All the Right Fashion Moves

People Magazine recently ranked 10 of the best dressed women of 2008. The mag’s list included actresses, musicians, and one maybe First Lady:

Fergie
Michelle Obama
Anne Hathaway
Kate Hudson
Charlize Theron
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jennifer Lopez
Rihanna
Eva Mendes
Heidi Klum 

“Classic or rebel, girl-next-door or vamp, each of these women made all the right fashion moves this year,” People said of its choices.

Really?  Did they see the gunny sack Fergie wore to the Teen Choice Awards (at right)?  I’ve always thought Fergie was more of a fashion don’t than a do.  However, I do agree with most of their list.  Who can forget the hot pink-print Thakoon dress Michelle Obama (at top left) wore on the last night of the Democratic National Convention?  Or how Gwyneth Paltrow came back better than ever in the past year, rocking minis and fierce gladiator-style heels, smoky eyes and a midlength bob?  Anne Hathaway clearly learned something from her time on the set of The Devil Wears Prada -- the actress consistently looks classic yet daring in Marchesa and Roberto Cavalli.

Some of my favorite style stars who could’ve easily filled Fergie’s towering stilettos on the list:

Blake Lively:  The Gossip Girl star (left) almost always looks perfectly polished and pulled together, a few trips through LAX nonwithstanding.  The actress experiments with different styles and culls inspiration from disparate sources, as she recently told Lucky magazine: "My style has been totally influenced by Audrey Hepburn and Kate Moss equally — they're such fashion icons. But Sienna Miller's young, urban style is also totally what I'm going for."  Blake has stepped out in ensembles by designers as diverse as Vena Cava, Catherine Malandrino, Gucci and John-Paul Gaulthier.  The actress also claims to be “obsessed” with Margo Morrison jewelry.  Classic or edgy, bohemian or rocker chick, Blake pulls it off beautifully.

Reese Witherspoon: Whether she’s taking her children to lunch or walking the red carpet, Reese rarely makes a fashion misstep.  The actress favors design house Nina Ricci’s gorgeous gowns and Brian Atwood shoes for public events, sleek jeans and lots of black in her downtime.  Even out shopping in basic blue and white (right), Reese has casual chic nailed -- accessorized with a scarf belt, long beaded necklace and her trademark aviators.

Kate Walsh:  If there were an award for best dresses, it would go to actress Kate Walsh.   From red satin 30’s-style glamour at last year’s Emmys to a short and sassy pink Jenny Packham cocktail frock at a recent DVD release party (left ), the Private Practice star always looks clean and classic.  Kate adds edge with smoky eyes and the occasional dramatic dark lip.  And there’s no better accessory than Kate’s fiery auburn locks!