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May 28 2007 06:00 AM ET

Get Vanessa Minnillo’s Summer Chic Outfit for $101!

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From the sand in the Bahamas to the streets of L.A., Vanessa Minnillo’s bright summer style has been catching our eye. We love how she dressed up a casual tank and denim bermuda shorts with girly heels and a big bright bag to match. The best part is Vanessa’s look doesn’t have to cost you a fortune — we’ve recreated her whole outfit for $101! Pair this sparkle stripe racer-back tank, $12, from urbanoutfitters.com with these denim capris, $22, at forever21.com. Don’t forget to accessorize with Mossimo’s red buckle tote, $25, at target.com and these comfy red wedge slides with bow by Unisa, on sale for $42 (from $69), at macys.com. How is that for bargain shopping?

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!

May 27 2007 02:30 PM ET

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Summer Must-Have: Daily SPF Moisturizers

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Even if you’re a bit of a sunscreen slacker during the cooler months, everyone needs some sort of SPF in the summer — yes, even on those cloudy days. The easiest way to incorporate sun protection into your routine is by using a daily moisturizer with SPF. Olay Complete Defense SPF 30 Daily UV Moisturizer, $14 at drugstore.com, is one of our favorites for providing protection in a quick-absorbing sheer formula. For something with a bit more coverage, try Dr. Brandt Tinted Daily UV Protection SPF 30, $30 at sephora.com, which has a subtle bronze hue. Those who prefer sheer — but not totally bare — should go for Dove’s Energy Glow Skin Brightening Facial Moisturizer, $9 at drugstore.com, which has just a hint of radiance. La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15, $29 at skinelite.com, is this season’s scientific favorite — the incredibly hydrating cream contains the super-potent (and newly U.S. approved) UVA filter Mexoryl.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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May 27 2007 06:00 AM ET

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What’s On Your Summer Reading List?

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Mischa Barton recently took a breather from all the glamour of Cannes to catch up on a little bit of reading — on Roberto Cavalli’s yacht, natch! The actress tells PEOPLE that she’s reading The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini right now because, “I’ve been reading a lot of books about Afghanistan and Pakistan recently for some reason.” Kudos to Mischa, but my beach reading is a little bit lighter. Besides reading the new Tim Gunn book, I’m spending the weekend with the new paperback edition of Free Gift With Purchase, the view-from-the-top book written by witty Lucky Beauty Director Jean Godfrey June (think of it as the flip side of The Devil Wears Prada). Tell us: What’s on your summer reading list? Any books you are dying to read? — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

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May 26 2007 06:00 AM ET

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Spotted Shopping: Jessica Simpson and More!

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– While in the Big Apple, JESSICA SIMPSON, shopping up a storm at vintage hotspot What Goes Around Comes Around. Appropriately, the singer snatched a bunch of concert t-shirts — ranging from a 1973 Pink Floyd promo tee for $400 to a Journey t-shirt for $250. She also picked up a Studio 54 sweatshirt for $500, vintage sunglasses and other vintage graphic tees.

– HILARY and HAYLIE DUFF, taking a sisterly shopping spree together in West Hollywood. Where did they stop? Barney’s New York — and they left with several packages each .

– MILLA JOVOVICH, scooping up two dresses while visiting L.A. boutique Polkadots and Moonbeams‘s vintage section. The actress-fashion designer also picked up three pairs of sunglasses while browsing with her girlfriends. Also in the store: ISLA FISHER, who left with some of 2 b free’s newest summer dresses.

– BRITNEY SPEARS, arriving at Miami’s Atrium boutique at shortly before her performance at Mansion. Spears enjoyed a private shopping spree with her entourage, looking for outfits with the help of friends. An onlooker tells PEOPLE that she fell in love with a Yanina Fu dress, saying “she didn’t even wait for the changing room, she just threw the dress around her neck.” A bystander tells PEOPLE, “She was smiling ear and ear and told patrons she was excited for her performance.”

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May 25 2007 04:45 PM ET

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The Inside Scoop on Angelina’s Red Carpet Look

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We’re accustomed to seeing Angelina Jolie in her usual neutral palette of grays, beiges and blacks, so when she stepped out in a stunning yellow gown for the Ocean’s 13 premiere in Cannes, we just had to know more. Turns out that she started working on it with Emanuel Ungaro’s chief designer Peter Dundas “a little more than a month ago,” an insider tells PEOPLE. Dundas sent her a batch of sketches from which she chose the gown and the color. So no luck for the rest of us in getting one, since “the dress was made especially for her — it’s unique.” But the custom design didn’t end with the gown — Chopard created ten carat yellow diamond earrings and a 20 carat yellow diamond cocktail ring just for her appearance on the red carpet. At least to our impressed eyes, it’s effort well spent!

May 25 2007 04:40 PM ET

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Great Beauty Buy: Victoria’s Secret Rollerballs

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Everyone loves the idea of escaping to an exotic locale, but we can’t exactly afford to jet off to Bora Bora every weekend. So we have to depend on our scents to transport us — and Victoria’s Secret Exotic Perfume Extract Rollerballs do the trick perfectly. Choose from two scents: Bali Orchid is a densely tropical floral, while Moorea Passion Fruit is infused with notes of pomegranate and kumquat. Even better, the rollerballs come in the chicest intricately floral packaging and the rollerball is perfect for an on-the-go touch up during the day. Buy Victoria’s Secret Exotic Nectars Island Infusion Body Mists for $11 each at victoriassecret.com.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!

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May 25 2007 03:00 PM ET

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Get a Natural Glow Like Jennifer Aniston

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For summer it’s all about looking effortless — see Jennifer Aniston‘s impeccably easy beauty. In sticky weather, tinted moisturizers, mattifying powders and highlighters keep skin looking hydrated, not sweaty.

Keep skin glowing with Maybelline New York Superstay Silky Foundation, $11, at Walmart.com or Clinique’s Up-lifting Liquid Illuminator, $23, clinique.com.

To keep skin from shining, try Clarins Truly Matte Shine Stopper Powder Compact, $29, at clarins.com.

Sun-kiss your cheeks, temples and nose with YSL’s Palette Mauresque for Complexion, $57, at bergdorfgoodman.com, Estee Lauder’s Bronze Goddess Classic Compact, $60, saksfifthavenue.com. For a more wallet-friendly version, pick up Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips in Vegas Strip, $12, at physiciansformula.com.

Give eyes a soft natural glow with shimmery shadows like Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold, $22, bobbibrown.com. Give lips a shine with a slick sparkly gloss like Fusion Beauty’s LipFusion Color Shine in Glow, $38, fusionbeauty.com.

Click here for our Ultimate Guide to Summer Beauty. See how to look great all summer long – from quick hair tricks to must-have makeup to the newest trends!