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Glee Stars Get Into the Holiday Spirit!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 6:13 pm

Some of our favorite sitcom stars are wishing us a Gleeful holiday season! Lea Michele tweeted this photo from the set of the Glee Christmas Special, along with the caption “All the ladies:)”. Click through the gallery to see Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey and more stars showing off their trees!

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Katy Perry Unveils Her New Purr-fume and More!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 5:49 pm

“Can’t wait to see you @TheGroveLA at 3p today for a #MEOW-y Christmas!” Katy Perry (in Moschino) tweeted to awaiting fans as she made her way to The Grove in Los Angeles for the unveiling of her new Meow! by Katy Perry fragrance. Click through to see Rooney Mara, Rachel Zoe and more stars at last night’s hottest parties!

Bronwyn Barnes

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Blake Lively Celebrates National Cupcake Day

Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:46 pm

Today is National Cupcake Day! To mark this sweet occasion, self-confessed cupcake fanatic Blake Lively joined Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson to unveil a new flavor that will help raise money for Oxfam America, one of the Gossip Girl star’s favorite charities. We celebrated by adding the Georgetown Cupcake holiday collection to the list of perfect presents in our Holiday Gift Guide and, for those of you who have a different kind of sweet tooth, rounding up recipes for Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, S’mores Pudding Pie and more irresistible treats in our Holiday Entertaining Guide. What’s your favorite type of dessert? Let us know by casting your vote in the poll below.

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Bronwyn Barnes

Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People List!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:20 pm
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The Kardashian clan made Barbara’s list and revealed mom-to-be Kourtney as the most book-smart sister, Khloe’s got the street smarts and Kim’s mom Kris’s favorite!  Katy Perry, meanwhile, opened up to Walters about her pastor parents—she called deviled eggs angeled eggs and still does!—and how happy she is with husband Russell Brand. Our favorite royal sister, Pippa Middleton, made the list but didn’t sit down for an interview with Barbara.  Were you as disappointed as we were to not get a live interview with Pippa? Look through her 100+ looks in the gallery and tell us:  Who were your favorites on Walters’ list?

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Selene Milano

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InStyle Launches Version 2.0 of The Hairstyle Try-On App!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 2:28 pm

InStyle is excited to announce that we just launched an all new version of our Hairstyle Try-On App for the iPad 2 The updated app is faster, uses less memory, and sports great new features.  Now, in addition to letting users try out hot celebrity hairstyles on their own photos, share the pics with friends on Facebook, and use the integrated GPS to find a nearby InStyle-approved salon, the app offers all new hairstyles on a weekly basis.  Best of all, the fresh looks are available for both free and premium users!  Go check out the new app now, or learn more about the original version After all, New Year’s is right around the corner—isn’t it time to try out a new hairstyle?

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Selene Milano

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Go Behind-the-Scenes With Rihanna, Kate and Will’s Documentary Special and More!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 2:26 pm

1. Rihanna rocks a cropped blond ‘do in this behind-the-scenes footage for Armani lingerie and jeans. [People]

2. A new documentary looks at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s marriage. [DailyMail]

3. Is Vera Wang gearing up to design tuxedos? [TheCut]

4. New custom jean sites like Denim Refinery help you find the perfectly fitted pair of denim. [TheHighLow]

5. Sofia Coppola is directing the Marni for H&M campaign. [WWD]

6. Bing teamed up with Derek Lam on a contest featuring big prizes, like Fashion Week tickets. Log on this Friday starting at 3am EST for a chance to win. [OfficialSite]

Project Accessory Episode 7 Preview: Two Designers Will Be Sent Home Tonight!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 2:02 pm
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There’s only one episode left until the Project Accessory season finale, and the competition has reached a fever pitch.  Molly Sims and InStyle’s own Ariel Foxman are throwing the designers into a frenzy by planning to send two of them home this week.  “I’m a warrior preparing for battle,” one contestant announced, and last week’s winner, Brian, hints that he might have made a “$100,000 mistake.”   Will there be an even bigger upset this week?  Tune in at 10/9c on Lifetime tonight to find out, and follow @arielfoxman on twitter while you watch! Take a look back at all of your favorite contestants in the gallery!

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–Susannah Edelbaum

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Holiday Outfit Tips from Celebrities, Stylists, Designers, and More!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 1:50 pm

For some extra tips on picking the perfect holiday outfit, we turned those who know best—celebrities, stylists, and designers. Find out what Jessica Alba, Emily Blunt, Felicity Jones, and more have to say about their favorite party-ready looks in the gallery now.

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Sharon Clott