Archive: December 21st, 2006

We’ve been keeping a close watch on the lovely Cate Blanchett and all her various outings lately. As we mentioned before, she’s one of our favorite award season dressers. Just look at her in this sleek Armani pantsuit! Matched with Louboutin pumps and a spritzed-up do, we think she’s a vision of holiday chicness. Popsugar is wondering if she took a page from Gwen Stefani’s stylebook with those big bangs. What do you think of this look?

Click through to this week’s Hit or Miss Gallery to vote on Cate’s outfit, as well as recent looks of Drew Barrymore, Fergie and more!

Photo:BRIAN ZAK/GAMMA

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“Iman’s here to see you.” Right, just another Tuesday in the office. Recently, former supermodel (and wife of punk god David Bowie), Iman stopped by my office to show me the new spring products from her mega-hit makeup line, Iman. First of all, is it possible that anyone is that gorgeous? Her skin is flawless — like it was airbrushed — and she looks not day over 30. I swear. My favorite product from the new spring line is the St Tropez Face Kit, a bronze-y, shimmery selection of eye shadows, blushes, lip glosses and a cream bronzer in a fits-in-your-purse palette. But my all-time favorite still her lip gloss in Impetuous. We chatted, compared Red-Eye-from-LA horror stories, and, two air kisses later, she was gone. You’ll have to wait ’til February to get the spring line, but check out her current collection at Walgreens.com. –Elizabeth Lamont

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credit: Wenn

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Pamper yourself and your hardworking friends with a bubbly tub scented with Mariska Hargitay’s favorite flower–the peony! “They’re big, sexy, opulent, gorgeous flowers,” she raves. She partnered with Philosophy to create Joyful Heart, a limited edition 3-in-1: shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath. And at $20 a bottle, you can bask in the serenity of knowing that 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit victims of sexual assault through Mariska’s Joyful Heart Foundation. Drop by Bloomingdale’s or visit philosophy.com to stock your at-home spa with bottles emblazoned with a heartfelt poem by Mariska. Sample verse: “Treat your heart gently…water it daily so it can grow — and then smile with pride when you feel it open.” We feel more serene already.

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

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Even though they haven’t been a romantic item for years, Brad Pitt and ex-fiance Gwyneth Paltrow are still on the same style wavelength. During his and Angelina’s visit to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, Brad kept warm in snowy Pennsylvania with a millitary peacoat. A few weeks later, Gwyneth buttoned up in a similar black coat leaving a London gym. Peacoats are always fashionable, but both of theirs offer a nice twist on the classic style, with chic epaulets on the shoulders. Here’s a roundup of similar peacoats in stores right now.

Get a coat like Gwyneth’s
Splurge like a star: Alvin Valley, $1069, at neimanmarcus.com.

Great buy on sale: Marc New York, $206, at bluefly.com.

The look for a steal: L.e.i double breasted, $98, at nordstrom.com.

Get a coat like Brad’s
Super-luxe: Double-faced cashmere J.Crew peacoat, $1,200, at jcrew.com.

Durable investment: Polo Ralph Lauren, $395, at polo.com.

Have enough left over for a matching scarf: Banana Republic, $250, at bananarepublic.com.

Photo: CARA ARMSTRONG/WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY; Beretta-Sims/Rex USA

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