Katie Holmes in Carolina Herrera - 2012 Style Awards

Katie Holmes made an appearance at the 2012 Style Awards in New York City.

The Holmes & Yang designer presented the Designer of the Year award to the legendary Carolina Herrera.  Katie wore a crisp black shirt and a flared gold skirt with black embellishments by none other than Carolina Herrera.

It was a nice, simple look from the actress/designer, who completed the look with snakeskin pumps and a sleek ponytail.

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Amy Adams in Giambattista Valli - 2012 Style Awards

Amy Adams made a surprising appearance at the 9th annual Style Awards, held at the start of NYFW.

Amy wore a deep purple, sequined dress by Giambattista Valli.  I adore this dress on her, the neckline, the skirt and the little flared hemline are all lovely.  The colour is perfect for the end of summer too.

A straight, sleek ponytail, diamond earrings,  black clutch and pointy pumps completed her look.  Even if she didn't crack a smile.

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Nicole Richie in Anthony Vaccarello - 2012 Style Awards

Nicole Richie attended the 2012 Style Awards in a very risque dress.

She wore a navy and black mini with cut outs, a plunging neckline and lace side panels from the Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2012 collection.

The French designer is a favourite among models, who obviously have no problem wearing his skimpy designs on the red carpet but I would have never expected Nicole to wear a dress by him.  

That being said, she carries it off well, which is credible as it was easy to look cheap.  A sleek top-knot, smokey eye, Edie Parker clutch and sandals by Costume National finished off her look.

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Katharine McPhee in Peter Pilotto - 2012 Style Awards

Katharine McPhee of 'Smash' attended the 8th Style Awards in New York City last night to start off NYFW.

She came to the event with bright colours and prints in this fitted Peter Pilotto Resort 2013 dress with short sleeves.

Katharine plays it pretty and feminine normally so I wasn't expecting to see a dress like this on her.  However, she does wear it well.

She wore it with platform teal pumps by Charlotte Olympia and a clutch by R&Y Augosti.

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