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Try on Hollywood’s Hottest Blonds!

Oct 15, 2009 @ 1:00 pm
Reese Witherspoon - Drew Barrymoore - Kim Kardashian - Ali LarterGilbert Flores/Celebrityphoto; Jason Merritt/Getty; Scott Wintrow/Getty; David Colman

Apparently blonds do have more fun—at least according to our Hollywood Makeover where last month you tried on these four blond beauties a total of 212,451 times! Drew Barrymoore’s baby blond waves ran a close second to Kim Kardashian’s caramel-colored locks, with banged babes Reese Witherspoon and Ali Larter third and fourth on the must-try list. So whether you are seriously considering taking the peroxide plunge or just want to remind yourself why you love being a brunette or redhead—take a cue from the masses and try out your blond side!

Try on Reese Witherspoon’s pale blond locks
Try on Kim Kardashian’s caramel-colored blond locks
Try Ali Larter’s baby blond locks

Joyann King

Annette TatumCourtesy of Annette Tatum; Interior and cover photos by Karyn Millet

Style at Home: The Well-Dressed Home

Oct 15, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Hot off the press! Annette Tatum’s gorgeous new decorating book, The Well Dressed Home, is a treasure trove of lush, fashion-inspired interiors. An LA-based interior designer (Marcia Cross and Minnie Driver love her Santa Monica store!) and fashion aficionado, Tatum’s credo is “inspiration is everywhere” even where you might least expect it.” The book is filled to the brim with genius ways to go from runway to room, making personal style about both what you wear AND how you live.

To buy a signed copy of the book for only $25 visit annettetatum.com and enter the code: style.

Kate Donovan

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Gap  - Pierre HardyCourtesy of The Gap

The Only Boot You Need This Winter

Oct 15, 2009 @ 10:10 am

What do you get when you mix a footwear genius with your favorite wear-everywhere label? The one and only boot you’ll need all winter long! French shoe designer Pierre Hardy collaborated with all-American label Gap on a fourth shoe collection and we fell in love with the chic, wearable boots—especially this grey suede and shearling platform style. With a perfectly mid-length design, these will look as great tucked into our skinny jeans as it will with skirts and dresses—not to mention keep our toes cozy! And the neutral color (begone boring black!) makes them perfect for daily wardrobe rotation. Pick them up at Gap stores for $190 starting Monday, October 19th!

Joyann King

Cin Cin! Casa Lever's Retro Italian CocktailCourtesy of Casa Lever; PatrickMcMullan/SipaPress

New York City Sip: Casa Lever’s Retro Milanese

Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:50 am

Madonna helped put New York City’s Casa Lever on the map before its official opening when she showed up to help fete pal Penelope Cruz at a party for the premiere of Cruz’s film Broken Embraces. The boite features 19 original Andy Warhol portraits, a menu of Italian dishes and classic sips like the Milanese.

Ingredients:

  • 1. 1 oz Absolut vodka
  • 2. 1/2 oz amaro (an herbal liqueur)
  • 3. 1/4 oz lemon juice
  • 4. Splash of simple syrup
  • 5. Splash of club soda

Directions:
Pour all ingredients over ice in a mixing glass and stir gently. Strain into a champagne glass and serve with a twist of lemon.

Bronwyn Barnes

The Empire Hotel is N.Y.C.’s Newest On-Screen Hot Spot

Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:45 am
WRN: The Empire Hotel is New York City's Newest On-Screen Hot SpotJon Furniss/WireImage; Giovanni Rufino/The CW; RAM/Fame Pictures; Courtesy of The Empire Hotel (2)

Forget downtown and the Upper East Side, the fictional characters from our favorite TV shows and movies have found a new social epicenter—the Empire Hotel on New York City’s Upper West Side. Just this week, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and surprise star guest Penelope Cruz were spotted filming scenes for the upcoming Sex and The City sequel in the boutique property’s sultry Lobby Bar. Earlier this season on Gossip Girl, Chuck Bass “bought” the Empire, which means that if you check in at the right time, you just might cross paths with Ed Westwick, Leighton Meester or Blake Lively when the cast returns to film new scenes later this fall. And when New York Fashion Week relocates just across the street to Lincoln Center in September 2010, the real-life style icons and celebrities are soon to follow in Carrie and Chuck’s footsteps.

Bronwyn Barnes

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Lunchtime Links!Courtesy Photo; Courtesy of Louis Vuitton; Evan Agostini/APphoto; Courtesy of People; Courtesy of Badgley Mischka; Courtesy of Zac Posen

Lunchtime Links!

Oct 15, 2009 @ 12:00 am

1. Ginnifer Goodwin is on a mission—to save turkeys! The Big Love star wants you to adopt one of these friendly, misunderstood birds—gobble, gobble! [Radaronline.com]

2. See the world through Louis Vuitton-colored glasses with their 2010 city guides on sale today! [Louisvuitton.com]

3. Watch out Kanye—Taylor Swift is set to host Saturday Night Live. [People.com]

4. Calling all Edward and Bella fans—People‘s special New Moon issue hits stands tomorrow! [JustJared.com]

5. Brides-to-be rejoice! Badgley Mischka is designing a more affordable line of gowns for your Big Day! [WWD.com]

6. We love Coco Rocha! Especially in these new red-hot Zac Posen ads! [Fashionista.com]