Celebrity Style 2006
Most Over-Dressed
Is this just a publicity stunt, or what? Weeks before her wedding to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes donned a ball gown to attend the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 6, 2006. Here, she leaves the Ritz Hotel with new best pal Victoria Beckham, formerly known as Posh Spice.
Worst Hair Day
Jessica Simpson reportedly lost out on a lucrative fashion ad campaign when she insisted on using her own hairdresser, Ken Paves, for the photo shoot. "He's very 'Texas pageant hair,'" sniped a fashion source. Here, the singer/actress co-hosts MTV's Total Request Live at MTV Studios in New York on Oct. 4, 2006.
Most Improved
Even Britain's bitchy Tatler magazine grudgingly admits she has "become rather beautiful" since her marriage to the Prince of Wales. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, tours Badshai Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, on Nov. 2, 2006, during a royal tour.
Most Improved, Runner Up
She'd spit nails if anyone told her that her taste is "maturing" at age 48, but Madonna seems increasingly interested in looking good rather than looking shocking. Here, the singer arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons in West Hollywood on March 5, 2006.
King Of Shabby Chic
Johnny Depp, right, who looks great even when he doesn't have his gold teeth in, greets the crowd with co-star Orlando Bloom at the Tokyo premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" on July 10, 2006.
Mini Prize
This year's miniskirt revival created an intense competition among Hollywood women to see just how short and how tight they could possibly go without getting busted. Here, a very leggy Cameron Diaz attends the premiere of "The Holiday" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Nov. 29, 2006.
Most Over-Exposed, Runner-Up
As a suitable-for-family-viewing Web site, we chose this rare picture of celebrity flasher Lindsay Lohan fully clothed and firmly hanging onto the hem of her dress with both hands. Her movie "Bobby" was in competition at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on Sept. 5, 2006.
Best Retro Look
Maybe Lindsay got desperate for attention in Venice when she caught a glimpse of the competition. Scarlett Johansson added a touch of 1930s retro glamour for the premiere of "The Black Dahlia" at the 63rd Venice Film Festival on Aug. 30, 2006.
Least Over-Exposed
Here's a refreshing strategy: Brittany Murphy seems to be trying to capture attention by dressing elegantly and behaving in public. The voice of Gloria in the animated hit "Happy Feet" is seen at the movie's London premiere on Nov. 26, 2006.
Young And Elegant
Hey, here's another classy young celebrity. That makes two in a row! Jessica Alba might have looked to Audrey Hepburn for her inspiration when she got dressed for the benefit gala that opened the exhibit Anglomania at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 1, 2006.
Tea For Three
Always-fabulous actress and UNICEF Ambassador Tea Leoni attends the UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani's 42nd Street in New York on Nov. 28, 2006.
General Excellence Award
Eva Longoria never seems to miss a dress-up event in Hollywood, and who can blame her? She's always a standout in the beautiful crowd. Here, she arrives for the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 16, 2006.
A Perfect 10
At a time when many actresses seem to be literally starving for fashion's sake, British actress Kate Winslet glows with health and beauty. Here, she attends the London premiere of the movie "Little Children" on Oct. 25, 2006.
Worst Role Model
Straight out of drug rehab, Kate Moss was named "Model of the Year" for 2006 by a British fashion industry group. You've got to wonder what the competition was like. She and bad-boy boyfriend Pete Doherty are seen leaving Vogue's 90th birthday party at the Serpentine Gallery in London on Nov. 8, 2006.
Most Appropriately Dressed
He's going to be so offended when he sees this, but it's meant as a compliment. Ludacris knows how to dress for the occasion. The actor-musician arrives sleekly semi-formal for the 78th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 5, 2006.
Another Bad Hair Day
Woo-hoo! Got caught in a wind tunnel! Denise Richards wears a '60s prom do to the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Dec. 4, 2006.