I must admit, I never watched that "Veronica Mars" much....ok, at all. I think I caught the first 5 minutes of one episode after a new drama-filled, Tyra-filled episode of "Top Model." Even though it wasn't my cup of tea, I guess it did pretty well.

But I sure don't remember Kristen Bell, who played the lead teen in this "OC" meets "Law and Order" type (drama?), looking like this.

(@ the opening party for the Monique Lhuillier boutique in LA)

REMINDER of LIFE ON 'MARS':

I know it was her character, but still. She's definitely been out and about looking blog-worthy, no? But then, I guess riding the wave of the hit "Heroes" as the newest add to the cast can be pretty inspiring as well

(with Christian Louboutin and fellow "Hero" Hayden Panettiere @ Wednesday's Sak's event in honor of the designer)

But I guess it was only a matter of time. One can focus on such things as upping your style quotient when not carrying the weight of a less-than-stellar network. My favorite was this bronze Tadashi Shoji dress she wore to Elle Magazine's Women in Hollywood event on Monday.

Way to kick off LA Fashion Week right!

(sporting a Mary Norton crystal-trimmed clutch)

Kristen, now that you have powers...think you can save some other starlets from fashion disaster? Just a thought.

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