Dime Pieces: Rihanna’s Midriff-Baring Outfit

Plus more head-turning looks from stars this week.

"No Love Allowed" - Rihanna's West Indian background, heretofore absent from the record, finally rears its head. Hearing the N-word and Auto-Tune over an analog roots-reggae backing is rather jarring, but so is the violence-as-love metaphor — another thread that ties the album together, but it's most explicit here. "Like a bullet your love hit me to the core, I was flying 'til you knocked me to the floor," she sings.  (Photo: Rihanna/Facebook)

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Rihanna - With its midriff-baring top, electric print and killer fit, Rihanna’s outfit, designed by Adam Selman, is quite the show-stopper. (Photo: Facebook)

Halle Berry - Halle stuns in a slender black Hervé Léger by Max Azria number with an embellished halter.  (Photo: CBS/Francis Specker /Landov)

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Halle Berry - Halle stuns in a slender black Hervé Léger by Max Azria number with an embellished halter. (Photo: CBS/Francis Specker /Landov)

Jennifer Hudson - The singer looks funky in her ‘80s getup with big, crimpy hair, a turtleneck under her disco blazer and belted skinnies.  (Photo: CBS/Francis Specker /Landov)

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Jennifer Hudson - The singer looks funky in her ‘80s getup with big, crimpy hair, a turtleneck under her disco blazer and belted skinnies.  (Photo: CBS/Francis Specker /Landov)

Jordin Sparks - Jordin proves less is more in an elegant black halter dress.   (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for City of Hope)

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Jordin Sparks - Jordin proves less is more in an elegant black halter dress.  (Photo: Michael Kovac/Getty Images for City of Hope)

All Zipped Up - Nia is always perfectly put together in pieces that feel fresh, yet age-appropriate at the same time. The Love Jones star definitely has us pining for a zippered moto jacket like the one she rocks at the Target Falling for You event.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

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Nia Long - Nia keeps it cute and simple in a monotone look with a tweed jacket and matching denim. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona spices up her black top and black booties with gold chains and printed pants.  (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

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Melanie Fiona - Melanie Fiona spices up her black top and black booties with gold chains and printed pants. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Target)

Rita Ora - The star looks calm, cool and collected in her leather jumpsuit and patent pumps.  (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

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Rita Ora - The star looks calm, cool and collected in her leather jumpsuit and patent pumps.  (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

Jessica White - The supermodel wears a party-perfect sheer bustier with patterned leggings and bright blue booties.  (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

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Jessica White - The supermodel wears a party-perfect sheer bustier with patterned leggings and bright blue booties. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

Cassie - Never one to play it safe in the style department, Cassie takes a risk with a bedazzled leather shirtdress.  (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

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Cassie - Never one to play it safe in the style department, Cassie takes a risk with a bedazzled leather shirtdress. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

Ashley Madekwe - Ashley hits the red carpet in a sparkle-tipped white button-up, printed pleated skirt and strappy heels.  (Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)

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Ashley Madekwe - Ashley hits the red carpet in a sparkle-tipped white button-up, printed pleated skirt and strappy heels. (Photo: John Sciulli/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot)