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Will Michelle Obama's Latest Leno Appearance Cause Another Shopping FrenzyPaul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo

Will Mrs. Obama’s Latest Leno Visit Cause Another Shopping Frenzy?

Oct 23, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

Tonight Michelle Obama will appear on The Jay Leno Show to answer 10 rapid-fire questions, and our fingers are crossed one of them is “What are you wearing?” Last time she chatted with Leno (on The Tonight Show in 2008), Obama’s J. Crew ensemble made a big impact. “You can get some good stuff online!” the future First Lady said. When Obama kept warm at the inauguration a few months later in J. Crew leather gloves, the sheer number of style-watchers who headed to JCrew.com to buy the same pair caused the brand’s entire Web site to crash. We’re dying to see if tonight’s ensemble will also help stimulate the economy in the same way!

UPDATE! Michelle Obama ending up wearing same floral Thakoon sheath that got raves during the presidential debates—here’s to rotating your wardrobe faves!

Bronwyn Barnes

First Look: Ivanka Trump's Wedding JewelryJanet Mayer/PR Photos; Courtesy photo (3)

First Look: Ivanka Trump’s Wedding Jewelry

Oct 23, 2009 @ 2:25 pm

Multi-talented Ivanka Trump is a very busy woman: she recently wrote a book, is currently filming a new season of Celebrity Apprentice, designs her own line of jewelry and has that little old day job as VP of Acquisitions for the Trump Organization. Still, she managed to add on planning a wedding to her list of responsibilities. But the once-in-a-lifetime event didn’t seem to faze her: “Planning has been so easy,” Trump told us. “I chose the floral arrangements, the dress, some food, some music and it was done!” This left one final detail to attend to though: her wedding jewels. The bride-to-be just revealed three pieces she’ll wear on Sunday, all from her namesake collection, including a $45,000 custom-designed hair accessory, gorgeous diamond drop earrings valued at $130,000 and a $90,000 Art Deco-inspired bracelet. She’s swathing her maids in Ivanka Trump jewels as well! Lucky ladies.

Check back here on Monday morning for more wedding-day details!

Rachel Jacoby

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Get a $1000 Frédéric Fekkai haircut for $200

Oct 23, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
Frederic Fekkai-Salon Deals & StealsKaty Winn/Getty; Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto; Jeff Frank/ZUMA; Tuukka Jantti/PacificCoastNews

You might know Frédéric Fekkai (top left) as the man behind the genius line of hair products, but he’s also the scissors behind tons of celebrities’ perfect cuts. (Think Blake Lively, Jennifer Garner, and Debra Messing.) Normally, a visit to this legend would put you back about $1000—except from October 25th through November 5th. As part of his collaboration with the Art of Elysium, a non-profit that pairs working actors, artists, and musicians with children with serious medical conditions, Fekkai is offering $200 cuts (no, not a typo!) at his flagship salon in West Hollywood. 100% of the proceeds will go to charity. To book, call the Melrose Place salon at 323-655-7800 and mention Elysium—you’ll leave looking and feeling good.

Hannah Morrill

Blake Lively - Katie HolmesJohns PkI/Splash News; Donato Sardella/WireImage

Who Looked Hot This Week?

Oct 23, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

It’s Friday, which means that it’s time to cast your vote in the People StyleWatch Who Looked Hot This Week poll. And the nominees are: Blake Lively in a sharp-shouldered Victoria Beckham Collection dress, Katie Holmes in an Azzedine Alaia skirt and perfectly-sheer top, Hilary Swank in a glamorous teal Vionnet gown, Demi Moore in a Jimmy Choo for H&M suede dress and Megan Fox in a red-hot halter dress and sexy pumps.

Watch the video and decide for yourself!

Joyann King

Hilary Swank  - Amelia Earhart Imaxtree; Ken Woroner/FOX; Courtesy of La Garconne; Courtesy of Nordstrom

Amelia Revives the Aviator Trend

Oct 23, 2009 @ 10:00 am

Hilary Swank’s turn as America’s darling of flight, Amelia Earhart, is breathing life back into aviation-inspired fashion. Months before the film’s release, we saw Earhart-inspired looks at the Fall 2009 Hermes show (far left) and now Bloomingdale’s is celebrating the icon’s pioneering style too, with a fall catalog and special in-store exhibits inspired by the film’s wardrobe. Aviator-chic has officially become full-blown trend for fall, so grab a rugged bomber jacket, throw on a printed scarf and aviator sunglasses and prepare be inspired by Amelia—in theaters today.

Joyann King

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Style at Home: Vintage Maps Make Affordable ArtCourtesy of Mitchell Gold

Style at Home: Vintage Maps Make Affordable Art

Oct 22, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

Spotted this week at the Highpoint furniture market in North Carolina: colorful, framed vintage maps at the Mitchell Gold showroom. Known for super stylish, comfortable furniture, designers Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams are also experts at mixing and matching great pieces for less. “We love antique maps over a desk or credenza or in pairs over a sofa —they are one of a kind and add such visual and graphic impact to a space,” says Gold. “Even better: find one from a geographic area that means something to you!” These one-of-a-kind maps will be available in Mitchell Gold stores this coming February. You can also create your own with an inexpensive map from Ward Maps (or splurge at www.styledevie.com). Pair with a shiny red frame like this one from Graphic Ice for an added punch.

Check out their new book, The Comfortable Home, for more budget-friendly decorating ideas.

Kate Donovan

November Issue Sneak Peek: Adam Lambert's Favorite ThingsChris Cuffaro/FOX; Courtesy of OPI; Courtesy of MAC

Adam Lambert Tells Us What’s On His Mind

Oct 22, 2009 @ 2:45 pm

You don’t have to come in first on American Idol in order to win. (Just ask Jennifer Hudson, who went from early elimination to Oscar glory.) So we’re not surprised that runner-up Adam Lambert is still on an upward trajectory. As the countdown to the November 23rd release of his debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” continues, we asked Lambert to name a few of his favorite things for the current issue of InStyle. Among his necessary objects: MAC eyeliner and OPI nail polish. “Often I paint my own More

Gucci - iphoneCourtesy of Gucci (2)

Gucci’s Frida Giannini: Your Personal Concierge

Oct 22, 2009 @ 2:30 pm

Designer iPhone applications are a dime a dozen these days, but Gucci‘s is truly one-of-a-kind thanks to personal contributions from the brand’s creative director Frida Giannini. Get the app now and browse the designer’s favorite songs of the moment (you can instantly download the playlist via iTunes and it’s updated often) and discover her favorite restaurants and bars in cities across the U.S. It’s like having Frida Giannini as your personal DJ and concierge, only pocket-sized and (sadly) without the Italian accent.

Joe Berean