Def Jam’s 25th anniversary celebration brought out an all-star lineup of artists who performed at the recent Vh1’s Hip Hop Honors.

Ashanti had an on-stage reunion with Ja Rule as they performed a medley of their hits “Down For You” and “Always On Time”.

She took to the stage wearing lace skin-tight pants, Givenchy Western platform sandals and a Louis Vuitton Fall 2009 blazer.

The camel and black ruched blazer has a ruffle collar which stood up on the runway.

Unlike some crazy artists who are shaving one-side of their heads, Ashanti wisely decided to braid hers.

My hairstylist told me that many girls go to her salon asking for a Cassie do, and each time she refuses to do it.

I would do exactly the same. It’s a ridiculous trend.

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“The Spirit” Madrid Photocall

Eva Mendes looked sultry as she took the red carpet wearing a silk pink sheath Bill Blass Spring 2009 dress with bow detail.

She completed her chic look with a black belt and black patent pumps.

She is not even trying to be sexy here, it just oozes from every pore.

Menswear as womensear is very much on trend, but Scarlett Johansson make heavy work of this ivory 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2008 satin embellished blazer and black pants. It is just not very endearing at all.

As I have said before, this look works better for me when it’s more tailored.

The recently married actress wears her look with Louboutin heels.

Paz Vega wore a caramel Dolce & Gabbana sheath dress, with brown pattern tights and gold t-bar heels.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC Grand Opening, New York

Taylor Momsen again channels her inner rock chick, wearing an Alexander Wang embellished mini dress with Balenciaga Fall 2008 heels.

Campari Club, 2009 Campari Calendar Launch, Milan

Donatella Versace is of course not wearing anything that was on the runway, she created this stunning hot pink asymmetric cocktail dress all for herself. ?

Celebration for the New Victoria’s Secret Lexington Avenue Flagship Store, New York

A shorter haired Heidi Klum arrived at this event wearing a black mini Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 strapless dress which had embellished detail on both sides of the dress.

The supermodel accessorized her dress with multiple bangles and stunning heels also from the Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 collection.

Chanel Iman legs appear to go on forever in her grey mini dress. The model wears her dress with Burberry Prorsum Ruched strap platforms.

Miranda Kerr is stunning in this red Herve Leger bandage dress, with nude heels.

Alessandra Ambrosio also wore nude heels, but with a cute white dress with a drop waist.

Doutzen Kroes’ LBD also incorporates the lace trend.

Black is very much everywhere on the red carpet, but a new trend - started by Beyonce - of high hair seems to be hitting the red carpet.

I love this sexy off-the-shoulder look on Ciara. Is it me or has she lost weight?

2009 Film Independents Spirit Award Nominations Press Conference, LA

Sandra Oh picked a sky blue dress, to blend in with the boards behind her.

I can not say I am crazy about this look, but I do love her Pierre Hardy velvet gladiator heels.

Diamond Empowerment Fund’s Empowerment for Africa Dinner, New York

Cassie arrived on the red carpet wearing a sexy black Vivienne Westwood Red Label crepe jersey draped dress, with a tan pair of YSL gold studded heels.

Kim Kardashian’s freshly cut bangs are not too bad, but the ruffles on her grey chiffon dress are too distracting.

3rd Annual Black & White Ball, St. Louis

Ashanti and her boo Nelly, who hosted the event were perfectly co-ordinated.

The singer showed off her stunning figure wearing a Notte by Marchesa black gown trimmed with lace and a satin bow.

She completed her look with Giuseppe Zanotti heels.

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Naeem Khan Spring 2009 had an Asian inspired collection, with obi belts, and brightly coloured embroideries.

Khan presented asymmetrical dresses, bell-bottoms, and florals pieces that his faithful clientele will love.

Khan is one of my favorite designers, as he excels at creating the most luxurious red carpet gowns. I loved the silver/orange ombre strapless gown with the sequined bodice, and pink metallic number. With the Emmy’s coming up, hopefully we will see one of these dresses on the red carpet.

Sanaa Lathan surely stood out in the front row, wearing a lime green plunge neck dress.

Aubrey O’Day stood out for a different reason…looking ridiculous.

What are those black things on her legs? And why does she need to bring her pooch to Fashion Week? *eye-roll*

I am not a fan of gowns at Fashion Week, as I don’t think it is the right place to wear them, so I think Ashanti gets it so wrong here. But I do like the jeweled detailed dress itself.

Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2009 collection colour palette saw an explosion of citrus shades, including peach, lemon and tangerine. For once the collection was not heavily dominated by his signature red/white/blue.

