Trend Report: New Botanicals

Off the runways, these new botanical prints look just as fresh, as today's four stylish examples show us. In fact, these daring flower designs are the perfect way to command attention at an evening soiree, whether painted on a youthful mini-dress or accompanied by a sultry silhouette. Speaking of the latter, Rihanna turned heads at a book-signing event at a New York Barnes and Noble store back in October, when she wore a Jean Paul Gautier Cotton Poplin Floral Dress ($2475, available at select Neiman Marcus stores). The frock's low neckline and subtle slit diffuse the sweetness of the floral print, and when paired with nude, point-toe Christian Louboutin pumps, the whole look is quite sexy and sophisticated. A few months later, Kirsten Dunst selected an equally stunning dress for her appearance at the Art of Elysium event in Los Angeles. We love the contrasting colors of her Ming-print Rodarte dress and how the high slit makes the frock a bit more daring. Additionally, we couldn't help but swoon over the Rodarte Blue and White Mink Print Silk Dress ($6210) Chloe Sevigny wore to the Los Angeles premiere of Big Love late last month.