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Feb 08 2010 02:05 PM ET
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Kate Gosselin Changes Up Her Hair — Again!

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With her divorce from husband Jon behind her, reality star mom-to-eight Kate Gosselin kicked off the new year by enlisting the services of superstar hairstylist Ted Gibson, who helped her trade the signature short hairstyle that got PEOPLE readers talking for sleek layered look that took 20 hours to complete, which she showed off on a recent PEOPLE cover. And this past weekend, Kate continued her transformation, heading back to the What Not To Wear stylist to freshen up the look and get her ready for a Sex and the City-worthy night on the town. “She came in because her own hair has grown,” Gibson tells PEOPLE, “so we changed the length. Now we thought shoulder length would be ideal–we wanted it to be straight, and sexy and moving.” And the reality star couldn’t have been more pleased with the results. “She’s ecstatic about the way the extensions look. We took off about four inches, close to that. That’s one great thing about extensions–she can go back to having it long again, whenever she wants. She can keep changing.” Her stylists, including the salon’s head colorist Jason Backe, even gave her a taste of some of N.Y.C.’s best nightlife to show off the new look. “It was long overdue that she got to go out and have some fun,” Gibson explains of their evening out. Tell us: What do you think of Kate’s new look? Which of Kate’s hairstyles is your favorite? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

Feb 08 2010 02:00 PM ET
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André Leon Talley Joins ANTM as a Judge

While André Leon Talley may spend most of his days with established supermodels as an editor-at-large for Vogue, he’s spending some quality time lately with girls just trying to break into the business as the newest host of America’s Next Top Model. “I felt maybe I could contribute something to it that had not been on the show,” Talley tells WWD. “I just felt that it was a way to step out of the box and associate myself with a very important American success story, a very important brand — Tyra Banks.” Read the full story here in TV Watch.

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Feb 08 2010 12:56 PM ET
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Carrie Underwood’s Super Bowl Outfit: Touchdown or Fumble?

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When Carrie Underwood hit the stage at last night’s Super Bowl to belt out the National Anthem, we were as focused on her wardrobe as her hitting the high notes. The newly-engaged star continued her streak of choosing all-white — hey, she has a wedding on her mind! — by pairing a Rock & Republic jacket with PRVCY Premium skinny white jeans and a matching platform pumps. While the blonde beauty certainly stood out, her totally color-coordinated outfit raised a few fashionistas’ eyebrows. We want to know what you think! Vote in our poll below.

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Feb 08 2010 12:15 PM ET
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Burberry to Stream Fashion Show in 3-D

Forget Avatar — the hottest 3D ticket in town is Burberry’s fall/winter 2010 show. The British luxury brand will be the first ever to live-stream their shows in 3-D at private events in select cities. “This unprecedented event will enable people to experience the energy and atmosphere of this show from around the world,” says Burberry’s chief creative officer, Christopher Bailey in a release. “3-D technology will bring our global audience into the London show space allowing them to see the colors and fabrics, to hear the music and to be a part of that moment when it all finally comes together.” Those who don’t score a ticket to the private events are invited to watch the showing live at home in 2-D at live.burberry.com. The global event, which will also showcase action from behind-the-scenes and from the red carpet, will kick-off on Feb. 23 at 4PM (London Standard Time).

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Feb 08 2010 11:04 AM ET
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Jeweler Alexis Bittar Revisits the ’80s with New Model Joan Collins

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She’s one of Hollywood’s most iconic small screen vixens, but this spring, 76-year-old actress Joan Collins is trading acting for modeling as the face of jewelry designer Alexis Bittar’s poster campaign. Launching to coincide with fashion week, the ads will loom large on billboards across New York City. Reprising the signature glamour that earned her fame as Alexis on the set of Dynasty in the 1980s, Collins appears highly made up and adorned in statement costume jewels — a love she’s been cultivating for decades. “I don’t collect real jewels as I travel so much but I have a vast selection of costume jewelry since I was a teenager,” she was recently quoted as saying according to a release for the campaign, continuing, “Alexis Bittar is by far my favorite costume jewelry designer [...] His whimsical designs suit my personality effortlessly. I always feel glamorous and sexy whenever I adorn myself in his creations.” And the feeling was clearly mutual. When the designer, flattered by Collins’s mention, asked her to take a starring role, she didn’t hesitate: “Oooh! ‘Alexis for Alexis’… how brilliant! Count me in.” Tell us: What do you think of Joan Collins as the face of Alexis Bittar’s spring line? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

Feb 05 2010 05:16 PM ET
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Stars Shine at Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M Launch

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Hot on the heels of design houses like Matthew Williamson, Jimmy Choo and Stella McCartney, who have all created successful H&M lines, comes Sonia Rykiel. And at last night’s launch event at New York restaurant Bobo, stars like Leighton Meester and Kelly Rutherford turned out to show their stylish support as brand president and artistic director Nathalie Rykiel chatted with PEOPLE about her inspirations. “When you design, you are like a sponge,” she says. “It can be the girl from Gossip Girl or what happened just in Haiti.” Hollywood never fails to leave her short on muses, she tells PEOPLE. “I think it’s interesting to have all sorts of characters. And whether it’s Lady Gaga or Beth Ditto or whoever, I think it’s fantastic to see that women feel so free and they can push the limits so very far. I think it’s a testament of what’s going on in society.” Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M’s bright, colorful colored clothing will hit national retail stores on Feb. 20, but you can visit h&m.com now for a sneak peek—c’est magnifique! — Joyce Chen

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Feb 05 2010 04:30 PM ET
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Lauren Conrad and Mark Cosmetics Team Up To Fight Abuse

Lauren Conrad might have taken a step back from the limelight by leaving the Hills — but she’s still looking out for her younger fans. The designer and budding author has teamed up with mark cosmetics again to raise awareness about abusive relationships through their Girls m.powerment Campaign. Lauren helped mark launch the m.powerment campaign back in 2008, and since has raised over $400,000 for the cause. Starting with just one charitable chain necklace the m.powerment collection to support the cause has grown to include a double-sided lipgloss, $6, and a heart bracelet, $12, with 100% of the sale proceeds going to the m.powerment fund. See what Lauren has to say about the cause in the video above, and then do your part by shopping the m.powerment by mark collection at meetmark.com.–Andrea DeSimone

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