Top 2011 Gala Dress: Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria, Cheryl Cole and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

In ancient Greece, the red carpet was a path only walked on by the gods and it was covered with precious purple fabrics.

In modern times it has become synonymous with celebrity. If you made it on the red carpet, then you’re a star.

InRumor presents the most glamorous and beautiful dresses that have turned heads on the red carpet in 2011 and challenges you to pick your favorite celebrity style.

Voting is open until Friday.

Jennifer Lopez

Recently-divorced JLo sparked rumors of a rift in her marriage to Marc Anthony when she showed up at the BAFTA Brits to Watch charity event in LA without her then-husband. Jennifer chose a cut out with dress greens and earthy tones from the Emilio Pucci Fall 2011 collection. She completed her look with Gucci leight t-strap sandals and a chic gold Lena Erziak clutch.

At the Samsung Hope For Children Gala in New York last month the Latina showed off her curves in a red one-shouldered dress with ruffle detailing on shoulder from Temperley London Fall 2011 collection. She accessorized her look with nude peep toe pumps by Christian Louboutin and luxurious Stephen Websters jewels. The star wore her hair in a sexy braided bun and carried a satin champagne clutch.

Blake Lively

The Gossip Girl star attended the BAFTA Brits to Watch charity event in LA where stars met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. On the occasion Blake wore a one-shouldered Marchesa gown from the spring 2011 collection with delicate embroidery and grey chiffon fabric. She accessorized her outfit with with Lorraine Shwartz jewels and Christian Louboutin heels.

In April, at the Time 100 Most Influential People In The World Gala in New York City, Balke opted for a drastic change of look, exchanging her blonde locks for rich red curls. The 23-year-old actress dressed in a mermaid-like aqua blue Zuhair Murad Couture gown with red soft waves. The v-neck gown had a crystal beaded bodice inset and the look was completed with Kimberly MacDonald jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.

Eva Longoria

The Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria was draped in a Georges Hobeika Couture Spring 2011 Couture gown at this year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards in January.

The stone colored gown had a plunging neckline and it was open at the sides, bringing a touch of elegance. Her looks were completed by metallic shimmer and silver accessories – Fred Leighton drop earrings and a Ferragamo clutch.

Black was Eva’s choice at the 2011 Golden Globes Awards ceremony as she went for a form-fitting Zac Posen mermaid gown with a cut-out back and a silver jeweled detail on the waist. The actress adorned her look with a sweeping updo and a black Sergio Rossi clutch.

Cheryl Cole

The British singer stole the show at the on the red carpet at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival in a jaw-dropping white dress from the Stéphane Rolland Spring 2011 Couture. Cheryl managed to leave an impression in a plunging gown with a draped detail from the hip, with two gold pears on the waist and a gold clutch bag. She adorned her outfit with a slicked-back ponytail and dark plum-coloured lipstick.

At the Prince’s Trust Awards in March, Cole donned a peach evening sleeve gown from the Sass and Bide Fall 2011 Collection. The silk dress has gold embroidery on the shoulder and waist, as well as a split on the side that exposes her Nicholas Kirkwood heels. Cheryl carried a Diane von Furstenberg Lytton clutch and her hair was worn down in waves.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s plunging neckline stunned at the UK premiere of her new movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon in London in June. The blue halter gown was custom-made for her by Burberry. Her gown had embellished shoulder straps which formed into single strap which ran down her back. Rosie kept her accessories minimal, stealing the show with her midnight blue gown.

During the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival in Moscow, Russia, the24-year-old model and actress attracted attention in a gorgeous sheer dress from Gucci Fall 2011 collection. The gown featured a yellow-green floral appliqué top and a black long sheer skirt. She also wore a black slim belt and accessorized her look with a pair of black heels.

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