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35 Most Stylish Women for 2009

By Glamour
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Name:Blake Lively
Age:21
Stomping ground: New York
Day Job: Actress
Made list because?Her role as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl has confirmed Blake as both teen icon and fashion guru, combining Kate Moss-esque bohemian style with old-school glamour.
Could be the next... Mischa Barton
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    Name:Blake Lively
    Age:21
    Stomping ground: New York
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?Her role as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl has confirmed Blake as both teen icon and fashion guru, combining Kate Moss-esque bohemian style with old-school glamour.
    Could be the next... Mischa Barton
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    Name: Chanel Iman
    Age:19
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job:Model
    Made list because?Style wise, fashion’s Next Big Thing loves loose basics, structured denim and sharp tailoring – with a face like hers, Chanel can afford to keep it simple!
    Could be the next… Naomi Campbell

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    Name: Coco Sumner
    Age: 18
    Stomping ground: London
    Day Job:Musician/Model
    Made list because?Daughter of Sting and Trudie Styler, Coco is currently working on an album with her band, I Blame Coco, and with a Burberry campaign under her belt, she embodies a mix of high fashion and grunge glamour.
    Could be the next... Juliette Lewis

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    Name: Zooey Deschanel
    Age: 28
    Stomping ground:Los Angeles and New York
    Day Job: Actress and singer
    Made list because?Zooey is the ultimate indie pin-up girl, with her straight-cut fringe, pale skin and vintage-inspired wardrobe propelling her away from LA lookalikes.
    Could be the next… Jodie Foster

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    Name: Leighton Meester
    Age: 22
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because? Leighton’s role as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl launched her demure, polished look (think Marc Jacobs, Chanel and Miu Miu), and smaller parts in Entourage and House have lent her a dedicated fan following.
    Could be the next... Jennifer Garner

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    Name:Daisy Lowe
    Age: 19
    Stomping ground:London and New York
    Day Job:Model
    Made list because?Yes, she’s already on the scene, but Daisy’s head-turning fashion stunts (Agent Provocateur, anyone?) and chameleon style mean she’s likely to pull yet another stylish year out of the bag.
    Could be the next... Kate Moss

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    Name: Cheryl Cole
    Age: 25
    Stomping ground: Newcastle and London
    Day Job: Singer in Girls Aloud, judge on ITV’s The X Factor
    Made list because?What’s not to like? Her on-trend outfits, impeccable makeup and gravity-defying hair made Cheryl one of 2008’s most copied celebrities – plus she’s just made the cover of UK Vogue!
    Could be the next...Victoria Beckham

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    Name: Carey Mulligan
    Age: 23
    Stomping ground: London
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?With four major films due out this year as well as previous roles in Doctor Who and Bleak House, 2009 is set to put Carey on the map. On the style front, her blonde curls and English Rose skin make her a Glamour.com favourite.
    Could be the next... Billie Piper

  • Image may contain Zoë Kravitz Human Person Fashion Premiere Clothing Apparel Red Carpet and Red Carpet Premiere
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    Name: Zoe Kravitz
    Age: 20
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles and New York
    Day Job: Actress and Celebrity pure blood (mum Lisa Bonet and dad Lenny Kravitz)
    Made list because? Her innate rock-chick tendencies! Her laid-back, street-chic look is a lot like her dad’s, and she’s currently dating Andres VanWyngarden from New York rockers MGMT.
    Could be the next... Kate Hudson

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    Name: Kristen Bell
    Age: 29
    Stomping ground:Los Angeles
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because? She gained a cult following in TV series Veronica Mars with her quirky looks and all-American style. Her roles in Heroes and Gossip Girl mean we’ll be seeing a lot more of her in 2009.
    Could be the next... Sarah Michelle Gellar

  • Image may contain Emily Blunt Human Person Fashion Premiere Clothing Apparel Shoe Footwear and Red Carpet
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    Name: Emily Blunt
    Age: 25
    Stomping ground:London and New York
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?Her poker-straight hair keeps her looking polished, and her penchant for one-of-a-kind dresses make her stylish beyond her years.
    Could be the next… Kate Winslet

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    Name: Michelle Obama
    Age: 44
    Stomping ground: Chicago, The White House
    Day Job: Lawyer, soon to be First Lady of the United States
    Made list because? Her impeccable outfit choices gave the presidential race a much-needed style injection; this woman knows her labels and how to carry them off. Her red and black Narcisco Rodriguez outfit worn to Barack’s victory speech was a key fashion moment.
    Could be the next... Jackie Onassis

