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Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things Part 2

Nov 22, 2010 @ 5:52 pm

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Part two of Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things show continued today—with a new audience and a new list of goodies that was just as spectacular as the first. As we predicted, Oprah gave everyone in the audience a car, a sparkling new 2012 VW Beetle! The delighted guests also scored an iPad, a Coach Sophia Satchel, Jessica Leigh diamond earrings by Dana Rebecca Designs, a Magaschoni cashmere sweater with matching cashmere leggings, Hope in a Jar moisturizer by Philosophy, two $500 gift certificates to Nordstrom’s lingerie department (one for a friend), a custom “Oprah Set” of pots from Le Creuset, sequined Uggs, Miraclebody Jeans By Miraclesuit, a Sophie Jewelry box from Pottery Barn and more. Check out the complete list on Oprah.com.

— Anne L. Fritz

Olivia Wilde on Transforming Her Body for TRON: Legacy

Nov 22, 2010 @ 4:54 pm

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We asked Olivia Wilde all about getting in fighting shape to play catsuit-clad Quorra in TRON: Legacy, and not surprisingly, it wasn’t easy. “I would wake up way earlier than anyone should ever wake up and go do cross training, cardio training and martial arts training for a few hours. I completely physically transformed my body. I have never looked like that before and I will never look like that again,” she said. Wilde also told us that transforming her body helped her shape her character: “It was the first time I realized how important physical training is to creating a character beyond just the aesthetics. Once I understood what it was like to be able to fight and to have those kinds of muscles and strength, it changed the way that I walked and stood.” The actress admits she was relieved when she stopped working out so hard. “The entire time we were shooting ‘Tron’ I was planning my meal on the wrap day,” she laughed. As for what she indulged in, Wilde said, “I’m married to an Italian and so it was all about the pasta and the wine!” TRON: Legacy opens on December 17.

—Reporting by Scott Huver

— Anne L. Fritz

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Katerina Graham Dishes on Her Upcoming Album!

Nov 22, 2010 @ 2:49 pm

We caught up with The Vampire Diaries‘ Katerina Graham at last week’s at the US Weekly Stars Who Care party and scored details about the music she’s now recording: “I’m all about the ’90s. I’m kind of bringing that back, that really fun, power pop stuff. I’m working with Laurie Ann Gibson, who’s Gaga‘s choregrapher, and I’m shooting the video with her next weekend. The album will probably come out next year.” Just don’t expect Katerina’s choreography to reflect too much of a Gaga influence. “I’ve known [Lady Gaga] since I was a kid. I’ve got my own [moves].”

— With reporting by Andrea Simpson

— Kendall Herbst

Inside Victoria’s Secret’s Little Book of Sexy

Nov 22, 2010 @ 2:35 pm

Courtesy of Victoria's Secret

Today, the top one million Victoria’s Secret customers will receive a copy of the company’s new book called The Little Book of Sexy, which is split into three different chapters, each highlighting a different lingerie model. There’s Adriana Lima as “The Temptress,” Candice Swanepoel as “The Flirt,” and Erin Heatherton (above) as “The Wild One.” Only we have these exclusive images of Erin, whose shoot was Kate Moss-inspired. If you want to see more and weren’t among the lucky million to receive the book, download the new Victoria’s Secret iPad App to view the rest or shop VictoriasSecret.com.

— Kendall Herbst

Follow InStyle on Foursquare & Score Free Gloves!

Nov 22, 2010 @ 1:55 pm

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We’ve partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue and social networking site Foursquare to bring you styling tips on the hottest trends while you shop, plus the chance to score Fair isle fingerless gloves from Eribe Knitwear Design! Sign up for an account at Foursquare.com, follow InStyle, and download the free app to your smartphone. Then take these three steps:

1) Visit a participating Saks Fifth Avenue store in Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, San Francisco, Short Hills, NJ, or Troy, MI.

2) Check in at InStyle-branded hot spots located in four departments throughout Saks Fifth Avenue—in Shoes, Beauty, WEAR and Women’s Contemporary—to unlock exclusive shopping tips from InStyle editors.

3) After visiting two or more hot spots, head to the store’s General Manager’s office, show off your check-ins, and nab your cute gloves (while supplies last)!

If you’re still not quite sure about how to use Foursquare, click here.

— Kendall Herbst

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Carey Mulligan Likes Kate Middleton’s Style, January Jones for Versace, and More!

Nov 22, 2010 @ 1:14 pm

1. Fellow Brits Carey Mulligan and Alexa Chung approve of Kate Middleton’s fashion sense. [PeopleStyleWatch.com]

2. January Jones is the face of Versace’s spring campaign. Great blonds think alike! [WWD.com]

3. Shoppers dropped wild amounts of dough on the Lanvin Hearts H&M collection over the weekend. [NYMag.com]

4. File this under bittersweet: Gap and Valentino have collaborated and the results are super cute, but the pieces will only be sold in Europe. [Fashionista.com]

5. Pick up one of these chic outfits to mask the inevitable post-Thanksgiving-dinner bloat. [Refinery29.com]

6. Jessica Simpson dishes on Eric Johnson’s romantic surprise proposal. [People.com]

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Elizabeth and James Launches Sunglasses

Nov 22, 2010 @ 12:15 pm

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen have just added sunglasses to their Elizabeth and James line. The two styles, which retail for $185, already have some famous fans: Heidi Klum has been spotted in the Hudson aviator (left), while Anne Hathaway was recently seen in the cat-eyed Fairfax (right). So you’d better shop fast if you want these star-approved shades. Find out what Ashley Olsen has to say about the glasses on page 94 of our December issue, on newsstands now!

— Kendall Herbst

Short & Sparkly Vs. Long & Sheer at the American Music Awards

Nov 22, 2010 @ 11:14 am

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Last night’s American Music Awards celebrated the best and brightest in music, and today we applaud the hottest in fashion. Celebrities took two very different paths towards equally sexy ends: some went for sparkly minis like Fergie in a little blue number by Falguni and Shane Peacock and Taylor Swift in Collette Dinnigan. Others, however, chose alluringly sheer, floor-sweeping gowns. Heidi Klum wore a flowy, vintage dress and Rihanna chose Elie Saab Haute Couture. Which do you think is sexiest: short and sparkly or long and sheer? Tell us in the comments below! Plus, see all the amazing looks from the big event.

— Kendall Herbst