Archive: January 8th, 2008

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If you’re anything like us, you’re struggling with dry, cold-weather skin right about now. Luckily, our friends at BellaSugar tested out deep-moisturizing facial oils that whip skin back into shape without clogging pores. Click here to read about all the products they tried, or click here to shop for one of their favorite finds, the Ole Henriksen Black Current Complexion Oil.

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We know how much you love your designer shoes, so we scoured the web for fantastic deals on Manolos, Louboutins, Michael Kors and more—and made sure that they’re all reduced by at least 50%.

Feeling a little strapped for cash but still want to strap on a pair of Manolos? The glam Leopard Peep D’Orsay is marked down to $307 while the classic suede Tuccio 90 pump will set you back slightly less at $260.

Click over to endless.com for Badgley Mischka’s romantically elegant designs at half their original price. You’ll find beaded velvet Shae Embellished Ballerina Flats in brown and black for $221. Or if strappy black satin’s more your style, the Birdcage D’Orsay Pump is now $196.

The refined platform and slightly squared toe of Derek Lam’s originally $725 Heloise Armor Pump, $362, is a modern interpretation of a classic shoe. The Evette Leather Buckle Sandal offers a slightly edgier look. Each style is now $362 at shopbop.com.

Shopping Loeffler Randall’s new capsule collection for Target isn’t the only way to get great deals on the brand. The Lux snakeskin ballet flat is marked down to $187 from $375. We also found an identical bargain on the Estella Ruffle Pump in black and maroon.

Michael Kors’s silver Iliana Wedge heel is the perfect party shoe. And at just $52, marked down from $139, the price is pretty perfect too.

The Christian Louboutin Lady Noeud Strappy Snake Sling sandal with that iconic red sole is a high-end bargain at under $300.

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Another year, another Worst-Dressed List from the infamous Mr. Blackwell, who singles out his “Ten Titans of Taste-Free Terrors” from 2007 for his 48th Annual List. Topping his list is Victoria Beckham, whom he calls out for her “skinny-mini monstrosities”. Next up is Amy Winehouse, whom he calls a “part 50’s car-hop horror,” and Mary-Kate Olsen, whom Blackwell says “she resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane.” Ouch! Also making the list: Fergie, Kelly Clarkson, Eva Green, Avril Lavigne, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan and Alison Arngrim. But the fashion critic does offer this salve to the style-challenged, explaining “Let it be said, however, that my criticisms are based purely on their fashion flaws — I’m sure they’re all wonderful people beneath the deluge of dreck they drape themselves in.”

Mr. Blackwell also singles out the women he finds truly fashionable. Reese Witherspoon, Jemima Khan, Beyonce, Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Nicole Kidman, Katie Holmes, Kate Middleton, Katherine Heigl and Cate Blanchett all make the cut. And for those of you who might be surprised that Britney Spears didn’t make a repeat performance, Mr. Blackwell explains “I felt that it was inappropriate at this time to make comment, when her personal life is in such upheaval. I hope 2008 is a better year for her.”

Tell us: Do you agree with Mr. Blackwell’s list? Is Posh truly the worst dressed star in Hollywood?

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We’ve already seen Halle Berry show her support for Barack Obama in style, and now the cast of Gossip Girl is joining the political fray by urging voters to rock the vote! Blake Lively and her stylish co-stars are rocking this T-shirt by Society and now you can too! Click here to buy a Rock the Vote t-shirt for yourself at shopkitson.com,$38, and click here to register to vote at rockthevote.com.

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We’ve seen stars get decked out for a day at the beach before — remember Mariah’s bikini bling? — but Fergie and Eve caught our eye this week with their super-styled outfits. From ornate sandals to brightly patterned cover-ups to foreheadbands and head scarves, these two sexy singers just kept piling on the accessories! We love adding a cute pair of flip flops and a great beach bag to our swimsuits, but these two looks seem a little overdone for a fun day on the shore. But we want to know what you think! Tell us: Would you get this “dressed-up” for the beach? Do you think Eve and Fergie look just right or a little too much?