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Jul 28 2009 04:56 PM ET

Lily Allen Launches Her Own Jewelry Line

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Clothing line (for UK British highstreet label New Look)? Check. Chanel handbag campaign? Check. Signature jewelry line? Check. Brit singer, Lily Allen has added one more title to her credentials — and the ultimate ‘must do’ for any self-respecting fashion icon — by launching a jewelry line, called, what else? ‘Lily Allen’. Having presented it to a selected group of journalists over tea and cakes at Claridges in London on Monday afternoon, Allen says of the line, “I love jewelry, always have. I feel that it completes an outfit.” Comprising of nine ranges and aimed at women between 14-40 years old, Allen’s jewelry line features cute and whimsical motifs such as enamel flowers, fruits, traffic signs, pandas, flamingos and pumpkins, in silver, gold or covered in crystals. “Wearing something out that you probably won’t see another person in is a pull for me,” is the Lily Allen mantra, that is why she cites as influences Chanel’s “unique” jewelry and Brit jewelry maker Dinny Hall, but also her everyday life. “All of the designs stem from anything whether it’s the surroundings of places I’ve been to around the world, objects I’ve seen…anything. The list could go on forever.” Her favorite piece? “I do love the animals …The pandas are fantastic.” The line will launch in September, but store availability has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for more details on Lily’s website. Tell us: Would you want to wear Lily Allen’s jewelry line?–Dimi Gaidatzi

Jul 28 2009 04:41 PM ET

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Eva Mendes Launches Her Newest Bedding Collection With Macy’s

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Eva Mendes got busy in bed over the weekend, heading to Macy’s in N.Y.C. to launch her newest home decor collection. And while the actress is no longer a novice when it comes to bedroom design, having debuted her first Vida by Eva Mendes line with the department store last year, she’s following up on her success with five vibrant designs, including three totally new patterns: Kiki, Penelope and Juliette. The collection ranges in price from $100 for decorative pillow sets to $385-$400 for a comforter — but right now you can nab some of the sets for nearly half off at Macys.com. Tell us: Will you slip between Eva’s sheets?

Jul 28 2009 04:41 PM ET

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“Mad Men” Yourself!

Ever wondered what you would look like in the stylized early ’60s world of Mad Men? Join Don, Betty and Joan as you create your own personal avatar in period clothing, hair and backdrops — and then share it with friends as your Facebook or Twitter icon (or go all out with a screen saver!). Click here to get started at amctv.com.

Jul 28 2009 12:22 PM ET

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Newly-Single Jessica Simpson Fancies Love for Her New Fragrance

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Jessica Simpson’s heart might be aching from her recent split from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo on the eve of her 29th birthday — but she’s still a hopeless romantic who’s about to unveil a new fall fragrance inspired by what else? Amore. In a June press release about the ultra romantic fragrance, Fancy Love, Simpson had said, “Romance has never been more important to me so I wanted to celebrate that special feeling with this new fragrance.” And that ardent attitude about love still fits with the singer’s approach to life. Says Vince Camuto, CEO and founder of the Camuto Group, which holds the license for all of her brands, “Jessica loves the feeling of being in love, She’s a romantic girl. The fragrance was inspired by love. And she’s inspired by love.” As for claims that passion for Romo was what sparked her interest in creating the new warm, floral scent, “I don’t know if it was inspired by him,” says Camuto. “She felt that this was the timeless fragrance of falling in love. She came up with that.” The newly single Simpson had a hand in every aspect of Fancy Love, from choosing what kind of scents to use to coming up with its name, “which adds a touch of Jessica’s whimsy,” Camuto says. “She’s very smart. She has a high taste level. She’s very particular and wants to make sure everything is right. That’s why the brand is working.” And how! Her first fragrance, Fancy, had one of the best perfume launches in 2008 with nearly $50 million in retail sales in its first year, says Camuto. Since her July 9 breakup with Romo, Simpson has been mending her heart by quietly spending time with her family and friends, hitting the gym and gearing up for her new docu-series, The Price of Beauty. “She really loved him,” says a source close to Simpson. “She realizes [relationships are] not easy. She’s one of those people who try to make it work. And she’s got a lot of people chasing after her…” Tell us: Will you buy Jessica’s newest fragrance?– reporting by K.C. Baker

Jul 28 2009 11:33 AM ET

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SNEAK PEEK: Hilary Duff’s Femme for DKNY Jeans Ad Revealed

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We first got a sneak peek of Hilary Duff‘s Femme for DKNY Jeans line when Gossip Girl co-star Jessica Szohr turned up at a Louis Vuitton party sporting a $59 floral cardigan from the collection, and now, the ads are out. Hilary stars alongside models Sophie Srej and Gracie Carvalho in a New York City street-inspired ad campaign. Combining Hilary’s personal style and the individuality of New Yorkers — the inspiration behind her designs — the Femme for DKNY Jeans fall ’09 ads were shot on the Manhattan streets by Scott Schuman, best known for his street style blog The Sartorialist. With Hilary joining the cast of Gossip Girl this fall, we couldn’t think of a better theme than the gritty and glam streets of New York for her latest design venture. Tell us: What do you think of Hilary Duff’s Femme for DKNY Jeans ads?

Jul 28 2009 06:00 AM ET

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Madonna’s Makeup Artist’s Secret Weapon: Diamond Dust

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In the ’80s she had a hit singing “Material Girl,” and now the singer’s making good on the nickname with a beauty routine that takes luxe to fierce new levels. For her Sticky & Sweet 2009 tour, Madonna‘s long-time makeup artist, Shu Uemura Artistic Director Gina Brooke, is giving Madonna a true high-wattage sparkle by dusting her eyelids with a mixture of white shadow and flawless, crushed rose-cut diamonds — and accenting the look with another two carats of small diamond pieces affixed to her brow bones, all inspired by the singer’s hit “Ray of Light.” And while diamond dust might seem over-the-top — even for Madonna — the effect is worth it, explains Gina. “The resulting brightness and glow from Madonna’s eyes captivate the audience and reinforces the fact that there are always new possibilities with makeup — and no rules,” she says. Even if you don’t have a few spare carats of diamonds lying around, you can still recreate Madonna’s tour look using slightly less precious commodities, Gina says. Using Kolinsky brush in #15, apply Pressed Eye Shadow ME White 906, blending softly from lash line to brow bone. Using a liner brush, apply Painting Liner in M Black from corner to corner of lash line, sweeping up at the edge. Next, apply a thick false lashes, like Farfallina Lash. Balance the look with a neutral lip using Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in 945 Beige.