28 : October : 2009 : InStyle.com What's Right Now

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Lunchtime Links!

Oct 28, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

1. James Franco, star of the Gucci by Gucci ads, poked fun at the fashion label by pronouncing it “Guckie” in a video spoof! [WWD.com]

2. Cutie patootie Matilda Ledger knows how to beat the rain in style: raincoat, check, rubber boots, check, colorful umbrella, check and check! [JustJared.com]

3. Mark your calendars—Kate Moss for Topshop’s holiday collection hits stores tomorrow! [Vogue.co.uk]

4. Friends reunite! Lisa Kudrow is set to make a guest appearance on Courtney Cox’s Cougar Town. [People.com]

5. Get your Halloween costume inspiration straight from the Spring 2010 runway! [Refinery29com]

6. Designers have resorted to using meat instead of fabric—we’re not sure this means they are edible too? [Glamour.com]

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Must-Read: Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy

Oct 28, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Listen up, Michelle Obama style lovers! Mary Tomer of Mrs-O.org wrote a book just for you—Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy follows the First Lady’s wardrobe choices from her wedding to the White House! Besides her most iconic fashion moments, the book also has rarely seen photos from the campaign trail and insider interviews with some of her favorite designers, like Jason Wu and Isabel Toledo.

Mrs. O: The Face of Fashion Democracy, $26; visit amazon.com.

— Joyann King

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Lily Allen Brings Back the Shag

Oct 28, 2009 @ 10:50 am

Like those who have gone before her, Lily Allen traded in her neat, side-parted bob for something, well, shaggier. We love her new heavily layered style, and have a prediction: If her fellow shag queens (left) Farrah Fawcett, Jane Fonda and Jennifer Aniston are any indication, this could just be a career-making cut.

Try-on Farrah Fawcett’s iconic shag now!

Give the “Rachel” cut a try!

— Hannah Morrill

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Rachel Bilson and Kristen Bell’s Versatile (and Charitable) Tee!

Oct 28, 2009 @ 9:00 am

Rachel Bilson and Kristen Bell are lending their star power (and style) to a good cause—youth education in Africa. Joining Pete Wentz, the two actresses helped celebrate Guess brand’s limited-edition Invisible Children T-shirt, in partnership with EDUN LIVE. And it looks like the black and white LOVE logo tee is the the perfect layering piece! Bell wore hers under a floral Vena Cava dress, while Bilson paired hers with a sophisticated black blazer—one charitable T-shirt, two stylish ways!

Guess Invisible Children T-shirt, $26 (100 percent of proceeds benefit Invisible Children); visit guess.com.

— Joyann King