Archive: April 10th, 2007

To show their support for American Idol finalist Blake Lewis, the Seattle-based singer’s cheering squad has been sporting shirts emblazoned with “Blaker Girl” or “Blaker Boy” across the chest when they attend the show. Inspired by former Laker Girl Paula Abdul, Blake’s childhood friend Kristi Redman, along with other friends, got serious about making pro-Blake paraphernalia as the singer kept advancing in the competition. Now t-shirts ranging from $15 to $20 along with baby onesies, buttons and hats are available on blakergirls.com with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, in honor of Blake’s friend Brad and Brad’s girlfriend Heather, who were both diagnosed with lymphoma within two months of each other. Redman notes, “It was really important to [Blake] now that he has this platform to do something positive in addition to all that he’s doing on American Idol.”

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When Lindsay Lohan isn’t out and about in Hollywood or New York, the actress is indulging in one of her favorite snacks at home: Lily Original Movie Theatre Popcorn. True to its name, the Lily popcorn tastes just like actual movie theater popcorn! And unlike microwave popcorn, you don’t have to wait for it to pop or add butter. It’s no wonder Lindsay ordered five cases to her Los Angeles home recently. And she’s not alone — Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette just put in an order for 600 bags for a movie premiere party. We love this one as much as our beloved kettle corn — we cannot get enough! You can buy six four-oz. bags for $20 at lillypopcorn.com.

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Now that she’s single, Cameron Diaz is on the prowl — or at least her accessories are! From her Cartier panther rings to her Pierre Hardy leopard print wedges, Cameron has been rocking animal prints in a major way. We’ve even spotted her in leopard print boots and carrying a zebra print clutch recently. Leopard print shoes are such an easy way to add a spicy touch to any neutral outfit, so here are a few great and affordable wedges that remind us of Cameron’s (which retail for $550, pierrehardy.com).

Under $25:
Try these Watson-S Leopard peep-toe wedge, $24, amazon.com.

Under $100:
Add a dash of color with these JLO peep-toe leopard wedges with red heels, $60, overstock.com, or stay neutral with these Yellow Box Goldie, Leopard print peep-toe wedge, $85, zappos.com

Photo: Louise Barnsley/Pacific coast news

Earth Day, which is on April 22, is a great time to educate our kids on how to be eco-friendly — why not start their environmental urges young? Spread the message with this adorable green Save Our Trees Please long sleeve t-shirt. You can get this top at noaddedsugar.com for 18.50 GBP, which is approximately $37. Couldn’t you picture Gwen Stefani’s son, Kingston, or Jennifer Garner’s daughter, Violet, sporting this around the playground?

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Photo: Courtesy of No Added Sugar

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We’ve seen Keira Knightley and her boyfriend Rupert Friend coordinate their clothes before — but this time, their carefully matched primary colored outfits remind us too much of an early 80’s band shoot. Is it just us or does Keira’s fedora remind you of Simon Le Bon in Hungry Like the Wolf, and Rupert could be auditioning for the revival of Dexys Midnight Runners! Keira’s gingham sundress is sweet, but the gold Chanel gladiator sandals/black tights combo seem really out of place . And Rupert’s jeans look like they are one stiff breeze off of indecency! We think Keira and Rupert are a stunning couple — that height, that talent, those cheekbones! — but this look just isn’t working on them. Tell us: What you think of the duo’s style? Do you think this is a good look for the actors?

Photo: Mark Douglas/WENN

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I first became addicted to the British beauty line Pout during the lip plumper craze last year. The peppermint-infused Pout Plump, $24 at victoriassecret.com, quickly became my favorite way to achieve Angelina Jolie-esque lips. Just this week, Pout released its Plump Lash mascara– which should do for your lashes what the gloss did for my lips. I am always desperate for a new clump-free mascara that will eliminate my dreaded curler, and Plump lash is it! Designed especially for oversized lashes, the super-glossy mascara made my lashes thicker and more voluptuous without any messy clumps or need to curl. Even better, that perfect false lash effect lasts all day. Try Pout Plump Lash, $20, at victoriassecret.com, and let me know if you agree! — Andrea DeSimone

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Photo: Courtesy of Pout

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Kate Moss has certainly earned her reputation as a trendsetter over the years — depending on how you look at it, you can blame or thank Kate for moccasin boots, skinny jeans, ballet flats and fedoras. So, when we saw Kate out and about in L.A. last week in floor-grazing hemlines, we couldn’t help but take notice. From her long black skirt to her sweet floral frock to her skinny t-shirt dress, Kate eschewed her tight pants and mini skirts that she’s been sporting for quite a while. We also noticed Ashley Olsen out this weekend in a similarly sweeping style — is long the next big thing? Tell us: Is this a look you’d wear?

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Photo: David Aguilera/London Entertainment/Splash; KH/JN/Flynet; ramey

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