It’s hard to imagine a stylish celebrity brunette without thinking of Jennifer Lopez. With her trendy, hip-hop inspired style, she consistently looks great on and off the red carpet. Lopez is a staple of celebrity magazines and television shows, as audiences eagerly anticipate what she will wear next. She’s brought items into mainstream fashion such as wide brim hats and lush fur coats. Lopez also developed her own fashion line under the Sweetface Fashion Company name and launched the JLO by Jennifer Lopez collection in 2001. The collection started the trend of the velour tracksuit (worn by Lopez in videos and at public appearances). As a trendsetter in mainstream urban clothing, Jennifer Lopez is a brunette fashion icon.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, and currently considered the sexiest woman in show business, Angelina Jolie pairs her beautiful brunette locks with some of the most elegant and flattering designs. Though some may argue that Jolie would look beautiful even in a burlap sack, she continuously picks sleek and simple designs that reveal just enough skin to be sexy. The star favors Versace and has worn several long dresses in black and silver on the red carpet. Another favorite fashion of Jolie is the fitted pantsuit, which she wore in white for the 2001 Academy Awards. Jolie is also spotted wearing simple jeans and button up shirts paired with trendy heels, keeping with her simplistic yet sexy style.
An elegant brunette with a classic style perfectly describes Catherine Zeta Jones. The star shies away from trendy items and instead chooses classy gowns in deep shades of reds and purples to complement her hair color. She is also one of the few celebrities to pull off a beautiful look far along in her pregnancy. She appeared at the Academy Awards and accepted her supporting actress trophy toward the end of her pregnancy wearing a glittery black empire waist gown, perfectly covering her motherly curves. Zeta Jones’ style is reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.
While she hasn’t always been a brunette, the newly dark-locked Drew Barrymore has been a celebrity since the tender age of six, when she appeared in E.T. Her style has always been her own, as she refuses to conform to the current trends. Barrymore is generally spotted wearing hippie chic type clothes, mixing vintage pieces with modern clothing. Heading into her thirties, the star recently adopted a more glamorous look for formal events to show off her slimmer figure. Though she may slip into designer gowns for certain events, Barrymore can still be found in her trademark vintage style on most days.
Mischa Barton recently became a teen icon with her star turn on the hit television drama The OC. While she favors Marc Jacobs clothing, Barton notes that she does not utilize a personal stylist and prefers to choose clothes on her own. Barton enjoys a trendy look with a slight grunge feel. Her tall slim appearance makes her a great candidate for slim fit jeans and ballet flats. Because of her height, Barton will rarely be caught in a pair of heels.
No brunette star seems to embrace a new look quite as well as Ashlee Simpson. Previously a pretty blonde with not much distinction from her sister Jessica, Simpson dyed her hair and took on a new punk rock persona. Her fashion changes from on-stage concert style including baggy jeans, tight vintage tees and plenty of accessories to a more glamorous look on the red carpet. A fan of Marc Jacobs (as is Mischa Barton), Simpson personalizes her fashions with fun accessories like bracelets and belts.
Emmy winner and Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher shows off her amazingly toned body with some of most glamorous and sexy outfits. Having been in the entertainment business for several years, Hatcher has finally grown into her style and knows what works best for her. As a star over 40 as well as a mom, she also dresses appropriately for her age without going over the top. Hatcher has dazzled the red carpet in some beautiful gowns from Donna Karan to Versace. She can also be found wearing a great pair of jeans and designer heels to accentuate her long, lean frame.
