Archive: January 17th, 2008

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This week’s Project Runway straddled fashion’s “highs” and “lows” as designers paired up to create one avant-garde and one ready-to-wear look. The challenge tripped up the edgy Kit Pistol, who was auf’ed after she failed to deliver something truly over-the-top. Check out with Kit had to say to PEOPLE in an interview in our TV Blog. Do you think Kit should have been kicked off?

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Beyonce looked gorgeous, as always, when she stepped out to support her beau Jay-Z at the opening of his new 40/40 Club in Las Vegas. But we can’t help but wonder if her over-abundance of curls overshadowed her flawless face. It’s refreshing to see her with a new ‘do but this hair might be a little too out there. We want to know: Do you like Beyonce’s ‘do? Would you wear your hair this big?

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Ah, Christian. The pint-sized designer loves to drop the “F”-bomb on Project Runway. No, not that F-word. We mean, of course, “fierce,” which has been his go-to-expression since season 4 debuted. This week, the designers paired up in teams to create both avant-garde and ready-to-wear looks inspired by their models’ hairdos. A match made in avant-garde heaven, Christian and Chris, who dubbed themselves “Team Fierce,” (even Tim Gunn referred to the guys by their sassy moniker!) easily won, sweeping everyone away with their sky-scraping gown, which was constructed with more than 40 yards of fabric. Click here to read our picks for the top five Fiercest moments in our TV blog.

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I don’t like Amy’s new hair color, but I love her Johnny Depp t-shirt. Where can it get one?! -Katie

The verdict is in on Amy Winehouse’s new platinum do. And while we definitely didn’t get any requests for her hair stylist’s number, tons of you asked how you could get your hands on her Johnny Depp t-shirt, which features an image of the star from John Water’s 1990 camp classic Cry Baby. Since we love Johnny as much as you do, we knew we had to track it down. Click here to get one for yourself for $20. And then why not test your knowledge of Johnny Depp’s style evolution by playing our Celebrity Change-Up game?

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Looks like the new year is bringing some drastic changes for lots of our favorite stars — at least when it comes to their hair. In the past couple weeks alone we’ve seen Amy Winehouse go platinum, Jessica Biel go honey blonde and Lindsay Lohan fade to black. Now we can add Ashlee Simpson to that growing list. The singer showed off a new dark auburn hue while stepping out with boyfriend Pete Wentz for the Cloverfield premiere in L.A. last night. And while changing up her look is nothing new to the star, who as a teen sported signature dark locks, we’d gotten so used to the softer blonde look she’d favored recently. But we want to know what you think. Tell us: Should Ashlee stick with this auburn look, or should she go back to blond?

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Whether she’s strolling the red carpet or doing a little eco-friendly bicycling around town, Natalie Portman is know in equal measure for her keen sense of style and involvement in environmental and social causes — and her latest project lets her combine the two. The actress chatted with PEOPLE about her new line of vegan-friendly footwear created in partnership with Té Casan. “I’ve been vegetarian for 17 years, and vegan for several months,” says the 26-year-old. “It is a decision I made because of my love for animals, but it is also much better for the environment.” But, she notes, “It is very difficult to find non-leather shoes that are beautiful and comfortable.” At least, it was until now. The actress worked in close partnership with experts at the footwear house to bring her elegant cruelty-free shoes into being. “The Te Casan design team helped me sketch my ideas, from which I chose materials and colors.” Her favorites? “I love them all! The strappy heels with the accordion back in gold and red are personal favorites, though.” While she hopes for more cruelty-free products, she’s doing her part by donating 100% of proceeds from the shoes to The Nature Conservancy. Get your feet in Natalie’s shoes by pre-ordering at the Te Casan website.