Archive: August 15th, 2007

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Ever wondered what you would look like with your favorite star’s hair? Instyle.com now gives you the chance to try on your favorite star styles and colors before you make a trip to the salon. Choose from over 100 celebrity hairstyles, like Jennifer Aniston’s sleek ‘do or Beyonce’s bold curls. If you’re in the market for a more drastic change, try Mischa Barton’s bangs or go Gwen Stefani platinum. With new styles added every month, the possibilities are endless and the commitment is zero! Save and print your favorite looks, or e-mail them to friends. Start your own Hollywood Hair Makeover today by clicking here!

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Jessica Alba has perfected her own casual cool style in her downtime, and now it looks like art is imitating life! While filming her newest movie, The Eye, Jessica hit the streets of Vancouver in a chic yellow Kenneth Cole New York trench coat and jeans. We may have to wait a while for the movie, but we think her look is perfect for early fall days so we’ve got it to buy right now! Click through to see our picks to get Jessica’s outfit:

Love her trench? Get it at on sale, for $75 (from $248) at kennethcole.com. Want something heavier? Try this VIA Belted wool trench coat, on sale for $148 (from $168) at victoriassecret.com, or this Rebecca Taylor lemon rose jacquard trenchcoat, on sale for $202 (from $504) at bluefly.com.

Love her jeans? Try these American Eagle Blue Issue Trouser Jeans, on sale for $45 (from $50) at ae.com or these “Diva” jeans, $30 at oldnavy.com.

Love her accessories? Try these A/X New Mod Aviators, $58 at armaniexchange.com and this striped scarf, $18 at urbanoutfitters.com. Slip on these ballet flats, $26 from alloy.com, grab this Giani Bernini Flap Satchel, $75 at macys.com, and you’re set!

courtesy of Philosophy

Do you know how to get to Sesame Street? If you’re like us, you have fond childhood memories of watching PBS shows like Mister Rogers, Reading Rainbow and of course, Sesame Street. PBS, short for Public Broadcasting Service, is a non-profit organization that relies on donations, mostly from viewers. One of our fave beauty brands, Philosophy, has decided to lend a hand in the fundraising efforts by teaming up with PBS to create “The Tree House Kit”. The adorable box, adorned with characters from PBS Kids shows, holds two mini tubes of deliciously scented “An Apple a Day” hand wash and hand cream. What could possibly make this set even sweeter? 100% of the net proceeds from its sale will be donated to PBS. You can purchase The Tree House for $25 at philosophy.com.

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Yesterday, the whole cast of High School Musical 2 hit the red carpet for the film’s L.A. premiere. As swoony as Zac Efron is, we were firmly focused on the two leading ladies and how great they looked! Ashley Tisdale stuck to her funky and casual style with a handkerchief hem white BCBG dress and sparkling heels, while Vanessa Hudgens continued to work the ultra-glam look with her Jay Godfrey gown and Kenneth Cole Reaction jewelry. We know that having Zac as arm candy might give Vanessa a slight edge in this one, but we want to know what you think of the ladies’s ensembles. Tell us: Who ruled the red carpet at the premiere? Ashley Tisdale or Vanessa Hudgens?

Courtesy maxstudio.com

Max Studio brings their feminine and wearable pieces to the web, including their killer accessories. The line’s easily-navigated site even has a section where numerous outfits have been styled out for your shopping convenience. Receive 20% off all full priced merchandise with the code PEOPLE07. Offer expires October 20th, 2007.

What we love at maxstudio.com now:

Taffeta smocked dress, $298. With discount, $239.

Silk charmeuse front tie top, $148. With discount, $119.

Jayme Oak/startraks; GABO/DEAN/BAUER-GRIFFIN

When whispers started swirling that Nicole Richie might be pregnant, we got giddy at the very idea of what her maternity wardrobe might look like! And since Nicole has announced she is almost four months along, we’ve been watching her outfits in pleasant surprise. Turns out that she’s keeping it simple in easily cut neutrals with minimal accessories. Still, we had to go to the source for some thoughts on what to expect from Nicole — PEOPLE recently caught up with her longtime stylist Cristina Ehrlich at the LORAC/Miss Davenporte Showstopper launch in Los Angeles. Cristina tells PEOPLE that “She’s got a very chic sensibility. She’s very comfortable in her body. She’s in a very happy place in her life, and I think the way she’s dressing is a testament to that.” And lest we think that her styling team of Cristina and partner Estee Stanley get to take all the credit, she tells PEOPLE that “I never like to say we dress them. They make their own choices and Nicole is somebody who is very much coming into her own.” We can’t wait to see more. . .Tell us: What do you think of Nicole’s maternity style so far?