Best Dressed 2012

Blake Lively's Love Affair... with Marchesa

Long before she wed Ryan Reynolds in a custom Marchesa gown, the actress started a passionate relationship with the fashion line's dreamy designs

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ROYAL PURPLE

Showing off her talent for self-styling once again, the actress dressed herself in a laser-cut amethyst dress by the line for a 2011 N.Y.C. gala, then added turquoise jewelry to pop against the rich hue.