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Dear Mischa, Please Keep Doing Whatever You're Doing

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Dear Mischa Barton,

When we first saw photos of you opening a new London flagship store called Mischa's Place this morning, we couldn't believe it. It's the best we've seen you look since, well, "The O.C." was on primetime.

We've always had a soft spot for you, and not just because your character Marissa Cooper liked bad boys and was totally rich. (Okay, it's mostly that.) We also like to root for the underdog. Who doesn't want their childhood TV star to shine again?

It is undeniable, however, that there have been a few rough patches for you along the way. (And no, we're not just talking about the time you played a pregnant prostitute named "Sunny" on "Law & Order: SVU.") Your style has suffered over the years. There were those unflattering high-waisted yellow pants, a very visible panty line, an unforgettable bondage-inspired dress, and few ill-advised attempts to rock the hipster look. We'll leave it at that.

Lately, however, your style has been looking up. Yes, there is still a little too much side boob for our liking, and okay, this shirt is too sheer, but overall, you look like yourself again! And best of all: You look healthy!

Maybe you'll score a new TV series (that won't get cancelled) to match your chic look. If not, we're hoping Mischa's Place works out.

Take a peek in our gallery below to see how great Barton looked as she celebrated her store opening with Kate and Pippa's brother, James Middleton, then keep clicking through to read Barton's take on her favorite looks from the past.

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"This was a cocktail dress I opted to wear to the Hollywood Life Breakthrough of the Year Awards. It was a fun affair with a relaxed atmosphere and rooftop after-party. I thought the detailing was fun and the color was flattering and unusual." Getty
2004
"This was Matthew Williamson, who's a dear friend and has always been very supportive. I love his use of color. I wore it to the InStyle Warner Bros. Golden Globe party. I wasn't nominated or presenting, so I didn't want to overdo it aside from the bold splash of green." Getty
2004
"This was a Dior cocktail dress. I liked the subtle floral pattern mixed with polka dots, which are even more fashionable now than they were back then." Getty
2004
"This was a favorite of mine. It's Roberto Cavalli and the jeweled alligator pattern was less obvious in person, but I think it photographed really well." Getty
2004
"This was one of the first events I attended after the launch of <i>The O.C.</i> My ensemble was a casual, yet comfortable set from Miss Sixty." Getty
2004
"I really like the blush colors of this outfit, which I noticed a lot of at the recent Golden Globe Awards, even though the event to which I wore it dates back many years." Getty
2004
"I loved this dress. It was the perfect flirty, daytime look for my Teen Choice Awards appearance." Getty
2004
"I wore this dress a while back, but cutout patterns are back in style." Getty
2005
"Fortunately you can't tell by the photo, but I was presenting an award at the BAFTA's in London on a cold, dreary night. This was vintage Dior and was worth enduring the frigid weather." Getty
2005
"I love this dress from the Warner Bros.' 50 Years of Quality TV event." Getty
2005
"I thought the cutouts were sexy, yet classy, and it was the perfect gown for my attendance at the Golden Globes." Getty
2005
"I wore this cocktail dress in a photo shoot for Japan's <i>SPUR Magazine </i>and had it tailored for me by Zac Posen himself, who ended up participating in the shoot. I loved it so much that I wore it to the Vanity Fair Oscar party that same evening." Getty
2005
"The cut of this gown was so simple and the color was so subtle that the appliqués gave it just the right amount of embellishment at the Emmys." Getty
2007
"I really like the bold contrast between the black and white and how it pushed the envelope in a sophisticated, yet edgy way." Getty
2007
"Aw, Ziggy! The perfect accessory! I was just strolling with my dog on a crisp NYC day. Casual, yet comfortable and cozy." Getty
2007
"I was drawn to the pale yellow color of this dress, which was perfect for an outdoor summer venue." Getty
2008
"For a tiny dress, there was a lot of detail, but the solid white kept it chic and tasteful." WireImage
2010
"I wore this to a summer, daytime Make a Wish Foundation event and wanted to keep my look playful and appropriate for the kids." WireImage
2010
"I've always had a thing for the 1920s flapper style and thought the feather hat was a perfect embellishment." WireImage
2011
"Sometimes you can't go wrong with an elegant black dress. It makes a statement while keeping it simple simultaneously. I love the peacock clutch as much as the gown." WireImage

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