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Watercolor Dresses

Bring on the waterworks! Spring dresses that look like watercolor works of art, sprinkled the runways of Christian Lacroix, Dolce & Gabbana and Zac Posen runways, are now in high-demand. Never ones to hold off on a hot trend, celebs like Thandie Newton, Rihanna and Carrie Underwood already scooped up their own art-inspired dresses. Monet would be so proud!

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Zac Posen
New York's 'It' designer is a pro at creating unique gowns that stand out on the red carpet. For the finale of his Spring 2008 runway show, he sent out one gorgeous watercolor hued dress after another.


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Rachel Bilson
From the runway to the red carpet! At the Tokyo premiere for her new movie Jumper Rachel Bilson rocked a dreamy Zac Posen dress and sky high Christian Louboutin heels.


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Dolce & Gabbana
The Italian designing duo's spring show was inspired by the painter Julian Schnabel. So it's no surprise that their collection featured plenty of paint-splashed dresses. Add a crinoline skirt for volume and Voilà, wearable art!


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Thandie Newton
Actress Thandie Newton wore a ladylike shades-of-purple cocktail dress to the 2007 British Fashion Awards.


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Giles
Always expect the unexpected with designer Giles Deacon. At his London spring show he went dramatic with his painted dresses adding layers and layers of tulle and decorative hats.


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Scarlett Johansson
At the Louis Vuitton party the actress hosted in New York City, Johansson wore a strapless, ombré Vuitton party dress.


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Jennifer Connelly
One of the perks of being the new face of Balenciaga? You get to wear designer clothes for free! Connelly makes the look more wearable by ditching the knee-high gladiator sandals that were featured on the runway.


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Rihanna
As pretty as a picture! The Umbrella singer didn't let a sprained ankle stop her from partying at an event at the Avalon Hotel in a strapless tie-dye-esque Basso & Brooke bubble dress.


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Roberto Cavalli
Typically the flamboyant Italian designer goes for sexy, animal print dresses but for spring Cavalli changed his tune and went for all things pretty like this floral, watercolor chiffon dress.


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