Hollywood, CA — House of Versace rose and shone at this year’s Oscars with some of A-list stars looking fabulous in Versace outfits.

 Elizabeth Banks attended the 82nd Annual Academy Awards (03/07/2010) dressed in Atelier Versace Spring 2009 Grey Ruffled Straples Gown and Sergio Rossi Crystal Studded Platform Sandals.

Tinsley Mortimer wore Versace Spring 2010 RTW Pink Strapless Gown.

Demi Moore appeared in Atelier Versace Spring 2008 Peach Gown and Versace Satin Double-Platform Sandals.

Melanie Griffith wore Versace Black Beaded and Sequined Strapless Gown, while her husband, Antonio Banderas, opted for Versace One-Button Narrow Label Tuxedo. For some reason, folks at TMZ thought it was funny to compare the 49-years-old Spanish actor to Saddam Hussein.

Avatar creator James Cameron was spotted in Versace One-Button Peak Label Tuxedo. Antonio wore Versace better, didn’t he?

These fashion mavens did all they could to make introduction of Inglorious Basterds to this world as colorful, sparkling and interesting as possible. Thank you!

At the LA premiere on August 10, Angelina Jolie teamed her leather Michael Kors Fall 2009 dress with Dior Strappy Platform sandals ($524.99, was $750 at Saks 5th).

Diane Kruger wore an amazing sequin mini dress to the New York premiere of Inglorious Basterds on Monday (8/17/2009).

Inglorious Basterds actress Diane Kruger stunned the crowd at LA premiere on August 10 with her amazing Atelier Versace Fall 2009 dress made of crystals, which Diane teamed with Versace Fall 2009 boxy clutch and heels.

Seven days earlier, Diane Kruger attended the Inglorious Basterds premiere in Sydney, Australia. Diane wore Marchesa Resort 2010 dress and sparkling Christian Louboutin Ron Ron marine pumps [sold out, was $595 at Barneys NY].

There was Berlin, Germany premiere on July 28, 2009. Diane opted for Herve Leger Resort 2010 dress.

On July 23, 2009 at the London, UK premiere, Diane Kruger was dressed in Balmain Fall 2009 dress and studded Christian Louboutin peep-toe shoes.

Christina Ricci at the Hollywood premiere on August 10 wearing a red polka dot dress and Christian Louboutin Bianca pumps [sold out, was $735 at Barneys NY].

PHOTO CREDIT: Fame Pictures via GumGum.

LOS ANGELES — Sometimes it could be really frustrating having to deal with this lag between the time when celebrities wear sample clothes and the time those clothes actually appear in stores. This photo from March 2009 shows actress Kate Hudson wearing sexy LnA Deep Scoop t-shirt [sold out, was $56 at Boutique To You], while departing LAX Airport. She also wore 7 for All Mankind destroyed flare jeans. There’s similar pair of eco-friendly Seven jeans available for $245 via Shopbop. Kate accessorized with Versace 2082-B sunglasses and Jimmy Choo Diane Kid Fringe bag [sold out, was $1495 via Saks 5th Ave in different color -- black].

PHOTO CREDIT: Bauer-Griffin via GumGum.

NEW YORK — Actress Megan Fox tops Fandango.com Sexiest Women in the Movies For 2009 List. Well, we haven’t seen any of her movies for 2009 yet, but there will be couple of them later this year.

Of course, everybody’s waiting for the sequel to a 2007 cult film Transformers. Megan Fox will reprise lead role of Mikaela Banes in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen which will be released in June. Fox also has something called Jennifer’s Bodycoming out in September.

How To Lose Friends And Alienate Peopleis Fox’s latest released movie (October 2008) in which she plays a ‘manufactured’ A-list actress Sophie Maes. Megan Fox is sexy and seems to act better than the movie’s lead actress Kirsten Dunst.

So, let’s look back at styles worn by Megan Fox in the movie, shell we?

 Megan Fox is wearing a red embellished Versace gown from Fall 2007 collection. She also wore this dress in gray.

Megan is i a lavender dress by British designer Jenny Packham.

Megan Fox is in a pink Chanel dress from Spring 2007 collection. 

No need to look further than Spring/Summer 09 fashion ad campaigns to see how much the fashion industry depends on celebrity mannequins. Better yet is to see all the campaigns in one place. Well, we just wanted to see ‘the big picture.’ Click the small pictures below.

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Victoria Beckham has followed in the footsteps of her husband, David Beckham, and lended her immaculate body for Armani Spring/Summer 2009 underwear campaign.

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Katie Holmes is the muse behind Miu Miu Spring / Summer 2009 ad campaign. Her looks were reportedly inspired by the works of famous Italian film director Federico Fellini.

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Long Islander Lindsay Lohan had become the ultimate Los Angeles chick. In the ad campaign for Italian fashion label Fornarina, Lohan portrays Hollywood rock diva! The label is popular with junior celebrities like Miley Cyrus.

NEW YORK — Fashion designer Donatella Versace just received the Superstar Award from the Fashion Group International honoring her for lifetime achievement in fashion.

Versace turned up at the 25th International Night of Stars event last week with her daughter Allegra Versace and actor Balthazar Getty.

While Donatella was wearing her fantastic asymmetrical black dress embellished with zipper hearts, daughter Allegra chose a purple Versace dress from Spring 2009 Collection. Jennifer Lopez was wearing Versace dress at the event too.

By the way, DV looked much better than in March 2008 when she launched her men’s line at Barney’s New York!

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NEW YORK — Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony attended the Fashion Group International’s 25th Annual Night of Stars last week. JLo looked stunning in her pink asymmetrical Versace dress accessorized with Versace Croc Bag ($2065) and Versace sandals.

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