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The Glee Bridesmaids’ Look: Target and Ivanka Trump!

Feb 22, 2012 @ 11:05 am

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Glee fans geared up for the Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Finn Hudson (Cory Montieth) wedding during last night’s episode, and we were excited to see what the type-A Rachel planned for her big day. Thanks to the researchers at fashionofglee.tumblr.com, we know the hot pink belted bridesmaids dresses that Mercedes (Amber Riley), Sugar (Vanessa Lengies), Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), Brittany (Heather Morris), and Santana (Naya Rivera) wore are from the Merona Collection at Target, and they accessorized with ivory pointed-toe heel by Ivanka Trump. It’s nice to see the costume designers kept the look budgety-friendly and high-school appropriate—the dress sold for $40, though it’s no longer in stores, and the patent pumps are available for $120 at zappos.com. Sadly, with Quinn’s (Dianna Agron) accident, the “I dos” never happened. Here’s to hoping they’ll pick up where they left off when the show returns in April! Tell us: Do you like their bridesmaids look? Let us know in the comments!

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— Sharon Clott

Glee: Amber Riley Sings Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’

Feb 15, 2012 @ 11:15 am

It’s been only a few days since the passing of Whitney Houston, and pop culture staples are finding interesting ways to honor the legendary singer. Glee aired its tribute during its Valentine’s Day special last night, with Amber Riley singing Houston’s classic, “I Will Always Love You.” The song had been in the show’s lineup for a while—Riley’s character Mercedes Jones sang it to her summer love, Sam (Chord Overstreet)—so it’s just happenstance the episode aired after Houston’s tragic death. “We were celebrating her in life when we recorded it, and now that she has died, we’re celebrating her passing and her legacy,” Riley, who had just met Houston days before, told the E! team of singing the tune. Watch her performance above, and tell us: Did you enjoy Riley’s rendition?

Plus, see all of Whitney Houston’s most memorable moments in the gallery.

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SAG Awards 2012: Which Glee Girl’s Dress Did You Like Best?

Jan 29, 2012 @ 9:40 pm

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With Glee nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series at the 2012 SAG Awards, the show’s female stars all walked the red carpet wearing looks showcasing their different styles. Jayma Mays worked a black sequin Reem Acra gown; Naya Rivera tried a periwinkle Naeem Khan design with a plunging neckline; Amber Riley went for a bow-front black lace Badgley Mischka dress; Dianna Agron added color with her Carolina Herrera ruffle look; Lea Michele showed some leg in her silver Versace body-con creation; and Heather Morris chose an off-the-shoulder leather black mini with a sheer skirt overlay. Tell us your favorite Glee look by voting in the poll below!

Plus, see what everyone wore on the SAG Awards 2012 red carpet!

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— Sharon Clott

Glee Makeup Secrets, Straight From the Set!

Feb 8, 2011 @ 10:09 am

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We caught up with the head of Glee‘s makeup department, Eryn Krueger Mekash to get the inside scoop on just why the cast looks so effortlessly good. “I was asked to do the pilot in the fall of 2008 and it has really become a makeup artist’s ideal show,” she told us. Special episodes, of course, have been a highlight. The “Thriller” episode that aired after the Super Bowl featured 25 zombies in full prosthetics—which called for a staff of 19 makeup artists. But Krueger Mekash has also spent hours perfecting the character’s flawless, everyday looks—and it shows. (The makeup department has been nominated for two Emmys!) Click through our gallery to see the key products that make Rachel, Quinn and Mercedes glow. And tune in to FOX tonight at 8/7c for a brand new episode!

— Hannah Morrill

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16 Fun Facts About SAG Awards Fashion

Jan 31, 2011 @ 5:27 pm

The fashion scene on the SAG Awards red carpet ranged from bright pops of color—Hailee Steinfeld in Prada and Kim Kardashian in Marchesa—to winter whites like Natalie Portman in Azzaro and Amy Adams in Herve L. Leroux. But there is so much to know about their looks that you would never know just by looking at them! How did Steinfeld change her dress from the Prada runway to the red carpet? When did Kardashian finalize her look? Click through the gallery to learn 16 fun facts about SAG Awards style.

— Sharon Clott, with reporting by Andrea Simpson

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SAG Awards: Glee Fashion!

Jan 30, 2011 @ 10:49 pm

The Glee ladies shined on the SAG Awards red carpet. Most of the cast’s leading ladies chose light colors, like Lea Michele in a sparkly dress by Oscar de la Renta, Heather Morris in a blush chiffon Romona Keveza gown and Jayma Mays in a peach Jenny Packham dress that featured a beaded sleeve. Meanwhile, Amber Riley and Dianna Agron both chose dark hues; Riley in a black Anne Barge mermaid gown and Agron in a navy tea-length Chanel couture look. “I’ve never felt girlier!” said Agron, pictured. See the Glee cast’s red-carpet style in the gallery.

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— Sharon Clott

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Red Carpet Jewelry: Lost and Found

Jan 18, 2011 @ 2:46 pm

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks sparkled in 193 carats worth of Chopard diamonds on her earrings and two bracelets, which added a touch of shine to her red one-shoulder gown by Romona Keveza look. But after she walked the carpet and entered the auditorium, Hendricks noticed that one of her bracelets fell off and went missing, Page Six reports. Thankfully, only briefly! The 124-carat diamond bracelet (bottom bracelet shown inset), estimated at $850,000, was found by an event worker and is now safely back in the hands of Chopard. After this close call, we asked other celebrities if they’ve ever lost jewelry before. Click through the gallery to find out their answers! Then, tell us: Have you ever lost a piece of jewelry?

— Sharon Clott

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