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    Name: Ginnifer Goodwin
    Age: 30
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles
    Day Job:Actress
    Made list because? Ginnifer’s tipped for major success in 2009 after winning MaxMara’s coveted 'Face Of The Future' award and an AW08 ad campaign for Gap, and her classy, 50s-influenced style made her stand out from the crowd in TV series Big Love.
    Could be the next... Eva Longoria

  • Image may contain Clothing Apparel Emma Watson Human Person Blouse and Pants
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    Name: Emma Watson
    Age: 18
    Stomping ground:London and Oxfordshire
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?She’s grown out of her Hermione-era awkwardness, and with her elegant, ladylike style, Emma is a breath of fresh air from her more outrageous peers.
    Could be the next... Keira Knightley

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    Name: Lady GaGa
    Age: 22
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles
    Day Job: Singer
    Made list because? Lady Gaga’s vibrant style fits her electro-pop music perfectly, and her on-stage outfits are a cross between sci-fi fantasy and directional, Gareth Pugh-esque chic.
    Could be the next...Lovefoxx

  • Image may contain Clothing Apparel Georgia May Jagger Human Person Footwear Shoe Accessories Accessory and Fashion
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    Name: Georgia May Jagger
    Age: 17
    Stomping ground:London
    Day Job:Model and celebrity pure blood (mum Jerry Hall and dad Mick Jagger)
    Made list because?Georgia’s combination of loose, flowing pieces and fitted denim are fast becoming her trademark, and her modelling career is gathering ground as we speak.
    Could be the next...Elizabeth Jagger

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    Name: Jessica Szohr
    Age: 23
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?Gossip Girl’s Jessica recently upgraded her look with some killer hair extensions, which add grown-up sophistication to her eclectic, colourful ensembles.
    Could be the next… Sarah Jessica Parker

  • Image may contain AnnaLynne McCord Human Person Clothing Shoe Footwear Apparel Fashion Premiere and Red Carpet
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    Name: AnnaLynne McCord
    Age:21
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles and Atlanta, Georgia
    Day Job:Actress
    Made list because? In-keeping with her role in the new 90210, AnnaLynne’s signature is big hair, big jewellery and statement shoes, bringing the 80s revival back into the spotlight.
    Could be the next...Brooke Shields

  • Image may contain Clothing Apparel Katy Perry Human Person Plant Evening Dress Fashion Gown Robe and Flower
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    Name: Katy Perry
    Age: 24
    Stomping ground:Los Angeles
    Day Job: Singer
    Made list because? Katy premiered some show-stopping outfits at MTV’s Europe Music Awards, sporting out-there designers such as Comme des Garcons and Manish Arora.
    Could be the next... Gwen Stefani

  • Image may contain Erin Wasson Human Person Clothing Apparel Fashion Footwear and Shoe
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    Name: Erin Wasson
    Age: 26
    Stomping ground:California, Texas and New York
    Day Job:Model
    Made list because? Her classic California-girl looks won Erin a contract with Maybelline, and she’s shot scores of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar covers.
    Could be the next... Christy Turlington

  • Image may contain Pants Clothing Denim Jeans Apparel Jaime Winstone Human Person Footwear Shoe Fashion and Coat
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    Name: Jaime Winstone
    Age: 23
    Stomping ground:London
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because?Party girl Jaime is always spotted out and about with fellow London IT-girls, and her short hair and tomboy style make her a reference point for androgynous fashionistas.
    Could be the next... Peaches Geldof

  • Image may contain Jourdan Dunn Clothing Apparel Human Person Pants Footwear Premiere Fashion and Shoe
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    Name: Jourdan Dunn
    Age:18
    Stomping ground: London
    Day Job: Model
    Made list because? Having been spotted in Primark at just 16, Jourdan’s traded high street for haute couture, with her polished but urban style landing her campaigns for Prada and Benetton, as well as multiple magazine covers, including Vogue Italia’s iconic black issue.
    Could be the next... Tyra Banks

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    Name: Lourdes Ciccone
    Age: 12
    Stomping ground:London
    Day Job: Student
    Made list because?Already style royalty thanks to her mother’s sartorial influence, 2009 will see Lourdes hone her acting skills by attending New York’s Professional Children’s School, which has A-list alumni that includes Scarlett Johansson.
    Could be the next... Madonna!

