Style War: Scarlett V Blake
They're both blonde bombshells making waves in Hollywood. They also happen to be connected by a certain A-list heart-throb in the shape of Ryan Reynolds - Scarlett's ex-husband, Blake's newly-wed one. Bring on the style war!
PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Long and Lovely
We wouldn't be surprised to hear that Scarlett Johansson had never met a longer-length dress she didn't like. The coy actress prefers a floor-scraping hemline, like this Grecian-inspired silk Amanda Wakeley design, worn to the UK premiere of The Prestige way back in 2006.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Long and Lovely
So apparently, Blake doesn't view every red carpet as an excuse to show off her flawless legs. Here she is looking juicy in a boho-inspired Gucci maxi dress – replete with hippie plaits – at The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2 premiere in July 2008.
Winner: Scarlett owns this category. One point to her!
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Getty ImagesScarlett Johansson – LBD Me
It's not often that we see Scar-Jo let a hemline venture too far up the thigh but, we confess, we kinda like the glam grunge thing she's got going on here in Mango.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – LBD Me
While Blake's no stranger to the mini, she does tend to gravitate towards brights. Here she is breaking the mould in a somewhat prim take on a Victoria Beckham peplum-waist dress.
Winner: Sorry, Scar-Jo, but Blake's confidence shines through here. One to Blake.
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Getty ImagesScarlett Johansson – Trouser Time
It's an ankle-cropped, classic leg for Scarlett at an event celebrating Dolce & Gabbana make-up during Milan Fashion Week in February 2009. That blush silk blouse and luxe hair accessory stop the look from being too corporate – and the arm candy's not too shabby, either.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Trouser Time
At a Comic Con event for her new film the Green Lantern, Blake opts for a modern peg-shape with a high waist, teamed with a suitably luxe cutaway top and strappy sandals.
Winner: Modern V classic? While we're loving Blake's outfit, Scarlett outshines her on this occasion.
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Pale and Interesting
At this year's Golden Globes Scarlett dazzled in sequinned Elie Saab, which toned beautifully with her natural colouring.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Pale and Interesting
Blake often reaches for beige and peach tones – this divine tassled Versace cocktail dress being a case in point – to show off that gorgeous golden LA tan.
Winner: This one's all in the details. We love Blake's hair and make-up – in particular, that sleek black nail polish. Had Scarlett opted for a red lip, it might've been a different story...
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Lace Race
That dramatic neckline, that beautiful hem... We're green with envy! Scar-Jo packs a serious style punch in her go-to label for serious glamour, Dolce & Gabbana, at the MTV Movie Awards in 2010.
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Rex FeaturesBlake Lively – Lace Race
With a focus on texture and shape, Blake does lace the Chanel way at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival. (We'll hold our collective tongue over the Strictly Come Dancing shoes.)
Winner: Scarlett just edges it.
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Rex FeaturesScarlett Johansson – Paintbox Brights
For the Berlin premiere of The Other Boleyn Girl Scarlett turned again to Messrs Dolce & Gabbana, rocking this prom-style purple dress with fishnet tights and patent pumps.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Paintbox Brights
...But Blake's a regular Picasso when it comes to experimenting with colour. The cobalt blue, neoprene Michael Kors dress she wore to this year's MTV Movie awards, expertly colour-blocked with purple suede Louboutins, is one of our favourite looks on her.
Winner: It's another one to Blake.
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Ballet Fox
Scar-Jo looks tutu fantastic at the 2008 Met Ball. Guess who the dress was by? Oh, go on...
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Ballet Fox
Blake's no stranger to a little fashion pirouetting either, though. Here she is looking quite the prima donna in Marchesa.
Winner: Blake dances away with a point. Bravo!
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Well Coated
As any fashionista worth her salt knows, a statement coat is a wardrobe must. Scarlett gives her classic grey wool version a Hollywood makeover with a red lip and look-at-me shades. Gorgeous.
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Rex FeaturesBlake Lively – Well Coated
Over on team Blake, there's a luxe twist on classic trench – but has she gone too far in her quest to stand out?
Winner: Absolutely. It's a win for Scarlett!
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Rex FeaturesScarlett Johansson – Trail Blazer
Scarlett opts for a cropped tux blazer to show off her voluminous cocktail dress to full effect on the red carpet of the Met Ball 2007.
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Rex FeaturesBlake Lively – Trail Blazer
...Whereas Blake keeps her lines clean in a longer-line, collarless version paired with a classic white shirt and some hardcore leather for a NY book launch.
Winner: We can't help but feel Scarlett's ensemble is a little confused; Blake triumphs!
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Getty ImagesScarlett Johansson – Lady In Red
Peekaboo! Red is siren Scarlett's signature colour. We're loving the playful bows and cutout detail on this pillarbox number, worn in Tokyo in 2008 with silver peeptoes and a dramatic smokey eye.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Lady In Red
There is no colour this lady cannot conquer! Blake looks ravishing after raiding Marchesa for CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards 2011.
Winner: Blake and Marchesa are just too powerful a fashion twosome to contend with – sorry, Scar-Jo!
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Midi Up!
Scarlett's confident pose here indicates that she feels gorgeous in her silver midi dress and red heels – and we don't blame her!
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Midi Up!
Blake drops her hemline for Chanel in this futuristic fantasy piece. In a word: wow.
Winner: This classic shape was made for Scar-Jo. One up.
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PA PhotosScarlett Johansson – Petal Power
Such is Scarlett's dedication to florals at the London launch of Frank Miller's The Spirit, she's even added flower-embellished shoes. Fashion kudos due here.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Petal Power
Meanwhile, in Paris, Blake comes over all romantic in Chanel watercolours. Sacre fleur!
Winner: Plus one to Blake – we're digging her more relaxed take on this trend.
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Rex FeaturesScarlett Johansson – Golden Girl
Scarlett brings the va-va-voom in spaghetti-strap Narciso Rodriguez at the premiere of The Island.
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PA PhotosBlake Lively – Golden Girl
Blake's been known to go for gold, too – taking the demure route in this high-necked shift and a pile up of beaded necklaces.
Winner: There's no quibbling with Scarlett here – this is one of her best looks ever!
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PA PhotosAnd the overall winner is...
Blake, with 7 - though it's close, with Scarlett scoring a respectable 6.
Our Gossip Girl has earned herself yet another style stripe - is there no stopping her in her quest for worldwide fashion domination? Only time will tell.
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