Most Daring Dresses

Origami never looked so good- Natalie Portman was paper-doll pretty at Cannes in a draped dress from Givenchy haute couture.

Style rebel Sienna Miller was on the fringe in her carpet-sweeping design from Jasmine di Milo.

Prairie chic at the Grammys? Rihanna brought rock and roll attitude to Zac Posen’s corseted raffia design.

When you’ve got it, flaunt it! Beyonce celebrated the Grammys in a bold gold gown with a low-dipping back.

Pink

showed her style stripes at the MTV Video Music Awards in a vivid red and black gown from Alexis Lamontagna.

Strategic dresser Thandie Newton showed off slices of skin in a daring design from Jasmine di Milo.

Style sweetheart Christina Ricci showed the Costume Institute Gala some love in a chiffon Givenchy gown in a Valentine hue.

No wallflowers here! Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t shy away from style when she donned a peek-a-boo design from Stella McCartney.

Nicole Richie

played cover-up in a tapestry-print vintage gown from Missoni.

At Cannes, Eva Longoria Parker chased away the fashion doldrums in a tulle cloud from Atelier Versace.