• Beauty
Jun 7, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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15 Red Carpet Looks That Changed Everything
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In a jaw-dropping Christopher Kane galaxy-print dress, Carey Mulligan became one of the first young actresses to prove that baring it all or dressing like a child was not the only way to be noticed. Sophisticated and smart dressing is something that's achievable at any age. So...Elizabeth Olsen, Elle Fanning, Jennifer Lawrence? You can thank Carey for paving the way.

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