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Win a $1,000 Theory Shopping Spree!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 4:10 pm

Here’s a chance to refresh your spring wardrobe: Theory teamed up with StyleFind.com, the shopping site from the publishers of InStyle, to offer one lucky StyleFind member a $1,000 shopping spree! Click over to StyleFind‘s deals section any time between 10am EST tomorrow, March 29th through 11:59pm EST Sunday April 3rd to register to enter. You must be a StyleFind member to be eligible to win. And keep checking back for more great deals!

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Jenny McCarthy Designs Shoe for Charity!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 3:25 pm

Jenny McCarthy has played many roles in her lifetime, and her latest gig is being a shoe designer! The comedian designed a pair of studded pumps for ShoeDazzle.com, the Kim Kardashian-founded footwear website, which she named “Fearless.” The entire profits from sales of the $39.95 shoes will be donated to Generation Rescue, a non-profit parent-founded organization that supports families with autism, where McCarthy serves as president. McCarthy’s son was diagnosed with autism in 2005. “We all need to be fearless in our lives—whether it’s standing up for a meaningful cause or just being bold in our fashion choices,” she said in a statement. The shoes hit ShoeDazzle.com on April 21st, in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

MORE: Celebs With a Cause: See Who They Are!

— Sharon Clott

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Jennifer Lopez’s American Idol Outfits: Motown Week!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 2:40 pm

Jennifer Lopez pulled out another amazing wardrobe during American Idol’s Motown-themed episodes on March 23rd 24th, and InStyle has all of the exclusive details! We caught up with her magnificent styling team, Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn to find out what she wore—and why. On Wednesday, Lopez wore a Rodarte for Opening Ceremony skirt, Dries Van Noten sequin top, Ruthie Davis shoes, and Stephen Webster jewelry. “Jennifer looks so great in light colors, and she loved the short flirty skirt,” Haenn told InStyle of the look. On Thursday, she reached for a black and gold dress and shoes by Gucci and jewelry by Amrita Singh. “We’ve been waiting for the perfect time to showcase this dress,” Zangardi explained, “Jennifer always looks so hot in Gucci! The gold chain detail was our favorite part.” Ours, too!

MORE: The latest American Idol style news!

— Sharon Clott

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Julia Stiles Turns 30, Katy Perry’s Mom Pens Memoir and More!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 1:59 pm

1. Newly-30 Julia Stiles will join Christina Hendricks and Matt Dillon in the upcoming film Seconds of Pleasure. [Deadline]

2. Katy Perry’s minister mom is working on a book! That should be an interesting read. [NY Post]

3. Payless’s next designer collaborator is… Silvia Tcherassi! The collection debuts in May. [She Finds]

4. Pierre Hardy’s latest shoe collection for Gap will arrive mid-April. [Fashionista]

5. Marc Jacobs scooped up Dakota Fanning to be the face of his Lola fragrance. [StyleFrizz]

6. The first scent of Reese Witherspoon’s new trio for Avon will be released in April. [People]

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Diane Lane’s Under 5-Minute Beauty Routine

Mar 28, 2011 @ 1:34 pm

Diane Lane is Martha Kent! The actress, 46, will play Clark Kent’s adoptive mother in the new Superman: Man of Steel movie due in 2012, which also cast Henry Cavill as Superman and (recently announced) Amy Adams as Lois Lane. So how does Lane keep her skin superhero strong? Her secret: Under-five-minute tricks. “There aren’t enough hours in a day for me to spend time worrying or fussing over my skin,” Lane, the new face of Neutrogena’s retinol-packed Rapid Wrinkle Repair line, told InStyle exclusively. Other than using the brand’s anti-wrinkle formula, Lane said the key is a quick fix that lasts, like groomed eyebrows, manicured fingernails and a loose low bun. “My five-minute makeup routine consists of a touch of mascara paired with a natural lip gloss and a quick sweep of a blush/bronzer duo,” Lane said. “Getting instant gratification with how you look is never a bad thing.”

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• Get Great Skin at Any Age

— Sharon Clott

Play InStyle’s Instant Stylist Game to Win a $250 Nordstrom Gift Card!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 12:31 pm

InStyle’s Instant Stylist game just got even better! Every day this week, InStyle is giving away a $250 Nordstrom gift card to the top scorer of the game. It’s easy to play: Just choose the perfect accessory to complete each outfit. Once you pick the best option, you’ll find out why it works, and where you can buy it online. The more outfits you get right—the higher your score! Then, play more rounds and submit your score to see how your styling skills stack up, and even share your results on Facebook. Once you submit, you can enter your points into the Golden Stiletto Contest for the chance to win a $250 Nordstrom gift card.
Good luck and happy styling!

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• Check Out the Contest’s Full Rules

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Hair Styles 2011: The Hottest Hair Makeovers of the Year!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:20 am

Celebrities are changing their styles and hair colors in 2011, and they’re taking their looks in bold new directions. Gossip Girl Leighton Meester added fringe to her ‘do at the end of June. Click “See the Photos” to check out the biggest hair changes of 2011—before and after pics included! Tell us your favorite transformation in the comments!

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Henry Cavill and Amy Adams Are Superman and Lois Lane!

Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:00 am

Warners Bros. announced that it cast The Tudors star Henry Cavill (inset) as Clark Kent/Superman in the new Superman: Man of Steel movie back in January, and now they found his Lois Lane! Today, the studio announced it cast Amy Adams as Lois Lane for the 2012 movie, the Los Angeles Times reports, a part most recently played by Kate Bosworth in 2006′s Superman Returns. “There was a big, giant search for Lois,” director Zack Snyder said. “For us it was a big thing and obviously a really important role. We did a lot of auditioning but we had this meeting with Amy Adams and after that I just felt she was perfect for it.” With Anne Hathaway slated to play Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, 2012 is shaping up to be a big year for leading ladies in superhero blockbusters! Are you excited to see Amy Adams as Lois Lane? Tell us in the comments!