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Feb 10 2009 01:33 PM ET

Guess Which of TV’s Hottest Ladies Are Kissing for a Cause?

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You’ve seen them pucker up on Lipstick Jungle, 90210 and Gossip Girl, but on Saturday, Jessica Szohr, Lindsay Price and AnnaLynne McCord offered up their lips to help raise money for the National Aids fund along with A/X Armani Exchange. Perfectly coiffed by Patrick Melville, Szohr passed out love to babies and puppies while offering a hint of what’s to come on Gossip Girl. “There is someone coming on that might do some shady stuff, but who doesn’t on Gossip Girl?” But the star wouldn’t kiss-and-tell on her alledged romance with co-star Ed Westwick, joking around that “I just occasionally make out with my cast mates at Knicks games, I don’t know.” Price wouldn’t reveal her Valentine’s Day plans either, but would say that she is still in love with Lipstick Jungle and hopes it stays on the air. “Personally I’m not done with it yet. I think I’m ready to keep going.” Across the country in Santa Monica, Price’s co-star Robert Buckley manned a kissing booth with 90210‘s McCord, who was made even more kissable with glossy red lips by star makeup artist Napoleon Perdis. Even if you missed a kiss from these TV hotties, you can still donate to the cause at www.aidsfund.org. — reporting by Allie Gross

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Feb 06 2009 04:51 PM ET

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Isla Fisher and Hugh Dancy Deny That They are True “Shopaholics”

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Patricia Fields may have carefully crafted the over-top costumes for Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic, but the Australian star admits that it’s a far cry from her style. The actress, clad in Matthew Williamson and Judith Ripka jewels, told PEOPLE at last night’s N.Y.C. premiere that “It was sort of a bit wasted on me. I try to keep up with fashion, but ultimately, I always go for comfort, first.” Fisher even joked that she was glad to be rid of the fanciful looks. “At the end of three and a half months, I was quite relieved not to see them again, because it represented so many early mornings.” And Fisher had to do a little bit of research before she started the role, and not just by going to Barney’s. She tells PEOPLE, “I researched a little bit by going to self-help shopping groups. I had so much fun.” Meanwhile, her co-star Hugh Dancy may have been dashing at the premiere in Prada, but he tells PEOPLE that he hardly feels bad about his shopping. “I don’t feel guilty about [shopping] because I don’t do enough of it to feel guilty.” If only we could all say that! Confessions of a Shopaholic opens nationwide February 13. – reporting by Jeffrey Slonim

Feb 06 2009 02:36 PM ET

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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen Add Menswear to The Row!

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For six seasons, Ashley and Mary-Kate’s high-end women’s line The Row has been flying off store shelves. Stars like Katie Holmes, Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow and more have all been spotted wearing looks from the line. Now, the designing duo is expanding their line into menswear with a 35 piece Fall ’09 collection. Like The Row’s women’s collection, the men’s line will combine classic tailoring with comfortable American sportswear. From cashmere overcoats and jackets to chunky knits and soft T-shirts, men can now incorporate the Olsen’s coveted designs into their own wardrobes. The collection will range in price from $250 for a t-shirt to $3,200 for an overcoat, and store availability is still to be determined. We think it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing some of Hollywood’s hottest guys in The Row as well.

Feb 05 2009 02:15 PM ET

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How Would Carrie Bradshaw Weather the Recession? SJP Sounds Off

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Carrie Bradshaw may be the ultimate symbol of the fashionista who puts their wardrobe over their nest egg — who can forget Carrie’s realization that the down payment for her apartment had gone to her shoe collection instead? So how would the iconic Sex and the City character handle today’s economic woes? Sarah Jessica Parker opines to Harper’s Bazaar, “She would probably end up in a hospital. Perhaps she would go back to her ’80s stuff and start bringing it out again.” As for the March cover girl, her own take on the recession is a bit less dramatic. “I know so many people who have lost jobs, are losing jobs, husbands who have lost jobs. I can’t imagine going shopping.” But that said, Parker does allow that “I don’t have the Carrie Bradshaw passion and devotion to it, but I would much prefer that life would allow for a beautiful shoe all day long.” As for Bradshaw’s legendary wardrobe, the actress, who maintains a very un-Carrie-like home (“Friends are readily disappointed by the size of my closet.”), she enthuses, “I got to wear such incredible things, and you make such mistakes and there’s such hits and great triumphs and there’s incredible wrong, wrong, wrong…But it’s so much fun.” Read the full interview with Sarah Jessica at harpersbazaar.com. Tell us: How are you weathering the recession? Are you taking it like Carrie might or like Sarah Jessica herself?

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Feb 05 2009 12:39 PM ET

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Hilary Duff Teams Up with DKNY Jeans for a Stylish New Line

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Move over Rachel Bilson, DKNY Jeans is gearing up to turn another celebrity into a design star. Hilary Duff has just announced that she’s partnering with the label to co-create a collection of rocker-chic pieces for the Femme for DKNY Jeans collection. And the partnership was a natural choice for Hilary, who made sure she was picking the right partner. “I took time finding the right fashion house to collaborate with in a design partnership,” she says. “I have always adored and worn DKNY jeans, so it made perfect sense to reach out to them. We hit it off immediately, sharing a design vision offering something special for young women like me.” And what do women like Hilary want? Versatility, for one thing. Duff plans to fill the collection with multi-functional garments, including tunics with removable cowl scarves and skinny jeans with loops that adjust between thin and wide belts. The multi-platinum star is also making sure the collection reflects her signature style by balancing feminine details like poppies and sequins with tougher elements like vinyl, motorcycle details and menswear fabrics. Prices for the pieces, which will hit stores in August, will range from $39 for a tee to $129 for outerwear. Tell us: What do you think of Hilary’s collaboration? Will you buy her clothing?

Feb 05 2009 09:00 AM ET

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StyleWatch’s Picks for the Best Valentine’s Day Gifts Under $50

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StyleWatch Contributing Editor Lori Bergamotto has picked some of the hottest Valentine Day’s gifts, including this adorable Feeling Smitten cupcake bath bomb set, $20, at henribendel.com, and we’ve got links to her favorites. Go for the heart with these Aerie by American Eagle Outfitters V-Day bubble boxers, on sale for $15, at aerie.com ; Gianna Rose Atelier’s heart-shaped soaps, $4 each, at giannarose.com; and Coach’s signature heart picture frame keyfob, $38, at coach.com.

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Feb 04 2009 05:23 PM ET

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SNEAK PEEK: Ed Westwick Models for K-Swiss

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As if getting a first look at David Beckham‘s new Emporio Armani underwear ads wasn’t enough for today, we also have a sneak peek at Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick‘s new role as the face of K-Swiss. Along with tennis players Tommy Haas, Mardy Fish and Anna Kourniva and Hollywood scions Alexandra Richards and Evan Ross, Westwick is one of the “cool people” that were cast to represent the new “Classic” sneaker — an update on their iconic style being introduced this spring. Shot by Zach Gold, the campaign is set in a white studio and shot in black-and-white. Westwick says of his involvement, “I really enjoyed being a part of this important moment for K-Swiss as they celebrate the return of an icon. I have a more traditional and classic style and tend to favor timeless pieces that I can wear again and again.” We certainly know that we can look at the ads again and again. Tell us: What do you think of Ed’s new ads?

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