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Christian Siriano Launches Vintage-Inspired Holiday Jewelry

Nov 29, 2010 @ 1:49 pm

Is there anything Christian Siriano can’t do? First Project Runaway, then a namesake collection complete with New York runway shows, then a line of Payless shoes and now, a vintage inspired jewelry line! The Regal Estate collection, which launched yesterday on his accessories-only website SendtheTrend.com, was inspired by fashion references ranging from 19th century French royalty to ’70s icon Bianca Jagger. “I love vintage, regal looking estate jewelry and I wanted these pieces to have that antique, vintage look—like something you can’t find anywhere else,” the designer said in a press release. He also loves affordable fashion. Case and point? All items (including the 10-karat gold-plated amethyst hoops on the left) are $29.95! Happy shopping…

— Anne L. Fritz

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Celebrities Will Sign Off Twitter for World AIDS Day

Nov 29, 2010 @ 1:42 pm

Don’t be surprised if this Wednesday, your Twitter feed is surprisingly silent. On December 1st, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Hudson and other celebrities have pledged to take a break from social media to draw awareness to World Aids Day, and specifically to Alicia Keys’s Keep a Child Alive campaign. “This is such a direct and instantly emotional way…to get people to pay attention,” the singer told the Associated Press. The stars will sign back on once the charity raises $1 million. To do your part, make a one-time $5 donation to Keep a Child Alive by texting 9099. The charge will appear on your next phone bill.

— Anne L. Fritz

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It’s Official! Alexa Chung is Fashion’s “It” Girl!

Nov 29, 2010 @ 11:15 am

We’ve been hyping Alexa Chung‘s ineffable coolness for months and now the New York Times agrees! The British model was profiled this weekend and declared fashion’s “latest ‘it’ girl.” Not only does Chung have a line of clothing at Madewell, but she’s also starring in a PBS reality show “Thrift America,” which will track her mining consignment shops for undiscovered gems. The show debuts next summer, but you don’t have to wait that long to pick up a few style tips from this trendsetter. We’ve rounded up her nine go-to wardrobe pieces so that you can snag her enviably cool vibe now. Click through the gallery below for all her style must-haves!

— Kendall Herbst

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Kim Kardashian & Blake Lively’s Thanksgiving Plans

Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:48 pm

For us, Thanksgiving’s all about perfecting our pumpkin pie recipe, catching up with family and eating a little too much stuffing. And we found out at the Lorraine Schwartz “2BHAPPY” jewelry collection event that it’s actually pretty similar for Hollywood’s hottest. Blake Lively told us, “I cook an entire feast—a 12-course meal!—sweet potato casserole is my favorite.” Kim Kardashian revealed: “We get up early; my mom stalks us all. She calls, calls, calls to make sure we’re at the house helping, because if we’re not helping cooking it ruins her whole day and she’s a crazy lunatic so I have to get there early.” Sounds like both women have a great days planned. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
—With reporting by Grace Lee

— Kendall Herbst

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Gossip Girl: Get the Head-to-Toe Designer Details!

Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:44 pm

Chuck, Serena, Blair, Dan, Eric, and Jenny—in a Zero Maria Corejo coat, Alexander Wang sweater, BCBG skirt, Spanx tights, Cleobella bag, Tania Spinelli boots, and Courtney Lee Collection necklace (far right)—find themselves faced with a crisis when a member of one of their families is hospitalized. Meanwhile, Nate attempts to help his parents, The Captain (guest star Sam Robards) and Anne (guest star Francie Swift), put their complicated past behind them and reconcile. Katie Cassidy (near right) guest stars as Juliet in a Cut 25 dress, Hue tights, and Louboutin heels. Tune into the CW at 9 p.m. ET Monday night to see all of the amazing fashion!

— Kendall Herbst

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The Best Cyber Monday Deals!

Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:40 pm

If you weren’t bold enough to brave the Black Friday crowds, we’ve got you covered: Here’s a round-up of some of the best Cyber Monday (November 29th) deals from Shopbop, Jack Spade, Intermix and more! Best of all, you can shop them all from the comfort of home, sans lines!

InStyle Exclusive Deal! Yoox.com: Click on this link for free shipping for InStyle.com readers!

IntermixOnline.com: 15% off regular price orders and free shipping.

Shopbop.com: Spend $250 and get $50 off, spend $500 and get $100 off, spend $750 and get $150 off, spend $1,000 and get $250 off, and spend $1,500+ and get a whopping $500 off. Just enter code BIGEVENT at checkout.

TomTomjewelry.com: 20% off the exclusive TRON:Legacy collection with discount code “TOMTOM-TRON.”

JackSpade.com: 25% off already reduced merchandise.

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— Kendall Herbst

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Volunteers to Be Invited to Royal Wedding

Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:39 pm

Giving all of Britain more reason to celebrate, Prince William’s private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, said yesterday, “Prince William and Catherine have made it very clear that they wish everybody to be able to enjoy the day with them.” Quite fitting for the son of Diana, the “People’s Princess.” Prince William and his bride-to-be are expected to invite volunteers from their favorite charities to their April 29 wedding. Those charities include Centrepoint, which aids young homeless people, and Starlight, a British charity similar to Make a Wish.

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— Anne L. Fritz

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Karl Lagerfeld Designing a Lower-Priced Line for Macy’s

Nov 24, 2010 @ 12:19 pm

What do Karl Lagerfeld and Madonna have in common? Beyond a shared love of couture and all things fabulous, Lagerfeld, like Madonna before him, is designing a lower-priced line for Macy’s. His yet-to-be named capsule collection will be sold in 250 Macy’s stores and online starting in September 2011. While sure to generate long lines at Macy’s stores come next fall, the collection isn’t a surprise to those who follow the Chanel designer—Karl alluded to a diffusion line when he opted not to show his signature collection during Paris fashion week, saying he was working on a masstige ready-to-wear line. But Lagerfeld is only the beginning. Once he kicks things off, Macy’s will feature a new lower priced designer line every two months starting in February 2012 with former John Galliano employee Kinder Aggugini, followed by Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Calvin Klein, Costume National, and Versace!

— Anne L. Fritz