
So, we're on our computer this morning, cruising red carpet fashion pics, you know, like we do, and we came across this shot of Heroes star, Hayden Panettiere sporting an impossibly perfect red lip (the kind we always attempt, but never quite achieve). The thing is, we've never really thought of Hayden as a style maven -- mostly we think of her in a cheerleader outfit -- but further research confirms that she can rock out a vintage look...

Right? She looks amazing in this picture -- sort of like if Shirley Temple had grown up hot...

We find that the problems set in when she tries to stray from the 1940's chic...

What's happening here exactly? Is she using the skirt to smuggle an outsider into the Emmys?

Now see, here again, if anything screams "Oh dear God, stick to classic vintage!" it's this sad, bedazzled, strapless apron.

Sigh. So much better. Lesson learned, Hayden. Lesson learned.