01of 10BEST RED CARPETLionel Hahn/Abaca; Jason Merritt/Gettynot only swept the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards this year for her acting skills, but she also blew away the competition for best dressed. “Kate dresses to really show off her curves,” says stylist Freddie Leiba, of the star’s second-skin Narciso Rodriguez and utterly elegant YSL gowns.

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not only swept the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards this year for her acting skills, but she also blew away the competition for best dressed. “Kate dresses to really show off her curves,” says stylist Freddie Leiba, of the star’s second-skin Narciso Rodriguez and utterly elegant YSL gowns.

02of 10BEST ACCESSIBLE GLAMOURPA Photos /Landov; Emmevi/Flynet“I don’t consider myself a fashionista,” tells PEOPLE, but many would beg to differ. She’s made a signature style out of sleeveless sheaths and shown an uncanny knack for mixing high and low – wearing everything from Gap and J.Crew to Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez.

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“I don’t consider myself a fashionista,” tells PEOPLE, but many would beg to differ. She’s made a signature style out of sleeveless sheaths and shown an uncanny knack for mixing high and low – wearing everything from Gap and J.Crew to Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez.

03of 10BEST MATERNITY STYLEGeorge Pimentel/WireImage; Michael Williams/StartraksWho says expecting means sacrificing style? Not , who even went so far during her second pregnancy as to launch her own maternity line for A Pea in the Pod. “The last thing a pregnant woman wants is to feel like she’s wearing maternity clothes,” says Richie. She started off in looks like this sparkling Bally tunic and finished her pregnancy in an easy outfit from her Nicole line.

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Who says expecting means sacrificing style? Not , who even went so far during her second pregnancy as to launch her own maternity line for A Pea in the Pod. “The last thing a pregnant woman wants is to feel like she’s wearing maternity clothes,” says Richie. She started off in looks like this sparkling Bally tunic and finished her pregnancy in an easy outfit from her Nicole line.

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BEST SHORT DRESSES

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05of 10BEST JEANSAxelle/Bauer-Griffin; James Devaney/WireImageRachel Zoe describes to PEOPLE as “the ultimate denim girl – it’s what she feels the mostherselfin. She takes them from casual to chic with dressy tops, like this dotted Michael Kors and delicate Lela Rose, and sexy heels like her striped Dsquared and chain-laden Pierre Hardy pumps.

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Rachel Zoe describes to PEOPLE as “the ultimate denim girl – it’s what she feels the mostherselfin. She takes them from casual to chic with dressy tops, like this dotted Michael Kors and delicate Lela Rose, and sexy heels like her striped Dsquared and chain-laden Pierre Hardy pumps.

06of 10BEST BIKINISSDFL/ Prahl/Splash News Online(2)No shirt, no shoes, no problem for , who flaunts her fabulous figure in sexy two-pieces. But she’s not afraid to accessorize either, telling PEOPLE, “a sarong is my number one.”

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No shirt, no shoes, no problem for , who flaunts her fabulous figure in sexy two-pieces. But she’s not afraid to accessorize either, telling PEOPLE, “a sarong is my number one.”

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BEST SPARKLE

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08of 10BEST STREET CHICFame; WennNo sweatpants or sneakers for when she’s off the red carpet – the star favors sky-high heels and impeccable hair and makeup. Her longtime hairstylist Kim Kimble tells PEOPLE, “Even when she’s dressing down, she will accessorize with items that make the outfit pop or wear her hair in a glamorous style.”

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No sweatpants or sneakers for when she’s off the red carpet – the star favors sky-high heels and impeccable hair and makeup. Her longtime hairstylist Kim Kimble tells PEOPLE, “Even when she’s dressing down, she will accessorize with items that make the outfit pop or wear her hair in a glamorous style.”

09of 10BEST USE OF COLORZUMA Press; Can Nguyen/Landmark/JPIFreida Pinto became a style sensation this year when she hit the red carpet in support ofSlumdog Millionairein vibrant colors, including this cornflower blue Marchesa and coral Dries van Noten. Her stylist George Kotsiopoulos tells PEOPLE, “She is stunning in pinks, blues and yellows.”

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Freida Pinto became a style sensation this year when she hit the red carpet in support ofSlumdog Millionairein vibrant colors, including this cornflower blue Marchesa and coral Dries van Noten. Her stylist George Kotsiopoulos tells PEOPLE, “She is stunning in pinks, blues and yellows.”

10of 10BEST BOHO STYLEJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; EPAThe secret to easy style? “Not trying too hard,” says the 20-year-old’s stylist Deborah Waknin. Pieces like this floral Rebecca Taylor romper and tiered blue Gold Hawk dress go with tougher accessories and loose waves that help her style swing “from sweet hippie girl to rocker chic.”

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The secret to easy style? “Not trying too hard,” says the 20-year-old’s stylist Deborah Waknin. Pieces like this floral Rebecca Taylor romper and tiered blue Gold Hawk dress go with tougher accessories and loose waves that help her style swing “from sweet hippie girl to rocker chic.”

source: people.com