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Home • Fashion

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 8-24-2012

Fab frocks and haute heels topped our list of summer stunners this week.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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#10: Eve

Where: Performing at Rock The Bells Music Festival at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California.

Why: Eve’s stage style is so cool. Red leopard jeans and gold chains — what’s not to love? Get the look!

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#9: LaLa Anthony

Where: Heading into a frozen yogurt shop in Beverly Hills.

Why: Lounging around in leopard pants and a bold Birken bag is our definition of street chic. Get the look!

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#8: Kat Graham

Where: The Samsung Galaxy S III celebration in Chicago.

Why: Kat Graham perfects sleek styling with a touch of edge — this tonal black look says it all. Get the look!

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#7: Nicole Richie

Where: The 5th Annual Sunset Strip Music Festival party held at SkyBar at the Mondrian Los Angeles.

Why: Richie brings black back, wearing a long sleeve mock-neck top and leather skirt for a fool proof fashion moment. Get the look!

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#6: Sanaa Lathan

Where: BET’s 106 & Park at BET Studios in New York City.

Why: Sanaa Lathan is bringing sexy back! The actress stood tall in a leg-baring rose-covered mini and nude sandals. Get the look!

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#5: Samantha Mumba

Where: The Big Easy Juke Joint hosted by Aid Still Required at Bugatta on August 22, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Why: The snakeskin print makes this a wild style and the sheer fabric takes this body-hugging dress to sexy new heights. Get the look!

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#4: Serena Williams

Where: The Late Show with David Letterman at Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

Why: This bright red shade paired with rock star Louboutin platforms adds a little va-va-voom to this prim dress style. Get the look!

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#3: Tyra Banks

Where: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Why: Tyra has been knocking it out the park lately with a number of sleek dresses. This lace style is by far the best we’ve seen yet. Get the look!

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#2: Melanie Brown

Where: X Factor photocall in Sydney, Australia.

Why: We adore Mel B’s matching sheath dress and pumps. It’s such a lady-like get-up. Get the look!

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#1: Keke Palmer

Where: The 2012 Do Something! Awards.

Why:  Palmer’s white sheath dress and pumps are a pretty, polished combo. It shows our favorite young starlet has mature taste. Get the look!

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