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Michelle Obama, Michael KorsMandel Ngan/Getty Images; Dominique Charriau/WireImage

It’s Official—Michelle Obama Is Fur Free

May 11, 2009 @ 10:30 am

After French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy assured animal rights organization PETA that she no longer wears real fur, Michelle Obama followed suit. “She does not wear fur,” White House Deputy Press Officer Semonti Mustaphi confirmed to us in an email this afternoon. When these two style icons get together, we’ve noticed they have a habit of dressing alike. Now it’s clear that they’re also in agreement when it comes to an anti-fur stance. More

Bronwyn Barnes

What To Wear With Boyfriend Jeans?<br />
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What To Wear With Boyfriend Jeans?

May 8, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

Reese Witherspoon has the comfy-chic look down to a tee. So how does she keep it cool when the weather warms up? Pack up your skinny jeans and opt for baggy, distressed styles. Roll up the hems and wear them with gladiators for star-inspired instant style.

Jeans, Current/Elliott, $245; buy online now at net-a-porter.com.

Sandals, Sam Edelman, $105; buy online now at piperlime.com.

—Amy Barton

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Stella McCartney Exclusives on Net-a-porter.comDimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Stella McCartney Exclusives on Net-a-porter.com

May 8, 2009 @ 4:00 pm

On the coattails of becoming Time magazine’s most influential designer, this week marks the launch of Stella McCartney’s exclusive designs for Net-a-porter.com. The 23-piece capsule collection includes fuss-free dresses and must-have accessories, including pieces under $500!.

Stella’s exclusive collection, $185 – $2,495; visit net-a-porter.com.

Watch an exclusive video of Stella McCartney talking about her style and design philosophy.

Betony Toht

The Burberry BuzzIMaxTree; Courtesy of Burberry

The Burberry Buzz

May 8, 2009 @ 1:55 pm

Burberry has the answer to rainy day blues in its chunky floral jewelry collection that just hit stores. On the catwalk, the beautifully sculpted pieces were layered over ombre trenches and oversized cardigans, but they’ll look equally eye-catching with a bare, warm-weather dress.

Floral jewelry collection, $195-$1,995; buy online now at burberry.com.

Betony Toht

Posh Strips Down for Emporio ArmaniWenn; Courtesy of Armani

Posh Strips Down for Emporio Armani

May 7, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

When Victoria Beckham unveiled a 20-foot banner featuring her latest Emporio Armani underwear ad at Macy’s in New York City, she admitted it wasn’t until she signed on to be the face of the campaign that she started hitting the gym on a regular basis. “If I’m going to stand there in my knickers and bra, I want to look as good as I can,” she told Entertainment Tonight. Her main form of exercise? Runningabout 4 to 5 miles every day.”

Bronwyn Barnes

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Blair Goes Blond?Rex Features

Blair Goes Blond?

May 6, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

Leighton Meester, “InStyle Hair” cover girl, revealed to us that she was “really a blond.” A week before the issue hit newsstands, Meester lightened her locks at Byron & Tracy Salon in Beverly Hills. “Leighton had to return to her natural hair color for her role in an upcoming movie,” says her stylist, Charles Baker Strahan. No word on whether B’s mane will also lighten up, but we think it’s safe to say the signature headbands are staying.

Love Blair’s Headbands? Find out who makes them and click to buy.

Bronwyn Barnes