I never imagined I would see this blue velvet Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 coat, with gold embroidery on the red carpet, but of course it would be Trudie Styler who’d make it happen.

Trudie is not afraid of taking risks. They don’t alway pay off, but I really do like what she has done here.

She looks regal, like a queen without her tiara, but she would have to lose those gold hooped earrings.

When I first saw Kerry Washington in this gold Jasmine di Milo Fall 2007 dress, with the sheer yoke I hated it. But to be honest it has grown on me. There is something quite futuristic and McQueen-esqe about it.

Kerry was safely consistent last year, so it’s nice to see her wear something with a bit of an edge.

The Jasmine di Milo Fall 2007 collection seems like it’s having a bit of a revival. First Rihanna, now Kerry.

She completes her look with a black Mary Norton clutch, with gold detailing.

Demi Moore arrived with her hubby, wearing a stunning silver and black sequined dress, which she wore with the heavenly Christian Louboutin Eugenie satin pumps.

Jessica Alba wore black pants and a black tank, but she brighten up her look with a gold blazer, gold peep-toes, and a gold Jimmy Choo Kase oval clutch.

Marisa Tomei wore a black dress with bronze bubble hem. She completed the look with black tights, pumps and her Fendi Borderline satin clutch.

Shakira wore a strapless royal blue Carolina Herrera gown with black detailing on the side.

Kate Walsh arrived wearing a strapless Missoni floral printed dress, with brown sequined bodice.

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The Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball

Hayden Panettiere wore a light two-tone pastel coloured Monique Lhuillier Spring 2009 strapless chiffon gown.

I am not sure what up with Hayden and strapless gowns, but they always seem to squash her boobs.

The colour of the gown is amazing and flatters her skin tone. She completed the look with a slick updo.

RIAA and Feeding America Inauguration Charity Ball

I don’t even know what this is? An preview of Rihanna’s 2009 Halloween costume perhaps?

What a mess.

Her Jasmine Di Milo Fall 2007 dress, looked much better on the runway.

Speaking of a mess, Courteney Cox arrived wearing a black suit, with a leather trim.

I’m thinking she went to her attic and rummage through the box that said ’80s Clothes To Be Thrown Away’.

Sadly she never got round to it.

Alicia Witt was the only shining light on a red carpet of hideousness, as he stepped out looking delightful wearing a two tone Malandrino Resort 2009 dress, which had a multi-coloured cummerbund of pailette.

She completed her look with her hair teased up in a loose updo, and a gold box clutch.

Mid Atlantic Ball

Jennifer Lopez wore a mint green one shouldered Marchesa gown when she performed at this event. It looks white under the house lights, but I assure you from other pictures it is mint green.

The dress is truly stunning with lace panels on the sides.

Jennifer has been wearing a lot of Marchesa lately, like she did when the brand first launched. It suits her so well.

Neighborhood Inaugural Ball

Singer Faith Hill wore a gorgeous black tiered Carolina Herrera Spring 2009 gown, with ruffled detailing.

Mariah Carey stuffed herself into this black velvet and lace Dolce & Gabbana off-the-shoulder gown.

Would it really hurt her to go up a size?

The Creative Coalition’s 2009 Inaugural Ball

Kerry Washington premiered a new do, as her hair was pulled back, with sweeping bangs.

The actress looked gorgeous in her couture, navy blue tulle Georges Chakra gown. The gown sparkled with Swarovski crystals.

Artist Making an Impact Pre-Inaugural Dinner

Sarah Silverman like to act the fool on the red carpet, but for once she looked really good wearing a beautiful Pamella Roland red chiffon halter gown. She scrubs up nice, when she wants to.

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There there were those who had some good weeks, some bad weeks - Juliette Lewis and Kristen Bell.

There were also those who look great, but sometimes have a touch of de ja vu about them - Dita von Teese

There were also those who stuck to one format - Jennifer Aniston, Lauren Conrad and Angelina Jolie.

Then there are those who mix it up, make the red carpet interesting, and always hit the red carpet looking fantastic. For me no one embodied that more than Kerry Washington.

She was the most consistent on the red carpet in 2008. She never took to many risks, I agree, but I never once said I disliked anything she wore, and I am a tough girl to please.

Hair, make-up and accessories all played an important part for the girl who quietly made an impact on the red carpet in 2008.

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We’re more used to seeing Kerry Washington wearing flowing gowns, but she took a departure from that from that for a more edgier rock chick type look donning an all leather look for this event.

The actress wore a grey vintage leather sweet-heart neck-lined bustier with an asymmetrical ruffled piece and black Helmut Lang leather leggings.

She surprisingly pulls it off.

Dania Ramirez also went for a all leather edgy look, wearing a black embellished bustier with navy leather pants.

Kristen Bell sparkled in a pair of black sequined Monique Lhuillier pants, which she wore with a Enza Costa Rogue white tank.

I love the high waistband on her pants, but I don’t like her make-up in the close up.

Jennifer Morrison is truly gorgeous wearing a multi-coloured Missoni Pre-Fall 2009 bandeau print maxi dress.

Gabrielle Union finally dug deep in her closet to find a colour other than black to wear.

She opted for this lilac Emporio Armani dress with jeweled detail on the empire waist, which she wore with silver strappy sandals to complement her dress.

We’ve seen a lot of Sanaa Lathan on the red carpet. I feel like I have written about her every day.

For this event the beautiful actress wore a black asymmetrical Couture Couture by Juicy Couture shimmering belted dress, which she wore with Christian Louboutin d’Orsay Pumps.

Lindsay Price adopted the lace trend by wearing this sultry D&G lace shift dress with black peep-toes.

Every time I give Rumer Willis a compliment, she ruins it.

No make-up, her hair is not styled, she clearly pick the first thing she found on her bedroom floor to wear to this event, which leaves me feeling very disappointed in her lack of effort.

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For the Palme d’Or Closing Ceremony at the Palais des Festivals, the actress wore a beautiful ice blue Louis Vuitton Fall 2008 strapless gown, which had been modified from the runway.

Spanish actress Paz Vega attended the Marie Claire Prix de la Mode 2008 Awards at French Embassy last month in Madrid, wearing the runway version this dress.

The added detail of a white fold on the runway version, makes this dress more interesting so Paz wins this for me.