Archive: February 28th, 2007

I have a well-documented love for all things animal print — not leopard print, but anything printed with images of animals like my beloved owl shoes. So, when I saw photos of Cameron Diaz wearing a giraffe-printed cover-up on her recent Hawaiian vacation with Drew Barrymore, I had to track it down. Turns out that it is from celeb-fave Vitamin A (Jessica Alba is a huge fan) and retails for $282 (click here to snag your own). The Tunic is full-length, sheer and has a peek-a-boo front that is the perfect cover-up (not that with Cameron’s physique, she needs one). Too bad she didn’t also get the matching bikini — it’s adorable! — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Photo: Will Binns/Matt Symons/Pacific coast news

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Jessica Simpson was spotted toting around a new Oscar over the weekend — not an award, silly — an Oscar de la Renta handbag! The same man responsible for presenter Jessica Biel’s and best supporting actress winner Jennifer Hudson’s red carpet looks also gets kudos for the singer’s new $2,200 day bag. Though the designer’s gowns are hard to come by Jessica’s bag is available online at neimanmarcus.com.

Lke the bag, but not the price tag? Here are two more wallet-friendly versions.

DKNY Studded Suede Flap bag, on sale $215, zappos.com

Nine West Cruise for fun Black hobo studded, on sale $50, ninewest.com

Photo:Henry Flores/Buzz Foto

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We couldn’t help but notice when we saw this sexy Cynthia Rowley slip dress pop up on more than one famous face. Both Molly Shannon and Rebecca Romijn chose this low-cut piece for their red carpet walks at separate events, as did a past America’s Next Top Model contestant. Marked down from $412, Cynthiarowley.com now has it for $289. If you decide to go for the more curve hugging look, keep the bow untied to steer clear of a Playboy bunny look.

For more great deals, check out our What’s On Sale page.

Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Carmen Valdes / Photo Image Press

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When we read in Women’s Wear Daily that Courtney Love had worn a copy of a Chanel Couture dress to Paris Hilton’s recent birthday party last week, we couldn’t believe our eyes. The industry newspaper reported that the real, one-of-kind, miniscule dress was in Paris, and that Courtney’s — right down to the bogus fingerless gloves — was a complete fashion fake. Would Courtney purposely risk drawing the ire of Lagerfeld? According to her publicist, Alan Nierob, the answer is no. He tells us that Courtney was sent a bunch of dresses from various sources to wear during Oscar weekend. Unbeknownst to her, someone had included the imitation frock amongst the options. She saw the classy mini (sans label) and decided to wear it. The identity of the copycat dress lender is unknown but according to Nierob, Courtney is sorry that Karl is upset and says she would not have worn the dress had she known that it was a knock-off.

Photo: NEILL J. SCHUTZER/RAMEY; Yannis Vlamos/Visual Press/JPI

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Skinny jeans? Check. Stiletto heels? Check. Oversize sunglasses? Check. Brunette hair? Gone! What looked like a typically stylish day for Posh was actually the debut of a whole new hairdo. Her brown bob from the past several months, including Sunday night Oscar parties, was given the boot. Her hair is now streaked with light blond highlights and razored into an 80’s-style asymmetrical do. Is this a new look in preparation for her rumored reality show, or is going blonde part of her master plan for fitting into L.A.? We dig the new do on Victoria. Tell us: What do you think of Posh’s new blonde do? Love it or hate it?

Photo: INF

Click here to read more about Victoria Beckham in Off the Rack.

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Depressed that all the cute spring looks you’re craving seem to be ultra expensive this season? Well, cheer up, this Deal of the Week is for you! Styleviolet.com’s mission is to bring affordable and chic pieces to everyone. You can snag some of the hottest trends like jumpers and trapeze dresses for 20% off. Offer is good until March 15th, at the entire site (including sale items!). Enter PEOPLE07 at checkout.

Things we love at Style Violet now:
O&G floral tunic , $34. With discount, $28.
Kenzie Girl dotted eyelet jacket , $74. With discount, $60.
Style Violet retro handbag , $44. With discount, $36.

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Starlets of a feather have been flocking together– feathered dresses have been popping up on a few red carpet favorites this past week. The Oscars witnessed two major feather moments, with Maggie Gyllenhaal’s spectacular Proenza Schouler and Kirsten Dunst’s ice blue Chanel Couture gown (not to mention Penelope Cruz’s shredded chiffon gown, which mimicked the look.) We also spotted Mischa Barton in a nude feathered minidress that looks ultra 60’s with her black tights. But a word of caution, there can be too much of a good thing — Kimora Lee Simmons’ Lily et Cie dress looks like it could use a little plucking at the Vanity Fair Oscar party. Tell us: Would you wear a feather trimmed dress?

Click here for more Red Carpet Trends. And for more of the latest news and gossip on the award shows, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.