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Dissecting the style of a Top Model: Jaslene Gonzalez

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

You would think that since America's Next Top Model is all about making it big in the fashion industry that Tyra Banks would try and teach these girls something about, well, fashion. Unfortunately, it looks like the Cycle 8 winner, Jaslene Gonzalez, never made it through a what not to wear class.

She always looks like she's trying too hard -- and she probably is. After all, a model from a reality show has a lot more to prove than anyone else in the fashion industry. She just needs to relax a little bit. She's an absolutely gorgeous girl and she doesn't need to try on every single trend at once in order to look stylish. In fact, I think overdoing it with trends has the opposite effect. I love Jaslene, and I'm impressed that she's been one of the most successful winners of ANTM. I just wish she would tone it down a little bit.

You just don't need to wear leggings, and moccasin boots and gold accessories and side swept bangs and fake tan all on the same day. Let Jaslene be a lesson to us all -- wear trends just one or two at a time. More than that is overkill. Browse through the gallery and see some more examples of what not to do. She's living proof that overdoing it can cheapen the look of even the most beautiful girl.

Lauren Conrad's Bella collection

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

Lauren Conrad is such an awesome designer that she gets, not one, but two Spring collections! Her first, City of Angels was lukewarmly received. Most people I talked to thought the clothes were cute, but overpriced. And the second collection, Bella, is no different.

I do think L.C. has great style. Of all the girls on reality t.v. she's one of the few that doesn't dress like a two dollar hooker and at least tries to keep things classy while she's stumbling out of B-listed night clubs at 3 in the morning. She wears simple yet flattering outfits. And that's basically what her Bella collection is -- very basic, cute (mostly) dresses with a few tops thrown in the mix. It's not an earth shattering formula.

But, the prices are a bit ridiculous. For example, who would buy a simple white, floor length halter dress for $185, when you could find the same thing at Target for $20? Although in L.C. world I'm sure she considers her prices more than reasonable, I'm not sure who in her target market could afford these clothes. They're too expensive for the "normal" people of the world. And while they're at celebrity prices, I'm not sure there's anything unique enough in this line that any celebrity besides L.C. herself would actual wear. Seriously, $88 for a Lauren Conrad basic tanktop?!? You have got to be kidding me. She's no Marc Jacobs. L.C. can't just slap her name on something and think that ups the value.

On a side note, she should probably fire whoever writes the clothing descriptions for her website. Talking about the Kiki Tank, the site reads, "It is adorable with it's eyelet trim along the top of the top." That's poetic, really.

Browse through the gallery and tell me, what's your verdict on L.C.'s Bella collection?

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

    Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Jon Furniss, WireImage

    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

    ebay

    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

    Getty Images

    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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