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Jack the Giant Slayer Is in Theaters! Meet Stars Nicholas Hoult and Eleanor Tomlinson in Our March Issue

Mar 1, 2013 @ 4:44 pm

In Jack the Giant Slayer, in theaters today, star Nicholas Hoult plays Jack, a farmhand that fights giants and protects the earth—all while romancing a feisty princess, played by Eleanor Tomlinson. So what’s the craziest thing that the British co-stars have done for love in real life? ”I’ve been coaxed onto Jet Skis by a girlfriend,” said Hoult in our March issue. “I thought, I’ve seen this—you just get on and cruise around. In reality, the sea is quite choppy and you’re bouncing around. I couldn’t unclasp my fingers for hours!” It seems Tomlinson is just as adventurous. “My boyfriend said, ‘let’s go skydiving,’” the actress told us. “He said, ‘Will you do it for me’? I jumped out of a plane for love. At 13,000 feet.” Looks like it’s all or nothing for these actors—both on screen and off! Read more about Nicholas Hoult and Eleanor Tomlinson by flipping to page 548 of InStyle’s March issue. On the go? Download it on your tablet!

Plus, see 25 iconic movie kisses!

25 Iconic Kisses

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Donatella Versace Reveals the Most Forgiving Material EVER

Mar 1, 2013 @ 1:30 pm

Donatella Versace has dressed almost every A-lister, including Angelina Jolie at the 2012 Golden Globes (shown), and she’s learned more than a thing or two about style along the way. ”I have never met a woman, no matter how beautiful, who isn’t insecure about her body, so my designs are body conscious in ways that complement female curves,” she says in InStyle‘s March issue. “What matters first is to use fabrics and proportions that make a woman feel secure and noticed. I love lightweight wool crepe, shiny jersey, and satin, all of which let you cut clothes close to the body without clinging. Jersey is so forgiving—and it’s the easiest material to wear.” And that’s not her only fashion lesson! Flip to page 239 of InStyle‘s March issue for more, or download the issue for your tablet so you can read it anywhere.

Plus, see the stars who love Versace!

Stars in Versace

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How To Take Care of Your Shoes (Because They Take Care of You!)

Feb 28, 2013 @ 5:30 pm

The perfect pair of heels makes you look taller, leaner, and definitely more stylish, so how do you return the favor for your footwear?

1. AIR THEM OUT.
If they’re really soaked from rain, try using a UVC light-powered insert, like SteriShoe, to disinfect and ward off potential viruses.

2. KEEP IT CLEAN
Leather shoes need a sweeping from a soft cloth, while suede pairs benefit from a stiff brush.

3. FIGHT ODOR.
Put cedar chip inserts inside closed-toe shoes to absorb odor-causing dampness. Try LA Closet Design, they have great ones.

For ingenious ways to organize your shoes and the rest of your closet, flip to page 349 of InStyle‘s March issue or download it on your tablet!

Plus, see fashion myths busted!

Fashion Myths

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Genius: Rebecca Minkoff’s New Locket Bracelet

Feb 28, 2013 @ 7:00 am

Wake up your style for spring with this fun idea from InStyle‘s Ask A Designer columnist Rebecca Minkoff—this locket bracelet! “The studs flip up so you can slip a picture or note inside,” the designer told us. Brilliant! And it comes in rose, silver, or gold. For $128, it’s edgy, original and available at rebeccaminkoff.com. One more tip: “Stack with others in the same color,” she advised. For more of Rebecca’s warm-weather must haves, flip to page 260 of InStyle‘s March issue, on newstands and downloadable for your tablet now.

Plus, see spring fashion for under $100.

Under $100 Spring Fashion

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Help You Need! How to Wear Fringe Without Looking Like a Flapper

Feb 27, 2013 @ 4:17 pm

Fringe swayed down the spring runways at shows like Bottega Veneta and Nina Ricci (left), giving everything from cocktail dresses to shoes a touch of cool movement. But how do you sport the look without looking like a Great Gatsby flapper? InStyle‘s fashion team advises that moderation is key. Look for separates that feature a few well-placed strips of fringe rather than an overly shaggy style (like this Ella Moss dress, $228 at ellamoss.com). A string-bedecked necklace (like this Annelise Michelson design, $475; 212-675-2346) with jeans and simple T-shirt is another foolproof and fabulous way to test-drive the style. To see more fringe pieces that will give your wardrobe an instant update, flip to page 316 of InStyle’s March issue. On the go? Download it on your tablet!

Plus, see spring’s most daring fashion trends!

Daring Spring Trends

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Jessica Chastain on Her Famous Red Hair: “It Became a Badge of Honor”

Feb 24, 2013 @ 3:30 pm

Jessica Chastain is an Oscar nominee, fashion plate, and, let’s face it, enviable redhead! So when she chatted with InStyle for our March issue‘s “Beauty Talk,” we had to ask her one very important question—is it natural? “Yes, and as a child I didn’t like it because it made me different. But as I grew older and more comfortable, it became a badge of honor,” she said. The actress revealed that when a role calls for a different hue—like when she went blonde for The Help—she always wigs it. But if she did make a change, she’d do a major one: “I’d go in a completely opposite direction: Gwen Stefani platinum!” Bombshell! For more on Chastain and beauty must-haves, turn to page 419 of InStyle‘s March issue, or download it on your tablet.

Plus, see Jessica’s beauty transformation!

Jessica's Transformation

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The Perks of Being Saoirse Ronan, Star of The Host

Feb 20, 2013 @ 4:37 pm

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You may remember her from dramas like The Lovely Bones and Atonement—the role that scored her an Oscar nomination at 13!—and, now 18, Saoirse Ronan (“pronounced ‘SIR-shuh,’ like ‘inertia,’” she says of her Gaelic name) is still casting her charming spell on screen and off. “I’m old enough to have a Guinness in Ireland, but what I really want is a driver’s license so I can get an ’80s BMW like my dad had,” the Irish actress told us when she posed in this season’s most bewitching looks (like this satin Reed Krakoff dress) for InStyle’s Oz-covered March issue. Up next, you’ll see her in the big-screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s sci-fi thriller, The Host, in theaters March 29th. ”There’s a lot of kissing with co-stars Max Irons and Jake Abel, which sounds a bit sleazy, but it’s only because I’m playing two characters,” she says. “At least that’s the excuse I’m going with.” To find out more about Ronan, flip to page 532 on InStyle‘s March issue. On the go? Download it on your tablet!

Plus, see hair and makeup secrets from the Oscars!

Oscar Secrets

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Would You Try Spider Lashes Like Ginnifer Goodwin?

Feb 16, 2013 @ 5:00 pm

The new look in lashes is long, dark and spidery, as seen here on Once Upon A Time actress Ginnifer Goodwin. ”Bold fringe is very Twiggy, very mod,” says Goodwin’s makeup artist Mai Quynh. To get the perfect effect, Quynh applied a strip of lashes and individuals along the upper lash line. She then cut up another strip for the spokes on the bottom. Our tip? Make sure the rest of your makeup is muted to keep the focus on your eyes. For more lash-piration, flip to page 405 of InStyle‘s March issue, or download it on your tablet!

Plus, see Ginnifer’s beauty transformation.

Ginnifer's Transformation

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