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Apr 06 2009 12:49 PM ET

Jessica Stroup Goes Green with Origins’ Revolutionary Beauty Recycling Program

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90210‘s Jessica Stroup helped announce Origins cosmetics Return to Origins Recycling Program, a first-of-its-kind recycling scheme that accepts all cosmetic packaging regardless of the brand. Dressed in a chic Brian Reyes top and skirt, the actress, who is accustomed to receiving countless products in gift bags, says she finally knows what to do with all of the containers. “At first it’s exciting when you get them – ooh products,” she tells PEOPLE.com. “But then it’s like, I’m not going to use some of these. You just end up with all these containers.” The actress, who recently got closer to nature with a move to the beach, says she plans on taking it all to Origins. Wherever you live, you can now recycle your lipstick tubes, shampoo bottles, moisturizing jars, or whatever, by just tossing them into a recycling bin at over 450 Origins retail stores and department store counters nationwide. Click here for Origins locations near you. – Elaine Aradillas

Apr 06 2009 11:00 AM ET

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Anne Hathaway Inducts Valentino into Rodeo Drive Walk of Style

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Italian designer Valentino has enjoyed decades as one of Hollywood’s favorite designers, and Thursday he became a permanent fixture in Beverly Hills with a coveted induction into the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style. The icon, who has dressed the likes of Jackie O, Cate Blanchett, and Gwyneth Paltrow, received the honor from yet another adoring fashionista, Anne Hathaway, who donned a pretty floral Valentino frock for the occasion. “He’s someone who really knows what it is to be alive, and I think that comes through in all of his creations,” Hathaway tells PEOPLE.com of the designer, whom she met on the set of The Devil Wears Prada three years ago. Before presenting the award, the actress recounted all the times she “tried to be perfect in Valentino for Valentino,” including her appearance in a bowed frock at the West Coast premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor the night before. But her all-time favorite Valentino creation was worn by someone else. “The Julia Roberts Oscar dress is way up there for me. She’s a beautiful woman so to be able to say that she’s never looked so beautiful is a very, very big statement,” gushed the Academy Award nominee, who knows how hard it is to hit a fashion homerun on the big day. As for the designer, “I am completely drunk on compliments,” he said while accepting his plaque, which will reside alongside those of fellow honorees Gianna and Donatella Versace, Mario Testino, Manolo Blahnik, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Valentino added, “My mother always said I was walking in the clouds. Now you can say people are walking on me!” – By Jenny Sundel

Apr 03 2009 05:29 PM ET

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FIRST LOOK: Cindy Crawford’s Home Collection for JCPenney

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Move over Eva Mendes, a new celebrity is moving into home design. Cindy Crawford has just announced her newest project, Cindy Crawford Style, a budget-friendly collection of home furnishings and accessories for JCPenney. Adding a fresh flair to traditional design, the collection will launch with everything from bedding, to window coverings, bath, decorative accessories, table top, area rugs, lighting and even wall decor. Select markets will also feature furniture. “I am thrilled to partner with JCPenney,” Cindy says of her collection, “and am looking forward to sharing my passion and sense of style for home decorating with consumers across America.” As for how she would describe the looks, the supermodel says that the “collection is designed to inspire and help create a look that’s fresh, effortless and enduring.” Prices will range from $10 for a bath towel to $170 for the queen comforter set above in this exclusive image. Tell us: Will you decorate your home with Cindy’s designs when they launch in September?

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Apr 03 2009 05:00 PM ET

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Nicole Richie Shares the “Exciting News” About Her Expanded Design Lines

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We told you earlier this week about Nicole Richie‘s newest sartorial adventure: a new line of apparel, shoes and accessories. And now the star is taking to her website to blog about her collaboration with Majestic Mills, the team that owns denim label Earnest Sewn. “I am so excited to announce this new venture,” Nicole writes, noting that their “expertise and impeccable reputation in the fashion industry makes them the perfect partners to help realize my design vision. I am devoted to creating unique and beautiful pieces that I would want to be enjoyed by everyone.” The still-unnamed new collection is slated to hit select stores in Spring 2010. Tell us: Are you excited to see Nicole’s new line?

