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Yes or No: Do You Bring Your Boyfriend Shopping? (Maria Menounos Says Yes!)

Mar 21, 2013 @ 6:10 pm

Does your other half come with you shopping? It’s a question we always wonder—especially when we see men awkwardly lingering outside the dressing rooms—and whenever we ask readers, the answers are mostly split. Some say leave ‘em home, while others say bring ‘em with you! Extra‘s Maria Menounos—the new ambassador for Marshall’s (the retailer’s new spring stock is in stores now)—says yes, he should tag along. “My boyfriend [Keven Undergaro] is the best because he will definitely tell me the truth,” she told InStyle.com. “And I like that he’s going to give me a guy’s perspective. Shopping with girls is tougher because we’re looking at it with one lens and that’s just ‘What Do We Think Is Cool.’ But really, women should be dressing for men more than they should be dressing for women.” But that’s just one opinion. What’s yours? Tell us by voting in the poll below!

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— Sharon Clott

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Hello, Pierre Niney! Meet the Man Who Will Play Yves Saint Laurent

Mar 21, 2013 @ 5:50 pm

The Yves Saint Laurent film that will follow the late designer’s rise from Dior assistant to fashion visionary was only just announced, but already 18-year-old Pierre Niney has been cast as a young YSL. So, who is Pierre Niney? According to his Twitter (@pierreniney), the Frenchman describes himself as a actor, director, and author—a jack of all trades whose first language is the same as Saint Laurent’s. (Brownie points for authenticity.) He’s appeared in a impressive list of film festival-bound films, and photographs prove he can work Saint Laurent’s trademark thick-rimmed glasses with ease. The film is due out until 2014. Will you see it?

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— Rose Walano

Scandal Fashion Credits: This Is What Kerry Washington Wears Every Week!

Mar 21, 2013 @ 5:05 pm

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Kerry Washington plays the ultimate fixer on ABC’s hit show Scandal. Her character Olivia Pope runs her own law firm, Pope and Associates, maintains a relationship with the President, and manages to keep Washington scandal free all while looking impeccable in an array of designer duds. “She’s very tailored and put together. I try to think about the way she dresses as she’s a powerhouse,” Washington told InStyle.com. And whether she’s on the job in a Max Mara coat, celebrating the President’s birthday in a vintage Fares gown, or attending a political function wearing a black and white Escada sheath, Washington’s Olivia Pope looks are the perfect complement to the ever-changing political landscape. Click through the gallery to get the inside scoop from costume designer Lyn Paolo about all of Washington’s outfits from this season of Scandal, and tune in for new episodes Thursdays at 10/9c.

— Angela Salazar

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How to Pick a Swimsuit, According to Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio

Mar 21, 2013 @ 4:30 pm

It’s officially spring! With hotter days on the horizon, we’re excited for days by the pool, splashing in the ocean, and walking on the beach—and so is Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio. Being by the water is a must for the model (she is Brazilian, after all!), which is why she’s the perfect person to tell us how to pick the perfect swimwear. “Finding the right swimsuit starts with finding the right shape for your body,” she told InStyle.com at Victoria’s Secret’s swim collection celebration in Los Angeles last week. Click through the gallery to get her five tips for getting bikini-ready.

— Karen Levy

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This Week’s Parties: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Opens on Broadway!

Mar 21, 2013 @ 3:30 pm

Breakfast at Tiffany’s opened last night on Broadway in New York, and the stars stepped out to celebrate! Emilia Clarke (in Dolce & Gabbana) and Cory Michael Smith (left), who star as the iconic Holly Golightly and Paul Varjack, were joined by Olivia Wilde, Sir Ian McKellen, and Debbie Harry (center) at the Edison Ballroom, where Clarke told InStyle.com just how it felt to take on the role Audrey Hepburn made famous. “It felt really daunting at first! But it feels glorious now,” said Clarke, and added that working with Smith was “incredible.” And Smith was smitten with his leading lady, too. “We have an amazing time together. I love her dearly. I really can’t praise our relationship enough.” A true stage romance!

Plus, see more from this week’s best parties!

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— Rose Walano

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Hot Designer Collaboration Alert: Catherine Malandrino for Kohl’s, Coming This Fall

Mar 21, 2013 @ 3:00 pm

Hot on the very colorful heels of Derek Lam’s spring collaboration with Kohl’s, the retailer just announced their next DesigNation partnership for fall 2013: Catherine Malandrino. The limited-edition line of shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, and more is sure to be extra-special, as it’s inspired by a recent trip Malandrino took to her hometown of Paris. “What I find inspiring is to look at Paris with the step back approach of a tourist. The line is the illustration of a Paris dream for the American woman,” InStyle.com learned from Malandrino, who gave us an exclusive sneak peek of what we can expect from the line. “The nightlife and glamor of a show at the Crazy Horse inspired me to use black tulle and fishnet with a touch of sparkle. The chic [style] in the Saint Germain district, just a trench coat and a little black dress.” Expect a Kohl’s take on her romantic runway looks (see pieces from her fall 2013 runway collection at right), all at Kohl’s affordable prices—everything in the collection will be between $36 and $130 when it launches in Kohl’s stores and on kohls.com this fall. Tres chic!

Plus, see the stars who love Malandrino.

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— Meghan Blalock

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Isn’t It Nice to Be Beyonce: See the Singer’s $5,500 Custom Sneaker Wedges

Mar 21, 2013 @ 2:35 pm

PMK Customs considers itself the “Maybach” of the couture sneaker world, which is why when Jay-Z and Beyonce wanted their kicks customized, they turned to founder Andre Scott. The brand crafted Jay’s red Nike-striped “Brooklyn Zoo” Jordans out of a hybrid of luxury reptile skins ($2,500), and Queen Bey liked them so much, she asked the designer to put a fresh twist on her Isabel Marant wedges, too. That’s how her creamy “King Bey” shoes came to be, an ostrich/crocodile/anaconda mix stitched together with gold thread ($5,500). “[The customization] mimics the southern belle’s sweet and fierce persona,” Scott told InStyle.com. “They are two very humble and inspirational people, and to have them part of our network is a true blessing.” Especially when the customers are so impressed by extreme attention to detail—Johnson said he had no edits to the specialized pieces. Check out more of PMK’s custom works at pmkcutoms.com and follow their Twitter @pmkcustoms.

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— Rose Walano

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Step-by-Step: How to Get Mad Men Star Jessica Pare’s ’80s-Inspired Low Ponytail

Mar 21, 2013 @ 1:30 pm

Jessica Paré may be swinging in the ’60s on Mad Men, but for the season 6 premiere, she worked with hairstylist Marcus Francis to get a throwback ’80s look instead. “We love to collaborate to make each hairstyle we do different from the last,” said Francis, who explained that this time, they were inspired by Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” music video. And you can get her latest look, too! Francis began with damp hair, which he blow-dried with a round brush. Then he lightly teased the crown and smoothed the sides with a Mason Pearson bristle brush ($99 at barneys.com). He used a few pumps of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray ($22 at moroccanoil.com) to make sure her chocolate strands stayed in place, then finally secured it all at the nape of her neck. “It made her very feminine [Prabal Gurung] dress look modern and sexy.” Welcome to the future, Megan Draper!

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— Rose Walano