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Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 4-27-2012

Top 10: The Week's Best-Dressed, 4-27-2012

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Apr, 25, 2012
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#10: Joy Bryant

Where: The Mercedes-Benz Transmission LA: AV CLUB Curated by Mike D at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles.
 
Why: Joy is a natural beauty who makes even the simplest outfits, like a striped mini and Nike’s look cool. Get the look!

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#9: Nia Long

Where: Lucky Strikes in Hollywood.
 
Why: This look stole our hearts. It’s far from fancy, but her T-shirt, red jeans and pumps is definitely a casual cute moment we would pull off. Get the look!

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#8: Rihanna

Where: Giorgio Baldi in New York City.
 
Why: Rihanna transforms an innocent white dress into a naughty style by simply adding edgy accessories garter hose and fierce pointed pumps. Get the look!

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#7: Solange Knowles

Where: The Splendid Soho Store opening hosted by Dylan Lauren at Splendid Store in New York City.
 
Why: We love Solange’s attention to detail — the hi-low lace hemline, cap-toe pumps and scalloped handbag makes a winning look. Get the look!

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#6: Estelle

Where: Performing La Maroquinerie in Paris.
 
Why: This Brit beauty works statement accessories to transform her basic LBD. Our favorite of all is her twisted turban. Get the look!

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#5: Vanessa Williams

Where: The Band From TV’s 2nd Annual Block Party on Wisteria Lane at Universal Studios backlot in Universal City, California.
 
Why: Williams’ wears this emerald and coral combo well. Love how she accented the jewel tone shade with a gold statement belt. Get the look!

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#4: Nicole Richie

Where: The NBC Fashion Star event at the H&M Flagship Store in New York City.
 
Why: Richie’s House of Harlow dress is a fresh way to wear animal prints. The color combo and billowy sleeve sheath style paired with Brian Atwood’s red pumps gives a funky update to the traditional pattern. Get the look!

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#3: Kat Graham

Where: The 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by Ketel One and Wells Fargo held at Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.
 
Why: We admit Kat Graham’s red carpet selections are over-the-top, but she knows how to bring the drama! Get the look!

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#2: Selita Ebanks

Where: The 2012 Christopher Reeve Foundation Champion Committee spring social at Catch Roof in New York City.
 
Why: Selita softens up a sexy look in this mini with a sheer overlay. Get the look!

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#1: Tracy Edmonds

Where: The opening night of A Streetcar Named Desire at The Broadhurst Theatre in New York City.
 
Why: Tracy Edmonds is smokin’ in this leather dress. The body-hugging fit and cut-out slits make this one sexy style. Get the look!

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