Archive: September 6th, 2007

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Faster than a speeding bullet… Sophia Bush must have taken quick-change lessons from Superman, doing five complete wardrobe changes in one day yesterday! Not only that, but no one can beat the One Tree Hill star for designer loyalty — she modeled creations by each of the designer’s whose parties and shows she attended on the first official day of Fashion Week! She started the day at the 10 am BCBG show in a ruffled chiffon dress by the line, and then changed into a sweet strapless Abaete frock to attend their show. Off to Charlotte Ronson in casual downtown-girl gear, and then on to channel Gwen Stefani in all L.A.M.B. at her blockbuster show. Last stop was the mega Calvin Klein party, hosted by Hilary Swank and Djimon Hounsou, in a clingy Calvin sheath. Whew! Tell us: Which of Sophia’s fashion week looks do you like best?

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Both Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson were in N.Y.C last night, hitting some of the many Fashion Week parties. Jessica actually turned up to support Tim Gunn at the launch party for his new show, while Ashlee cozied up with boyfriend Pete Wentz at the Fashion Rocks event. While sisters may not have been in the same room, they had the same hot makeup — check out their smoky eyes! We love their barely-done faces that enhance the wow factor of their dark-shaded lids. And it’s nice to see a makeup look that works equally well on brown eyes like Jessica’s and blue eyes like Ashlee’s. Try out the look for yourself with Stila’s Smoky Eye Palette. Tell us: Who wears the look better? Jessica or Ashlee?

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Showing some love for L.A.M.B. at last night’s fashion show were Eve, Diddy, Carrie Underwood and Sophia Bush all sitting front and center to see Gwen Stefani’s latest creations. And while the clothes were the focus on the runway, her fans were there for Gwen. Eve tells PEOPLE, “I had to support her, I love Gwen! I know how much work she puts into the line so I’m happy to support her.” And Sophia Bush even admitted to having “such a girl crush on Gwen. She is cool and sexy and strong and, on top of it all, I love her clothes.” The collection included plenty of plaid, skinny jeans and, of course, Gwen’s signature leopard prints. The scene-stealer wasn’t on the runway — Gwen’s one-year old son Kingston danced on dad Gavin Rossdale’s lap during the entire show while wearing mini headphones and rocking a serious rhinestone studded belt.

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Tim Gunn quickly became our favorite fashion guru with his witty jokes and fatherly encouragment on the beloved Project Runway. Then he gave us advice in his book Tim Gunn: A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style — and now Tim is hitting the small screen again in his self-titled show “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” premiering on Bravo tonight. Along with supermodel Veronica Webb, Tim enters women’s closets and helps them find their own personal style. At the Entertainment Weekly and Bravo TV party thrown in his honor, Tim tells PEOPLE that “it’s not an intervention. The woman we work with have self-declared they need help, and Veronica and I come to the rescue.” And because it’s Tim, it’s not all tough love. “We have a whole dialougue about who are you, what do you do, how do you want people to perceive you.” Don’t worry, he’s not abandoning Project Runway either. Tim tells PEOPLE that “We have almost done all of season four, and it’s phenomenal. It is the most phemonal season yet — the most talented group of designers and the best level of execution.” We can hardly wait!

Watch a clip of Tim’s new show bravotv.com then tell us: Are you going to tune in to watch Tim Gunn’s new show? Or are you waiting to catch the style expert back on Project Runway?

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Vests made a comeback last fall — and from menswear-inspired to open cropped styles, we thought we’d seen them all. But then some fashion-forward stars have come up with a new twist on the wardrobe staple — cropped, multi-colored vests. From Mischa Barton’s all-sequined number to Jessica Simpson’s bright macrame version to Sienna Miller’s metallic patchwork, the trend seems to be taking hold of some pretty stylish women! Besides the cropped length — which is tough for most women to pull off — there is something about these that seems more costume-y than retro-cool. But maybe that’s just us! Tell us: Would you wear these multi-colored vests? Is this a trend you want to try?