Archive: December 13th, 2006

I’m loving Rachel Bilson’s grey capelet that she is seen wearing in a photo posted on People.com – can you please tell me where it can be purchased? Thanks! – Staycie N. Heath

We covet just about anything Rachel Bilson wears and her grey caplet is no exception. The O.C. star sports her Theory Josefa W Deliver Capelet casully going to the market over a sweatshirt (left) and for a night out on the town to dress up her new bootcut jeans. Grey is no longer available but check out Theory’s tweed caplet and our other more affordable option:

Get the Real: Theory, $395, shopbop.com

For a Steal: Forever21, $29.80, forever21.com

Photo:BAUER-GRIFFIN

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Teen singing sensation Rihanna (shown here at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Dec. 11th) is set to join the ranks of Christie Brinkley, Tyra Banks, Niki Taylor, Molly Sims, Queen Latifah, Faith Hill and Brandy as the new face for Cover Girl. This month she will begin shooting her campaign that is set to drop in summer 2007 — just in time for her third albumn’s launch. Rihanna, who grew up in the Barbados, said, “I’ve loved makeup and dreamed of being a CoverGirl since I was a little girl.” Daughter of a makeup artist the singer was always fasicinated watching her mother apply lipcolor, blush and mascara. Now the songtress can have her pick at all the coolest products. Check out the Cover Girl website for beauty advice and for the new goodies. Way to go Rihanna!

To see more beauty in “Off the Rack” click here

Photo: MJ Kim/Getty

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Even the best of hostesses can get a little stressed around the Holidays. This year, make it easy for your favorite party-thrower and give them “Decor in a Box” by lifestyle designer Kristen Manolis. With settings for eight, the bright red box includes custom-made linens from Italy, coordinating napkins, hand-rolled beeswax candles and thank you cards. Box colors, napkin sizes, and additional items such as votives, silver napkin rings, centerpieces, chargers and more can be added to create your own personalized entertaining kit. The basic box starts at $250 and can be ordered at kristenmanolis.com. If only the cleanup was so easy!

For more great gift ideas, click here for PEOPLE’s Ultimate Gift Guide, and click here for more perfect presents in Off the Rack.

Photo: Courtesy of kristenmanolis.com

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We’ve seen some alarmingly short skirts lately — skirts so short that they make raising your hands above your head a big no-no! But some people, like Katharine McPhee at the Billboard music awards, seem to pull it off without worry. Nicky Hilton opts for a safer, mid-thigh length in Miami, while Jessica Biel cuts it off just above her knee in this one-shouldered number. Now it’s your turn. Tell us: How short should mini-skirts go?

See more trends on Off the Rack here.

Photo: AXELLE/BAUER-GRIFFIN; Gustavo Caballero/Getty; Michael Buckner/Getty

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Located on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA, Rumor launched its fabulous website this past summer. Not only do they carry great lines like Tracy Reese and Converse, but Rumor is also known for featuring the clothing of many up and coming designers so you never know what you’ll discover! Go to shoprumor.com for mens, women’s, accessories and bath and body products and get 25% off + free shipping. Enter People06 at checkout. Offer expires 1/3/07.

Things we love at shoprumor now:
C Label striped stilettos ; $180. With discount. $135.
Lure Marylin Dress ; $169. With discount: $127.
Linea Pelle D ring belt ; $132. With discount: $99.

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It’s a rare thing to find Matthew McConaughey wearing a shirt, let alone a suit, but PEOPLE’s former Sexiest Man Alive indeed suited up – in brown and orange plaid, no less – to plug his latest film, We Are Marshall. And when the film is released on Dec. 22, you might recognize McConaughey’s ’70s-inspired threads. Why? Well, he sported those suits in the film. Like another actor who has been caught wearing his costumes off-screen, McConaughey explains that his clothes brought things into focus for him. “The plaid suit helped me find the character,” he told the press. “I loved it. Still wearing them!” Fair enough, but we think McConaughey might just have a flair for the ’70s. What do you think about McConaughey’s dated threads? And should actors still wear their costumes when filming wraps?

Photo: Ramey

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