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Golden Globes 2012: Exclusive Winners’ Portraits!

Jan 15, 2012 @ 11:15 pm

What was Michelle Williams‘ first thought after hearing her name announced as the winner in the Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her role in My Week With Marilyn? Find out by clicking through InStyle’s exclusive portrait gallery, where all of the Golden Globes winners posed after picking up their trophies!

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— Bronwyn Barnes

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Golden Globes InStyle Dinner: Preview Giada De Laurentiis’ Menu!

Jan 14, 2012 @ 12:00 pm

InStyle is kicking off Golden Globes night with an elegant dinner just steps away from the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Our guests, including Heidi Klum, Chloe Moretz and Orlando Bloom, will feast on an array of Italian dishes with a California twist, all prepared by star chef Giada De Laurentiis. Planning to host your own Globes party at home? De Laurentiis says timing is everything. “Create a menu where almost everything can be prepped ahead of time,” she advises. “And plan on serving the courses during commercial breaks to minimize disruptions during the show.” Among the dishes De Laurentiis recommends are her Brussels sprout leaf salad, stracotto with porcini mushrooms and chocolate panna cotta. Tune in to the 2012 Golden Globes this Sunday, January 15th at 8 ET, and check InStyle.com as the night goes on for all the up-to-the-moment red carpet updates.

Plus, see our favorite Golden Globes looks ever!

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— Bronwyn Barnes

Sneak Peek: Inside the 2012 Golden Globes Gift Bag

Jan 13, 2012 @ 11:25 am

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Not everyone will go home with a Golden Globe award on Sunday night, but this year’s nominees (and presenters!) are all guaranteed to walk away with a prize-winning gift bag. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Rooney Mara will receive a Dooney & Bourke Zipper Pocket Sac filled with goodies from Swarovski, L’Oreal and Godiva, while George Clooney, Johnny Galecki and the rest of the leading men will walk away with guy-centric gifts from Lacoste, Kenneth Cole and The Container Store. Want to get in on the star treatment? Enter to win one of the coveted gift bags on the official Golden Globes Facebook page! Then, tune in to the 2012 Golden Globes this Sunday, January 15th at 8 ET, and check InStyle.com as the night goes on for all the up-to-the-moment red carpet updates.

Plus, get ready for the big event by testing your red carpet styling skills.

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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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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

Exclusive: Katharine McPhee Gives Us a Sneak Peek of Smash

Dec 16, 2011 @ 10:00 am

Let her entertain you! Katharine McPhee is ready to show off the full range of her talent in Smash, a spectacular new TV series about the making of a Broadway musical. The singer/actress stars as Karen Cartwright, a Midwestern girl looking to make it big on the Great White Way. “What I love about the show is that it’s about dreams,” says McPhee, who got her first taste of fame as a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol. “And how no dream is too big.” Watch the video above for an exclusive look at the singing, the stars—keep your eyes peeled for Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston!—and the backstage drama, and mark your calendars for the premiere of NBC’s Smash on Monday, February 6th at 10/9c.

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Katy Perry Unveils Her New Purr-fume and More!

Dec 15, 2011 @ 5:49 pm

“Can’t wait to see you @TheGroveLA at 3p today for a #MEOW-y Christmas!” Katy Perry (in Moschino) tweeted to awaiting fans as she made her way to The Grove in Los Angeles for the unveiling of her new Meow! by Katy Perry fragrance. Click through to see Rooney Mara, Rachel Zoe and more stars at last night’s hottest parties!

— Bronwyn Barnes

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Blake Lively Celebrates National Cupcake Day

Dec 15, 2011 @ 4:46 pm

Today is National Cupcake Day! To mark this sweet occasion, self-confessed cupcake fanatic Blake Lively joined Sprinkles founder Candace Nelson to unveil a new flavor that will help raise money for Oxfam America, one of the Gossip Girl star’s favorite charities. We celebrated by adding the Georgetown Cupcake holiday collection to the list of perfect presents in our Holiday Gift Guide and, for those of you who have a different kind of sweet tooth, rounding up recipes for Gingerbread Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, S’mores Pudding Pie and more irresistible treats in our Holiday Entertaining Guide. What’s your favorite type of dessert? Let us know by casting your vote in the poll below.

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