Archive: March 7th, 2007

Being on a different continent isn’t enough to keep Natalie Portman away from her favorite skin soothing serum. While on the London set of her new film The Other Boleyn Girl, the actress’s makeup artist phoned L.A.-based skin care line Arcona for emergency skin care help. Arcona over-nighted their Booster Serum, $68, a lightweight antioxidant cocktail that hydrates skin and boosts its ability to defend itself against stress, wind, pollution and other pitfalls of filming on horseback in the English countryside. Portman’s co-star Scarlett Johansson is also a long-time fan of the line. To see the full line, go to arcona.com.

Photo: Alex Bailey/Columbia Pictures; Courtesy Arcona

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Love the way your favorite stars dress, but can’t always afford the designer pieces they wear? PEOPLE’s Stylewatch magazine shows us exactly how to get great celeb looks for less. Here’s an outfit of Jennifer Hudson’s that we loved — and how you nab one like it for your own closet.

Get the Look of Jennifer Hudson’s Easy Elegance:
-WD-NY empire-waist cotton dress with military button detail, $186. Call 212-395-9309
-Pedre Marcasite Bangle Watch, $98 at ravinstyle.com
-Sequin Silver double hoop earrings, $68. Call Henri Bendel at 1-800-423-6335
-Oscar by Oscar de la Renta “Simone” peep toe pumps, $230, at piperlime.com

Photo: Mark Davis/Getty; jeff harris

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Remember when Lindsay Lohan first burst on to the scene as an adorable, freckle-faced redhead? We’ve seen her hair go every color of the spectrum, from platinum to jet black since then — and for a quite a while now, she’s been sporting a dark chocolate brown. So imagine our surprise to see her emerge from the Neil George salon in L.A. with long strawberry blonde curls! It’s like Freaky Friday all over again. We love seeing Lindsay go back to her roots, but we want to know what you think. Tell us: What do you think of Lindsay’s new red hair? Love it or hate it?

Click here to see more photos, news and a full bio of Lindsay Lohan, and click here to discuss her in Off the Rack.

Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage; Chris Wolf/FilmMagic

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Want to have the spa experience, but don’t have the time or money? Akhassa home spa products are based on Southeast Asian traditions that the creators remember from their childhoods. All of their beautifully packaged products are natural, with plant-based essential oils and extracts like bergamot, white lotus, pink tea and sweet basil. Until March 31st, 2007, People.com readers will receive an exclusive 20% off discount by entering AKHASSADEALS at checkout.

Things we love at Akhassa.com now:

Bergamot bath oil , $20. With discount, $16.
Green tea body scrub , $36. With discount, $29.
White champak soap , $7. With discount, $6.

Photo: Courtesy of Akhassa

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I was wondering what type or brand bag Katie Holmes was carrying in your Star Tracks photo with Victoria Beckham coming out of Spago Restaurant? Thanks, Tracy

Whenever BFFs Katie Holmes and Victoria Beckham step out together, they always seem to be wearing something that we want. This crocodile bag is from Katie’s friend and favorite designer Giorgio Armani and retails for a whopping $9000. A smaller version of Katie’s satchel is also available for $6195. and both can be found in Giorgio Armani boutiques. For those of us who aren’t personal friends with Giorgio, we have found some more wallet-friendly options.

Get Katie’s handbag look at a price you can afford.

Splurge:
Giorgio Armani Crocodile-Stamped Hobo in Butter, $995, BergdorfGoodman.com

Good Buy:
Dooney & Bourke “New Croc” Mini Tote in deep brown, white and grey, $285, macys.com

Steal:
Juliet Genuine Crocodile purse with flap and snap closure, $170, amazon-imports.com

Furla small black moc-croc tote bag, $87, amazon.com

Photo: Mavrix Photo

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