Archive: May 11th, 2007

May 11, 2007 | 7:00 pm

Mother’s Day Gift: Stylish Cards

Did you get your love of fashion from your mom? Then she’ll love these cards from Bonnie’s StylePress. Made by a former wedding planner and fashion-industry insider, these adorable water-color prints will make her day. And if your gift needs a little something extra, pick out a magnetic, ribbon-tied notepad that suits your mom’s own special personality. Is she a golfer? A runner? Or maybe she just needs a pretty space to jot down her shopping list? Note cards, invitations, announcements and pads from Bonnie’s StylePress can be purchased at bonniesstylepress.com.

Click here to see more Mother’s Day Gift Ideas in Off the Rack.

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May 11, 2007 | 6:28 pm

Are You Desperately In Need of a Fashion Makeover?

Do you mix and match patterns with no luck? Have you been wearing high-waisted pants not because they’re trendy but because you never stopped!?? And is your idea of “dressing up” wearing your best all-black… Sweatsuit? If this sounds like you, then you might be the worst dressed woman in America! But don’t fear — PEOPLE magazine wants to help! Enter PEOPLE’s first-ever From Worst To Best Dressed contest and you could win a complete wardrobe makeover — which will include professional styling advice and a new clothes! The winner will also star in her own professional photo shoot and will appear in a future issue of PEOPLE. So don’t be a fashion victim — be a fashion vixen and enter now!

Click here enter our contest. Pass the word on to your fashion-challenged friends — tell them to go to people.com/worsttobest today!

Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage; Kevin Parry/WireImage ; Bill Davila/startraks

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May 11, 2007 | 5:11 pm

Spotted Shopping: Jessica, Britney and More!

JESSICA SIMPSON, returning to her New York hotel after a successful spree at Roberto Cavalli. The singer has been in the Big Apple where she attended the Costume Institute Gala.

KATE HUDSON, visiting the new Elizabeth Charles store in San Francisco on Saturday. The actress walked off with two Lover dresses , a Kirrily Johnston gown, Youthworld roll shirt and Cybele monarch print dress. And she recognized all the Aussie designers’ labels from her stint Down Under while filming her upcoming movie Fool’s Gold.

KELIS, filming an MTV show with hubby NAS and stopping by London shop Arrogant Cat. The singer picked up several items, including Bunny Girl Spray on Jeans.

SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR, squeezing in some shoe shopping in between screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The star stopped by té casan and walked out with two new pairs of silver kicks.

TERRENCE HOWARD, making his first trip to Lisa Kline Men’s store on L.A.’s Robertson Boulevard. Shopping solo, in cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, the Hustle and Flow star snagged some thermals and form-fitting t-shirts. His total? Almost $2000!

ASHLEE SIMPSON, shopping at hip Los Angeles boutique Milk. The singer came to the store with some girlfriends and bought a mint dress, a Daryl K dress, a Leyendecker dress and some lingerie. Also in the store – and in a similarly great mood – ANNA FARRIS, picking up a Spring and Clifton top. According to an onlooker, both seemed to be in great moods.

LISA MARIE PRESLEY, picking up multiple pairs of denim shorts and some items for her music producer husband at Fred Segal Fun in Santa Monica. And Presley cleaned up, spending over $5000 at the boutique.

TERI HATCHER, enjoying a shopping excursion with daughter Emerson at LF in Santa Monica. The two purchased over 10 items — including three different pair of Furst Premium Jeans, Jeffrey Campbell Black Fleur Flats, 6 pair of boy short underwear and mini-boxers. Not bad!

BRITNEY SPEARS, sweeping into west Los Angeles paperie Sweetpeas and Snapshots with her assistant. “She was really happy, really sweet,” store owner Suzi Finer tells us. Wearing dark aviator sunglasses, a white sundress and a long brunette wig underneath a straw fedora, Spears made a beeline for a vintage, green strapless dress. And Finer tells us, “Brtiney had no trouble fitting into” the tiny, ’50s-era gown. Spears bought the dress along with a pink tutu and scrapbooking material.

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May 11, 2007 | 3:50 pm

How to Smell Like Donatella Versace

As I waited to meet Donatella Versace, in New York to promote her newest perfume, I couldn’t help but think of the only other version of the famous Italian designer I had known until now — her doppelganger on SNL, played hilariously by Maya Rudolph. But the diminutive woman who appeared in front of me was nothing like the crazed TV diva. In a quiet Italian accent, she described her experiments to create the ultimate floral bouquet. “I really like floral fragrances,” she said, “like water lilies and jasmine, mixed with something salty, like musk.” Want to become Versace’s modern woman for a day, enveloped in wisteria, lilac, and lotus flowers? Check out the complete line of perfume, body lotion, and shower gel at saksfifthavenue.com. — Thailan Pham

Photo:John Angelillo /Landov

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May 11, 2007 | 1:14 pm

It’s Share And Share A Belt for the Olsens

Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen have long shared many of their favorite accessories — from their Prada turban to their perilously high heels — and their studded Azzedine Alaia belt is no exception! Mary-Kate wore her waist-cincher over her Lily et Cie gown to the Costume Institute Gala on Monday, while sister Ashley topped a teeny mini skirt with the belt on Wednesday night. We love that with all of the Olsen’s mega-bucks, they still love to share! Tell us: Who wears the belt better: Ashley or Mary-Kate?

Click here to see more of the accessories that stylish star families love to share.

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May 11, 2007 | 11:35 am

Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Cabana Life

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, so don’t forget to protect yourself from harmful UV rays! Founded by Melissa Papock, a skin cancer survivor, Cabana Life clothing for women and children has a UV protection of 50+ and blocks out 98% of harmful UV rays. It’s a chic and caring gift to give and receive this mother’s day. Fellow moms Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow are fans! Purchase these fashionable pieces at Cabanalife.com .

Click here to see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Style. Everything you need to beat the heat — from the hottest shoes to the coolest shades and the sexiest bikinis!

Photo: Courtesy of Cabana Life

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May 11, 2007 | 9:00 am

As Seen in the Magazine: Real Women’s Swimsuits

In this week’s issue of PEOPLE, six real women got their bodies ready for the beach and showed them off in some of this season’s must-have swimsuits. Camile Tirzah, a first-grade teacher, modeled a black DKNY tankini, $64-$44, from macys.com. Legal secretary Kelly Scheer slipped into a tie front halter, $70, and matching hipster bottoms, $54, (left from robinpiccone.com) at 100 lbs. lighter. Melissa Hill played up her new runner’s body in a twist-front vibrant one-piece (left), $110, from robinpiccone.com. By no longer giving into cravings of king-sized snickers, Monica King is able to lounge pool side in a string-tie underwire halter top, $46, and ruched bikini bottoms, $34, available at J.crew.com. For more swimsuits and to read the rest of these amazing weight loss stories pick up a copy of PEOPLE on newsstands now.

Click here to see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Style. Everything you need to beat the heat — from the hottest shoes to the coolest shades and the sexiest bikinis!

Photo:courtesy robinpiccone.com

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