The Former Mrs. Cruise One-Ups Katie Holmes on The Red Carpet

We admit, it took us half a tick to figure out what the heck Oscar winner Nicole Kidman was doing at the Country Music Awards.

Some kind of desperate promotion to save Australia from a Razzie nomination? What? There are cowboys and flannel shirts in the trailer so it would kind of make sense. A PR blitz to generate buzz for an upcoming role as a botox-ed bronco rider in an Annie Oakley flick?

Oh right, she's Keith Urban's plus one. He's so man-tanned and waxed we tend to think of him as just a really pretty prop. Like an awesome Screw Tom Cruise and his weak DNA accessory.

From the front, Nic is all BUSINESS in a glittering floor-length, long-sleeve L'Wren Scott turtleneck dress, but SASSY from the back. It's like the sartorial equivalent of a mullet, which is both fitting for the event and a delightful lesson in similes and metaphors. She continues the coy concept with prim and proper meets wooo! open bar, peep-toe slingbacks. Layers of whimsy!

Finish a bold look with an understated, but elegant, shoe, like these Kate Spade satin Gwen' slingbacks, available from ShoeCompare.com.

Paige Muller, Gossip & Hollywood Hijinx
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		Paige Muller is a gossip gal with an appreciation – some would say obsession – for Hollywood hijinx, celebrity style and the latest fashion trends.  From who hooked up, who's knocked up and "WTF are they wearing?", Paige offers all the dish, with a side of snark. When not pondering Jennifer Aniston's perplexing post-breakup PR strategy, Paige is a published writer and communications professional who has worked with brands like Dove, L'Oreal, More magazine, Gap and WE: Woman's Entertainment.
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