Archive: January, 2008

courtesy oldnavy.com

Old Navy is already one of our favorite brands for fun and fashionable budget finds. But with the recent appointment of Todd Oldham as Creative Director, the family-friendly label is about to become a whole lot hipper. Just look at who turned up at their re-launch party last night! Click over to our friends at Fab Sugar to learn more about Old Navy’s hot new look — and get a sneak peak at the collections to come.

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Who hasn’t been tempted to skip the salon and to take a pair of scissors to her own growing-out bangs? Looks like some celebs are actually follow through on the urge. Although Kate Hudson has one of the world’s top hair stylists at on speed dial, she showed up at the SAG awards having done just that. Her stylist — and good friend — David Babaii had planned to create full-on bangs for Kate’s red carpet stroll, but, he exclaims, “Princess decided to take it on her own and cut her own bangs! I was like, you’re nuts!,” he said of his initial shock. “But,” he conceded, “she did a great job!” Babaii ended up playing off Kate’s self-created look for the show and going for a sexy ’70s Playboy feel — while she wore her new eyebrow-grazing fringe full-on for last night’s premiere of Fool’s Gold. And one thing’s clear, if the star ever gets tired of acting she’s got another career waiting in the wings.

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For years it’s been touted as the number one rule for dressing slimmer: avoid horizontal stripes. But stars all over size-obsessed Hollywood have been sporting it recently on shirts, tees — and even full dresses. Since we love the look on the celebs like Cameron Diaz, Jessica Biel and America Ferrera, featured in our new Stars in Stripes gallery, we’re really considering adding it to our spring wardrobe with a sailor shirt or two. But we want to know what you think! Tell us: Would you wear horizontal stripes?

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I just opened up People.com and the first star tracks picture is of Ashley Tisdale in this amazing white long sleeve T. Please tell me where I can buy this!– Sally

The day after glamming it up for the SAG Awards red carpet, the High School Musical star hit up the Millennium Dance Studio in Los Angeles in her normal casual chic style. Ashley paired her comfy pants with a long-sleeve Heart & Soul Tour t-shirt by the Florida based company Bejeweled. This Swarovski cystal-adorned comfort line is a favorite of many Hollywood A-listers including Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Gwen Stefani, Sarah Jessica Parker, Shakira and more. While Ashley’s long-sleeve version is not online anywhere, check out this equally cute short-sleeve one, $126, at fashionchateau.com. Get more information on Bejeweled and places to buy at bejeweledapparel.com.

courtesy Max Brenner

Chocolate lovers, meet Max Brenner. We’ve been smitten with Max ever since he set up shop in New York City (Mary-Kate Olsen, Kate Bosworth and Usher are fans as well). With treats like whipped dark chocolate cream truffles spiced with cognac and rolled in cocoa powder, who can resist? Now, thanks to the newly-launched e-commerce portion of MaxBrenner.com, you don’t have to visit New York to discover Max. The site serves up the same delectable chocolates you can get in the shop, now shipped straight to your door. To make this deal even sweeter, he’s launched a new collection of colorful tins just in time for online ordering! Devour the chocolate, and keep the tins for storing little doodads — what could be better than satisfying your sweet tooth and your New Year’s resolution to get organized?

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The Heroes star stepped out for a Pepsi party in Hollywood pairing her affordable French Connection tube dress with a pair of patent platform Christian Louboutins. We love how Hayden Panettiere mixes budget friendly finds with extra-special (and extra-expensive!) accessories. The young fashionista loves her Christian Louboutins just as much as her collection of Steve Maddens. We found Hayden’s dress and shoes — and a pair for a lot less!

Get Hayden’s Look!
For Real:
French Connection Wizard dress, $148 at frenchconnection.com

Bling Bling Christian Louboutin Bronze Specchio Peep-Toe Pump, $1,325 at net-a-porter.com

For a Steal:
Isaac Mizrahi for Target Strapless Sateen Dress in Ebony, $40 at target.com

Brown patent “Lalo” peep-toes by Steve Madden, $99 at stevemadden.com

Courtesy Dasha Boutique

Whether you are looking for the perfect present or a unique piece of jewelry for yourself, Dashaboutique.com has something for you! Their specialty artisan-crafted gemstone jewelry ranging from earrings, necklaces to bracelets and more — and it’s affordable even before the discount. Now you can get 25% off the entire site with the code “People08″. Offer expires February 29.

What we love at Dashaboutique.com:

These Pink Tourmaline Gemstone Cluster Earrings, with discount $38 (originally $50), are the perfect accessory for a strapless dress on date night!