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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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Joan Smalls

Where: The 9th annual Project Sunshine “Sunshine In The City” benefit at the Hilton New York.
 
Why: The model’s frilly cocktail number is short, sweet and to the point. A cute and easy outfit to replicate. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#10: Alicia Keys

Where: The 4th annual Bronx Charter School For The Arts Art Auction Fundraiser at Marquee in New York City.
 
Why: Alicia Keys’ black on black is trés chic. The studded leather motorcycle jacket is the key piece in this biker babe moment. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#9: Joan Smalls

Where: The 9th annual Project Sunshine “Sunshine In The City” benefit at the Hilton New York.
 
Why: The model’s frilly cocktail number is short, sweet and to the point. A cute and easy outfit for a day or evening function. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#8: Leila Lopes

Where: The Marvel’s The Avengers premiere during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City.
 
Why: The quickest fashionable fix is the jumpsuit, and Leila’s style gives her an instant ‘70s swag. ’_blank’ >Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#7: LaLa Anthony

Where: The 4th annual Bronx Charter School For The Arts Art Auction Fundraiser at Marquee in New York City.
 
Why: A colorblocked power suit is a great way to be formal but on-trend. Lala’s colbalt blue two-piece suit and yellow top is a perfect example of how to pull this off. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#6: Kimora Lee Simmons

Where: The East West Players 46th Anniversary Visionary Awards Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction at Universal Hilton Hotel Universal City, California.
 
Why: Kimora is one hot mama! She proves that sequins are not just for the holidays, but also work for evening wear, especially when paired with killer pumps. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#5: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 19th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
 
Why: Selita wears a simple Oscar de la Renta silhouette revved up in a stunning bold bright that makes the intricate details pop. Love the look? Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#5: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 19th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
 
Why: Selita wears a simple Oscar de la Renta silhouette revved up in a stunning bold bright that makes the intricate details pop. Love the look? Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#4: Leona Lewis

Where: The BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend 2012 Announcement in London.
 
Why: Leona Lewis looks darling in this scalloped Tata Naka outfit. The red shoes add some excitement to her sweet, girly style. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#3: Solange Knowles

Where: The Gucci and GQ Private Cocktail Party at Gucci Fifth Avenue Flagship Store in New York City.
 
Why: Solo shows off her best assets in a gold trimmed Gucci mini dress, and smartly balances the look by covering up in a patterned blazer. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#2: Kerry Washington

Where: The 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.
 
Why: It’s all about the sorbet hue of this sleek column gown and matching snakeskin clutch. It’s a color that Washington wears so well. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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#1: Michelle Obama

Where: The 98th Annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.
 
Why: This Naeem Khan strapless dress is so youthful and sexy. She daintily accents the look with hoops and a cocktail ring making the entire presentation flawless. Get the look!

Top 10: The Week’s Best-Dressed, 5-4-2012
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