We'll be honest: we're not what you could call high-fashion experts. We didn't know what Manolo Blahniks were before Sex and the City, we (still) go out in public in Juicy Couture sweatpants and we think "black tie optional" are the three scariest words in the English language (right behind John & Kate).

But just cause we don't shop designer (at least, not til Paris Hilton hands over her credit cards), doesn't mean we don't know good style when we see it. And with all the red carpet do's and don'ts out there, we thought we'd give a shoutout to three celebs who (almost) always get it right. Take a look at three high-profile gals who aced Style 101, then check out MTV's new show, Styl'D (this Sunday, at 10pm!) to see more famous fashonistas and meet the stylists behind the stars.

Nominee No. 1: Leighton Meester. Stylish but edgy, this fashion-forward Gossip Girl star knows when to go classic glam -- and when to push the envelope/lower her hemline. (Hmm, wonder what Upper East Sider Blair Waldorf would say about that silver micro-mini!?)

Nominee No. 2: Nobody wears leather, lace or floor-length couture like Victoria Beckham. The former Spice Girl has gone from pop star to pop culture icon, and she's look fab every step of the way. No wonder she caught David Beckham's eye (and, more importantly, his hand).

Nominee No. 3: You probably know Rachel Bilson from The O.C., but the real-life Rach is just as adorbs (and not nearly as high-maintenance) as the chic, geek-lovin' Summer Roberts. Bonus: Bilson's also waaay too smart to go through that greasy, I-stopped-showering-after-college phase. Viva la haircare!)

+ Who's got the best all-around style? Take the poll and tell us which of these fab three is always dressed to impress!

+ Wanna get schooled in style? Watch the Styl'D trailer, plus meet the junior assistants and senior stylists at the world-renowned Margaret Maldonado Agency. (You may not know them, but TRUST us -- you've already seen their work!)

Monday night's Teen Choice Awards was such a hot event! Some of my favorite stars took home surf boards for their talent, but let's see who rode the fashion wave on the red carpet ... and who totally wiped out.

I have to start with Britney Spears. She looked absolutely amazing in her sparkly, one-shouldered mini. She was glowing! The little black dress (a.k.a. LBD) is always in, and finding one that fits your personal style -- along with your shape -- can have STUNNING results! I've got another option for a little black dress in my line: take a look!

Leighton Meester wore a fun, black and white number with an envelope clutch, and finished it off with gorgeous red patent heels. She looked very pin-up and glamorous -- Meester really knows how to rock this summer look. I have a similar piece in my collection: check it out!

Emma Roberts looked fabulous in this chic ensemble. The beaded neckline adds a high fashion element that most Teen Choice attendees would probably shy away from. Roberts is not afraid to be bold. (If you're the kind of girl that wants to make a statement, then you'll love this look.)

See who made my worst-dressed list, after the jump!
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We thought Whitney Port looked adorable in her snow-white MTV Movie Awards ensemble. But the City star (who was not seated with her Hills friendzies this year!) says she was blown away by all the high-fashion eye candy. So which celeb got her vote for Best Dressed?

"Everyone there looked so beautiful," Whit blogged on her official Web site, "but I have to say that Leighton Meester is the one who really blew me away."

We can already see the Gossip Girl headline...

Spotted: L taking the red carpet by storm in a dangerously sheer little black dress that would make Blair Waldorf's head spin. Hmm, wonder if that means W's fashion line (WhitneyEve) will be more provocative next season? xoxo ....

(Photo: CW)

• Actress Leighton Meester says she luuuurves playing Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl (well, obvi) and that she has amaaaazing chemistry with steamy Brit co-star Ed Westwick. What, like that's hard? (Usmagazine.com)

• Paris Hilton has been robbed! Again! Fortunately, this time the thieves left the sex tapes in the secret sex vault (where they belong!) and went straight for the $2 million worth of diamonds. (Scandalist)

• Although Hugh Hefner had previously agreed to give his ex-"girlfriend" Kendra Wilkinson away at her wedding, he's now having "second thoughts." Yep, nothing creepy whatsoever about an aging swinger and pornographer playing the dual role of father figure/ex-lover. (E! Online)

• What are you doing New Year's, New Year's Eve? If you're smart, you're watching MTV's live NYE special (co-hosted by Miley Cyrus and The Veronicas!) BONUS: MyCy will be ringin' in the new year by crashing some random fan's houseparty! Holla! (MTV News)

