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InStyle Exclusive! Perez Hilton Dishes About His New Fashion BlogCourtesy of perezhilton.com

InStyle Exclusive! Perez Hilton Dishes About His New Fashion Blog

Aug 12, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

The Internet is buzzing about Perez Hilton‘s newest venture, a fashion blog dubbed CocoPerez.com that launches tomorrow morning. We called the gossip blogger to get the real scoop. “The site will focus on fashion, celebrities, models and magazines,” explains Perez, who says we shouldn’t expect to see those trademark doodles scribbled over runway photos. “I want it to have a new personality.” More

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Behind The Scenes: Charlize Theron For Dior J'adoreAlexi Lubormirski (2)

Behind The Scenes: Charlize Theron For Dior J’adore

Aug 12, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Christian Dior’s J’adore perfume, the French fashion house has just released behind-the-scenes photos of Charlize Theron, who is the face of the fragrance. Our first reaction? Gorgeous! Theron moves flawlessly from femme fatale to fresh-faced and quite frankly and is, quite frankly, stunning as both.

Joyann King

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Twilight - New Moon - Trailer - Birthday Cake How-To - Celebrity NewsSasha Eisenman; Courtesy of Summit Entertainment; Thomas Haas

Have Bella’s Birthday Cake (And Eat It Too!)

Aug 12, 2009 @ 2:50 pm

Want to make something special for your favorite Twilight fan? Whip up a cake just like the one seen in the New Moon trailer. Sure, there was some movie magic involved (the actual “cake” was fake), but the striped icing effect was the edible creation of confectioner Thomas Haas, owner of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates in Vancouver. Haas’ wife Lisa walked us through the how-tos of recreating the confection:
1. Cover each cake tier with a “mask” of white fondant [a thick, malleable icing]. Stack tiers from largest to smallest. More

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Lunchtime Links!Arun Nevader/FilmMagic; Courtesy of Mattel; Courtesy of Gap; Charles Eshelman/FilmMagic; Jason Merritt/Getty; Courtesy of Gilt Fuse

Lunchtime Links!

Aug 12, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Hide your boyfriends, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is returning to New York. [Fashionologie.com]

Can’t wait for New Moon? Satiate your thirst for Bella and Edward with the new Twilight Barbie dolls. [PeopleStyleWatch.com]

Gap’s 1969 jeans are magical much like The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants. [Nylon.com]

Molly Sims designs ’20s-inspired costume jewelry for HSN. [WWD.com]

Simon Cowell negotiates a measly salary of $45 million for American Idol. [NYMag.com]

Gilt’s more contemporary site, Gilt Fuse, launched today—sign up stat! [Giltfuse.com]

Woodstock - Prabal Gurung - Alexander Wang - Peter SomCourtesy of Peter Som; Courtesy of Prabal Gurung

Young Designers Sketch Woodstock-Worthy Fashions

Aug 12, 2009 @ 10:00 am

Fashion’s newest darlings are more likely to reference Melrose Place and hip hop than the true bohemia of the ’70s. Nevertheless, young designers like Peter Som, Prabal Gurung and Alexander Wang designed with inspiration from an era before their time in honor of Woodstock’s 40th anniversary this weekend, resulting in a completely new take on hippie chic. See all the designs and feel the love at WWD.com.

Joyann King

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Elle Macpherson - Victoria Beckham - Mischa Barton - A Beautiful LifeWilliam Hosken/Broadimage; Courtesy of net-a-porter.com

Style On Set: Elle Macpherson in Victoria Beckham Collection

Aug 12, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Spotted: Elle “The Body” Macpherson wearing a peplum-waist dress by Victoria Beckham Collection on the set of A Beautiful Life. After first seeing Mischa Barton in sexy Versace and now Macpherson looking so posh, we’re predicting this CW show will be the next TV fashion extravaganza—stayed tuned for more on what is sure to be a very stylish season.

Dress, Victoria Beckham, $3,145; visit net-a-porter.com.

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