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To host her sister’s bachelorette party at Tao in Las Vegas, reality star Whitney Port rocked a killer downtown-chic look that was sexy and edgy without being over the top. Whitney showed off her endless legs in a black leather miniskirt which she paired with a spectacular pair of Manolo Blahnik sandals. To offset the inherent sexiness of the skirt, she wore a loose, scoop neck white tee from miniskirt which she paired with a spectacular pair of Kain, adding a sort of hipster-cool vibe to the look. Never one to scrimp on the accessories, Whitney finished the look with a large gold cuff, a studded leather bracelet and a playful cocktail ring. The end result was a seriously fabulous, totally wearable look that had that accidental sort of sex appeal that is just so hot right now. Check out my SLIDESHOW to get this sexy-chic look!

It’s no coincidence that Kate Moss is always 2-3 months ahead of the curve. She sets the curve, and designers scramble to put clothes on the market that mimic her eclectic, always surprising style. Moss seems to live by only one key rule of fashion, which is to wear beautiful clothes authentically. She seems to effortlessly throw together outfits that you never think would work. Whether it’s layering neutrals over grey skinny jeans and red booties (months before anyone is even wearing black ones!), sporting heavily layered jewelry, or throwing a blazer over anything, Moss keeps visual interest without seeming over-dressed. She always seems comfortable, her clothes look tailored to fit her body, and you most often see her wearing flats. Her lesson to be learned is wear what makes you feel comfortable. Fun fact: Moss is only 5’7″, and though very slight, her style can be mixed and matched to flatter many body types! Check out my slideshow for ways to adopt Kate Moss’s eclectic style! Photo credit: PR Photos

Kelly Clarkson has already marked 2009 as the year of her comeback with her record-breaking new single “My Life Would Suck Without You” and her upcoming fourth album “All I Ever Wanted” due out this March… and I’d say it’s about time! Our favorite American Idol winner has slipped under the radar for a year or two, and we single folk have certainly missed her solid girl-power singles (there hasn’t been another liberating breakup song to belt out the car window quite as satisfying as “Since U Been Gone”) and soulfully poignant power ballads to get us through those romantic rough patches. And in her absence, plenty of new female performers have stepped up to the plate to both fill in the void on the charts and serve as our fashion muses — such as Katy Perry’s naughty pin-up girl style and Duffy’s jazzy throwback feel — but there just hasn’t been any other performer to do the casual-yet-chic rocker chick vibe justice quite like Kelly can. While some Clarkson critics may say her new song lyrics seem strangely self-sacrificing and sunny compared to her previous ex-bashing persona we all knew and loved, her video for “My Life Would Suck Without You” shows that even though her bitter lyrics may have sweetened up a bit, she’s still got her playful-yet-empowered edginess and sophisticated rockstar style, not to mention tons of hair-whipping energy to boot. With lots of layered jewelry, the right cropped blazer, and the legs to pull off a pair of shiny leggings as pants, you can put your own spin on both Kelly’s power-performer style and her joyriding girl-next-door get-up she rocks in the video. Take a look at the video yourself, then check the slideshow to see how you can channel Kelly’s kick-ass comeback looks- no stylist needed!

Debra Messing is one of the many celebrities who recently discovered the utter fabulousness of Black Halo and their signature ultra-flattering curve-hugging silhouettes. At the Damages Season 2 Television Series Premiere, Debra rocked a super sleek strapless Black Halo pencil dress. She maintained the polished motif with elegant black pumps a simple clutch, and beautiful, but still understated accessories for a look that was perfectly polished with a bit of playfulness. Straight, no fuss hair and minimal jewelry added a demure quality to this easy and effortless ensemble.

Create your own look with a dressy cami, high waisted pencil skirt, and narrow belt, or check out my SLIDESHOW to see the real deal!

While the character she plays, or is, on The City is pretty loathe-able, you’ve got to admit Olivia Palermo’s style is pretty phenomenal. The socialite has a major knack for mixing and matching throwing high-end items together with low-end and playing with varying proportions, cuts, and fabrics. At the book launch for Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How to Make a Difference hosted by Kenneth Cole, Olivia looked polished and chic with a bit of edgy-fashion-forwardness thrown into the mix wearing a red skirt with cascading ruffles, a loose blazer, platform ankle boots and some seriously statement-making necklaces. This look can work for an event, the office, a date, cocktail hour, and so much more, so why not give it a go?

Check out my SLIDESHOW to get the look!