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Apr 27 2009 01:29 PM ET

Leighton Meester, Kate Bosworth and More celebrate Chloe in Los Angeles

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The new Chloe boutique in Los Angeles may be opening on Melrose Ave., but the celebration was so big, it had to be held at a Hollywood studio! Hosted by Kate Bosworth and Chloe Sevigny, both dressed in the French brand head-to-toe, the party brought out a bevy of celebs to Milk Studios on Thursday night, from Leighton Meester and beau Sebastian Stan to Molly Sims, Zoe Saldana, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rachel Zoe and Bosworth’s model/boyfriend, James Rousseau. And why all the love for Chloe? “They have a lot of statement pieces, whether it’s a bag, or a blazer, there’s always a bit of flare and edge to everything,” Sigler told PEOPLE.com, herself dressed in a black blazer with a beaded lapel. But the line’s cut out dresses were the hit of the evening, seen on Saldana, Sevigny, and Meester. But for Meester, the decision was all about taking advantage of the warmer West Coast. “I’ve been in a perpetual winter for like an entire year in New York, so I was like I don’t care what it is I’m going backless, I’m going pantless, we’re doing it tonight! ” the Gossip Girl star enthused. And for Chloe fans in always-sunny L.A., that kind of summer-ready style is clearly something worth celebrating. - Shruti Dhalwala

Apr 27 2009 12:00 PM ET

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Check out Carson Kressley’s Style Picks!

Need help picking out your summer must-haves? Carson Kressley of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy fame has picked his top styles for New York & Company — and nothing is over $50! Click here to see all of his favorites, and don’t miss PeopleStyleWatch.com’s picks for the hottest spring trends!

Apr 26 2009 10:21 PM ET

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Kim Kardashian Lightens Up: Love It or Hate It?

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Kim Kardashian is as known for her long brunette locks as she is for her enviable curves, but today she hit the streets of N.Y.C. with dramatically lighter hair! The reality star had taken to her Twitter page earlier in the day hinting at the hair color change, writing “Hey everyone I have a drastic new look! I’m gonna twitpic it later today!” And several hours later, a photo did appear as promised with a new note, “I WENT BLONDE!!!! Do u like it?” So help Kim out and let her know what you think of her newly lightened do. UPDATE: Kim took her to her blog later to reveal that the new look is just a wig, but she’s contemplating the change! She writes, “I did a fabulous photo shoot this weekend and they put this hair piece on! I haven’t taken it off since, because I’m really loving the look.” Do you think she should go for it? Tell us: Do you love Kim’s new look or hate it?

Apr 24 2009 05:23 PM ET

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Nicole Richie Blogs About Her New Lines, Canada and Learning to Fly

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Nicole Richie may be expecting baby number two, but she’s not about to neglect her other love — her design line House of Harlow 1960! The designer took to her blog to write about her recent trip to Canada, which she kicked off with a signing at Holt Renfrew. Nicole explains that she relishes the chance to interact with the public, writing “I love doing signings because it’s really the only chance I have to come to face to face and thank everybody who has been supporting my line. What’s also really great about that is that I have the chance to get feedback about the line — what people’s favorite pieces are and I get to see firsthand what people are gravitating to the most.” And it’s not just about the jewelry — Nicole took the chance to tour the Majestic Mills plant where the rest of her clothing and accessories lines are coming together. “[I] had several other meetings throughout the day to begin shaping my clothing line, maternity line (details to come soon), as well as shoes and accessories. I was so excited to see the fabrics, the designs, and the first samples, as well as share our ideas for what the line will become…It marked the beginning of seeing my dream of a clothing and accessories line come to life” As if being a mom of two and designing multiple lines isn’t enough of a challenge, Nicole got the opportunity to co-pilot a plane. She blogs, “The pilot let me sit up front with him and play co-pilot. It was the most freeing, liberating, scary feeling I’ve ever had in my life. I had the best time…though I’m not sure about everybody else on the plane.” Stay tuned here for more details on Nicole’s lines as they become available.

Apr 24 2009 04:08 PM ET

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Joel Madden Goes Blond! Vote on His New Look Now

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The couple that stays together goes blonde together? Formerly black-haired Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden hit the streets of L.A. with equally fair-haired girlfriend Nicole Richie sporting bold platinum hair this week. Is he lightening up for summer or just trying to emulate Billy Idol’s iconic punk look? Either way, we want to know what you think of the look! Vote in our poll below.

Apr 24 2009 01:32 PM ET

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Get 20% off Katie Holmes’s Kenneth Cole “Fringe Me” Sandals!

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We love the way Katie Holmes mixes fashion steals with her designer duds. Take this casual outfit for example, where Katie pairs her $326 Prps jean shorts and $390 Oliver People’s sunglasses with $175 Kenneth Cole sandals! We love the boho vibe that the “Fringe Me” sandal adds to this look. Want Katie’s sandals for yourself? Kenneth Cole is giving PEOPLE.com readers 20% off her exact pair! All you have to do is enter the code “W042209″ at checkout when you buy them at kennethcole.com. Now you can score these must-have sandals for just $140. Check out more exclusive deals only for PEOPLE.com readers here. Katie’s not the only star rocking affordable fashion. We’ve spotted celebs like Eva Longoria Parker, Blake Lively, Lindsay Lohan and more mixing luxe labels with finds from A/X, H&M and other budget friendly stores. Think you can spot a deal? Take our quiz to test your bargain hunting skills.

Apr 23 2009 06:06 PM ET

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Gap’s New Signature Scent Launches Today!

If you’re a fan of Gap‘s casual-cool clothing, you’re in luck. The brand’s new signature scent for women, Close, launches today in Gap stores and online. The light floral fragrance has hints of fresh musk and touches of citrus. And like Gap’s clothing, the juice is as affordable as it is wearable, starting at $8 for a 10 ml. bottle. Click here to learn more and shop the scent.