. At first we had no idea what she meant, and then it hit us: Halle is an ageless beauty that keeps looking better and better as time goes on.

At left she stays chic while out on the town in leggings, a tunic, and fitted leather jacket, while at right she works it at a red carpet event sequined Kaufmanfranco cocktail dress. The key to her style success is that she chooses figure flattering silhouettes in monochromatic hues.

photos via Instyle

We've been salivating over Rachel Bilson's atlantic blue motorcycle jacket from Harlow-Monroe ever since we first laid eyes on it. Even though it sold out (why wouldn't it with Rachel as its spokesperson), we have decided to take her fashion cue and buy a standout Fall jacket in a bright hue.

Actresses Ana Ortiz and Melissa Joan Hart showed off a great alternative to dressing in black at Lucky Magazine's 6th Annual Lucky Shops in New York. Both looked great in stylish gray looks. Ana kept the hue from being too plain by choosing a gray tunic with a geometric print, while Melissa spiced up her cozy gray sweater with a wide balck belt.

Rihanna has made ripped jeans one of her wardrobe staples. Not only has she perfected the ripped jeans look as a casual ensemble with flats and a t-shirt, but she's also worked a ripped pair glammed up with a cropped jacket, snake chain necklaces, and booties.

If you're a little hesitant to try this cutting-edge look, we suggest starting out small like Rihanna's first look. Pair a snug t-shirt with ripped jeans and flats.

photos via JustJared

Khloe Kardashian and actress Claire Danes show off one of Fall's prettiest hues at recent red carpet events. Plum is one color that complements many different complexions and is just as flattering as wearing black. We love the sexy draped style of Khloe's Alexander Wang dress, but we think Claire's plum wrap dress topped with a leather motorcycle jacket is a great way to make it work for everyday wear.

Try this trend with these great finds below.

Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Square Neck Ponte Knit Dress , $134 Nordstrom.com

Bailey 44 'Spider Web' Knit Dress, $152 Nordstrom.com

Kristin Cavallari and Whitney Port show us two ways to style a leather skirt. We've already told you how much we loved Kristin pairing her leather skirt with lace, and now we also want to talk about Whitney's more downtown approach.

Unlike Kristin's dressier uptown look with her lace top, upswept hair and drop earrings, Whitney takes a cool approach with a plain v-neck tee, long straight hair and strappy sandals. Choose the style that fits your personality and wear your leather skirt with confidence!

Actress Katie Cassidy isn't new to TV, but she is new to our fashion radar. The 22-year-old star of the new Melrose Place shines on and off the show with a sleek sultry style. Similiar to her character, Ella, Cassidy favors micro minis and draped pieces that hug her in all the right places. With her windswept tresses and her killer heels, she proves that it is possible to look amazing from head to toe.