Both shot to fame with similar talent show success.
And when it comes to their fashion sense Cher Lloyd and Carly Rae Jepsen seem to take the approach too.
The singers attended a pre-Grammy party in Los Angeles on Friday night and stood out in their black ensembles.
Beauties in black: Carly Rae Jepsen and Cher Lloyd at the Friends 'N' Family Pre-Grammy Party in Los Angeles
Cher, 19, donned a dress which featured a sweetheart shape bust line in leather with a mesh overlay.
Separated by a thin sparkly belt, the star covered up her knees with a skirt featuring a side split.
The tattooed teenager – who placed highly on The X Factor 2010 - wore pointy toe heels on her feet and wore her long raven locks win loose waves, toting a tube shape clutch bag.
Cleavage-enhancer: Cher wore a sweetheart bust line to the gathering on Friday
Reality star: Tattooed Cher shot to fame on The X Factor 2010
Meanwhile Call Me Maybe crooner Carly Rae Jepsen also opted for the ebony look.
The 27-year-old took a more casual approach in a high neck top and studded quilt mini skirt with Mary-Jane heels.
The Canadian Idol star also performed at the 16th Annual Friends ‘N’ Family gathering held inside Paramount Studios which plenty of other famous faces visited.
Raven-haired: Carly had a more casual top and skirt
Powerful performer: The Canadian Idol also sang at the event
Suited and booted: American Idol alumni Adam Lambert wore grey
On Thursday her pop star pal Justin Bieber wished her luck for this Sunday’s ceremony even though her was snubbed with no nominations.
After she asked her Twitter followers to check out his album, Believe Acoustic, he replied: ‘thanks carly. good luck at the grammys. proud of u.’
Earlier that day she signed copies of Seventeen magazine for fans as she graces the latest issue's cover.
Kisses: Disney starlet Bella Thorne wore a grey frock with tights
Standing out: Singer Poe wore a wide-brim hat
American Idol alumni Adam Lambert wore a grey suit to the party while Bone Thugs and Harmony dressed down in baggy jeans.
Disney starlet Bella Thorne covered up in tights and a grey frock, Sira was laid back in a plain jumper, while singer Poe stood out in a wide brim hat and black jacket and orange skirt.
Irish pop stars and X Factor alumni Jedward were hyper as usual on the red carpet.
Bling bling: Sira wore plenty of rings and spikes on her jumper
Jump around: Irish twins Jedward attended the red carpet event
Casual style: Rappers Bone Thugs and Harmony wore baggy jeans
The spiky haired blondes have been in LA for the last few weeks hanging out with fellow Celebrity Big Brother UK contestant Tara Reid but it seems their actress friend was not invited the music industry mingling.
Former Pussycat Doll star Jessica Sutter took a leaf out of Cher's book and also drew attention to her chest with a leather sweetheart number.
Scraping her hair back and wearing peep toe heels, she also donned stand-out drop earrings for the evening with music stars.
Cover girl: Carly Rae Jepsen signed copies of Seventeen Magazine that day too
