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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 5-18-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 5-18-2012
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Melanie Fiona

Where: The 2012 SESAC Pop Music awards at Skylight SOHO in New York City.
 
Why: Fiona’s look is such a cute and easy look for the office or for dinner. The bright top and printed clutch adds a bit of fun to the look.

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#10: Ashley Madekwe

Where: The TTR World Snowboard Tour and Swatch Art Rules Competition winning design unveiling at Royal T in Los Angeles.
 
Why: We’re obsessed with Madekwe’s rocker look. The Lenny Kravitz T-shirt, skinny jeans, Louboutin pointed pumps and red Chanel bag is a definite street chic moment. Get the look!

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#9: Alesha Dixon

Where: Leaving BBC Radio One in London, England.
 
Why: The Britain’s Got Talent judge looks Summer ready in this ombré leopard print dress and electric heels. The color combos give it a funky look. Get the look!

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#8: Angela Simmons

Where: The TTR World Snowboard Tour and Swatch Art Rules Competition winning design unveiling at Royal T in Los Angeles.
 
Why: Angela’s hot to trot in this lace number, it shows off those curves she works hard to maintain. Get the look!

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#7: Tichina Arnold

Where: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in North Hollywood.
 
Why: Arnold’s body looks stunning in this classic dress, but its the pop tangerine color and matching Burberry platforms that make this a winning look. Get the look!

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#6: Rachel Roy

Where: The American Ballet Theatre’s 2012 Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
 
Why: Roy’s midi-dress is simply classic. The A-line silhouette and charcoal pinstripes are all traditional elements, while the touch of leopard and peeks of red accessories make it her own. Get the look!

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#5: Selita Ebanks

Where: Screen Gems Presents The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
 
Why: Selita’s frilly Christian Siriano dress is so sweet and girly, and we love the peek-a-boo see-through details and touch of metallic with her pretty Louboutin peep toes. Get the look!

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#4: Michelle Obama

Where: A reception for military children and their families in honor of Mother’s Day in the East Room at the White House.
 
Why: Mrs. O puts a smile on our face in this cheerful lemon yellow draped jersey and jacquard Rachel Roy dress. Get the look!

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#3: Tonya Lewis Lee

Where: The Screen Gems Presents The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
 
Why: Lee’s sleek bib style LBD is hot without even trying. And the nude platforms are a sexy, low-key touch. Get the look!

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#2: Tamron Hall

Where: The American Ballet Theatre’s 2012 Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
 
Why: The MSNBC news anchor swapped her conservative chic camera attire for a dainty strapless LBD with a peek of tulle and icey statement necklace. We love the look! Get the look!

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#1: June Ambrose

Where: The American Ballet Theatre’s 2012 Gala at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
 
Why: Ambrose looks utterly angelic in this Carlos Miele gown. The layers of taffeta and tulle create drama and texture for this classic black shade. Get the look!

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