The 15 Worst-Dressed Celebrities of 2014

Now that we're in the last quarter of this year (how is 2014 almost over already?), we can't pass up the opportunity of listing down some of the worst dresses and worst-dressed celebrities who did not know any better and went under the scrutiny of us discriminating public because of their cringe-worthy frocks and inappropriate styling.

Some are veterans to the red carpet, others are novices who tried their hand at becoming fashion-forward but failed miserably. So who made it to our 2014 Worst Dressed Celebrities?

1. Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott leaving Freedom club in Soho, after her performance in London on July 31, 2014

First up is British singer Pixie Lott in a gag-inducing, saccharine pink "dress". We don't even know if this costume can be labelled as a dress. But what's really offensive about it is that glittery heart detail that drew attention to the singer's nether region. Tacky!

2. Suki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse at the 'Love, Rosie' world premiere held in Leicester Square - Arrivals in London on October 6, 2014

Leather, metallic and leopard-printed fur in one outfit? No. Just no!

3. Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley and Kirsten Dunst at the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, 2014

We can't stop staring at this dress for bad reasons. The gravel-like bodice, the ugly inverted V at the middle and the matronly brown sheer details - Shailene Woodley looked like she's been dressed by a bunch of die-hard Abnegation!

4. Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel - Red Carpet Arrivals in Los Angeles on January 12, 2014

We're always up for bright outfits but this mermaid-inspired dress just fell flat. The dress didn't do anything to flatter Lena's voluptuous figure. But we guess this is a far better sight than her previous tiered look which is probably better suited to someone half her age:

66th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live - Arrivals in Los Angeles on August 25, 2014

On the other hand, Lena Dunham has hired herself a stylist for her book tour: Nasty Gal's Sophia Amoruso! We're hoping the high street brand founder keeps her away from every worst-dressed list on the internet.

5. Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes at the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala in New York on May 5, 2014

Katie Holmes looked like she came from a Beauty and the Beast stage play and had a few drinks with friends before heading straight to this fashion event! The dress is an eyesore and her hair can stand a bit of combing.

6. Amber Rose

Amber Rose at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards at the Forum in California on August 24, 2014

We get it, the MTV VMAs pushes the boundaries of fashion. But did Amber Rose have to leave her clothes behind in favor of this chain ensemble?

7. Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik at The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at The Shine Auditorium - Arrivals in California on January 18, 2014

We can't decide which part of this dress is more offensive - the unflattering shape or the overwhelming lavender silk skirt? Looks like Mayim Bialik is equally confused.

8. Rose Leslie

Rose Leslie at The 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium - Arrivals in California on January 18, 2014

Never, under any circumstances, don leopard print and lace. Rose Leslie learned that the hard way!

9. Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 - amfAR Charity Gala - Arrivals in Italy on September 20, 2014

We have trouble figuring out that circular contraption on Rosario Dawson's lace top. It looks like a giant dispenser, spewing out pleated fabric.

10. Caroline Flack

Caroline Flack at the Glamour Women of the Year 2014 Awards held at Berkeley Square Gardens - Arrivals in London on June 3, 2014

It's hard to get the LBD look wrong. But when you do, it means it's really, really bad. Caroline Flack missed the point of the LBD with this horrendous dress with an ill-fitting skirt and a tacky ruffled detailing.

11. Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles at the 'Charles James: Beyond Fashion' Costume Institute Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, 2014

Solange Knowles usually gets it right so it's a surprise when she came to a fashion event wearing this awful thing. The bubble skirt looks poorly-made. She could also use some fitting around the waist area.

12. Rita Ora

DKNY Celebrates The Launch of the New DKNY MYNY Fragrance with Rita Ora in Manhattan on August 19, 2014

Should we even explain why Rita Ora's neck-to-toe metallic ensemble made it to this list? This outfit made us crave for a burrito though.

13. Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore at the Film Premiere Non Stop in Los Angeles on February 25, 2014

The red carpet veteran is usually on-point but this one is an exception. It would actually look better if the waist area was a little more nipped-in and the designer did away with the shoulder draping.

14. Maggie Grace

Maggie Grace at the Global Green USA's 11th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at Avalon in Hollywood on February 26, 2014

This is a classic example of how NOT to wear a slip dress! Maggie Grace looked like she rolled out of bed and straight to the Pre-Oscar party.

15. Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth at The Art of Elysium's 7th Annual HEAVEN Gala presented by Mercedes-Benz at Guerin Pavilion at the Skirball Cultural Center - Arrivals in Los Angeles on January 11, 2014

This dress looks like it took inspiration from mermaid fashion. The fin-like detailing at the top and the ruching at the bottom destroyed an otherwise stellar dress. Kate Bosworth could do better!

Do you guys agree with our picks? Which one is the worst offender?

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Trend Alert: Unapologetically Sheer Lace Skirts

The lace trend is at its strongest in the recent years, and it looks like it's not waning anytime soon with yet another fashion must-have making its rounds. This time, the oh-so-chic community of fashion bloggers are going short with their skirt linings and going long on the sheer lace skirt trend. Mostly making use of guipure lace (or lace without the mesh), the trend has found yet another way to strengthen its hold in the fashionista circles. Here are five looks we pulled:

1. Sporty Chic

Lena of Lena Panda

With the racerback silhouette making a huge comeback with the lingering Isabel Marant sporty fashion craze, it is no surprise that some bloggers would think of mashing up the trend with the romantic lace. Pull out a stark white outfit with a lace skirt, cropped racerback top and a blazer (in case it's still chilly). Finish the look with nude, white and gold accessories to maintain the crispness of the outfit.

