Celebrity: Jessica Lowndes

Event: The launch of the new Beauty Hall at John Lewis

Dress: Little black Motel Rocks (Elsa Rose) lace mini-dress with a sweetheart neckline and lace overlay

Beauty: A smoky-eye and defined brow were paired with an understated lip color and sleek locks

Color Critique: Her black mini-dress was short and fitted, but she pulled-it-off. The long sleeves provided coverage that kept it from being to sexy. -

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Celebrity: Lucy Hale

Event: ABC Family Upfront event in Hollywood

Dress: Little black dress with a flirty hem

Jewelry: Yellow drop earrings and statement ring

Shoes: Black Casadei peep-toe heels

Beauty: Dramatic look – strong brows and lined eyes were combined with bold orange-red lips and the hair was styled over-the-shoulder in soft waves

Color Critique: I liked how she brought color to her black frock with the use of her make-up and accessory – a pair of yellow earrings and orange-red lips and manicure. -

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Celebrity: Ginnifer Goodwin

Event: The ‘Leading Women in Media’ dinner in Washington, DC

Dress: Little black dress with ruching in the bodice and feminine pleats in the skirt

Bag: Black clutch

Shoes: Edgy Rupert Sanderson high-heeled sandals in black

Beauty: Dramatic look – a strong brow and bold red pout were paired with her short hair style

Color Critique: Her black dress was accentuated by scarlett lips and a gorgeous mint green manicure. The pastel was unexpected amongst the drama of the black and red. -

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Anne Hathaway was as graceful as Audrey Hepburn in a little black dress at the New York City premiere of “The Iron Lady.” She wore a sleeveless sheath with a high neckline that fell just below the knee. The actress accessorized with a satin clutch and pointy-toe heels. Her hair was styled in a sleek bun and the makeup was dramatic with strong brows and bright red lips. She was tres chic on the red carpet.

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Sarah Jessica Parker attended Christie’s preview of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection in a little black dress. She looked beautiful in a strapless number with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. A satiny hemline added texture and interest to her frock. She accessorized with a simple pair of matching pointy-toe heels. Interestingly enough, she wore no jewels to this event. Her hair was center-parted in large curls, and her makeup was flawless and neutral as always.

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Sofia Vergara wore a little black dress to the A Decade of Difference Gala in New York City. The actress selected a fitted number with a geometric neckline, and it fell just below the knee. She accessorized with peep-toe heels, a metallic clutch, chandelier earrings and diamond bangles. Strong brows, and sexy hair completed her look for the evening.

 This little black dress is definitely the splurge of the two at $2,300, The Row Marina leather dress is a stand-out. Shop it at Net-A-Porter.

My budget-friendly pick is a belted, button-up capped-sleeves dress sold at theOutNet for $265.

Zoe Saldana selected a stylish LBD for Nas’ birthday celebration last night in New York City.  The actress made her entrance in a slinky black number with silver straps.  It also had a bluson bodice, and a straight skirt.  I loved the combining of textile, it had sheen on top, and was matte in the lower-half.  A gorgeous updo, and flawless makeup  completed her look for the evening.