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    Name: Leigh Lezark
    Age: 24
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job: DJ and Model
    Made list because?Her sleek, razor-sharp haircut and trademark smoky eye make-up have made Leigh a favourite of Karl Lagerfeld and Roberto Cavalli.
    Could be the next… Ladyhawke

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    Name: Megan Fox
    Age: 22
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because? By day, Megan prefers loose T-shirts and jeans, but she turns all siren on us at night, with sexy Hervé Léger-style dresses comprising her typical red-carpet choices.
    Could be the next... Angelina Jolie

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    Name: Whitney Port
    Age: 23
    Stomping ground:New York and LA
    Day Job: Stylist and Reality TV Star
    Made list because? Known for her fashion savvy in MTV’s The Hills, Whitney’s new spinoff series The City means she’ll be swapping her laid-back LA style for more uptown, on-trend pieces.
    Could be the next… Lauren Conrad

  • Image may contain Rachel Bilson Human Person Fashion Clothing Apparel and Premiere
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    Name: Rachel Bilson
    Age: 26
    Stomping ground: Los Angeles
    Day Job:Actress
    Made list because?Ex-The OC actress Rachel’s vintage-influenced style – commonly featuring T-shirt dresses, skinny jeans and slouchy knitwear – led to her designing her own range for DKNY Jeans, Edie Rose.
    Could be the next...Jennifer Aniston

  • Image may contain Clothing Apparel Rosie HuntingtonWhiteley Footwear Sleeve Shoe Human Person and Long Sleeve
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    Name: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
    Age: 21
    Stomping ground:London
    Day Job: Model
    Made list because?Having worked for Burberry, Paul Smith and Victoria’s Secret, and with a Vogue cover under her belt, Rosie is set to gain supermodel status ASAP if she carries on like this!
    Could be the next... Lily Cole

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    Name: Michelle Williams
    Age: 28
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job: Actress
    Made list because? After a turbulent 2008, Michelle’s career is back on the up, and her bed-head hair and retro clothing lend her a look that’s classic yet thoroughly modern.
    Could be the next... Katie Holmes

  • Image may contain Bag Handbag Accessories Accessory Lydia HearstShaw Fashion Human Person Clothing and Apparel
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    Name: Lydia Hearst Shaw
    Age: 24
    Stomping ground: New York
    Day Job: Model and Heiress
    Made list because?Her statement long blonde hair and waifish figure lend Lydia the classic supermodel look, and she rocks vintage and couture alike at her red carpet appearances.
    Could be the next... Ivanka Trump

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    Name: Emma Roberts
    Age: 17
    Stomping ground:Los Angeles
    Day Job:Actress
    Made list because?Emma (niece of megastar Julia Roberts) gained tween-icon status in the film Wild Child, but her look is more polished chic than Hannah Montana, and she has a few more grown-up projects scheduled for 2009.
    Could be the next... Anne Hathaway

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    Name: Rihanna
    Age: 20
    Stomping ground:New York and Barbados
    Day Job: Singer
    Made list because? She’s known for her racy choices of outfits both on- and off-stage, and her cropped, poker-straight haircut has made short hair chicer than ever.
    Could be the next... Beyonce

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    Name: Selena Gomez
    Age: 16
    Stomping ground:Los Angeles
    Day Job: Singer and Actress
    Made list because?Though she’s still fresh-faced, Selena’s swapped bit parts on Disney TV shows for her forthcoming pop-rock album, and her striped tops, skinnies and Converse make her a teen rock starlet in the making.
    Could be the next… Avril Lavigne

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    Name: Tamsin Egerton
    Age: 20
    Stomping ground:London
    Day Job: Model/Actress
    Made list because?She’s acted in 2007’s St Trinian’s, and has three more movies coming out this year. She was also voted one of 2008’s 100 Most Beautiful Women by Independent Critics, thanks to her trademark big hair and flawlessly finished makeup.
    Could be the next... Gemma Arterton

  • Image may contain Olivia Palermo Clothing Apparel Transportation Vehicle Automobile Car Human Person and Skirt
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    Name: Olivia Palermo
    Age: 22
    Stomping ground:New York
    Day Job: Socialite
    Made list because? She’s been climbing New York’s social ladder thanks to her Upper East Side lineage, and Olivia’s role in The City is set to put her well and truly on our fashion radar.
    Could be the next… Paris Hilton

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