+ Playboy founder Hugh Hefner feigns enthusiasm over his fake ex-girlfriend's pending nuptials. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, Hef's sons prove they're completely unworthy of inheriting their father's Playboy dynasty. "I'm not going to have multiple girlfriends — not at the same time," sez 18-year-old Marston Hefner. "I can't imagine that." (Defamer)

+ OMG, did bratty Upper East Sider Blair Waldorf (real-identity: Leighton Meester) just "secretly" (read: not-so-secretly) get engaged to her hot, but slightly-effeminate-looking bf?? Survey says ... no. (Usmagazine.com)

+ Meanwhile, even Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar hates Serena's pretentious/arty boyfriend, Aaron. "He’s so slimy! He’s just … ick." Agreed! Also, anyone else thinks it's strange that his dad just HAPPENS to be the same dude who married Blair's mom? (Gawker)

+ For some strange reason, Mark Schwahn, (creator of craptastic CW show One Tree Hill) has been assigned to write/ruin the revamped Melrose Place pilot. (TV Watch)

+ Gossip Girl's Blake Lively (a.k.a. THE Serena Van der Wooden) denies that she and co-star Leighton Meester (a.k.a. Blair Waldorf) are real-life frenemies. "Everybody just works 18-hour days and goes home to sleep," she insists. Yep, nothing says drama-free quite like working a full day on no-sleep...with a bunch of attention-starved up-and-comers. (W Magazine)

+ With Dr. Erica Hahn booted from Grey's, it's time to bring on da new characters! Introducing...Melissa George and Mary McDonnell! (E! Online)

+ Oh, and did we mention that Kevin McKidd (a.k.a. Dr. McCrazy) was signing on as a series regular? (TV Watch)

+ Desperate Housewives' Jesse Metcalfe fell forty feet...and (miraculously) lived to tell about it. (The Sun - UK)

+ This doesn't exactly qualify as reality tv news, but when Jennifer Aniston starts going around saying Angelina is "totally uncool," it's enough to grab our attention. (Usmagazine.com)

• Serena and Blair are feuding Yalies on tonight's all new, Serena's-still-a-beyotch episode of Gossip Girl. (Seriously? OMG! WTF?)

• Meanwhile, Leighton Meester rediscovers her love of doughnuts -- and giant doughnut-shaped friends. (Live Journal)

• John McCain to face the wrath of an affronted David Letterman. (E! Online)

• When you're Ashley Tisdale or Vanessa Hudgens, nowhere -- not even an icky public restroom --- is safe. "I was at an In-N-Out ... and I was actually going to the bathroom and [people] put their napkins underneath the stall!" Tisdale wails. (People)

• Biggest Loser isn't just about losing weight...it's also about losing undergarments. On last night's ep, Christy accused Starr of pushing her sports bra "off the ledge." Oh, the humanity! (TV Squad)

• Remember Angelique from Rock of Love 2? Well, apparently she hasn't changed a bit! (Scandalist)

• OMFG!!! Gossip Girls' Blair Waldorf confesses she was born in a prison cell! Talk about a total 180! (Usmagazine.com)

• Nick Hogan to get sprung from the slammer 3 months ahead of schedule! Hope Hallmark makes a "Happy Parole!" card. (Best Week Ever)

• 90210's Shannen Doherty is on the cover of Radar! And, apparently, albino! (Radar)

• A Melrose Place remake?? That would be just the thing to explain the whole "platinum highlights with three-inch roots" thing we've got going on. (E! Online)

• Paris Hilton is many things, but unemployed ain't one of them. (Reuters)

• Gayle King praises Oprah's 30 Rock cameo as "H-I-L-A-A-R-I-O-U-S." Or at least funny enough to warrant a misspelling. (NY Mag)

• Dylan McKay may be the father of Kelly's baby, but you won't be seeing him on 90210 anytime soon. (E! Online)

• The real-life Blair Waldorf is surprisingly unbitchy. (OK!)

• Meanwhile, exploitation pays! Denise Richards' show gets picked up for one more season. (Usmagazine.com)

• Danity Kane join their MTV brothers and sisters in RSVPing "yes" for next weekend's VMAs awards bash. (Buzzworthy)

• Rumor debunked! Spencer shoots down reports that he and Heidi are planning to open a bar in NYC. (Usmagazine.com)

• But don't look to PopEater for the latest Speidi update. The site may be on the verge of abolishing all Spencer/Heidi-related news coverage. The horror! (Best Week Ever)

• Meanwhile, Blake Lively turns forgetting-to-wear-pants into a fashion statement. (Scandalist)

• And loose-lipped Gossip Girl producers spill the beans about Blair's new man and Jenny's evil plans for world domination. (People)