Archive: August 9th, 2006

As the summer starts winding down, and beach devotees like Lindsay and Matthew gear up to make the most of the ending the season, we’d like to take a moment to salute those stars who have wisely steered away from tanning. Zooey Deschanel, Bryce Dallas Howard and Liv Tyler join the list of other cream complexion beauties like Nicole Kidman and Marcia Cross who are as pale in August as they are in December. To keep your skin freckle-free, try Neutrogena’s Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock in SPF 45 (one of our must-haves!). You can also show your support of the non-tanning (and non skin-damaging) trend by picking up their Pale Is The New Tan tee shirt at amazon.com, for $25; $3 from every sale benefits the American Cancer Society.

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Photos:TSUNI/GAMMA; Roger Wong/INFGoff; Jemal Countess/WireImage

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Many of us respond to break-ups by taking to our beds with a gallon of Ben & Jerry’s and the boxed set of Sex and the City, but Carmen Electra has come out swinging single and looking more gorgeous than ever! In the past few weeks, she has looked polished and sophisticated– a far cry from her past Pussycat Dolls getups . Wearing an array of charming printed dresses, like this Pucci mini in the Hamptons or this chinoiserie wrap dress with killer heels at Mr. Chow’s, Carmen has shed the trappings of the rock star wife and seems to be embracing a sleeker, more grown-up style. I can’t say this of too many former Prince proteges, but I think we have a fashionista in our midst! — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Photo: Amy Graves/WireImage

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Remember the Grass fragrance from Gap in the 90’s? A whiff would take me right back to my freshman floor in college. And so when I smelled Marc Jacob’s new Splash (Grass), I was braced for a trip to my old dorm, but instead I was transported to a hammock on a warm summer’s day. Lovely! All three of the new Splashes, Grass, Cotton and Rain, smell very clean and light, with just hints of the namesake smells. Take the suggestion, and splash them on liberally. You can’t OD on the scents– they really are that subtle. Available at sephora.com, for $65. (Note, if sold out, try looking on eBay ) –Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

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Photo: Courtesy Sephora

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Here’s a fall trend that is causing some trepidation: Ankle boots! Sure the likes of Mischa Barton and Kate Moss can pull it off, but for most of us this style has the potential to make our legs looks shorter and fatter than they are! We asked Julia Gilhart, fashion director of Barneys New York, how to wear this trend and she suggests staying away from Mischa’s look (left). “Bare legs are NOT the way to go,” says Gilhart. “You need opaque tights.” Another way that works: Paired with leggings that are a little shorter, showing off just a hint of skin. What do you think? Would you wear ankle boots? The ones shown here from Bebe, $129, are pretty cute. Don’t you think?

For more ankle boots and how to wear them, check out PEOPLE’s StyleWatch Fall issue, on sale now at newsstands.

Photo: Tony Barson/WireImage; Jeff Harris

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