Archive: September, 2007

Rob Loud/Getty

Not only has Mena Suvari been busy filming the movie Garden of Eden — for which she shaved her head — but the actress has also been designing a scarf line. “I’ve always been into fashion and I wanted to design something to give to charity,” Mena told PEOPLE at the unveiling of her ECHO scarf line at Bloomingdales in Manhattan. Having worked with the National Resources Defense Council before, Mena knew she wanted to design something to do with nature to help the group. “When I was working in Vancouver the cherry trees bloomed, and I sent my photos and designs in from there,” says the actress of the inspiration behind her scarf line. And when PEOPLE caught up with the actress admiring someone else’s designs at the Y-3 show, The American Beauty actress told PEOPLE that chopping off her shoulder length locks “wasn’t scary.” In fact, the actress says she still feels just as sexy. “I’ve actually gotten a ton of compliments on it.” Check at Mena’s scarf lines at a Bloomingdales near you and see the buzz cut beauty on the big screen in 2008.

Tran/FilmMagic; London Entertainment/Splash news online; Grant/WireImage

With all of the fashion options that Hayden Panettiere has, it’s nice to see that she has a little label loyalty. The stylish star has been hitting the town in multiple dresses from Revolver Los Angeles that are all under $120! She first wore the “Cassidy” dress, $120, to the San Diego comic convention, next she went shopping in a bold blue “Margot” dress, $120, and then she slipped into the “Noelle,” $111, for a pre-Emmy bash. Get all three dresses in a variety of colors at bigdropnyc.com — superpowers not included.

courtesy Stardoll.com

Have you ever wished you could help Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen dress themselves? Now is your chance, at least online. Virtual paper doll site, Stardoll.com has just added the Olsen sisters to their A-list roster of celebrity paper dolls — with a virtual wardrobe of their newly launched Elizabeth and James clothing line. In classic Olsen style, you can mix this metallic sequin dress with MK’s signature black fedora or slip Ashley into super skinny pants a plaid shirt and add her aviators and big black bag. Other fun pieces to play with include this glam jacket, a black tunic dress, some red carpet looks — and, of course, their always outlandish accessories. For added fun, enter the cover look contest and your choices for MK and Ashley could win you a private phone call with the sisters to talk fashion. Start styling!

Daniel Deme / WENN; Ferdaus Shamim/WireImage

Hilary Swank offered Londoners a taste of her demure wardrobe yesterday, appearing at two events for perfumier Guerlain, looking equally chic at both. The actress made a seemingly effortless change from a Louis Vuitton 1940’s inspired belted suit (worn at a perfume signing at Selfridges that afternoon) into a fabulous Dolce and Gabbana corseted black dress later that evening when she co-hosted a dinner with Guerlain in London’s glitzy Mayfair. “I love this dress,” she told PEOPLE accepting compliments most graciously. “I just put it on, it didn’t need any alterations, it’s great,” she beamed, accessorizing with a Jimmy Choo clutch and heels. With guests such as Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry, Kid Rock and Harry Connick Jr. turning up to fete the Oscar winning actress and face of the latest Guerlain fragrance ‘Insolence’ – the svelte actress described the scent in her own words: “To me it encapsulates a lot of different emotions. I think it’s fresh, it’s young but I think it’s classy and can feel older.” A spritz or two later, and we agreed– it’s a classic, much like the hostess herself. Try it for yourself, 1.7 ounces, $62, neimanmarcus.com

KC Bailey/courtesy The CW

The hot new show Gossip Girl has many people talking, especially about the stylish outfits the cast wears. Thankfully, the Gossip Girl clothing and accessory store is now open for online business.

Steven Meisel’s Italian Vogue “Make Love, Not War” fashion spread featuring male models depicting U.S. soldiers is creating a lot of controversy. Some say its fabulous art, others find it disrespectful and tasteless. Jezebel asks: What’s your take on it?

In honor of breast cancer awareness month, spas and salons around the U.S. will be charging only $31 for certain treatments. You can save up to 90%. Via bellasugar.

During Milan Fashion Week, No.l.ita clothing brand debuted a billboard featuring a 68 lb woman with the words “No Anorexia.” Styledash explains they are hoping that this will open people’s eyes to curb this eating disorder.

Legendary designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld is shooting a spread for –- gasp!— Playboy France. Will the models be wearing Chanel No. 5 at least?

The latest in plastic surgery? SheFinds writes that women are now de-veining their hands for a more youthful appearance.

Long dominated by men, it looks like women are taking over lead roles at major fashion houses.

courtesy Roberto Cavalli

When Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony needed costumes for their upcoming tour, they called in a favor from one of J.Lo’s favorite designers, Roberto Cavalli. A few weeks back, J.Lo helped Cavalli open his Just Cavalli boutique in NYC, where she kept close to the designer all night — perhaps talking last minute costume details? Cavalli admits to being inspired by music, so its no wonder he has also been responsible for Christina Aguilera’s and Michael Jackson’s on stage looks. Cavalli has created five looks for Jennifer and a variety of tailored suits and separates for Marc. For Jennifer’s, you can expect a 1970’s vibe, followed by some urban cool and menswear-inspired looks that complement the singer’s personal style. As one of her fans, Cavalli notes, “I am honored to be working with Jennifer. I appreciate her sense of glamourous, sophisticated style and have worked with her to bring as much of her personal style into her tour costumes.” We can’t wait to the husband-wife duo on stage — their tour kicks off tonight in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

courtesy galtogalwalk.org

Don’t put in for your vacation yet — without leaving your office, walk from Harvard Square in Boston, MA, to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and everywhere in between. The chic stationery site, Design-HerGals.com is making virtual history with the launch of their cross-country online walk. For just $3 you can design your own character, who will join other virtual walkers (invite friends and family to come along) — all profits from the walk will go to the Gal to Gal Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Stage IV breast cancer patients and their families. You will also be able to purchase other products on Design-HerGals.com with your character and all the profits from those sales will go to the Foundation. Pre-registration is on now, with the official walk taking place from October 1st to October 31st. For more information and to sign up go to galtogalwalk.org