Archive: April 23rd, 2008

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Jenna Bush’s May 10th wedding date may be fast approaching, but there’s one detail she no longer needs to worry about: her bridesmaids’ dresses. The First Daughter looked to designer — and fellow Texan — Lela Rose to create the custom styles for her nuptials, USA Today reports. And from the look of the designer’s sketches, Jenna’s 14 attendants will walk the aisle in style, dressed in muted hues inspired by native Texas wildflowers. The above-the-knee gowns come in a variety of cuts, including boat neck, spaghetti-strap, and halter. “With a group that big,” explains the designer, one “should not be limited to one style.” The dresses also incorporate an unexpected detail: hidden pockets. “All (the Bush dresses) have them,” Rose says. “It’s another way of having a casual, sportswear feel but still geared to a fancier setting. And it’s a place to put your lip gloss or rest your hands.” Click here for more on Jenna’s gowns — and a few of Lela Rose’s bridal tips and trends.

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It wasn’t just another sunny day at the beach as a bevy of reality stars and artists like Kristen Cavallari, Pete Wentz, Christina Milian, Rumer Willis, Josie Maran, Wilmer Valderrama and Corbin Bleu got suited up for the new newest ad campaign from Op. The original California surf brand gave PEOPLE an exclusive peek at the photos that will be hitting magazines and store windows starting today! Check out all the images of the stars getting cheeky for the camera in their brightly patterned bikinis and bold T-shirts then shop the line at walmart.com. Tell us: What do you think of the new Op ads?

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Pillaging products from our boyfriend’s, husband’s or brother’s medicine cabinets is nothing new. Gillette even created the lady-friendly Venus after they realized women were raiding drugstore shelves in search of the Mach 3 razor. And even though she can get her hands on the best women’s cosmetic lines, Lindsay Lohan chooses to buy lip balm from men’s line Jack Black — a case at a time! Tell us: What man products are you unable to do without?

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She’s no stranger to changing up her signature California girl locks, showing off everything from lush ringlets to chic up-dos to trendy braids. But at last night’s star-studded Kanye West after-party in Hollywood, Lauren Conrad showed off brand new extensions that added at least six inches to her already long tresses. We think the star’s latest hairstyle looks amazing on her. But we want to know what you think. Tell us: Do you prefer Lauren’s lankier hair, or do you think the extra inches weigh her down?

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She might be busy working on her new country album in Nashville, but Jessica Simpson still had some time to shop. The Texas native and her BFF CaCee Cobb spent Friday afternoon hanging in one of their favorite haunts, H. Audrey, a high-end designer boutique and rock-n-roll art gallery. But for Jessica, it’s not just about the trendy boutique’s clothes. The pet-loving singer tells PEOPLE, “H. Audrey is dog-friendly! Daisy shops with me and plays with [the owner] Holly’s dog, Alfie. The store has everything from Alexander McQueen to Golden Goose cowboy boots — which are perfect for Nashville. I also love the music gallery upstairs. I bought a Bruce Springsteen pic I love.” Simpson isn’t the only country cooner who frequents H. Audrey. Sheryl Crow, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood and LeAnn Rimes are also regulars. On this trip, a casually-clad Simpson stocked up on designer duds and even had time to take some photos with fans. Jessica left with Linda Farrow vintage avaitor shades, $290, a Gryphon brown leather jacket, $920 — which she wore out of the store — a Helmut Lang hooded leather vest, $795, a black Iro dress ($260), Rory Becca gray and white striped top, $258 — and her Bruce Springsteen print.