Diane Kruger wowed in a Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2008 ensemble of a plaid pussy-bow blouse, navy and red spotted skirt, and a deliciously sexy pair of over-the-knee-boots.

Her blouse can be purchased from the Tommy Hilfiger website.

Hilary Swank wore a navy belted shirt/dress, as she posed with a very dapper John Legend.

Carmen Marc Valvo’s Spring 2009 collection was full of signature ladylike cocktail dresses and red carpet gowns.

The colour palette mostly consisted of black, white, silver and gold in mostly metallics.

Emmy Rossum is a Carmen Marc Valvo faithful She has worn his dresses to many events such as the PiNKiTUDE event and the Sex And The City Premiere, so it is no wonder she was here to pick out her next red carpet dress.

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She wore her dress with two tone Mary Janes and electric blue nail varnish.

When Taylor Swift was on hosting duties for MTV’s TRL, she wore the same dress but in white, with silver strappy sandals.

I love the dress in black, and Ashanti’s shoe choice, so she wins for me.

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Piaget Hosts The Limelight Paris-New York Collection, New York

Leighton Meester arrived at this event looking flawless, and incredibly elegant wearing a metallic sweetheart necklined Nina Ricci Resort 2009 mini dress. I love that she kept her neck bare and pulled her hair back, as she help elongate her neck.

She is glowing here, and this is down to her sun-kissed skin, and her nude make-up.

The actress completes her look with a Christian Louboutin Minilou clutch and Louboutin black pumps.

Liv Tyler opted for a very colourful cheongsam-inspired Oscar de la Renta Fall 2008 sheath dress.

The chocolate and fuchsia floral dress has a cherry blossom print, with sprinklings of sequins and paillettes for a glamorous finish.

Maggie Gyllenhaal kept it simple and chic, in a black pleated slash neck belted Lanvin dress.

Emmy Rossum shines in this metallic strapless Ports 1961 dress with a ruched detail on the skirt.

She completes her look with matching clutch and peep-toes.

Becki Newton adds a bit of sex appeal to the event, wearing a black mini Gucci dress with a leather studded halter-neck detail.

“Good Morning America”, New York

Penelope Cruz, the busiest woman in showbiz this week, arrived at a taping of Good Morning America wearing a navy silk chiffon Matthew Williamson Pre-Fall 2008 blouse, which has ballerina’s printed all over.

She wore her blouse with dark wash jeans and peep-toes.

Lauren Conrad Fall 2008 Collection Presentation at Bloomingdale’s, LA

Lauren Conrad presented her Fall 2008 collection at Bloomingdale’s wearing, of course, her own collection.

With a pair of latex leggings and tan peep-toes, the reality TV star wore a black multi-tiered strapless top from her Fall collection.

Lauren appears to be amping up the promotion of her collection, since it was dropped by Kitson last month. I guess she has realized that promotion is the key to selling her ridiculously over-priced collection.

MUXO Handbag Launch, LA

Not content with being just the arm candy to Matthew McConaughey, Camila Alves has designed her own handbag collection, which she launched yesterday.

The model/designer arrived with her baby’s daddy wearing a cream woolen mini dress, which was gathered on the skirt. She completed her look with a pair of gold strappy sandals.

She looks amazing for a mother of a one month old.

4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival’s After Party

Jessica Biel? Make that Jessica Bland.

Why does she continue to adopt this boring style? She used to be so hot pre-Justin.

Heineken Red Star Soul Concert, LA

Oh Ashanti…just when I think you have turned the corner and adopted a brand new style, you go and revert right back to that trashy style I always associated you with.

What happened to the vintage couture, and the Marchesa dresses you wore so wonderfully a few weeks ago?

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“Late Show with David Letterman”, New York

Amanda Peet likes to make interesting choices with her wardrobe and this is definitely one of them.

This printed Richard Chai Fall 2008 dress looks black and white here, but in other pictures, depending on the light, it looks blue and white.

MTV’s TRL, New York

Mariah Carey delights her male fans wearing a blue shirt tied in a knot to show off her midriff, a micro mini ombre denim skirt and Christian Louboutin Altadama watersnake peep-toes.

Only Mariah can get away with this look. No one else, except a teenager, would dare.

The Island Next Door Event, New York

Ashanti is very summery in her LWD.

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When Cate wore this blue Balenciaga dress to the 18th International Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala last year, I officially fell in love with her.

The dress was so unexpected of her as it was so edgy, but she so pulled it off.

Ashanti wore the same dress to BET “106 & Park” in New York last week wearing the same dress with bright yellow t-bar shoes.

Unfortunately for Ashanti is does not even come close to pulling this dress off. The dress looks very S&M on her, and the belt totally ruins the look.

Cate by a landslide.