Archive: February 16th, 2008

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She may be expecting her third child, but Elizabeth: The Golden Age star Cate Blanchett is looking as regal as ever. Matrix hair stylist Mark Townsend added gorgeous gold feather hair combs from Chanel’s new Paris-Londres Collection to Cate’s updo for the Modern Masters Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Ranging from $420 to $785, the combs will hit Chanel boutiques in mid-April. To find the store nearest you and place a pre-order, visit Chanel.com or call 800-550-0005. If you love the look, but don’t have the movie star budget, try out this oversized gold feather barrette, $8, or this pair of gold feather barrettes with a Florentine finish, $8, both at day-lab.com.

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Mischa Barton, in a glorious one-sleeved ivory blouse and ruffled black skirt — Chanel, no less — accepted the InStyle Germany VIPer award from legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on last week in Berlin. The high lord of fashion gushed over the former OC star, saying: “So many girls want to look like Mischa Barton. She is a fashion role model for an entire generation. I am so happy to be able to present her with the VIPer Award.” Barton, in town with her mother, gushed right back, reports Bunte. “For so long I’ve wished that I would receive an award from Karl. Today my dream came true.” The VIPer Award, says Patricia Riekel, editorial director of InStyle, “was inspired by the VIPer Room in Hollywood. This club, which Johnny Depp founded, is the top address for all stylish and famous personalities.”