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Blair Waldorf Says Goodbye to Headbands

Sep 22, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

In this week’s episode of Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf left the Upper East Side for a more down-to-earth NYU dorm room—and she might be leaving the headbands at home! While attending a downtown college party with frenemy Dan Humphrey, it was suggested that the Queen Bee give up her most stylish vice.

Take a look back at Blair’s best headbands and stay tuned for more news on the Gossip Girl cast’s wardrobe.

Joyann King

Christopher KaneImaxtree; Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Spring Runway Trend to Try Now: Gingham

Sep 22, 2009 @ 2:00 pm

Christopher Kane knows what women want—pretty clothes with attitude! The buzzy British designer sent a slew of gingham dresses down his spring runway that looked like modernized takes on outfits Bridget Bardot or Marilyn Monroe might have worn. Get your gingham fix for fall with a flirty dress that you can wear now and later. Or, try a boyfriend-style button-down that will pair perfectly with your favorite skinny jeans.

Paul & Joe Sister dress, $200; visit net-a-porter.com.

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Holli Rogers, Buying Director, Net-a-porter.com

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Lunchtime Links!

Sep 22, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

Looking fierce at the Issa show yesterday, 39-year-old Naomi Campbell clearly still owns the catwalk! [CocoPerez.com]

OMG Alert: Heather Locklear will reprise her role on the new Melrose Place—Amanda Woodward enemies beware! [People.com]

Would you dare to wear a midriff? Get crunching because crop tops are popping up all over the Spring 2010 runways! [Fashionista.com]

Video: Hilary Duff lets her new collection Femme by DKNY Jeans do all the talking in The Chase. [JustJared.com]

Fringe star Anna Torv dishes on first-time Emmys jitters and, of course, her glamorous gown! [PeopleStyleWatch.com]

Rachel Zoe wants you to play fashion editor! Create a Polyvore set using Piperlime’s top trends and if Zoe thinks it’s bananas—you win a $250 gift card! [Piperlimecom]

Win Samantha Jones's ShadesAAR/Fame Pictures; Courtesy of Jee Vice

Win Samantha Jones’s Shades

Sep 22, 2009 @ 11:35 am

Last week, Kim Cattrall was spotted on the set of Sex and The City 2 wearing a head-to-toe purple ensemble—shades included! Her Jee Vice sunglasses retail for $250, but InStyle.com readers can enter now for a chance to win one of 15 pairs. Additionally, Jee Vice is offering an exclusive discount of 25 percent off all the styles on their website. Just enter discount code “Instyle09″ during checkout when you shop at jeevice.com (offer valid through October 23rd).

Joyann King

Jessica Simpson - wigCourtesy of QVC; Eddie Mejia/SplashNews

Forget headbands! Jessica Simpson’s New Fix for Bad Hair Days

Sep 22, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Yes, Jessica Simpson is sporting a full-on wig! As part of her hairdo. line of hairpieces and extensions with her stylist, Ken Paves, the star is now selling the Long and Lush Styleable Wig on QVC . Available in nine chic colors, it’s cut in her signature face-framing layers. She’s already sold 2000 of them—and we’re considering joining the craze. Not ready for that leap? Try on over 300 styles (Jessica’s included!) with our Hollywood Makeover.

Hannah Morrill

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Ashanti - The Wizard of Oz Joseph Marzullo/Wenn; Courtesy of Roger Viver

Get Your Own Ruby Slippers

Sep 22, 2009 @ 10:55 am

In honor of the 70th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Swarovski asked some of the world’s finest shoe designers—including Roger Vivier (inset), Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo—to reinterpret the film’s iconic ruby slippers. You can bid now on all of the designs now through September 24th. Winners will be announced on the day the auction ends at the Emerald Gala in N.Y.C., where Ashanti—who plays a modern-day Dorothy in the Broadway production of The Wiz—is slated to perform. All proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Joyann King

Kate Walsh - J. Mendel - AldoMathew Imaging/WireImage; Courtesy of Aldo

Kate Walsh Wears Aldo to the Emmys

Sep 22, 2009 @ 10:00 am

When it comes to fashion, Kate Walsh appreciates a chic but economical mix of high and low-priced pieces. At last night’s Emmys, the Private Practice star wore a pale blue J. Mendel gown accessorized with a metallic Aldo clutch. “I wanted to mix it up this year with high end and accessible fashion,” she said on the red carpet. “I’m carrying an Aldo bag—anyone can get it for $30!”

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Joyann King