Nicole Richie looks dazed but best dressed in a striped maxi dress.

Rosario Dawson looking easy and breezy in a yellow Diane von Furstenberg dress.

"High School Musical" cutie Vanessa Hudgens in an ethnic print maxi dress.

With a ‘lil help from Old Navy, here’s how you can get this celeb maxi dress look for less:

Smocked Jersey Maxi Dress, $29.50

Image credit: PCN Photos, Old Navy

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Nicole Richie is a real Hot Mama.

Nicole is a rock star Mom in this colorful, silk, tie-dye print.  The dress has a relaxed, Boho vibe and it nicely accentuates her baby bump.  

What do you think?  Does Nicole Richie look Hot or Not?

Image credit: Bauer-Griffin

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I love that actress Joy Bryant is wearing yellow, the “it” color for spring.  Because of the sunny hue, this strapless dress by Missoni is indeed eye-catching, but I’m not sure the design totally works.  The shapeless draping makes it look more like a dressy beach wrap than a formal gown.  And from the way she’s holding it (second photo), it appears to be too long.  

Bryant, a former model who had a breakthrough performance in Denzel Washington’s “Antwone Fisher,” recently appeared in an episode of “seriously, I’m about to freak out” stylist Rachel Zoe’s reality TV show “The Rachel Zoe Project.”  I wonder if Zoe, who has styled Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan and leans towards hippie chic designs, picked this dress for Joy.  I also fancy bohemian fashion, but this frock doesn’t fit well and one false move and Joy would get more “exposure” on the red carpet than she bargained for.

What do you think?  Is Joy Bryant’s yellow dress hot or not?

Photo credits: Bauer Griffin

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Whether you’re dressing up or wearing something casually chic, Nicole Richie’s sparkly silver-and-gold ensembles lend plenty of Hot Mama fashion inspiration.

Option A: Richie is in full Hollywood glam mode in a long, gold beaded gown that shows off her healthier shape.  This look is perfect for a formal New Year’s ball or VIP gala.

Option B: Nicole stands out with a silver sequin headband (one of the hottest looks of 2008), a plain white tank top and black leather skirt.  This look is well-suited for a cool New Year’s party at a club or a hip dinner outing (add a jacket or sweater for warmth).

If you’d like to ring in New Year’s Eve Nicole Richie style (modified for the every girl’s budget of course), here are a couple copy cat options:

Gold halter dress from Newport News, $59

Sequin headband from River’s Dancewear, $4

Photo credits: Bauer Griffin, River’s Edge Dancewear, Newport News

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In keeping with the celebrity trend of the moment, the first challenge was simple… to wear and/or buy a scarf.  So below is a photo of me wearing a black “Pashmina” scarf (and a cute black and white stripped turtle neck I scooped up at Forever 21 for only $8.50) during my dizzying four-day stay in Las Vegas.

The photo was taken by my hubby during a yummy brunch at the hip, new Sushi Samba restaurant in the uber-chic Palazzo Hotel & Casino on the Strip.

Next week, I’m hosting “The Hot Mama Challenge.”  Here’s where you come in. If you want to take the challenge, send me a photo of yourself wearing your fave, funky winter hat (or a photo of you in your fave hat and fab earrings or outfit to match).  Remember to think a ‘lil outside the box, but keep it fashion forward.  I have a thing for slouchy, bohemian knit hats (Nicole Richie’s vibe). What’s your hat style?  

On Tuesday, I will post the best photos that are emailed to me by noon EST on Saturday, Dec. 13.  

Along with your emailed photo, please include the following info:

Your name?

Age?  City?  Why your hat rocks? Where you found it? 

And as in incentive, the best three photos/descriptions will win a pair of groovy fake eyelashes or makeup from Black Radiance.

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