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Remembering Michael Jackson on His Birthday

Aug 29, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

Today would have been Michael Jackson’s 54th birthday. The music superstar made an unmatchable contribution to pop culture, with his incredible sense of style, his unforgettable music videos, and even his famous friendship with Elizabeth Taylor. So to remember the star, we’re taking a look back at all the ways he touched our lives. Slip on a glittered glove, and click to read our favorite Michael Jackson moments!

Michael’s Fashion
Michael’s Greatest Fashion Hits
Michael: Style Icon to the Stars
His “Thriller” Video Jacket Sold for Millions!
His Swarvoski Glove Sells for $200,000

Michael’s Career
Michael’s Greatest Grammy Performance

Michael’s Star Friends
Celebrities Remember Michael’s Legacy
Famous Friends: Elizabeth Taylor
Celine Dion Sings to Michael
Madonna Pays Tribute to Michael

Rose Walano

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Fall Makeup to Try: Caramel and Cocoa

Aug 29, 2012 @ 6:05 pm

There’s a reason caramel and chocolate go so well together, and not just in your coffee or candy bar—the colors are also meant to be together. Combined, they perfectly play off one another and are especially good for bringing out undertones in your eyes. Click through to see our favorite must-try products featuring these perfect fall tones.

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Poll: Would You Try Laduree’s Home Fragrances?

Aug 29, 2012 @ 5:50 pm

There’s nothing like treating yourself to a few decadent Laduree macarons, and now, there’s a new guilt-free way to indulge. To celebrate their 150th anniversary, the French treat company released a Chantilly candle ($59; laduree.fr for locations), which smells just like the beloved cream cake it was named after. The luminary is the latest addition to Laudree’s home fragrance line, which boasts even more candles and room atomizers ($90) inspired by their pastries. We want to know: Would you use a dessert-scented candle at home? Answer in our poll!

Plus, see the hottest celebrity scents in our gallery.

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Marianne Mychaskiw

US Open Wild Style: 8 Tennis Looks You Have to See Now

Aug 29, 2012 @ 5:25 pm
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Standard tennis whites? We don’t think so! With the US Open Tennis Championships in full swing, we’re taking a look back at some of the sport’s most outrageous fashion moments. (Flesh-tone shorts! Ball-covered jackets! Knee-high boots that got kicked off the court! It’s all too much!) Click through the gallery to see some of the most memorable competition looks in recent history.

Meghan Blalock

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Carly Rae Jepsen Loves Quirky Accessories: 7 Examples for Proof

Aug 29, 2012 @ 5:00 pm

We heard Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” hit more times than we really needed to this summer—but that’s OK because we maybe liked it (OK, OK, it’s catchy!). And as she gears up to release her first album, we’re taking a closer look at this Canadian starlet’s style. Her look in one word is quirky, and she uses her accessories to express her pop persona. From neon-tipped loafers to a chainlink vest to a fruit-friendly Kate Spade clutch (shop it for $239 on neimanmarcus.com)—click through the gallery to see her most interesting accessories to date, no maybe about it.

Meghan Blalock

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New Designer Beauty Launches: Oscar de la Renta and Tom Ford

Aug 29, 2012 @ 4:15 pm

Your makeup bag is about to get a few couture additions! Oscar de la Renta’s runway-inspired nail lacquers—featuring bold red, deep plum, and icy blue—first bowed at the designer’s fall 2012 show, and they can be yours starting today for $22 each at oscardelarenta.com. Also new: Tom Ford’s lip and cheek stain. The multi-tasking product comes in only one universally-flattering hue and is a first for the label. Pick one up for $48 at saksfifthavenue.com. Click through the gallery to take a closer look!

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Marianne Mychaskiw

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2012 US Open: See the Celebrity Fans!

Aug 29, 2012 @ 3:40 pm

The US Open has some famous fans! Amanda Seyfried and Brooklyn Decker were among the stars who paid a visit to Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens for the annual tournament, which is taking place now through September 9th. Click through the gallery to see who else turned out courtside for the 2012 US Open.

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Leah Abrahams

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Fall 2012 Trend We Love: The Full Skirt

Aug 29, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

Making some additions to your fall wardrobe? Meet the working woman’s alternative to the pencil. A full skirt is feminine but not girlish, structured yet flowy, and still it enhances every figure. Designers from Chloé and Lanvin to Givenchy and Christian Dior (left to right) are all about embracing your true waist this season. And we shopped for the best on the market! See our top picks in the gallery, then let this ultra-flattering trend do all the work come fall.

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