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Who’s Seeing Stars? Celestial Celebrity Looks!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 6:20 pm

Celebrities love stars—Dolce & Gabbana ones, to be exact! The label’s celestial fall 2011 pieces have popped up all season on chic celebs like Olivia Wilde, who opted for metallic below-the-knee dress, and Jessica Alba, who styled the label’s star-studded maxi into a chic maternity dress. The graphic pattern can be tricky to wear, so that’s why we’ve turned to Hollywood for styling tips. Click through to see who wore stars, and ideas for how to wear the print.

MORE: 30 Hot Celeb Maxi Dresses!

— Caitlin Petreycik

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Kristen and Rachel’s Stylish Night Out and More!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 5:30 pm

They’re coming back to TV! Kristen Bell and Rachel Bilson hit the carpet at the CBS, CW, Showtime summer bash in Beverly Hills, where they helped stirred up buzz about the networks’ new shows. Bell (who became a fan boy favorite on Veronica Mars) will appear in the dark comedy series House of Lies, while Bilson (who hit it big on The O.C.) stars as a big city doctor who relocates to small town Alabama in Hart of Dixie. Click through to see more from last night’s hottest parties! 

— Bronwyn Barnes

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Trend to Try Now: Pastel Highlights

Aug 4, 2011 @ 5:00 pm

Looking for a way to switch-up your summer look? Consider pastel highlights like Lauren Conrad and Taryn Manning, or dip-dyed tips like Kate Bosworth! Most hair salons will offer semi-permanent color in a variety of shade—just be sure to ask your colorist to pre-lighten the sections you’ll be dyeing to be sure the tones are vivid, not muddy. To try the look at home, dilute a dye like Manic Panic Semi-Permanent Hair Color Cream ($14, rickysnyc.com) with a daily conditioner before painting on your strands. Nervous about the permanence of the look? Try a few strips of colored extensions to give it a commitment free test-drive. (We like the ones from BellaVia.)

For more hair makeover ideas, check out the newest hairstyles of the year in the gallery.

— Hannah Morrill

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Mary J. Blige’s New Perfume: My Life Blossom

Aug 4, 2011 @ 2:40 pm

Mary J. Blige is following up her best-selling My Life perfume with the launch of My Life Blossom next week! The new scent contains bright floral notes of gardenia, mandarin, white freesia and orange flower, and will launch exclusively on HSN August 13th for $55 per bottle. For every purchase, one dollar will be donated to The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, a charity founded by Mary J. Blige that offers women scholarships and grants. For more celebrity fragrances, check out InStyle’s handy A-Z Guide in the gallery below.

MORE:
• Jennifer Lopez’s HSN Scent
• Selena Gomez’s Fragrance

— Caitlin Petreycik

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The Bachelor/Bachelorette Charity Auction: Bid on Contestants’ Looks!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 1:30 pm

Calling all shopaholic Bachelor fans: More than 30 former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants are auctioning outfits they wore on TV for charity, starting tomorrow! Trista Sutter, the first-ever Bachelorette, came up with the idea after tornadoes struck her home state of Missouri and she wanted to do something. “I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been in my closet and noticed items I wore on the show, and thought, ‘I need to auction these off!’” Sutter told InStyle.com. “My mind immediately went to my extended Bachelor/Bachelorette family—to gather outfits they wore on the show to raise money.” Molly Mesnick (from The Bachelor) volunteered to help and looped in her friend Corri McFadden of eDrop-off, a luxury consignment service, to make the auction a reality. Go to shopedropoff.com starting tomorrow, August 5th through August 12th to bid, and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.

Click “See the Photos” for a sneak peek at some of the items your favorite contestants put up for auction!

— Cheryl Brody Franklin

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BFF Alert for Catherine and Reese, Diane Kruger Strips Down for Calvin Klein, and More!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 12:45 pm

1. New reports say Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Reese Witherspoon are pals. Jealous! [EntertainmentWise]

2. Diane Kruger shows off her glowing skin in Calvin Klein’s new fragrance ad. [CocoPerez]

3. TopShop is collaborating with Izzy Lane on an eco-friendly collection. [StyleList]

4. Roberto Cavalli created an exercise bike for Ciclotte, and it’s leopard print. [FitSugar]

5. The first Missoni for Target ads starring Margherita Missoni are out. [Fashionologie]

6. This fall, eBay is launching a virtual shopping center with brands like Neiman Marcus and Spanx. [Racked]

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Christie Brinkley to Launch Skin-Care Line!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 12:20 pm

Supermodel Christie Brinkley is launching a skin-care line! “I have taken great time and care to bring together the beauty secrets that I personally believe have helped me maintain my youthful appearance throughout the decades,” the gorgeous 57-year-old said in a statement. The collection of products will be 100% natural, vegan and cruelty free. A launch date hasn’t been confirmed yet, but you can request free samples on Brinkley’s website, ChristieBrinkleySkincare.com. Of course, Brinkley isn’t the only supermodel with a business side. Click below for more model moguls!

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• Christie Brinkley as Roxie Hart
• Brinkley’s QVC Collection

— Caitlin Petreycik

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President Barack Obama’s 50th Birthday: Try on His Hair!

Aug 4, 2011 @ 11:40 am

Want to do something fun to celebrate Barack Obama‘s 50th birthday today? Try on his hair! Just drop a picture of your husband, brother, boyfriend, buddy—or even yourself, just for kicks—into our Hollywood Makeover Tool and see how your friends would look with the close-shaven presidential ‘do. Yes you can!

MORE HAIR NEWS:
• Michelle Obama: Try Her Hair!
• Hair Makeovers of 2011
• Our Favorite Summer Haircuts
• Robert Pattinson’s New ‘Do
• Try on Your Favorite Celebrity Cuts!

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