When Blake Lively stepped into the limelight back in 2005, everyone knew she'd make it big.
Her performance in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" was only the beginning. After landing a starring role on the CW's steamy new show "Gossip Girl" in 2008, she became the talk of the town and starting making waves in the fashion world off-set.
The actress became friends to several of fashion's biggest names, including Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld, who clearly adored her bold fashion choices. She's also been to the biggest runway shows, donned the most expensive couture, and even had chic designer labels throw intimate gatherings in her honor.
Here's Blake Lively's fashion evolution over 12 years:
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Blake Lively hit her first ever red carpet in ripped jeans and sparkly pumps at the 2005 Kids' Choice Awards.
At the premiere for "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," she donned a silky, bright orange dress.
Fast forward to 2007 when Blake landed a role on "Gossip Girl." At the CW launch party for the show, she meant business in a sleek black pant suit.
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