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Nov 17 2008 12:05 PM ET

EXCLUSIVE: Sneak Peek of Rihanna’s UNICEF Gucci e-Film

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the face of a major ad campaign? Go behind the scenes with Rihanna, who is the face of Gucci’s UNICEF 2009 holiday ads, as she works with Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. This e-film documentary showcases Rihanna and Frida on the set of the UNICEF 2009 holiday ad campaign, Rihanna at the Gucci Winter Ready-to-Wear show in September, Rihanna and Frida discussing sketches and more. Check out this exclusive preview now, in anticipation of the full-length which will be posted on Rihanna’s and Gucci’s websites on December 9. Later this week, Rihanna and Frida will also be on hand at New York’s Grand Army Plaza for the annual snowflake lighting.

Nov 17 2008 06:00 AM ET

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New Fragrance Alert: Mary J. Blige for Carol’s Daughter

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Mary J. Blige is poised to be the next celebrity to put her creative talents to the test with a signature fragrance. WWD is reporting that the R&B singer, who is already an ambassador for beauty line Carol’s Daughter, is working on an upcoming fragrance with the brand. My Life by Mary J. Blige, named for her second album, will be their first foray into celebrity scents — and will also mark first time the singer is branching out into fragrance. And while the Blige hasn’t yet revealed any details, the self-confessed “beauty nut” has long been a fan of the brand, “I am Carol’s Daughter and my fans are Carol’s Daughter users” she said recently. “So it just made sense to partner.” Tell us: What do you think of Mary’s choice to create her own signature scent?

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Nov 14 2008 03:21 PM ET

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Solange Knowles Reveals Her “Addicting Obsession” — To Nail Art!

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She’s proven herself to be adventurous with her nails, sporting manicures that feature everything from domino dots to the Union Jack. And now, Solange Knowles is fessing up to her nail addiction in her MySpace blog. The singer — and little sister of Beyonce — reveals, “For about the last 2 years I’ve had an addicting obsession with nail art and design. Call it ‘Ghetto-fab’ of me, but yo, I’ve seen some artists who need to have their [work] in museums.” Click here to check out more of the newest celebrity nail trends. Then tell us: Do you rock nail art? What’s the most original design you’ve seen?

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Nov 14 2008 11:37 AM ET

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Stars Turn Out to Celebrate With Alberta Ferretti

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Forget the recession! On Wednesday night, Hollywood fashionistas welcomed Italian designer Alberta Ferretti with open arms. Ferretti celebrated the launch of her 4,500 square foot U.S. flagship store on Melrose Ave., showcasing the Alberta Ferretti Collection, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Alberta Ferretti Girl, accessories and footwear. “This is a great location and a big deal,” said Elisha Cuthbert. Attracting the likes of Lucy Liu, Marisa Tomei and Nicole Richie, Ferretti kept it simple and sweet — just like her frocks. “It’s a very good evening for me.” Inside the store, Richie and Joel Madden sipped on Martin & Rossi champagne with friends Nicky Hilton and David Katzenberg inside the innovative space. “People are depressed – they drink and they shop, which is what I’m going to do right now!” said Mad Men‘s January Jones, who summed up her take on the current state of economy. “I got a beautiful purple silk coat that’s reversible that has light purple fur on the inside. Its kind of pimpy — I’ll pimp it out occasionally,” said Jones, who admitted to receiving a very kind discount from Ferretti. “How thrifty am I?” – Kimberly Lansing

Nov 13 2008 07:28 PM ET

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Kendra Wilkinson’s Next Role: Marc Ecko Model

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Things couldn’t be better for the former Girls Next Door star. On the heels of her engagement to Philadelphia Eagles’s player Hank Baskett, the sporty Playmate has landed the gig as model for Marc Ecko. Kendra will be starring in the 2009 men’s campaign for the brand’s Cut and Sew line. “Marc Ecko choose to work with Kendra specifically because her down-to-earth sexiness fits right in with the Cut and Sew customer,” according to a rep for the line. Expect to see Kendra vamp it up in lingerie in the new ads which will hit magazines in January. Tell us: Do you think Kendra was a good choice for Marc Ecko’s Cut and Sew?

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Nov 13 2008 03:08 PM ET

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Sneak Peek: Hollywood Mixes it Up for Gap

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Hollywood is gearing up to mix it up for the holidays in a fun new ad campaign for Gap. Stars like Mila Kunis — whose “Hang Up Your Own Stockings” ad debuts exclusively above — Jennifer Hudson, Ashanti, Mary-Louise Parker, Jason Bateman and more stars will appear wearing a mix of the brand’s latest collection of knitwear and other fashion must-haves. But our favorite part of the campaign has to be Gap’s Merry Mix It site, which launches today and features a series of webisodes with unexpected pairings of actors, musicians and comedians performing remixed holiday carols. The unique site allows you to watch them perform or get in on the action by remixing and downloading your own version of “Jingle Bells,” recorded by Flo Rida and Trey Songs, using clips from the entire Gap Holiday cast — which includes everyone from Selma Blair to Jason Biggs to the Dixie Chicks and members of SNL. Click here to check out the site.

Nov 12 2008 05:00 PM ET

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Designers Dream Big for the Obamas’ Inauguration Formal Wear

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Signing on to dress the first lady for the Inauguration Ball is always a big deal, but this year, “it’s every designer’s dream to dress Michelle Obama,” says New York designer Marc Bouwer. PEOPLE asked Bouwer and designers Reem Acra and Isabel Toledo to come up with sketches of how they’d dress the First-Family-elect, given the honor. Bouwer, whose design appears above, took special inspiration from Michelle, who “has a much more modern approach to dressing,” he says. “She’s probably the most body-conscious dresser out of any First Lady we’ve had, and her clothes have a more modern silhouette.” Plus, as the United States’ first African-American first lady, “She’s the first of her kind,” adds Bouwer. “The designer who gets this will snag a major part of history. This will be remembered now and for forever.” Click through to check out Inauguration Ball sketches by red carpet favorites Isabel Toledo and Reem Acra. Then tell us: Which designer do you think has the winning look? –Charlotte Triggs