Archive: March 3rd, 2008

Courtesy theBalm

March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness month, and theBalm is making it easy for you to help give the disease the kiss-off with their just-launched, limited-edition “Kiss MS Goodbye” gloss. The coral-hued, strawberry-scented shade is an update of their best-selling “Girly Girl” gloss. And when you purchase it at thebalm.com between now and the end of the month, 25% of proceeds from your purchase will go directly to the New York City Chapter of the National MS Society, which helps thousands of New Yorkers impacted by MS to move their lives forward and embrace the future with hope.

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Kanye West has never been one to shy away from outrageous fashion — or saying what’s on his mind. So when he had an issue with a quote of his in a New York Times story about Paris Fashion Week, he took to his own blog to clear it up, explaining ” I love fashion and this is one of the funnest things we can make time for!. . Only time will show my true love MY FIRST LOVE is for fashion and I appreciate just being in a position 2 afford 2 be able 2 spend a week in Paris visiting shows.” He continues on, saying “I wish everyone could have this experience, the new music you hear, the new people you meet and most of all the beautiful clothes!” As for the idea that designers might not want him at their shows because of his attention-grabbing presence in the front row, he passionately defends their right to invite whomever they’d like. “Balenciaga is one of the illest lines right now and I don’t feel any type of way about not getting in! . . .I understand that some designers don’t want all that unnecessary commotion at there shows, that’s what I mean by ‘I get a lot of attention’” And his true desire is just to bring music and fashion closer together, “I just want 2 make great art on every level and fashion shows are one of the best forms of art in the world. Thank you Paris again for the inspiration!!!”

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Lauren Conrad’s namesake clothing line has quickly become one of our favorites for its comfy yet chic designs. And miostile.com has just added her wears to their growing list of must-have designers like Alice + Olivia, Ella Moss, La Rok, J Brand, and more celeb favorites. Now you can get 20% the entire site– including sale– by entering the code “peoplemag” at checkout. Offer expires March 15th. Love star bargains? Be sure to check out all our exclusive deals to get celeb-loved clothing at a special discount.

What we love at Miostile.com:

Lauren Conrad’s Audrina dress, $138 with discount (originally $172), is perfect for a casual afternoon of shopping or a glam night on the town.

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Like every girl, Vanessa Minnillo is obsessed with shoes. So how many pairs does she have? “Too many,” she tells PEOPLE at the Reebok Shoe and Apparel event. “I don’t have any numbers, but I do know that my closet is overflowing — and now I have to put them in the guest room!” Vanessa defends a woman’s right to shoes as a way to express her personality. Her motto? Different shoes for different moods. And how does live-in boyfriend Nick Lachey feel about her obsession? The singer may be like just about every other guy when it comes to himself, owning only black and brown dress shoes and multiple pairs of sneakers. But when it comes to her, he definitely doesn’t mind high heels taking over their living quarters. Vanessa even calls on him sometimes when selecting her footwear, but that doesn’t mean she always follows his advice. “He will go, ‘I think that one’, but then I will go with the other one!” she laughs.