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7 Great Weekend Conversation Starters

Aug 3, 2012 @ 6:00 pm

Gabby Douglas, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Ryan Lochte, Kate Middleton, Jessica Biel

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Heading out this weekend? Get your small talk inspiration from some of the biggest stories of the week!

1. Gabby Douglas won the All-Around gold medal! And you can shop her fab podium look.
2. It’s hard to choose our favorite swim boy, but Ryan Lochte’s American flag grill will make or break your decision.
3. Some new things happened: Taylor Swift’ got a Kennedy, this Mariah song, and Katy Perry’s hair changed again.
4. And some things that never get old: Kate’s Stella McCartney and Roksanda Ilincic dresses.
5. Jessica Biel looks fantastic in her Total Recall costumes.
6. Carly Rae Jepsen is nominated for a VMA! See who else made the list.
7. And finally, the Dancing with the Stars All-Star cast is out, and it’s a complete ’90s party. Who are you rooting for?

Battle of the Brunettes for Best Dressed: Who Do You Pick?

Aug 3, 2012 @ 5:30 pm

Jessica Biel, Rachel Weisz, Ashley Greene, Kate Beckinsale, Nikki Reed

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Brunettes dominated our Look of the Day this week in pretty neutrals with pops of green. Our top five include: Jessica Biel in lacy Oscar de la Renta, Rachel Weisz in a sexy LBD by Dior Haute Couture, Ashley Greene in body-con Emilio Pucci, Kate Beckinsale in couture Armani Prive, and Nikki Reed in breezy green prints. Which look is your ultimate favorite? Tell us by voting in the poll below! More

— Sharon Clott

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Nick Lachey on Vanessa’s Maternity Style: “She Just Glows!”

Aug 3, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

Nick Lachey can’t wait to be a father! But while he waits, he’s enjoying the view of his very pregnant wife. “She’s an amazingly beautiful pregnant woman,” Lachey told InStyle.com at the NBC and Universal TCA Summer Press Tour Party. “You hear about the glow and whatever, but she just glows! Vanessa’s loving being pregnant. It’s been thankfully a smooth ride for us.” As for what he’s doing to prep, the 98 Degrees member admitted, “Everyone’s telling me ‘Get as much sleep as you can!’” Yes, Nick, you should! Click through the gallery to see more of Hollywood’s moms-to-be.

MOMS-TO-BE!

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— Lindzi Scharf

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Try Emily Blunt’s Favorite Face Mask to Rejuvenate Your Skin

Aug 3, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

Have a party coming up this weekend? Try Emily Blunt’s go-to rejuvenating tip for getting ready. “I give myself a face mask. SK-II does a great one,” she told InStyle.com. “You look like Hannibal Lechter in it, but it does the trick.” For her flawless skin, try the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask, available at sk-ii.com for $90 per six sheets. Pamper yourself—you deserve it!

Plus, see more star tips for getting ready!

MORE RED-CARPET STYLE

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Two Broke Girls Star Beth Behr’s Blonde Hair Mask Suggestion

Aug 3, 2012 @ 4:05 pm

Two Broke Girls star Beth Behrs always has glossy blonde hair, so when we caught up with her recently, we had to find out her secret. Turns out, it’s simple—masks! “I use the color masks once a week because they are really great,” she told InStyle.com. “Redken has a really good one for blondes that I go to.” And that’s not all. Aside from masks weekly, she keeps her strands golden with KMS California’s Leave-In Conditioner. “I really love it!” So, for all the blondes out there, this is for you—shop Redken’s Color Extend Rich Recovery Protective Treatment for $15.50 at ulta.com, and find the KMS California Silk Sheen Leave-In Conditioner for $17.50 at ulta.com.

Plus, see new hairstyles we love!

New Hairstyles 2012!

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— Carita Rizzo

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The Low-Slung Side Braid: Our Favorite Hot Weather Go-To!

Aug 3, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

The low-slung side is a great way to mask hair imperfections brought on by humidity and it works for a casual barbecue or a sexy dinner out. The angled look—as seen on Zoe Saldana and Blake Lively—is one of the easiest hairstyles to do at home too! But in spite of its simplicity, we still get countless questions about how to get it right. That is, not too loose, skinny, or schoolgirl-ish. Click through our gallery to master the side-braid, once and for all.

TRY IT NOW

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Jessica Simpson’s “M” Necklace for Maxwell

Aug 3, 2012 @ 3:15 pm

Thanks to her accessories, Jessica Simpson can take baby Maxwell Drew with her wherever she goes! The new mom strolled in Los Angeles this week wearing a Maxwell-inspired “M” necklace. We immediately knew that Jennifer Meyer designed the rhinestone look (available on Barneys.com) because Katie Holmes wears the same piece with an “S” for her daughter, Suri, all the time. (She even wore it on our August 2011 cover!) Love the look? Click through to shop more alphabet jewels.

ALPHABET JEWELRY

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— Rose Walano

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Last Night’s Parties: Vanessa Hudgens, Shenae Grimes, and More

Aug 3, 2012 @ 2:50 pm

Vanessa Hudgens and 90210‘s Shenae Grimes stopped by the Activate Drinks Get Activated Pop-Up Shop in Venice, California. Hudgens, who has been hard at work filming her new movie Machete Kills, took some time off to dance around the shop with Grimes and try different flavors of the new beverage. Click through the gallery to see more stars at this week’s hottest events.

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— Leah Abrahams