Archive: November 12th, 2007

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Kelly Clarkson has been keeping a relatively low profile lately, but she hit the red carpet of Motorola’s anniversary party last week looking better than ever! From the singer’s sweet blond ringlets and smoky eyes to her sexy peep-toe pumps, we loved her whole look. But we couldn’t stop drooling over her ruffled Juicy Couture dress — perfect for the holiday party season. We tracked down her actual dress and the look for much less!

Get It for Real!
Juicy Couture “Cascading” Ruffle Dress, $348 at shopbop.com

Get It For a Steal!
To The Max Ruffle V-Neck Dress, $98 at nordstrom.com

Tiered georgette dress, $99 at coldwatercreek.com

Tadashi black chiffon ruffle prairie dress, $152 at bluefly.com

Bailey 44 Glad Rags dress, $162 at revolveclothing.com

Clu strapless dress, $187 at pinkmascara.com

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Amici Accessories promises high fashion styles without the high price tags. From bags to scarves, Amici has it all for under $100. Receive 20% off on all Amici Accessories’ products — including sale items! — by using the code “D4C7VC”. Offer expires November 30th, 2007.

What we love at Amici Accessories:

Black and pewter oversized clutch with faux skin flap, $42, with discount only $34!

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Jessica Simpson is keeping a hectic travel schedule these days — from New York to Nashville to Toronto — and she’s keeping bundled up in style! Forget a basic black peacoat, the singer is spicing up her casual outfits with patterned coats. We love that a great leopard print or jacquard is all you need to toss on over jeans — and you’re instantly chic! We tracked down coats like Jessica’s for you, all for under $200.

Get a Leopard Print Coat!
Style&co. Belted Leopard-Print Coat, $69 at macys.com

INC Belted Leopard-Print Trench Coat, $97 at macys.com

Impermeable by Weatherproof Three Quarter Length Faux Leopard Coat, $178 at nordstrom.com

Via Spiga Leopard Print Raincoat, $200 at bloomingdales.com

Get a Jacquard Coat!
Fitted Jacquard Jacket, $49 at newportnews.com

Portrait-collar Jacquard Coat, $79 at newportnews.com

Circle Pattern Wool Coat, $105 at ardenb.com

Newsroom Coat, $168 at freepeople.com

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With Red Bull in hand, Michelle Trachtenberg woke up early and got in line at the H&M on Sunset for the Roberto Cavalli launch on Thursday morning. “I could have called and requested pieces,” said the star, wearing a olive hat, scarf, and leather jacket with a Botkier bag. “But I like actually shopping and going for it!” She sure did go for it. With two girlfriends, Michelle was on “stake out” surrounding the pieces of the collection she wanted until the clock hit 10 am. A quick 10 minute free-for-all ensued with Michelle emerging successful snagging about $1000 of merchandise including the long leopard print dress, gold chain necklace, and a long black trench coat. “In and out, I like to be quick,” she commented before leaving carrying 4 large shopping bags. Smart girl — the collection reportedly sold out in some H&M stores in as little as 15 minutes! What’s next for the actress? Screening her upcoming film Kids in America tonight. “I’ll sneak in with my hat on. It’s me,Topher Grace, and Anna Faris so we’re going to see it for the first time tonight. Fingers crossed!”

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Hilary Swank has never been one to shy away from going to great lengths for a role — whether it was her close crop for Boys Don’t Cry or gaining pounds of muscle for Million Dollar Baby — and her role as do-gooder is no different. Swank recently let Oprah Winfrey chop off a reported nine inches of her hair on TV to go to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. Prior to receiving her Time for Peace award, Swank told PEOPLE of her new do, “I love it. It’s great to change things up.” And as for what prompted the decision to cut her hair off for charity, the Oscar winner said, “To help a woman who is going through probably the biggest fight of her life with dignity… to be able to cut my hair off and help make a real hair wig for Pantene Beautiful Lengths it’s a great thing to be able to do.” We couldn’t agree more. Click here to find out more about the Beautiful Lengths program.