Apr 03 2009 03:18 PM ET

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Topshop’s N.Y.C. Opening Brings Out Partying Stars and Rabid Shoppers

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This week has been a non-stop celebration for Topshop, whose N.Y.C. doors finally opened yesterday at 11 am. At not one, but three star-studded parties, celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Kate Moss, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Emma Roberts and more welcomed the British cheap-chic retailer to the Big Apple. Topshop’s resident supermodel designer Kate Moss flew in from London to cut the ceremonial ribbon yesterday morning. Clad in a flowing green dress from her own spring collection and a leather jacket, Kate helped Topshop owner Sir Philip Green welcome hundreds of New Yorkers into the first Stateside store. Fashionistas from all over the country came in for the 11 a.m. opening — some reportedly stood in line for over 2 hours just to get in. April 2nd also marked the launch date for some very stylish Topshop collaborations, including Kate Moss’s print-packed spring collection, Preen, and Jonathan Saunders. Even if you can’t make it to the store, you can get free shipping when you shop online at topshop.com this week; however, we definitely recommend making the pilgrimage to see it all in person. Tell us: Will you make the trip to Manhattan to visit the first U.S. Topshop?

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Apr 03 2009 12:00 PM ET

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SJP’s SATC Wedding Dress Now for Sale

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You don’t need to just dream anymore about slipping into the Vivienne Westwood wedding dress that Sarah Jessica Parker made famous in the Sex and the City movie — at least not if you’re lucky enough to have an extra fifteen thousand dollars lying around. The design has just become available for purchase at Hayden Olivia Bridal in Charlotte, N.C., which has been chosen as one of only three U.S. boutiques — and ten shops worldwide — to carry the wedding dress. And while the price-tag might seem weighty, it does include optional fittings in London with designers from the Vivienne Westwood team. Click here to watch video of the dress at thesavvybride.com and learn how you can schedule an appointment to make SJP’s dress your own. Tell us: Would you want to wear Carrie’s dress for your wedding?

Apr 02 2009 05:34 PM ET

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Tori Spelling Dishes About Her Children’s Clothing Collection

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Looks like there’s another star designer on the rise. Tori Spelling has inked a deal for a children’s apparel line, Little Maven by Tori Spelling, which will hit stores this fall. The actress and mom-of-two dished to PEOPLE.com about her chic and casual Hollywood-inspired line. “I’ve always loved fashion,” she says. “It’s one of my big passions in life. When I had kids I knew I wanted to use my flair for style to make stylish yet comfortable clothing for my children. Liam and Stella inspired me to make stylish yet accessible clothing for infants, toddlers, and children.” But style wasn’t the only factor actress considered. “The comfort [and] functionality factor really influences the styles I include in my collection. I pay close attention to what styles and materials Liam and Stella feel most comfortable in, and then I add the stylish element. Plus I love to dress my kids in strong fun pop colors, and that really inspired me to keep the line bold in palette.” So which looks are her kids loving right now? “Liam loves bold bright colors and gravitates to them. Of course, he wants to wear something with a monkey on it, which inspired the monkey hang tag on all the boys clothing. He also loves jeans. So I created the “Liam” jean just for him. It’s the perfect cut, stylish, and comfortable. And I love the LM stitched on back pockets, which stands for Little Maven, but I tell him it’s LM for Liam McDermott!” Inspired by her new baby girl, Tori knew she wanted to take her girls’ designs in a direction that was cute — but not too girly. “I wanted to find the happy medium between dressing Stella too baby-girl-frilly and too sophisticated in style. It’s adorable toddler mixed with Hollywood glam starlet!” Items will retail between $24-$88 in department and specialty stores across the country. Tell us: Will you buy Tori’s clothes for the kids in your life?