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The all-American teen idol and burgeoning fashion icon, Hayden Panettiere, burst onto our screens as Heroes' Claire Bennet, the high school cheerleader bestowed with the gift of 'spontaneous regeneration' (handy healing powers to you and me).

A diminutive 5'2", the 18-year-old face of Neutrogena has her head screwed on solidly compared to her nu-Hollywood peers and she is no vacant valley girl; 'respect yourself' is her mantra and she eschews the hard-drinking, heavy partying Britney/Lindsay Lohan lifestyle.

Her maturity comes through with her sophisticated-beyond-her-years ladylike style and an elegant wardrobe of fashion-forward metallic and jewel-tone body con numbers and LBDs. Off the red carpet, Hayden has perfected the relaxed LA casual yet chic combo. We show you how to steal her style:

Glitter Girl

The nu-Hollywood golden girl with the Midas touch, Hayden has a closet packed with classy but glitzy gowns and rocks the metallic trend in this shimmery Alice+Olivia number. This classy sequin bead dress would definitely meet with Miss Panettiere's approval. Add a pair of lustrous gold strappies and finish off this blingie look with a striking clutch.

Blue Babe

Hayden favours clingy body con numbers and has a penchant for this season's electric blue. She stuns in this figure-hugging satin Roberto Cavalli mini and glows in her Cynthia Rowley Matelasse gown. Invest in this silk cerulean cutwork dress in that perfect shade of catwalk blue and up the glamour stakes in a duchess satin bow bandeau mini.

Little-Black-Dress Diva

Our favourite teen heroine has made the LBT a style staple all her own. Hayden smoulders in this simple gown polished off with her favourite gold accessories and ticks all the right boxes in a twinkly Allen Schwartz mini with black Mary Janes, bangles and bag. This simple slimline shift flatters in all the right places; Diesel gilded heels and a flashy clutch add just the right amount of glam. A monochrome prom dress or bustier with a circle buckle black belt will hug that figure and peeptoe shoes, retro factory girl bag and jet sparkle bracelet polish off this most refined of outfits.

Laid back Lady

Hayden shows off this season's relaxed knit and jeans combo better than anyone. Her Rock & Republic jeans will set you back the best part of £200, so bag these far more affordable Full Circle vintage wash skinnies instead. Team with either a delicate silk vest top and classic red cardigan tied at the waist or a fashion-forward grey roll neck tunic sweater, wide belt and slouchy brown leather bag. Complete both of these LA-cool casual looks with a pair of Jasmine Guinness long boots.