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8 Fun Facts About The Hunger Games Costumes

Mar 21, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
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In the The Hunger Games book, the Capitol is described as an overindulgent place of colored hair and exquisite fashion—and we can’t wait to see how the movie’s head costume designer Judianna Makovsky interpreted Suzanne Collins’ futuristic vision for the big screen. “We had so much to go on from the book,” Makovsky told InStyle.com of how she conceptualized the designs. “A lot of the decisions were made before [the cast] was even hired.” That includes dozens of costumes for lead actors Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and Effie as well as thousands more for extras. And, in an exciting twist, we might be seeing these beyond the theaters. “Nothing in confirmed, but I’m pretty sure they’ll go on display, some sort of exhibit,” she said. Wouldn’t that be great?! See more need-to-know costume info from Makovsky in the gallery now, and check out the movie in theaters this Friday, March 23rd.

Bronwyn Barnes

Reese WitherspoonDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Avon; Courtesy of Avon

Reese Witherspoon Gives New Meaning to ‘Statement Necklace’

Feb 29, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

At the kickoff to the 2nd World Conference of Women’s Shelters in Washington, D.C., Avon Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon told reporters that the prevention of domestic violence begins at home. The actress also showed her commitment to the cause when she unveiled Avon’s new Empowerment Circle of Support necklace. Net profits from the sale of the $5 charm, a ring of interlocked infinity symbols, will fund the Avon Foundation’s global efforts to end violence against women. “Wear the Empowerment necklace proudly,” Witherspoon said of the charitable chain. “You are making a difference!” Shop the piece at shop.avon.com.

Plus, see more causes celebrities support!

Bronwyn Barnes

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Check Out Jennifer Aniston’s Jewelry in Wanderlust

Feb 24, 2012 @ 11:15 am
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Jennifer Aniston’s new movie Wanderlust opens today, and if you go see it be sure to check out the chic accessories on our March InStyle cover girl. Jennifer Meyer created two of the pieces Aniston’s character Linda wears, and we caught up with the jewelry designer (and wife of actor Tobey Maguire) to get the inside scoop on her movie star-worthy looks. “Jennifer has such an amazing, innate sense of style,” Meyer told InStyle.com. “Ultimately, Jen always knows what her character should be in and has the final say.” For Wanderlust, Aniston wore Meyer’s Double Dome Ring ($6,500 at ylang23.com) and Diamond Stick Necklace ($1,050 at barneys.com). And this isn’t the first time she’s worn Meyer on the big screen—Aniston also wore Meyer pieces for The Breakup, Marley & Me, Just Go With It, and He’s Just Not That Into You. “She is not only an amazing model for my jewelry,” Meyer said, “but I am also lucky to call her a friend.” Tell us: Do you plan on seeing Wanderlust?

Plus, Jennifer Aniston discusses her 8 most memorable haircuts!

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• Jennifer Aniston’s 8 Beauty Must-Haves
• The Real Reason She Cut Her Hair
• Get a Body Like Jennifer Aniston
• Our Favorite Jennifer Aniston Looks!
• Jennifer Aniston’s March Cover
Try on Jennifer Aniston’s Hairstyles

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Whitney Houston Funeral: Family and Friends Pay Tribute

Feb 17, 2012 @ 6:30 pm
Whitney HoustonMichael Tran/FilmMagic; Scott Kirkland/WireImage; Kevin Mazur/WireImage(2); Tibrina Hobson/WireImage

Family, close friends and former co-stars are among the mourners who will pay tribute to Whitney Houston during a small funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey tomorrow. According to the Associated Press, Kevin Costner, Oprah Winfrey, and Alicia Keys are among the 1,500 guests who have been invited to join Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina, mother Cissy and cousin Dionne Warwick at the private event, which will include performances by Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Fans of the 6-time Grammy winner can watch the service live on the AP’s livestream channel and leave their messages of condolence on her official Facebook page. Click through the gallery to see some Whitney Houston’s most unforgettable moments.

MORE WHITNEY:
• What’s Your Favorite Album Cover?
• Tell Us Your Favorite Whitney Song
• Whitney’s Beauty Transformation

Bronwyn Barnes

Remembering Whitney Houston’s Grammys Looks

Feb 12, 2012 @ 11:40 pm
Whitney Houston Best Grammy LooksKevin Mazur/WireImage; Scott Gries/ImageDirect; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty; David Mcgough/Time Life Pictures/Getty; Ron Galella/WireImage

Whitney Houston created plenty of memorable moments on the Grammys red carpet. Our top five: the vibrant blue chiffon sheath she chose for her first Grammys in 1986, the embellished LBD and ankle cuffs she wore in 1988, her bodycon white sequined column at the 1994 ceremony, the hot pink Emanuel Ungaro gown and matching stole she donned 2000, and the blue and beige ombre gown from Zuhair Murad she showed off backstage in 2009. Which one is your favorite? Let us know by casting your vote in the poll below!  More

Bronwyn Barnes

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What’s Your Favorite Whitney Houston Album Cover?

Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:00 pm
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“I like modeling, but singing was in my blood. There was no way to escape that,” Whitney Houston has said. Though she had enjoyed success as a model, Houston made the transition from magazine covers to album covers with the 1985 release of her debut LP. Over the next 25 years, she would appear on 5 more studio albums, 2 soundtracks and 4 compilation disks. Our favorites: the singer looking regal on her first record, Whitney Houston, in a plain white tank top and her signature smile; the 1987 follow-up, Whitney; in character for 1992’s record-breaking soundtrack for The Bodyguard; and accessorizing her curve-hugging knit dress with black leather gloves and boots for 1998’s My Love is Your Love. Which cover is your all-time favorite? Cast your vote in our poll below.  More

Bronwyn Barnes

The Hunger Games, Capitol CoutureCr Lionsgate

First Look: The Hunger Games Capitol Couture Site

Jan 23, 2012 @ 8:37 pm

If you’re as obsessed with The Hunger Games style as we are, today’s your lucky day! The studio behind the hotly anticipated movies has launched the Capitol Couture site, an inside look at all things fashion and beauty in the seriously chic city of Panem. Issue #1 includes a style profile of District 12 escort Effie Trinket, a look at designer clothes and shoes that could go straight from the runway to the Capitol, and a selection of amazing fan art from the Tumblr community. As you count down the days until the March 23rd opening of The Hunger Games, stay tuned to the site for more Capitol fashion tips, tricks and trendspotting.

Plus, click through to see China Glaze’s Hunger Games-inspired nail polishes.

MORE:
The Hunger Games Fire Dress Revealed!
Hair Secrets Straight from the Set!

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Givenchy Customized a Lip Color for Liv Tyler

Jan 23, 2012 @ 4:05 pm

Liv Tyler is one lucky woman! When the Robot and Frank star stopped by InStyle‘s Sundance portrait studio, she revealed that her pretty berry lip color came from a custom-blended gloss stick made especially for her by the beauty team at Givenchy. “I’m trying to convince them to add it to their collection and call it ‘Liv’s Lips,’” said Tyler, who also serves as the face of the label’s fragrance and makeup campaigns. While the couture color is exclusively hers for now, Tyler did share a simple tip that anyone can do at home: “If your lips are really dry, you can just literally put olive oil on them at night.” We tried it and it worked—thanks Liv!

Click ahead for more great lipstick tricks!

Bronwyn Barnes