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See the Evolution of the Bob

May 19, 2010 @ 3:00 pm
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For the last few years, the bob has been Hollywood’s go-to cut. While the latest celebrity converts, like Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba and Heidi Klum, are creating fresh, flattering and decidedly 2010 takes on the classic style, we went back in time to see how the famous cut is forever reinventing itself. Click on to see the evolution of the bob, from Louise Brooks‘s defining flapper style to Katie Holmes‘s sophisticated crop!

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Michelle Williams Goes Platinum to Play Marilyn

May 19, 2010 @ 1:37 pm

Michelle Williams bid adieu to the long wavy locks she’s been sporting since last year: Today at Cannes, she debuted a dramatic new platinum pixie cut so cute it threatened to overshadow Blue Valentine, the movie she’s there promoting with co-star Ryan Gosling. “We went for a [pale sandy blond] because she is playing Marilyn Monroe and we wanted to find a shade along those tones,” Marie Robinson, owner of the N.Y.C. salon responsible for her new ‘do, told us. “This shade works well on fine hair as it gives it tons of body. Michelle loves it!” It’s not the first time Michelle’s gone gamine—previous short cuts have included a honey-toned Mia Farrow-style crop and  a golden chin-length bob. But the starlet’s new style is significantly lighter, and features longer, side-swept bangs. “Jessica Gillin shaped [the super-short cut] so it could grow easily into a long layered bob,” said Robinson.
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Aniston Shows Her Perfect Abs in New Ad

May 19, 2010 @ 1:20 pm

Jennifer Aniston’s latest campaign for Smartwater, the electrolyte-enhanced bottled water she’s promoted since 2007, offers fans ample opportunity to consider her famously strict workout regimen—and to admire the results. The actress and yoga devotee flaunts her enviable figure in nothing more than a sports bra and leggings, and credits the beverage with keeping her going during grueling fitness sessions. If only water alone could create such abs!

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Bieber’s BET Nod, Kate Moss Gleeks Out, and More!

May 19, 2010 @ 12:51 pm

1. Justin Bieber is up for Best New Artist at next month’s BET Awards. [People.com]

2. Kate Moss admits she’s “obsessed” with Glee. [Styleite.com]

3. Sweet surfer girl Gidget gears up for a TV and film comeback. [Popwatch.EW.com]

4. Jewelry designer Chan Luu teams up with Banana Republic for a new collection this fall. [SheFinds.com]

5. Mischa Barton hits the runway for Rosa Clara’s bridal show in Barcelona. [HuffingtonPost.com]

6. J. Crew makes its international debut on Net-a-porter.com today! [InStyle.co.uk]

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Vote for Your Favorite Handbag!

May 19, 2010 @ 9:37 am

Hundreds of up-and-comers from around the globe submitted designs for the 4th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards, but only 30 made the cut. Winners will be announced on June 16th at a star-studded ceremony hosted by InStyle, Handbag Designer 101 and the Parsons School of Design. Some of the prizes include an opportunity to develop a capsule collection for Saks Fifth Avenue, to produce a limited-edition bag for Swarovski and to apprentice with luxury leather goods designer Carlos Falchi.  One lucky designer will also be honored as InStyle’s Fan Favorite—and that’s where you come in. Browse through the incredible bags from the top five finalists in each category—including Most Innovative Bag, Best Handmade, Most Socially Responsible, Best Green, Best Student Made and Best Overall in Style and Design—and pick the one you love most. Vote now!

UPDATE: This poll is now closed. The winner of the InStyle Fan Favorite Award is Veronica Suarez. Congrats!

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J.Lo’s Sexy Cavalli Looks at the World Music Awards

May 19, 2010 @ 9:16 am
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Jennifer Lopez wowed the crowds at the World Music Awards in Monaco yesterday wearing three glamorous designs by Roberto Cavalli: She posed on the red carpet in a plunging leopard-print halter gown paired with a snakeskin clutch and silver bangles and rocked the stage with a medley of her greatest hits in a sequined and fringed minidress paired with thigh-high boots. She then accepted the prestigious Legend for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts award (past winners include Michael Jackson, Elton John and Madonna) wearing a backless gold and black tiger-print gown with a feathered train. Lopez is a true fan of Cavalli’s sexy cuts and sensational prints (she chose his ensembles for her 40th birthday celebration and onstage duets with husband Marc Anthony) and a friend as well: Cavalli loaned the couple his yacht this week, where they’ve been spotted cruising the French Riviera with their adorable twins, Emme and Max.

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Express Celebrates 30 Years With Fashion Show on Wall Street!

May 19, 2010 @ 8:10 am

 The following is a guest post from one of our favorite blogs, fabsugar.com.

Can you believe Express has been providing affordable and trendy fashions for three decades? To celebrate its big 3-0, the brand held a fashion show at the New York Stock Exchange with hot models like Alek Wek, Flavia de Oliveira, Izabel Goulart, and Jessica Hart. The pieces that were sent down the catwalk were as thrilling as the models wearing them—sequins, faux fur, lace, draping, bold prints. Check out our favorite looks from the show.

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