Archive: July 13th, 2007

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Shefinds writes about a scary trend: Plastic surgery for feet! Would you do it?

* As if your new iPhone wasn’t enough of a status symbol already, dress it up (and protect it) with Louis Vuitton covers priced from $225 to $1120.

* Obsessed with Prada? Check out their AW07-08 charity auction to bid on items straight from the catwalk.

* Kiss and Makeup has cute and easy nail art tips to try out for the summer.

* If you thought the crowds in SoHo were bad, read about the frightening mob scene that happened when Anya Hindmarch’s “I’m Not Plastic Bag” went on sale in Asia.

* Bella Sugar swears by Lush’s Brazened Honey Face Mask to unclog pores and soften skin.

* Find out the results of the first annual Undie Awards where women all over American vote on the best intimates.

* Look out for the debut of the Wii Balance Board that helps you exercise, monitor body stats and even compete with other gamers!

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– REESE WITHERSPOON, browsing and enjoying a successful shopping trip to Jill Roberts in Beverly Hills. The smiling actress chatted on her cell phone while scoping out the merchandise.

– MARCIA CROSS, scouting the bathing suit section at Bloomingdale’s at Los Angeles’s Century City mall. Looking natural and carrying a selection of suits to try on, new mom Cross “was relaxed and low key,” a fellow shopper tells us. The Desperate Housewives star, who told PEOPLE she’s been losing weight with exercise DVDs and at the gym, browsed through each rack.

– PAULA ABDUL, indulging in a major shopping spree at Arrogant Cat, a boutique on Great Portland Street in London. The Hey Paula star spent £6,500 — taking almost one of everything in the store!

– MANDY MOORE,hitting upScoop in New York’s Meatpacking District. The singer-actress left with a signature nylon shopping bag — and continued on to lunch at neighboring bistro Pastis.

– HAYDEN PANETTIERE, shoe-shopping with her boyfriend at the Beverly Center Steve Madden store. The Heroes star left the store with three pairs of shoes, including Mixup, Latch and Tallis.

– MICHELLE WILLIAMS, indulging in some retail therapy with a girlfriend at DKNY’s Madison Avenue boutique where she stocked up on pieces from their fall/winter collection. Also at DKNY’s SoHo location: BILLY CRYSTAL, taking his wife on a shopping expedition.

– HALLE BERRY, leaving trendy L.A> boutiques Madison and Ron Herman with a full load.

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Of all the stars that we would expect to see in something affordable, Paris Hilton doesn’t spring to the top of the list. But last weekend, she spent her day — and evening — in a summery striped Sweetees dress that retails for $88. But the best part is that the dress is already on sale on some sites, so you can get it for $66 at lilysavitch.com. If only her designer shoes and purse were as budget-friendly!

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As summer heats up, we all struggle a lit bit more to keep our hair looking perfect and fizz-free. But, according to Jessica Biel, we’re just wasting our time. At last night’s L.A. premiere of her new film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, the always well-tressed actress let PEOPLE in on her hair secrets — less is definitely more! Jessica tells PEOPLE, “I’m all about beach hair. Don’t brush it, scrunch it, mess it up, let it be dirty, let it be messy, let it be sweaty. I think it looks way better than trying to straighten it, and trying to make it look nice because no matter what, it’s going to frizz, so just let it be dirty.” Nice to know that someone in Hollywood is low maintenance — at least off the red carpet!

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What does hip-hop queen Eve rely on to stay beautiful and stylish? At the taping of her music video for her new single “Tambourine” off her latest album Here I Am due out in August, the self-described ‘pitbull in a skirt’ dished to PEOPLE on her summer must-have fashion and beauty items. But there was one category where she refused to brand-bargain: her MAC makeup. “I use everything from MAC, and I’m not just saying that because I’m a spokesperson. I swear!” To get Eve’s Look, get these items from MAC’s C-Shock Collection. She’s wearing: Overrich and Vivacious Lipstick, $14; She-book! and Lil’ Sizzler Lipgelee, $14; Wondergrass, Big T, and Bong-On Blue Eyeshadows, $14.

Eve’s Summer Must Haves

– Floret by Antonio Flowers, $125; antoniasflowers.com
“I refuse to leave the house without [it]. I’m a little obsessed with it. I’ve worn it for five years. And I’ve tried other fragrances but nothing is like it.”

– MAC Sundressing Body Bronzer in Dark, $22; maccosmetics.com
“I don’t do spray tans because I’m scared to be streaky. But this gives me a nice glow and smoothes out my complexion.”

– Spanx Body Shapers, $42; spanx.com
“Spanx are important, for any outfit. It just makes everything look right and smoothes it all out.”

– Christopher Kane dresses, (Price varies) ikram.com
“He’s an amazing designer and he’s a lot of the inspiration for this video. I told the director ‘If I don’t wear this Christopher Kane dress, I’m not doing a video!’”

– MAC Face & Body Foundation, $31; maccosmetics.com.
“I’m not a makeup girl, but I rub it on my face, put on some blot powder and it’s five minute makeup!”

– Loree Rodkin Jewelry, loreerodkin.com
“I’m really into her bangles right now. I own personal pieces and we barrow a lot because I just feel like her style is really me. I’m stepping up my bling game.”