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The stars were the models at The Heart Truth Red Dress runway show during this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Celebrities like Maria Menounos, Heidi Klum and Camryn Manheim strutted their stuff to promote awareness about heart disease, the #1 killer of women in America.

Many of the designers showing collections at Bryant Park this week designed dresses for the 2008 Red Dress Collection sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Heidi wore Marc Jacobs and Maria wore Marchesa.

Finally, a ritzy red carpet event. Knowing there's a possibility the Oscar red carpet may not happen because of the writers strike, we were particularly interested in what the stars wore last night. We weren't disappointed.

The Best of the Best

Most everyone looked radiant on the red carpet, but the dresses and stars that stuck out most in our mind kept it simple in colors like white, light gray, dark gray and champagne. We really loved Ashley Tisdale (although we're not quite sure why she was attending) and our favorite was America Fererra of Ugly Betty (notice in the background behind America you can see Holly Hunter...she looked great as well, but a bit like she was getting married). Marion Cotillard's gown was very simple, but fit her very well and Eva Longoria Parker's dress was almost ikat-like in its print, but the tone-on-tone color palette kept it very glamorous, but a bit understated and we really liked it.

They Took a Risk.....Did It Pay Off?

We also liked Kate Beckinsale (even though she looked like Belle from Beauty and the Beast) and Sandra Oh's giant bow gown in a gorgeous chocolate brown was definitely a risk, but still chic. Angelina Jolie looked beautiful and sophisticated, but her dress did absolutely nothing to squash the pregnancy rumors that are beginning to surface. In fact...we think it's going to intensify the rumors. Edie Falco (one of the night's winners) was also a risk-taker, wearing a very basic sheath, but she didn't do the outfit any favors by pairing such a simple dress with such a boring shoe.

Trendspotting: Short and Sweet

Michelle Pfeiffer and Sophia Bush both opted for strapless brown dresses with short hems and peep toe heels and Ellen Page wore basic black....again (if she wears black to the Oscars, she's going straight to our worst-dressed list).

Trendspotting: Neon

Kyra Sedgwick, Vanessa Williams, Marcia Cross and Sara Ramirez wore neon and looked fab.

What Were They Thinking?

All in all, it was a great night for fashion on the red carpet. But no red carpet is without several serious errors in judgment. We have to wonder what Jane Krakowski, Tilda Swinton and Dana Delaney (or their stylists) were thinking.

America Ferrerra and Ellen Page photos via eonline.com

The tween stars were all glammed up at the Hollywood premiere of Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour" 3-D Concert.

The film's star, Miley Cyrus unveiled a new raven-locked look and Ashley Tisdale took her new nose out for a spin as well (she's been open about her recent surgery to correct a deviated septum).

So, who looked better? Personally, we'd call it a tie. They both look really sweet, young and stylish. But, at 15 years old, Miley's ensemble might be a bit sophisticated for her young age.

Despite the canceled Golden Globes, the stars have had plenty of recent opportunities to get red-carpet ready. Case in point: the Chanel Fine Jewelry - Night of Diamonds at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Although none of these stars would probably have attended the Globes, they were our favorites of the night by far. From left to right, Kate Mara, Selma Blair, Blake Lively and (our style muse!), Margherita Missoni. The daughter of Italian designers, Margherita always looks impeccable.

Selma and Blake's dresses are actually somewhat similar with the embellishments on the bodice and the silver brooches at the waist. We prefer Selmas take. The fit of Blake's dress seems to be a bit off and, combined with her kind of messy hair, she looks a bit like someone playing dress up

It was a very sophisticated affair at the 2007 National Board of Review Awards Presented by BVLGARI on January 15, 2008 in New York City. Jennifer Garner, Kate Winslet and Sarah Lawson (George Clooney's gal) were all the epitome of taste, class and simplicity. Doesn't Sarah's dress look like the twisted halter from Banana Republic's holiday collection (shown left)? If you hurry, you can still buy it. Certain sizes are still available in blue and red.

Silk Asymmetrical Dress, $39.99 at bananarepublic.com

Cloverfield stars Jessica Lucas, Odette Yustman and Lizzy Caplan were all radiant at the Los Angeles premiere of the popular monster-attack flick. Intentionally cast as "unknown" actresses, they easily passed for leading ladies on the red carpet.

Also at the premiere, almost everyone from The Hills!

Audrina Patridge, Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag and even Laguna Beach star, Kristin Cavallari were all there. We're a little shocked at how dressed up Kristin is. She dressed as if she was a star of the film. Our favorite is Lauren. The print of her dress is really fun and the zig zag hem of the dress makes it pretty unique. Although we've got to hand it to Heidi, she looks way better than she did here.

Also in attendance, Michelle Trachtenberg (remember Harriet the Spy?), Lindsay Lohan and Ashlee Simpson (with a new red-haired look).

Actresses were out and about for the 7th Annual Awards Season Diamond Fashion Show Preview in Beverly Hills, California. The occasion was informal, but what girl wouldn't dress up knowing there'll be diamonds? Among the best-dressed were Kristen Bell and Debra Messing and Jennifer Morrison.

This is not the first time Jennifer's style has caught our attention! We absolutely loved her dress at the Movies Rock concert. She's becoming quite the accomplished fashionista.

Best dressed ladies of the night were Kyra Sedgwick and Marion Cotillard (Marion won a Best Actress award at last night's ho hum Golden Globes for her portrayal of Edith Piaf in the biopic La Vie En Rose). Kyra's mostly red dress has a simple silhouette, but a surprise detail on the bottom keeps it from being boring. Marion has a thing for wearing Chanel, so watch for that in the upcoming red carpet season.

And lastly, the best dressed couple of the night was none other than Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Angie was nominated for her role in A Mighty Heart, but did not win. But her classy black trench on the red carpet paired with matching peep-toes is a winning look.

Hilary Swank and Mary Louise Parker both looked really, really great at the world premiere of P.S. I Love You in Hollywood, CA. Both also proved that black doesn't always mean boring. Fancy!

Mandy Moore, AJ Michalka (of Aly and AJ) and Hilary Duff all had the same idea when they got dressed for the 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards in Los Angeles. Yellow dress, dark heels. Mandy and HIlary even chose similar small clutches.