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When Courteney Cox Arquette hosted a family-friendly picnic to raise funds for the EB Medical Research Foundation, she took a time out to pick up some summer essentials from Alice + Olivia. A few minutes later, she emerged from the boutique wearing two of her purchases—a slouchy chain top (she opted to take off the removable necklace) and a pair of cuffed Bermuda shorts. Cox refused to accept the merchandise as a gift, declaring that she was shopping for a cause. “She spent about $800,” says our source. “She bought everything because she knew that Alice + Olivia was donating 10 percent of the proceeds from all sales that day to the EBMRF.” More

It’s no surprise that maxidresses have been flying off the racks this summer, and according to Sari Sloane, VP of Fashion and Merchandising at Intermix, you have even more reason to invest in one now. “Maxidresses are on trend for the coming fall season,” says Sloane. “It’s easy, elegant and simplistic, yet when layered with a scarf and a cropped leather jacket, it can transform your look.” Intermix’s first-ever ad campaign for Fall 2009 (far left) features a not-yet-available style from ALC by Andrea Lieberman paired with a cropped leather jacket. More

All-American designer Tommy Hilfiger wants you to honor Independence in cheeky style. His new T-shirts are screen printed with words “Local”, “Visitor”, or “Unwanted House Guest”—perfect for an easy laugh at your celebratory BBQ. You can order these ironic styles from his custom screen printing boutique in East Hampton, where Molly Sims recently staked claim as a “Local”. But be warned, the “Unwanted House Guest”version may not go over so well with your mother-in-law.

T-shirts, Tommy Hilfiger, $28; call 631-324-0540

A little bird over at Brokelyn.com told us that Gap is having a jeans sale you can’t afford to miss. Regularly priced styles are on sale for $19.99 through Thursday (in stores only) and the jeans you need for the Fourth of July weekend are there: Classic white jeans—check; Comfy boyfriend jeans—check. Pair your denim steals with a classic striped tank and espadrilles and celebrate Independence Day in style.

Boyfriend Jeans, Gap, regularly $60; visit gap.com.
White Jeans, Gap, regularly $60; visit gap.com

Spotted on the set of Gossip Girl: Chace Crawford sporting a shorter haircut. Is the transformation a sign of a new direction for Nate Archibald? Nope, it was just a happy accident. “He got it cut in England. It was just supposed to be a trim,” says show hairstylist Jen Johnson of Chace’s cleaned-up look, which he actually debuted at Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara party in England on June 25th. “It’s shorter and pushed back off his beautiful face. We think it was a great mistake!” While we’ll miss those familiar “boy bangs,” we agree that seeing more of Chace’s gorgeous face is a good thing.

Beyonce and Tina Knowles, the mother daughter design duo behind House of Dereon, just announced a new junior’s collection named after the star’s stage alter ego—Sasha Fierce for Dereon. Tina told WWD that the line is “edgier and trendier and reflects Sasha Fierce’s daring and outgoing attitude.” The clothing is heavy on black leather and the jewelry, shoes and sunglasses are purely rockstar with mixed metals and studs galore. The line is expected to sell for $50-$150—a small price to pay for a piece of Sasha Fierce’s style.

It seems like only yesterday we were coveting Christy Turlington’s Yves Saint Laurent Nadja rose bag—the style the supermodel made famous in the brand’s Spring 2003 ad campaign (inset). And now she’s got us going gaga again in YSL’s just-released Fall 2009 ads. Turlington is featured holding our newest It bag obsession, the perfectly slouchy-meets-structured hobo that is certain to be an instant classic. Mark you calendars now— the bag is available starting in August.