Ten Best Red Carpet Looks From The Ten Past Years...

Last night I was thinking about how exactly ten years ago I was a freshman in high school getting ready to host my first "real" party for New Years Eve 99.

I was wearing a glittery black baby tee (a size too small so it showed my belly) with extra low slung jeans and blue sketchers. I was more concerned about a certain boy flirting with my archenemy in my own basement but I do remember flinching for just a second when the clock hit midnight in case Y2K killed us all.

But it didn't and since then the world has seen thongs sticking out of jeans, the return of leggings, JLo's infamous green Versace, H&M arriving stateside, Bjork's swan, the "It" bags and their subsequent waiting lists, and Carrie Bradshaw going from TV character to fashion icon.

In honor of the fashion tragedies and iconic moments here are my favorite ten looks from the past ten years...

Michelle Williams in Vera Wang

Kirsten Dunst in Rochas

Camilla Belle in Jean Paul Gaultier

Mary-Kate Olsen in Balenciaga

Cameron Diaz in Chanel Haute Couture

Side Note: I'm not a big fan of Cameron Diaz and I'm normally not impressed with her fashion choices but I was OBSESSED the moment she stepped onto the red carpet in this Chanel. I love mini dresses and the nude shoes were a stroke of genius. The button detailing down the back is just beautiful and I love that the lace is sheer in only the right places. This is still my dream red carpet outfit-you know, if I'm ever on one!

Chloe Sevigny in YSL

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive

Reese Witherspoon in Nina Ricci

Side Note: I was really hesitant about putting Sarah Jessica Parker's Chanel Haute Couture because I think there is a lot wrong with it. But the thing is this dress is just the epitome of SJP's red carpet style and when she's "on" she's the epitome of what I think everyone wants to see in fashion: A fun, frothy dream.

Anne Hathway in Atelier Versace

Best Dressed 2009: Camilla Belle

Camilla Belle may fly under the radar in terms of her acting roles (the expected career push from "Push" never came about this year) but the fashion crowd has always had an eye on her. She may have enraged the teenybopper set after a hook up and break up with Joe Jonas this year but her style choices never faltered.

Best Dressed 2009: Vanessa Traina

Yes she was on the list last year but she continues to be my absolute style icon! She doesn't get as much attention as her bffs Nicole Richie and the Olsens but she deserves it!

If you're adorable....

...like my bff's little sister, Alycia, is...

you'll match your nail polish to your awesome charm necklace.

You'll also always be who you are, and rock what you love, no matter what!

Best Dressed 2009: Dree Hemingway

Unlike some bloggers I could mention I don't think Dree Hemingway is all hype. The girl can dress! To be fair she isn't that much of a model but with the money and connection that must (I'm assuming) come with the last night Hemingway who cares?

One of the things I like about Dree is that she goes simple and minimal on the red carpet but on her down time she takes every trend that you thought you knew/were tired of/were unsure about/wore everyday (like plaid, blazers, ultra-skinnies, etc.) and blended them in a way that made them cool all over again.

Plus, she's just so damn pretty!