Shop her look:

Daily Look Venetian Lace Skirt, $44.99 / Elizabeth and James Upton Crop Top, $245 / Victoria Beckham Tuxedo Jacket, $2,795 / Steven by Steve Madden Caydence Ankle Strap Low Heels, $99 / Kendra ScottDebbie Glass Drop Earrings in Black, $65 / Kate Spade New York Mother-of-Pearl Dial Gold-Strap Watch, $150 / Aldo Reiten Bag in Nude, 50

2. Casual Stud

Nastassja of Panna Amore e Caff

We love this casual outfit because it can take you from the office to a dinner out with friends. This outfit is comfortable yet still pulled together enough to work in, and is absolutely brimming with chicness - enough to meet your night life's standards. Give your casual ribbed sweater that extra oomph with a sheer lace skirt and studded pointed toe shoes. Polish the look off with earthy accessories.

Shop her look:

Fashion Union Blake Lace Pencil Skirt with Under Slip in White, 18 / Mango Open Knit Jumper in Natural White, 19.99 / Valentino Garavani Rockstud Slingback, $945 / Mallary Marks Mali Garnet, Silicized Wood & Gold "A&E" Earrings, $2,605 / Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Percy Bag, $198 / DSquared2 Studded Wrap-Around Bracelet, $148.18 / Lucien Piccard Women's Coca White Austrian Crystal White MOP Dial Brown, $59.99 (before: $395)

3. Crop Top Vixen

Rose of Dadouchic

We love the dramatic flair accompanying the black crop-top-and-lace-combo in this look (see huge furry coat above and the over-the-top accessories below). Go casual with a simple black top or a bit more sophisticated with a lace one. Play around with chunky, attention-calling gold accessories to create this perfect vixen look.

Shop her look:

Daily Look Venetian Lace Skirt, $44.99 / Zadig & Voltaire Sheer Embroidered Boxy Crop Top, 315 / Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Strap Snake Heels, $1,695 / New Look Gold Varied Double Row Chunky Chain Necklace, 9.99 / Charlotte Olympia Sunny Metallic Patent-Leather and PVC Clutch, 595 / Fashion Union Joanne Oversize Envelope Clutch With Gold Stud Detail in Black, 4.50 (before: 15)

4. Spring Fling

Frances of Frances Cassandra

This may not be lace (it's organza, to be precise) but it made our list anyway because pretty much follows the shorter lining skirt trend. More importantly, how cute is that floral print? Pair the skirt with a white cropped top, oversized braided hat, and some earth-tone accessories, and you're ready to go head-to-head with spring's prettiest blooms.

Shop her look:

Rare London Rose Organza Print Midi Skirt, 35 / McQ by Alexander McQueen Cropped Cotton-Blend Faille Top, 355 / Melissa Obadash Jemima Hat, 105 / Sam Edelman Trina Sandals, $165.96 / Sara Designs Leather & Beaded Wrap Watch, $231 (before: $330) / New Look Tan Leather-Look Woven Panel Across Body Bag, 9.99

5. The Artist

Kefilwe of Kefi Vogue Styles

We love how absolutely creative this look is - it not only played with the print-on-print trend but it also experimented with combining various textures. The look went absolutely nuts that it actually made sense, which we absolutely adore. Wear the lace skirt with a printed sweater and, most importantly, go all out crazypants on the accessories. The funkier, the more pulled together your outfit will be.

Shop her look:

Miss Selfridge Black Lace Skirt, 30 / Opening Ceremony Abstract-Print Cotton Blend Sweater, $346 / Linda Farrow Gallery Cat Eye Sunglasses, $277.19 / Alexander McQueen Micro Studded Leather Shoulder Bag, 1,486 / Dorothy Perkins Black Bowler Hat, 14 / Privileged Surrender Metal Heel Booties, $112

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Make a Kaleidoscope-Chic Fashion Statement with Faith Connexion!

Trust me, you’ll want to get your hands on this rocking piece.

Even new-in styles nowadays can appear to be too similar-looking to one another but once in a while, a certain piece just immediately catches your eye because it somehow has that certain factor that makes it a cut above the rest. One of the hottest trends this season is a sheer maxi skirt and since almost all designs that come out nowadays are a bit redundant, it’s quite refreshing to see a piece that manages to stand out and this Kaleidoscope-chic maxi skirt by Faith Connexion definitely did exactly just that.

If you don’t believe it, then you might want to take a closer look for yourself:

Faith Connexion ‘Kaleidoscope’ Gathered Skirt, $598.00

Isn’t this piece mesmerizing? It certainly has that edgy yet ethereal feel with its unique kaleidoscopic print that flows beautifully into the sheer silk fabric. Not to mention, this is such a sexy skirt to wear as well without being too revealing and skimpy.

This is a great piece to wear from day to night and all you’ll have to do is to change your top, for example you can wear this with a tank top during the day and then throw on a blazer or trade it in for a button-down top for the night. So what say you? Have you been persuaded enough to get this piece for yourself?