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Jessica and Shenae Get Close for a Cause and More!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 5:18 pm

90210 co-stars Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes posed cheek to cheek at the RealReal/Chrysalis Charity Benefit held at Pici Enoteca in Beverly Hills. Grimes curated the event, which was set up in order to sell designer clothes donated to Closets for a Cause, with proceeds going to Chrysalis, a nonprofit organization that benefits homeless and low-income individuals. Click through to see Sandra Bullock, Rachel Zoe and more stars at last night’s hottest parties!

— Bronwyn Barnes

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Top Looks of the Week: Vote for Your Favorite!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 4:22 pm

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Our favorite outfits of the week—pulled from our Look of the Day top picks— are a chic semblance of black and white (and a touch of burgundy!). The top five: Rachel Zoe‘s sequin Yves Saint Laurent jumpsuit, Taylor Swift in Reem Acra, Anne Hathaway in a high-neck black sheath, Rooney Mara in a backless Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown and Sandra Bullock‘s plunging Alexander McQueen design. Which one is your favorite? Vote in the poll below and let us know!

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— Leah Abrahams

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Revenge Star Ashley Madekwe’s Style Secrets

Dec 16, 2011 @ 4:15 pm

She won’t reveal plot spoilers (we asked), but Revenge star Ashley Madekwe will share a few style secrets. The actress, who plays Ashley Davenport on the hit show, uses a well-trained eye for fashion to help create her character’s killer outfits. “I referenced Olivia Palermo and Alexa Chung as inspirations,” explains the UK native, who shares her real-life sartorial adventures on the blog Ring My Bell. “We use British designers like Mulberry and McQueen and, since half of my own wardrobe is from Topshop, I’m keen for Ashley to wear it as well.” Costume designer Jill Ohanneson loves collaborating with the hands-on Madekwe. “We decided early on that her character would be all about shoes and handbags,” Ohanneson says. “That’s what I spend the most money on.” When, occasionally, a designer item goes missing from the wardrobe department, the mystery is easily solved. “I borrowed a pair of Louboutins once, and I wore a Theory dress out to a party,” Madekwe confesses. “I knew I could get away with it if I didn’t have my picture taken!”

— Bronwyn Barnes

Project Accessory: Judge Ariel Foxman’s Tweet Roundup!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:51 pm

We’re almost at the season finale of Project Accessory! Last night, InStyle editor Ariel Foxman and the rest of the judging crew threw the designers for a loop with their decision to send not one, but two contestants home. Christina and Diego were both eliminated—Christina felt she made a mistake by picking the “craziest dress!” to go with her gold accessories, and Molly Sims pointed out that Diego just plays it too safe. Rich, meanwhile, won the red carpet challenge with his bug-themed looks. As always, Foxman live-tweeted the broadcast, and we’ve put together our favorite tweets below:

1. Folks, I did have complimentary things to say, I did.

2. One earring? Brian, no … not every woman wants to look like Appolonia

3. Minaudiere drinking game, anyone? #projectaccessory

4. Good night, #projectaccessory-ites. See you next week. It’s the finale, folks. You know that because I am going to wear a tie.

Be sure to catch the finale next Thursday at 10/9c on Lifetime, and follow @ArielFoxman on Twitter during the episode! Plus, take a look back at the original 12 contestants in our gallery. More

Pippa Follows Her Sister’s Style!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 3:15 pm

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Who does Pippa Middleton look to for style inspiration? Her big sister! The It-Brit stepped out for a friend’s wedding in Suffolk, England in a cream Katherine Hooker coat—the same jacket that Kate Middleton wore to her first public engagement in Wales last February. Pippa paired the velvet detailed jacket with silver chandelier earrings, a shiny topper and a matching gray suede clutch and pumps by Emmy Shoes. Click through the gallery to see all of Pippa’s latest looks.

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— Leah Abrahams

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The Most Tried-On Hairstyles of 2011

Dec 16, 2011 @ 1:11 pm

Take a look at which hairstyles of 2011 were the most popular from our Hollywood Makeover Tool! From Jessica Alba’s long bob to Emma Stone’s blond bangs, we offered all the hottest celeb coifs of the year for you to try. Click through the gallery to see all the top looks, including which star sported the number one tried-on hairstyle!

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Kate’s A Runner-Up, Gisele Poses Poolside and More!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 12:22 pm

1. Kate Middleton was a Runner-Up for Time‘s coveted “Person of the Year” Award. [Time]

2. Gisele looks summery and sultry in her new Versace ads. [Fashionista]

3. Michelle Obama wore black dress by Byron Lars in her family’s holiday portrait. [Refinery29]

4. Net-A-Porter launched a microsite dedicated to Karl Lagerfeld’s new lower-priced line. Check it out. [Net-A-Porter]

5. Where will Proenza Schouler launch its first retail location? [WWD]

6. Levi’s will take the runway for the first time this February at New York Fashion Week. [TheCut]

Sexy Holiday Makeup Idea: Pink Lipstick!

Dec 16, 2011 @ 11:38 am

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If you need further convincing that pink lipstick is having a moment, look to Jennifer Hudson, Amber Heard, Olivia Wilde and Kourtney Kardashian for proof! The stars have been looking pretty in pink on and off the red carpet, and while the shade may have a summer feel, lipsticks with an opaque or satin finish are perfect for the winter. Pink lipstick is also a great alternative to the traditional red lip, so if the thought of a full-on crimson lipstick intimidates you, or you want to switch it up for the holidays, think pink! Click through our gallery to see our favorite pink lipstick picks, then tell us, would you ever rock a hot pink lip?

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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