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Top Teen Red Carpet Icons of the Year

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Over the past few months, we've seen budding silver screen stars like Leighton Meester and Lauren Conrad turn into bona fide red carpet icons. And who can forget the Hollywood debut of Disney princesses like Miley and Selena?

1. Miley Cyrus

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Miss Hannah Montana has really grown up and her red carpet choices — from swirling gowns to quirky cocktail frocks — are a telling reflection of that.

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2. Kristen Stewart

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With her fabulously smudged makeup and off-beat, edgy dresses, the Twilight starlet has managed to make as big of an impression off-screen and she has off.

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3. Rihanna

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Rihanna isn't new to the scene, but our favorite songstress has really stepped out from under the umbrella and learned to embrace exclusive fashion designers and exceptionally sophisticated dresses.

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4. Selena Gomez

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Although she is a newcomer by comparison, Selena has shown serious promise. She is one of the Disney Channel's brightest faces, and her dress choices always reflect her youthful charm.

5. Leighton Meester

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Try as we might to love all of the Gossip Girls equally, Leighton Meester's fearless and fabulous gowns have made a big impression. She always opts for shorter, sassier, and a little bit more shimmery than the dresses of her classmates (...or castmates).

6. Emma Watson

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Keeping a close eye on Emma Watson's society snapshots might be the only thing that keeps out excitement for the upcoming Harry Potter under control. She never disappoints — in front of the camera or on the big screen.

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7. Taylor Swift

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The country star isn't shy of sequins and she wears metallics with ease. The secret to her style success? Five-minute makeup and and understated hair creates a casually-fancy paradox that looks perfect for evening.

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8. Vanessa Hudgens

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Anyone would look elegant with Zac Efron on her arm, but Vanessa Hudgens looks fantastic with accessories or without.

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9. Lauren Conrad

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Sometimes she's a designer, sometimes she's an actress, but Lauren Conrad sure is always a fashionista. While her reoccurring look is the flapper frock, LC can rock ankle-dusting dresses like a prom queen.

10. Ashley Tisdale

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Golden curls are this girlie girl's ultimate accessory. Her dresses are always glamorous is the freshest way possible with no shortage of sequins, sparkles, and always — always! — a touch of extra shimmer.

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