Investigating the red-carpet looks of celebs leads us to uncover the chic and those who shock. Here’s what The Chic Spy found:

CHIC: Camilla Belle at the Madrid premiere of 10,000 B.C., looks lovely in a Carlos Miele gown.

CHIC: Anne Hathaway in a Marchesa gown at the 2008 Oscars. Love the Grecian-inspired frock’s row of roses.

CHIC: Rihanna in a Zac Posen cocktail dress at the 2008 Grammys. She was stunning in electric blue and tiers of jagged ruffles.

CHIC: Katie Holmes in Armani at the Los Angeles premiere of “Mad Money”. She was very sophisticated in this silver shimmer and beaded strapless cocktail dress.

SHOCK: Jennifer Love Hewitt in a pale pink cocktail dress at the “27 Dresses” Los Angeles premiere. The empire waist dress has a too low plunging V-neck.

CHIC: Paz Vega in all black is trés chic wearing silk trousers and a fitted turtleneck.

SHOCK: Nicole Kidman in a silver metallic Balenciaga suit at the Australian premiere of “The Golden Compass.” She looks like she is wrapped in alumninum foil and her svelte stature is engulfed by the high-waist, slim-leg pants.

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