Whether walking her dog or making a red carpet appearance, Kate Bosworth’s affinity for feminine frocks with an avant-garde twist has garnered her the status of newly-minted fashion It Girl. Since her breakout role as lead surf babe in 2002’s girl-power blockbuster “Blue Crush”, the actress has traded in her beachy waves for a chic bob and developed a sleek yet youthful style, wearing designs by Chloe, Calvin Klein Collection, and Lanvin, among others. Amidst continued scrutiny for her diminutive frame - one tabloid dubbed her the incredible shrinking woman, though she maintains that a high metabolism simply runs in the family - her fashion choices have garnered her attention and praise from the fashion industry and her fan base, alike. Bosworth favors classic silhouettes with an innovative flare via either washes of color (like her fuschia Preen number, top left), a suggestive drape (see her Calvin Klein Collection knit dress, bottom right), or saavy ornamentation (we love the braiding on her Stella McCartney number, top right). She finishes each look with an oh-so sleek coif (think no-fuss updo or blown out locks), flawless sheer makeup, and attention grabbing heels or flats to attain a pulled-together look reminiscent of Hollywood glamor long gone. With several projects in the works including the next Superman installment, Kate Bosworth’s refreshing style and easy poise are bound to be fixtures on the red carpet - and in fashion periodicals - in 2008, and we can’t wait!