Archive: August 20th, 2007

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To satisfy the legions of shoe lovers that shop their flagship New York City store, Saks Fifth Avenue built a new floor dedicated to shoes that is so big, it actually has its own zip code! Debra Messing, in a purple Gaultier dress, Jonathan Kelsey heels and Chanel clutch, was on hand last week to cut the ribbon to the new shoe salon, which houses over 100,000 pairs of shoes. The actress, who picked out her heels the night before on her private tour, told PEOPLE that Saks’ 8th floor is, “awe-inspiring! Everywhere you turn there are beautiful shoes. It is going to be a Mecca for any shoe lover.” Not only can shoe shoppers relish in tons of coveted shoes, but they can also send out their mail with designer stamps. In honor of Saks’ unbelievably large department, famous footwear designers, like Christian Louboutin, have come up with designer shoe stamps sold exclusively on Saks 8th floor. Messing already has her eye on a few pairs of Louboutins, admitting to PEOPLE that “in a comfortable pair of heels, I feel stronger, more confident and more feminine.” If you can’t make it to the store in person, check it out online at saksfifthavenue.com.

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Angela’s Runway is an upscale online boutique that caters to a variety of tastes. Whether you’re looking for something to wear to work or for a night out, you’re sure to find it here. Get 15% off the entire site, including their Clearance Corner which is chock full of stylish pieces, with the promo code PEOPLE. Offer expires September 2nd, 2007.

What we love at angelasrunway.com now:

Sweetees “Regina” halter, $88. On sale, $62. With discount, $53.

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From the red carpet to the beach, Hollywood starlets can’t get enough of their straw fedoras. We first spotted Ashlee Simpson a few months back sporting a purple Cha Chas style — and she’s still wearing them, topping off her all-black esemble with a banded Cha Chas this week while celebrating her Seventeen cover. Carmen Electra finshed off her rocker t-shirt and Vix bikini bottoms with a vintage straw hat from New Orleans while lounging at the Polariod House. Rumer Willis brought the trend to the Superdad premiere after-party, pairing her vintage hat (actually from dad Bruce Willis’ collection!) with a white party dress. Get a fedora now to finish out the summer and wear it through the fall! We found you some celeb-fave hats — and more affordable options.

Get the Look!
Star Splurge:
Eugina Kim “Kate” fedora (Cameron Diaz has this one!), $245, engeniakim.com

Ashlee Simpson’s Cha Chas Fedora, $166 shopatmilk.com

Star Steal:
Multi Stripe Fedora, $24, urbanoutfitters.com

Straw fedora with black or colored band, $17, amazon.com

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We look to Rihanna to be a cutting-edge trendsetter, from her oversize earrings to her daring ‘dos. Little did we know that she also had such great taste in magazines too! Make sure to pick up a copy of the September StyleWatch, on newsstands now, bursting with tips on makeup, fashion and more. Get a peek of what’s in the issue by checking out 10 Must-Haves For Fall gallery.

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Stars in short skirts are hardly big news — we’ve even become accustomed to seeing people in shorts so short they look like tap pants. But there is something about Kate Hudson’s “dresses” that she’s been wearing while filming in Boston that read so strongly to us as shirts that we can’t help but wonder. . .did she forget to put on pants? Her grey t-shirt would look so cute over jeans tucked into her favorite Barbara Bui boots, and her long-sleeve buttondown would work even better over some leggings or shorts underneath it. If anyone has the body to pull off the no-pants look, it’s certainly Kate — but just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. . .Tell us: Do you think it looks ike Kate forgot her pants? Or do you like the dresses on their own?