Back in May at the Cannes Film Festival Penélope Cruz attended a photo call for Broken Embraces (Spanish title: “Los Abrazos Rotos”) looking breathtaking in a nude Dolce & Gabbana ruched strapless silk dress which she accessorized with matching satin Christian Louboutin peep-toe pumps.

Emily Blunt wore the same dress 2 days ago at the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute looking equally gorgeous. The actress decided to spice up her outfit by adding a bit of bling and a matching beige clutch which fit well with her beige Louboutin t-strap pumps. Emily also replaced the original grosgrain belt of the dress with a cute bow-tied one.

Oh my, this fashion faceoff is a tough one because I adore the dress on both women. However, I slightly prefer Penélope’s look and even though she opted out of accessorizing I am still totally blown away by how soft and feminine the dress looked on her, so it’s Penélope for me. Whom do you prefer seeing in this dress?

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Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Georgette Dress

Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Georgette Dress
($2.750, Saks)

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I haven’t awarded a Red Carpet Gold Star for quite some time now. While there were many red carpet appearance that I liked or even loved, none of them really made me go WOW! – the little extra something was always missing. Penélope Cruz however REALLY stunned me today and rightfully deserves to be crowned. The Spanish actress attended the London premiere of Broken Embraces looking ravishing in red in a double-breasted red Bottega Veneta Resort 2010 suit. You know you love it when you can’t stop staring.

What impressed me even more about Penélope’s look is that she could’ve easily called one of her designer friends and choose a $10k couture gown, but instead she opted for this almost casual suit and _still_ knocked it all out of the fashion ball park. Her grace and attitude were what made this look outstanding. Te Quiero, Penélope!

P.S.: Love the shoes as well (and that’s coming from a girl who usually hates everyting t-strap).

Bottega Veneta Resort 2010

Bottega Veneta Resort 2010

Marisa Tomei

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Marisa Tomei in Elie Saab Spring 2009.

Dana Delany

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Dana Delany in Prada. The jewels are Neil Lane.

Susan Sarandon

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Susan Sarandon.

Amy Adams

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Amy Adams in Giambattista Valli and H. Stern jewelry.

Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate in Emanuel Ungaro, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Daniel Swarovski clutch.

Jennifer Morrison

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Jennifer Morrison in Anne Valérie Hash Fall 2008 Couture.

Andrea Bowen

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Andrea Bowen in Rafael Cennamo Fall 2007.

Julie Benz

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Julie Benz.

Katrina Bowden

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Katrina Bowden in Christian Siriano.

Penélope Cruz

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Penélope Cruz in Azzedine Alaia. “Shoes are also Alaia. The jewels are Chopard“

Angelina Jolie

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Angelina Jolie in Max Azria Spring 2009. The jewels are Tiffany & Co.

Olivia Wilde

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Olivia Wilde in Ralph Lauren Spring 2009.

Alison Pill

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Alison Pill in Jason Wu Fall 2008.

Claire Danes

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Claire Danes in Nina Ricci. Fred Leighton jewels and Jimmy Choo shoes.

Holly Hunter

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Holly Hunter in Reem Acra Spring 2009

Jane Krakowski

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Jane Krakowski in Roberto Cavalli.

Sarah Silverman

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Sarah Silverman was by far the worst dressed on the red carpet. The funny woman tried to pull off a joke by pairing a black prom-like dress with red Converse Chucks and a pair of tennis socks. Was that supposed to be funny? I mean I do get that she tried to make fun of the red carpet frenzy here, but the joke backfired instead making Sarah herself be the joke. She probably won’t be too bothered about it though and will laugh it away like a good comedian should.

Kristen Bell

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Kristen Bell is another one who got it all wrong with her outfit. Did she really think a shapeless creased silver tube dress would make her look good? Kristen normally puts a lot of effort in her red carpet outfits, so I suppose she missed the date of the Critics’ Choice Awards, got panicked and snapped the next best thing out of the laundry.

I give her half a star fo the grey patent stilettos and another half for the cute statement necklace. These are the best things about her attire.

UPDATE: I cannot believe this shapeless dress is a piece from the Stella McCartney Spring 2009 collection. But it still looks a thousand times better on the model.

Marisa Tomei

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Marisa Tomei also had a hard time pulling off this black Giambattista Valli Fall 2006 dress. The dress is gorgeous as it was presented on the runway, but it should’ve been adjusted to fit Tomei’s tiny frame (especially shortened because it looks so unflattering at this length). A typical case of dress domination.

Penélope Cruz

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Penélope Cruz is normally ones of my red carpet faves. Not that she is a big fashion risk taker, but she usually wears something beautiful and elegant that makes her stand out from the crowd (think Oscars 2007).

Unfortunately this was not the case here when Penélope chose to walk the red carpet in a midnight blue strapless Yves Saint Laurent gown. Not that it’s an ugly dress, but it looks simply plain and boring on Penélope who didn’t seem too fond of her dress choice as well. Let’s hope she’s saved the best for the big occassions.

I do envy Penélope’s YSL clutch though.

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Click here for Best Dressed. The rest will have to wait another day I guess.

Marion Cotillard

Best Actress winner Marion Cotillard blowed me away in this stunning ivory mermaid-esque Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2008 Couture gown. Chopard jewels and Sergio Rossi shoes finished off this beautiful red carpet ensemble.

Though I hoped Cate Blanchett would win the Oscar for Best Actress, after Marion’s acceptance speech I was totally in love with the French actress. She was just wonderful.

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Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway was a vision of red carpet perfection glowing in a fire-red one-shouldered Marchesa Fall 2008 dress and sparkling with Harry Winston jewels.

Love the rose detailed one-shoulder strap. Anne completely cured herself from any previous Oscars fashion disasters. Gotta love it, right?

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Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz was a feast for the eyes wearing a stunning navy, feather-trimmed Chanel Haute Couture gown. She finished off her look with beautiful Chopard jewelry. I especially fell in love with her ruby and diamond earrings. Lovely!

Penélope’s make-up & hair is simply fantastic this year, I love it & definitely prefer this look compared to the one she sported last year at the Oscars.

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Katherine Heigl

WOW! Katherine Heigl deserves an award for the most daring color here. She stunned everyone in an asymmetrical racy red silk georgette Escada column gown. She topped off her look with matching red lipstick, Ryan Ryan jewelry, a silver clutch & shoes (both Jimmy Choo).

Loving the old school glamour make-up & hair!

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Jennifer Garner

I really loved Jennifer Garner‘s amazing black silk taffetta Oscar de La Renta fishtail dress and the Van Cleef & Arpels vintage necklace just knocked me off my socks. Clutch by Roger Vivier.

I also loved Jennifer’s messy updo… but only from the side. If you see it from the front the streaks hide too much of her face.

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