Sweeping her mohawk into a impressive pompadour, Rihanna looked more like a walking magazine editorial than a casual movie-goer. Her black Alexander McQueen jumpsuit, overflowing strands of pearls, and black lace sleeves were a definite statement. Also helping to punctuate the ensemble was the strong makeup - defiantly bright red lips and cat-eyed black liner.
Her flair for cutting edge fashion even has Kanye West impressed. "That's an innate talent, having style like that," he commented earlier this month about RiRi's panache. (Eat your heart out Chris Brown!)
But what do you think? Did Rihanna's personal twist on classic pearls and red lipstick hit the right note or were the multiple strands accessory overkill? Check out the gallery below and leave us a comment.
Snap Judgment
Rihanna looked fierce at the "Inglorious Basterds" London premiere on July 23 in an Alexander McQueen jumpsuit paired with Maison Martin Margiela booties. The pop singer completed her look by layering on multiple strands of pearls, long lace fingerless gloves, and a sassy slash of red lipstick.
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Charlize Theron sported this cropped jacket over a halter dress, with gladiators and a studded belt to a soccer match in Pasadena, California on July 21.
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Eva Mendes poses prettily in a strapless maxidress by Tibi at the Giffoni Experience Film Festival in Italy on July 17. The actress accentuated her summer look with Ralph Lauren sunglasses, earrings by Coomi, and Stuart Weitzman espadrilles.
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She's Back! Whitney Houston is smiling again at her album listening party at the Lincoln Center in New York City on July 21. For the event, the legendary songstress donned a stretchy black dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
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Kim Kardashian opts for Proenza Schouler's bustier dress with attached T-shirt and cage belt by Yves Saint Laurent to attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Orphan" on July 21.
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Lady GaGa goes muppet crazy in this Jean-Charles de Castelbajac dress on her way to perform at the Apollo Theatre in Manchester, England on today.
Splash News
Chloë Sevigny braved the summer heat in a black leather jumpsuit from Proenza Schouler's Fall 2009 collection on July 15th. The actress was attending the "A Magazine" launch party in New York City.
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Elle Macpherson shows why she's coined "The Body" in a Hervé Léger bandage dress at the Jaguar XJ launch party in London on July 9. The 46-year-old mother of two completed her shimmery look with a matching pair of nude Christian Louboutin heels and clutch.
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Queen Latifah shows off her curves while visiting the "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York City. The multi-talented star opted for a cut-out top, nylon leggings, and chic gray booties.
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Hayden Panettiere wore a racy black lace number by rising designer Caroline Seikaly for an appearance on David Letterman in New York City on July 6. The 20-year-old actress completed the look with antique jewelry from House of Lavande.
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