Archive: July 9th, 2007

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Though Harry Potter star Emma Watson’s enviable Chanel red carpet dresses are too pricey to think about buying, the 17-year old’s street style is much more in reach. While shopping at celeb-fave boutique Kitson in L.A., Emma paired her cropped white jeans with a bowed black tube top and leopard flats. We’ve got Emma’s look for less — way less, with a complete head-to-toe version for only $88! Start with this forever21 tube top,$6, and these Roxy ‘Brooks’ Crop Stretch Jeans, $40, at Nordstrom.com. Add on a similar pair of leopard-print ballet flats, $24, from urbanoutfitters.com and finish with this Cult Cupcake Chain Print Jersey Hobo bag, $18, at hottopic.com as a cheaper alternative to her $1250 Chanel hobo. Now that’s some retail magic they’d be proud of at Hogwarts!

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The next time you have to buy a present for an expecting friend or co-worker, look no further than the Mama Mio Contratulations Kit at delight.com. It comes with three starter products to get any mom-to-be through this “growing” phase of her life, including Tummy Rub Stretch Mark Oil, Moisturizing Shower Cream and a Super-Rich Body Cream that smells so good you’ll be tempted to buy some for yourself — even if you’re just a FOPW (friend of pregnant woman). Chic moms like Stella McCartney, Rachel Weitz and Milla Jovovich are all devotees. As a bonus, PEOPLE readers will also receive a Tummy Balm, perfect for traveling, going to the gym or keeping bedside. The trio-kit plus bonus balm is $50. Just enter HAPPYPEOPLE at checkout (you’ll also get 10% off everything at delight.com, through end of July). Judging from the Hollywood Baby Boom these days, we suggest you stock up!

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Jessica Simpson was recently photographed wearing a strapless orange maxi dress? I love it! Any ideas where I could find it? — Max

Jessica Simpson’s not only back to blonde, but she’s ditched her black wardrobe for the fun, flirty looks that we’ve always loved her in. Jessica stepped out for a Mexican dinner with BFF Ken Paves in a orange jersey maxi-dress that’s as cute as it is comfy. You can get your own Nui Tube Dress, $220 at shoprobertson.com, or get her look for less with this smocked sundress, $21 at wetseal.com.

Courtesy of On Gossamer

With hemlines higher than ever, we are constantly worrying about keeping ourselves decent when sitting on the subway or walking on a breezy day. Luckily, there are more adorable boyshorts than ever to keep ourselves covered, comfy and cute!

To avoid a peek-a-boo panic, put away the thong and try something with a little more coverage and an invisible fit, like the Hanky Panky Stretch Lace Boy Pant, $32, at shopbop.com.

Want some pizzazz? The contrasting colors of the Mesh Boyshort by OnGossamer, $16, at barenecessities.com are so cute, it’s no wonder that Hayden Panettiere and Kristen Bell are already fans of the line!

The frilly fabric of Honeydew Intimates’ Mesh Gingham Rumba Short , $16, at shophoneydew.com is a sweet summer option in six candy colors. You can also pick up the popular style in prints like hearts or skulls! Drew Barrymore and Eva Longoria love wearing Honeydew Intimates’ styles.

And we love the Stretch Cotton Girlshort, $9, from Gap.com and Forever 21’s Antoinette Boyshort, $5, for style with a slim price tag!

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Mixing prints can be tricky — how do you combine two or three patterns without looking like you got dressed in the dark? Luckily, some talented designers are putting them together for you in some of summer’s cutest dresses. We love Kate Moss’s vintage frock, Cameron Diaz’s cheerful Orion dress and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s muted Dries Van Noten dress — so we tracked down the look for you!

Get Cameron’s Orion Dress for $115 at bigdropnyc.com.

Steal: Try this Sleeveless Drop Waist Dress £35.00 ($70) at topshop.com, or this Topographic dress, on sale for $50 at anthropologie.com.

Splurge:
Get some cash burning a hole in your pocket? How about this adorable Anna Sui Patchwork habotai dress, $495 at net-a-porter.com, or this Fourtys Mix Print Three Quarter Sleeve Mod Dress, $178 at shopintuition.com.