November : 2009 : InStyle.com What's Right Now

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Rachel Bilson’s Holiday Gift List

Nov 24, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Piperlime, the one-stop online shop for stylish clothes, bags, jewels and of course shoes, asked four of Hollywood’s hottest stars to share their holiday shopping lists for a good cause. First up: Rachel Bilson, who wants to unwrap Juicy Couture’s faux fur jacket (“It’s very on trend!” she said) and this See by Chloe tote. As for gifting, she wants to present her stylish friends with these Gorjana olive earrings. More

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Beyonce’s Shopping Spree, Cynthia Vincent For Target

Nov 23, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

LUNCHTIME LINKS!
1. Beyonce did a number at Harvey Nichols, loading up on some of the season’s most covetable items like Alexander Wang’s Coco Duffle—oh, to be a super star! [Grazia.co.uk]

2. Guccio Gucci’s grandsons, Guccio and Alessandro, are following in his footsteps with a new handbag line, To Be G, but have no desire to “replicate the Gucci brand.” [NYMag.com]

3. Everybody wants a piece of Yves Saint Laurent—an auction of his housewares tripled expectations, raising 13.22 million dollars! [NYMag.com]

4. Cynthia Vincent and Eugenia Kim are next up on the Target train, both debuting accessories collections for the retailer in April 2010. [Fashionista.com]

5. In continuing exceeded expectations, New Moon blew the box office away this weekend, beating out Harry Potter for the record. [JustJared.com]

6. Forever 21 launched a beauty line, love & beauty, and nothing is more than $10! [WWD.com]

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How Much Does J. Lo Love Louboutin?

Nov 23, 2009 @ 11:00 am

Jennifer Lopez loves her Christian Louboutins so much that she wrote a song of praise for the red-soled shoe label. Lopez performed “Louboutin” at last night’s American Music Awards in custom-made Christian Louboutins, of course. The lace peep-toe platform booties boasted a super-high gold glitter heel, but stiletto queen J. Lo managed them like a pro (it was those pesky sneakers that were responsible for her fall). We found a similar pair of Louboutin booties (just swap the glitter for leopard print) perfect for your holiday party circuit!

Shop all Christian Louboutin.

— Joyann King

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Cook Like Thomas Keller

Nov 23, 2009 @ 10:45 am

Super-star chef Thomas Keller opened his newest Bouchon Bistro in Los Angeles last week. Celebs like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Ryan Seacrest flocked to the party, where Keller opened his kitchen to give guests a peek behind the scenes. If you can’t make it to one of Keller’s restaurants, try your hand at one of his recipes from his new cookbook, Ad Hoc at Home. It’s filled with delectable, down-to-earth fare (like gruyere grilled cheese and braised beef short ribs), plus expert tips. For example, the perfect cooking tool is a cast-iron skillet. “If you could have one pan in your kitchen, this is the one I would give you,” Keller says.

— Kate Donovan

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Indochine’s Birthday Cocktail

Nov 23, 2009 @ 12:00 am

New York City restaurant, Indochine, had a big birthday bash last weekend to celebrate its 25 years of celebrity-packed dining. Stars like Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber sipped on their signature Leblon Pineapple Mint Caipirinha and enjoyed their famous French-Vietnamese cuisine, but you don’t have to come all the way to N.Y.C. to enjoy this exotic cocktail. More

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@InStyle’s Top Tweets of the Week

Nov 20, 2009 @ 3:00 pm

New Moon mania has struck InStyle.com! Kristen Stewart nabbed 3 of the 5 top Tweets this week—here’s what else our Twitter fans loved:

1. New Moon star Kristen Stewart’s glowing complexion.
2. What’s Kristen Stewart wearing?
3. The hottest manicures!
4. Kristen Stewart, @AshleyMGreene and Dakota Fanning’s killer dresses!
5. The hottest holiday trend!

Follow InStyle on Twitter for breaking style and beauty news and the chance to win hot products in our exclusive giveaways!

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Oprah Winfrey Retires, Plus Hilarious New Moon Parody

Nov 20, 2009 @ 1:45 pm

LUNCHTIME LINKS!
1. Oprah Winfrey, the reigning queen of talk, is passing on the torch—announcing that her last (and sure-to-be epic) show will air September 9, 2011. [People.com]

2. Our favorite Missoni knits plus a cuddly teddy bear equals high fashion cuteness. [FashionWeekDaily.com]

3. Check out Daily Candy’s new sample sale Web site, Swirl, for discounts on your favorite cool-girl label’s like Lauren Merkin and Alisha Levine! [NYMag.com]

4. Calling all Twi-hards—this absolutely hilarious New Moon parody video from our friends at The Sims 3 is a must-watch! [YouTube.com]

5. Our underwear drawer’s favorite panty, Hanky Panky, just launched their shopping site and you can enjoy free shipping through December 31st—can someone say perfect stocking stuffers? [HankyPanky.com]

6. Why fix what isn’t broken? Calvin Klein wants Eva Mendes and Jamie Dornan to heat up their ad campaign for a second time this spring! [WWD.com]

Wedding Video Hoax Turned Hit

Nov 20, 2009 @ 1:00 pm

Last year a YouTube video of a wedding scene where the best man trips and knocks the bride and minister into a swimming pool mid-ceremony went viral, causing an Internet frenzy and earning the stars of the video a spot on The Today Show and Good Morning America! Turns out the catastrophic, yet hilarious accident was anything but accidental. The video was actually a clip from the purposely low budget-looking film, Chloe & Keith’s Wedding, and now you can watch the real story unravel!

Download the movie here.

— Joyann King