Designer Spotlight: The Givenchy Gladiators

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Singing sensation, Rihanna, rocks the high version of this trendy shoe at the 2008 BET Awards while performing her hit song "Take a Bow."

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Also at the 2008 BET Awards, singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins of TLC, as well as actress Lauren London sport the ankle-high Givenchy Gladiators.

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Actress Gwenyth Paltrow assembles her Yves Saint Laurent dress with a pair of ankle-high Givenchy Gladiators at the wedding ceremony of super-icons Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Who Wears Short Shorts?

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Former Destiny's Child member, Kelly Rowland, steps out for the photogs on the red carpet in a pair of these fashionable jean sailor shorts.

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You can match Kelly's look with this pair of jean sailors which can be found at Forever 21 for a low price of $22.80. You can rock these shorts in any fashion. They are just as perfect for a day out strolling the beach as they could be for a night out on the town.

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Ashanti brings in the summer by sporting a very fashionable yet still comfortable pair of white sailor shorts. This look is in for the season and luckily very affordable.

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Here we have the almost identical pair of high-waisted shorts perfect for achieving Ashanti's look. This exact pair can be found at Express for $44.50. These, just like the jean sailors, can either be dressed up or down to fit any occasion.

Summer: The Time for Classy and Sexy...

America's Next Top Model, Eva Marcelle, looks very classy in this solid black pencil dress with a matching black heel.



This almost identical black pencil dress can be found at Charlotte Russe for just $24.99. This look is undeniably a classy one which is perfect for both day and night.





America's Next Top Model star, Yaya, is wearing a grey haltered maxi dress dressed up with accessories at this red carpet event in L.A.





This halter maxi dress is the same design as the one which Yaya is rocking above, just in a different color, its available at Charlotte Russe for just $28.99.







Here we have Lindsay Lohan making an unusual appearance at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, in this purple tube mini-dress.




This almost identical purple tube top dress is available for the reasonable price of $22.50 at Wet Seal. All you need is a black high waisted belt to seal the deal, then your good to go.





Here we have Jessica Simpson elegantly wearing a yellow-tube top dress while leaving dinner at one of L.A.'s most posh restaurants.




You can look just like Ms. Simpson for a low-cost! This basic tube dress is available at Charlotte Russe for just $12.50.






Singing sensation, Ashanti, rocks a floral maxi dress at her album release celebration in L.A. She successfully dresses it up with accessories and some heels.





Here we have the same maxi dress as Ashanti's but in a different floral print. Accessories allow you to dress this look up, making a normally day dress appropriate for night. It's available for $159.00 at Bebe.






Victoria Secret model, Marissa Miller, wears this skin tight dress very nicely at a Sean John event in NYC.




You can easily achieve Marissa's look by purchasing this very similar dress from Cache for a price of $178.00.

Summer = Show those legs!

Private Practice star, Kate Walsh, recently rocked this fire-hot red tube top dress at an L.A. event.



This black tube dress almost identical to that in which Kate is wearing is available at Forever 21 for a reasonable price of $24.80.






Here, Lauren "LC" Conrad of The Hills, looks summer-ready in this simple but elegant white spaghetti string sun dress.







This Sarah Halter dress similar to Lauren's is available at Forever 21 for just $22.80

Designer Spotlight....Ed Hardy by Christian Audigier

Here we have none other than the talented Christian Audigier, the mastermind behind the trendy, on top of the world clothing/hat line Ed Hardy. Audigier's influence is not just limited to clothing, he also has created Ed Hardy brand name shoes, energy drinks, bottled water, air freshners also lingerie. Audigier's eye catching designs can often be seen being worn by Hollywood's biggest icons...

Teen phenom, Chris Brown performs in an Ed Hardy hoodie at one of his concerts...

The always stylish Alicia Keys rocks a black Ed Hardy shirt, and accessorizes with a black leather jacket...

Actresses Kyla Pratt and Elise Neal rock Ed Hardy hoodies and shirts....

Ashanti looks stylish in a long sleeved, V-neck style top....

Da Brat, coordinates her flashy Ed Hardy hat with her matching Ed Hardy shirt on the red carpet...

Members of Danity Kane Shannon and D. Woods flaunt their Ed Hardy hats and Ed Hardy energy drinks...

All of these designs and more can be found at donedyhardy.com, your local Ed Hardy stores, or any other retail stores carrying the Ed Hardy...

A hat to top things off....

On a trip to TRL the lovely Rihanna stylishly rocks a grey knitted beret..... this look is easy to accomplish and is definitely in for the season...

Tyra Banks and Beyonce rock some trendy hats on the sidelines of a Knicks basketball game...a great hat is just what these ladies needed to top off their already trendsetting looks...

TIP: a knitted beret hat is a great way to complete a cute and casual ensamble

Both of these knitted berets are trendy and can be found at your local Forever 21 store for a reasonable price of $8

TIP: a great way to accentuate this type of hat is by incorporating a knitted scarf to get the whole winter look going...

Keepin it short and simple...

Rihanna and Beyonce are looking easy, breezy and ready for summer in these one piece jumpers...

This white jumper is the perfect fit for lounging in the sun...it can be found at Bebe for a retail price of $119

TIP: You can dress this jumper up with a belt, clutch and/or a stylish stilletto heel or dress is down with some sandals and a tote...

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Former Cosby Show star Keshia Knight Pulliam rocks this no sleeve satin brown dress with matching clutch...

This lime green Cache dress is of similiar style and fit of that of Keshia's dress shown above...it is retailed at $178....and is perfect for a sexy night out on the town....

TIP: a clutch that either matches or contrasts would be the subtle touch that this already sexy dress needs...

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Tennis star Serena Williams knows how to make a hit both on and off the court...here she is in this low cut coral halter ensamble...

Serena's look can be stolen by making a quick trip to your local Arden B store....this coral colored double V neck dress is retailed at $98

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Rihanna rocks a skin tight leopard print frock...animal print in or out this season?...i think "ms. umbrella" answers that question for us....

Here we have a very similar tight fitting leopard printed dress which doesn't fail to accentuate your curves...this dress can be purchased from Cache for $178...maybe a little pricy for the average college student but be sure that it is most likely significantly less than what Rihanna's is worth...




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Here we have the unstoppable Beyonce alongside actress Gabrielle Union...in their black dresses these ladies are ready for a night out on the town...these divas' looks are as easy as 1...2...3

Here we have a dress almost identical to the one Beyonce is rockin...it's available at Charlotte Russe for $24.99 and available in different colors

This dress...like the one Gabrielle is wearing is just $29.80 from Forever 21

TIP: for both of these dresses accessories of your choice would be a great way to add your own flavor to the dress...