Classic beauty Penelope Cruz arrived to the 2008 New York Critic's Circle Awards held at the Strata last night in a black lace cocktail dress and nude heels. This woman can do no wrong and always manages to look flawless.

Nude heels have been really popular lately!! Even with jeans and a sweater, celebs are opting for the look more and more.  What do you think about the above black dress combo? While I always end up with a colored shoe (to add a pop of color), I think the nude heel elongates the leg.

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NYC was filled with Hollywood's finest last night as many of our favorite celebrities came out to support the 18th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. Terrence Howard, Penelope Cruz, Amy Adams, Evan Rachel Wood (who went much lighter with her hair), Ethan Hawke, Rachel Weisz, Jeff Goldblum (who I love with all my heart and soul), Michelle Williams and Jennifer Esposito were among the crowd. 

Winners List of 2008 Gotham Independent Film Awards:

• Best Feature: "Frozen River"
• Best Documentary: "Trouble the Water"
• Best Ensemble Performance (Tied):"Synecdoche, New York" - Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hope Davis and Tom Noonan AND "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" - Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz
• Breakthrough Director: Lance Hammer, "Ballast"
• Breakthrough Actor: Melissa Leo, "Frozen River"
• Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You: "Sita Sings the Blues"

A TIE? How frequently does that happen in award ceremonies??

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Penelope Cruz hosted the official, 'A Diamond is Forever Unbreakable Kiss Installation' at Madison Square Park in honor of World AIDS Day yesterday. While Penelope is known for her classic style, the actress decided to change things up a bit by wearing this white "shredded" suit and black hat (see thumbnail). 

I'm curious if you guys love it or hate it?

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Period films are the thing to be doing in the month of October aren't they? Here are two quick shots of Daniel Day Lewis and Penelope Cruz filming Nine and Jude Law filming Sherlock Holmes.

Nine:

Famous film director Guido Contini struggles to find harmony in his professional and personal lives, as he engages in dramatic relationships with his wife, his mistress, his muse, his agent, and his mother.

Sherlock Holmes (Guy Ritchie's interpretation):

Detective Sherlock Holmes (Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Law) engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

Either one of these tickle your fancy?

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Penelope Cruz looked amazing once again as she walked the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival last night. She always manages to choose something extremely classic and you know 15-20 years from now she can look back at her pictures with pride. :)

How many can say that?  Truth be told, the 80's and early 90's weren't good for anyone...

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The lovely and gorgeous Penelope Cruz looked fantastic while walking the red carpet for the Spanish premiere of, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" in Barcelona, Spain this past weekend.  The equally gorgeous Javier Bardem was there, as well as director Woody Allen. 

Did anyone see this in theaters? What did you think of it? I'm so curious to see how this film does.

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One word...GORGEOUS.  Penelope Cruz' new Mango ads have come out and they are stunning, of course.  Would we really expect anything less from this Spanish beauty?

And best of all, she doesn't even look freakishly photoshopped.  So many magazines and ad campaigns airbrush stars until they're unrecognizable so it's nice to see Penelope actually looking like, well, Penelope.  

Penelope Cruz arrived to the "Good Morning America" Show to promote her new movie, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" which co-stars the lovely Scarlett Johansson and the amazing Javier Bardem. As usual,  I love what Penelope is wearing and could definitely see myself buying the entire outfit. 

Penelope recently sppke about her time in school and still can't believe she made it through. The actress admitted she spent most of her time daydreaming.

"I was good (at school) but I was surprised because I didn’t put too much time in. I was always dreaming about the things I wanted to do when I was older, like acting. I still don’t know why or how I passed because I literally put no time in. But I did actually enjoy every subject. Except mathematics."

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The beautiful Penelope Cruz attended the New York premiere of her new movie, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" which was held at the Cinema 2 last night. Penelope can do now wrong and always seems to choose classic chic pieces. Any thoughts on her outfit?

Also in attendance was the equally lovely Carla Gugino who choose to wear a very low cut spotted dress and gold sandals.

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Three of the most beautiful Hollywood leading ladies, Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek, all attended the L.A. premiere of Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Oh, and Javier Bardem was there too. That's so much hotness in one room, I'm surprised the place didn't catch on fire. Too cheesy? Ok, I'll stop. :P

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