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Kim Kardashian Launches Another Jewelry Line

Jan 5, 2011 @ 5:00 pm

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

The Kardashian sisters already crossed over into designer territory by creating a collection of clothes and accessories for Bebe, but now, Kim Kardashian branched out for her own venture, launching a solo jewelry collection named Belle Noel. This lineup includes statement rings, large pendant necklaces and oversize hoops (pictured) for $20 to $95, and is now available for preorder at Singer22.com.

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Check Out Reese Witherspoon’s Engagement Ring

Jan 5, 2011 @ 3:58 pm

We scored a close-up glimpse of Reese Witherspoon’s engagement ring last night as she and fiancé Jim Toth cheered on the L.A. Lakers—and it’s stunning. The ring, a custom-design by the William Goldberg Diamond Corporation, features a 4-carat Ashoka cut diamond set on a pave diamond-and-platinum band, reports People. The rare cut also has 62 displayed facets and rounded corners to make it extra sparkly. Nice pick, Jim!

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— Anne L. Fritz

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Hilary Swank’s Smart Shopping, Ralph Lauren’s Fashion Family, and More!

Jan 5, 2011 @ 2:04 pm

1. Hilary Swank loves a good bargain—the actress said she wouldn’t mind clipping coupons. [Yahoo]

2. Talent runs in the family: Greg Lauren, Ralph’s nephew, will launch a fashion line. [WWD]

3. Pucker up! Make Up For Ever introduced Lab Shine Lip Gloss in 35 shades. [Stylelist]

4. Michelle Obama favorite Jason Wu launched a nail polish line in collaboration with CND. [Elle UK]

5. Beyonce and other beehive hairstyle fans can thank the stylist, now 92, who created it. She will be honored in March. [TribLocal]

6. Dolce & Gabbana’s new coffee-table book from Rizzoli features the label’s men’s underwear collection… and not much else. [The Cut]

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Who Is the New Gossip Girl Star?

Jan 5, 2011 @ 1:16 pm

There’s a fresh face on the set of Gossip Girl: Tika Sumpter. The actress will play Raina Thorpe, the daughter of a powerful business tycoon and a possible love interest to Chuck Bass. Sumpter, who most recently played Layla on One Life to Live, is off to a stylish start—she was spotted yesterday outside of Bergdorf Goodman shooting a scene with Chace Crawford, who plays Nate Archibald. We can’t wait to see what happens! Gossip Girl returns with new episodes on the CW January 24.

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— Anne L. Fritz

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Enter to Win a 2011 Independent Handbag Designer Award!

Jan 5, 2011 @ 11:58 am

Calling all handbag designers: Handbag Designer 101 and InStyle are looking for undiscovered talented designers to compete in the Fifth Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards! You can enter your handbag to compete for one of nine awards, including Best Handmade Bag, Most Socially Responsible and Best Red Carpet Ready Evening bag. There’s also a Fan Favorite category, which will be voted on by the readers of InStyle.com! (Some of last year’s winners pictured at right.) Prizes include developing collaboration pieces, design sponsorships, and more. The application process is open now through April 30 on HandbagDesigner101.com. Good luck!

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— Sharon Clott

Jennifer Lopez Robert Pattinson present at the Golden Globe Awards

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Jennifer Lopez and Robert Pattinson to Present at Golden Globe Awards

Jan 5, 2011 @ 11:10 am

The Golden Globes ceremony is only 11 days away, which means final details are locking into place as you read this. The Hollywood Foreign Press gave us a little tease of what to expect at the January 16 event by announcing the first presenters via the Golden Globe Twitter feed: Jennifer Lopez, Robert Pattinson and Matt Damon. Country Strong stars Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund will also take the stage to present awards. Which celebrity are you most looking forward to seeing at the Golden Globes? Tell us in the comments below!

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— Anne L. Fritz

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Blake Lively for Chanel Confirmed!

Jan 5, 2011 @ 9:59 am

It’s true! Just weeks after rumors circulated that Chanel tapped Blake Lively to star in the label’s upcoming handbag campaign, Chanel confirmed the news this morning. “A dream come true is an understatement,” Lively told WWD about her new role. “I can say that I feel like the happiest, luckiest girl around.” The Gossip Girl star compared this gig to finding true love: “How did Cinderella feel when she slipped on the glass slipper? How did Snow White feel when she met her Prince Charming?” Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld shot Lively in Paris at the iconic Chanel headquarters. “She’s a kind of American dream girl,” he said. Expect to see Lively show off Chanel’s new Mademoiselle handbag line starting this April. Plus: See some of Blake Lively’s memorable Chanel outfits in the gallery.

— Sharon Clott

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Exclusive: Target’s Next Designer Collaboration is Calypso St. Barth!

Jan 5, 2011 @ 8:30 am

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If the Target designer collaborations leave you reeling, than we’ve got good news! Calypso St. Barth, a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston (pictured above wearing Calypso) and Kate Beckinsale, is confirmed to create a limited-edition collection of fashion and home items for Target, set to launch May 1st in stores and online. “Calypso St. Barth is a renowned global brand with an incredibly loyal following and we think Target’s guests will love the no-fuss, sophisticated appeal of the collection,” Target’s senior vice president of merchandising Trish Adams told us exclusively. While no images are available yet, the collection will include clothing and accessories for women and children, plus home goods like candles, pillows and glassware. “The Calypso St. Barth for Target collection is timed perfectly for summer and offers our guests destination-chic style at incredible prices,” Adams said. While the core Calypso offerings (above) can reach upwards of $800, the label’s Target pieces will be $1.99 to $79.99. T-minus 116 days and counting…

— Sharon Clott