SHOWSTOPPING RUNAWAYS

Posted Mar 14 2010 @ 11:30 AM

Making their red carpet debut, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning premiere their new rocker biopic The Runaways at ArcLight Cinemas in LA on March 11. Both girls looked a little nervous in front of the flashing lights, but at least they had each other for moral support – DF actually got Kristen to crack a smile at one point! In contrast to the dark, unexciting frocks KS usually wears on the red carpet, this time she stood out in a bright coral Doo Ri halter dress with a sheer neckline dropping to the waist (stand out in the same bold shade in Single Dress' Jewel Neck Halter Top in Coral or try the Samantha Twist Front Dress in Magenta). I love the illusion of a cut-out on the dress, but I'm not sure I like the finished product, especially not sure if I like it on her – she needs to be standing up just a little straighter to make it work. Definitely don't like the black heels – big scratch on this record. Once again, someone please tell me why so many celebs are ruining perfectly good gowns with heavy black heels this season! KS channeled the rocker vibe with black nail polish and kept her jewelry minimal with a black cocktail ring (try the unique shape of Megan Greene's Lolita in Midnight Gold). In contrast to her co-star, Dakota went for a flirty party girl frock from Valentino Couture, also featuring a sheer yoke embellished with crystals at the shoulders (check out Jenny Han's appropriately named Strapless Party Dress in Festive or get some serious shine on with Shumaq's One Shoulder Metallic Dress in Silver). Dakota also paired her dress with black heels, but with the metallic shade I don't dislike them quite as much as I do on Kristen. Don't get me wrong, both girls look gorg, I just wish their stylists had taken one last glance at them before sending them out in front of the cameras! What do you think of the girl's red carpet looks? You'd think after all the Twilight madness Kristen would have gotten over her shyness a little bit, but she's definitely still got a long way to go. At the Governor's Ball Oscar Afterparty last weekend, KS was introduced to Natalie Portman, whose work she says she's a huge fan of. After they shook hands Kristen nervously told the press, "I didn't want to be in the room anymore. I literally wanted to eat my own head with a fork and knife." Wow, is that supposed to be a compliment or an insult? Either way I'm pretty sure that doesn't fly with Natalie's vegan lifestyle!

Kristen Stewart seen in Los Angeles, CA on Mar 11 2010.