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Apr 29 2009 10:53 AM ET

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Fashionable New Read: The Towering World of Jimmy Choo

If you thought the stiletto heels were glamorous, wait until you read the whole story! The Towering World of Jimmy Choo, by Lauren Goldstein Crowe and Sagra Maceira de Rosen, is a story filled with fashion, glitz, backstabbing and drama. From a dingy warehouse where the Malaysian shoemaker named Jimmy Choo made custom heels for British socialites to heiress Tamara Mellon’s tabloid-ready life to sparkling stores on Rodeo Drive, the making of this household name wasn’t an easy journey. Get your copy (just in time for beach reading!), $18, at amazon.com.

Apr 28 2009 02:20 PM ET

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Madonna To Stay On As the Face of Louis Vuitton for Another Season

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The Material Girl isn’t giving up her role as the face of Louis Vuitton yet. Following the success of her spring/summer ads for the luxury goods giant, Madonna will continue on as the face of the luxury house’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection. Madonna and Marc Jacobs will collaborate for the second time with famed photographer Steven Meisel to shoot the new ad images in New York City. The first images of the campaign are slated to appear in August issues of fashion magazines. We can’t wait to see what Madonna and Marc have in store for us this time around. Tell us: Are you excited to see Madonna’s new Louis Vuitton ads?

Apr 28 2009 12:35 PM ET

Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop Launches Today

Leave it to Topshop to do a collaboration with the iconic designer behind swinging ’60s favorite Biba, Barbara Hulanicki. Famous for her prints and feminine designs, Barbara has brought her signature look up to date with a modern twist and edgier shapes for a new generation of fans. Expect playful, floaty silhouettes in bright coral, pink and pale turquoise with flirty prints and puff shoulders, as well as seductive body-hugging jersey in sexy prints on the other. Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop launches in stores and online today, April 28.

Shop the collection here.

Apr 28 2009 11:17 AM ET

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Star Designer Alert: David Beckham to Launch Clothing Collection

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Until now, style icon Victoria has been the Beckham family’s resident designer — but it looks like Posh is in for a little competition! Her footballer husband David is branching out from underwear modeling to launch his own fall-winter men’s line for Adidas Originals by Originals, WWD reports. Partnering with Undefeated sneaker boutique owner James Bond, David’s new line will feature updated American sportswear as well as reinterpretations of Adidas’s iconic styles. But if you’re hoping that David will give the line a little face-time by modeling his wares, you’re in for some serious disappointment. Although he does have an endorsement deal with Adidas, WWD reports, Becks won’t be the face of the new brand. Tell us: What do you think of David’s design aspirations? Do you wish he’s step in front of the camera to promote his sportswear?

Apr 28 2009 10:00 AM ET

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Beauty Tips for Susan Boyle

Britain’s Got Talent contestant Susan Boyle has been receiving almost as much media attention for her recent makeover as for her spectacular vocals. But, there is still clearly room for improvement on the style end — and StyleWatch contributing editor Charla Krupp has a few ideas on how to make the singing sensation look as good as she sounds. Click over for Charla’s tips, and click here to read more about Susan Boyle on PEOPLE.com.

Apr 27 2009 04:58 PM ET

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Would You Wear Socks With Sandals?

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Known for her bold fashion choices, Chloe Sevigny definitely didn’t disappoint at California’s Coachella Music Festival last week. Along with her floral dress and black T-shirt, the Big Love star paired her beige sandals with black socks. It’s a great way to cover pedicure-needy feet and even prevent blisters, but we think the beauty of sandals is breaking free from winter and embracing the open toes of spring. But we know that Chloe is a trendsetter, so we want to know what you think! Tell us: Would you wear socks with sandals or heels? –Archana Ram

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Apr 27 2009 03:15 PM ET

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Is Mary-Kate Copying Ozzy’s Style?

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Mary-Kate Olsen always marches to the beat of her own fashion drummer, but could she be listening to the siren call of Ozzy Osbourne’s style? While out biking in N.Y.C. with her boyfriend Nate Lowman this weekend, the petite star paired her flowing wavy locks and layered necklaces with round blue specs that call to mind Ozzy’s classic bespectacled look. But of course, biting off someone’s style is always an easier move than biting the head off a bat. Tell us: What do you think of Mary-Kate’s look?