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Feb 12 2010 10:01 AM ET

Jennifer, Courteney & More Stars Celebrate Mariska’s New Charity Tee

Tiffany Mortensen

When Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay decided to team up with Los Angeles based T-shirt brand Michael Stars to create a limited-edition tee to benefit women and children who have overcome domestic violence and sexual assault, her famous friends joined forces to celebrate the charitable partnership. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox Arquette, Debra Messing, and Hilary Swank ditched their glamorous gowns and donned the do-gooding Michael Stars tee to honor Mariska’s cause at a private Beverly Hills bash. The cotton knits feature a silver heart inscribed with inspirational words for abuse victims such as “survive”, “love”, “heart”, “soul” and more. For every purchase, Michael Stars will give a tee to a woman in need and donate $5 to The Joyful Heart Foundation, Mariska’s charitable organization that strives to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Prices range from $62 for short-sleeve styles to $64 for long-sleeve versions. Visit MichaelStars.com to shop.

Feb 11 2010 05:56 PM ET

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Narciso Rodriguez Turns Up on eBay with a New Lower-Priced Line

Paul Cruz

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, and Claire Danes—whose wedding dress he made last year—are already among Narciso Rodriguez’s many celeb fans, and now he’s bringing his talents to the rest of us via eBay. Starting Monday, February 15, his exclusive, lower-priced capsule collection will be for sale on the site. In a release, the New York City-based designer says, “I am extremely excited by the possibilities that this new online sales channel brings to my business long term. For me it’s always been about dressing many women of all ages, all types, all sizes, and this special collection on eBay is a unique opportunity to reach a broad global audience.” Among the eight pieces in the new range, there’s a python printed T-shirt ($70), a stretch cotton denim skirt ($150), scoop neck matte jersey dress ($270), and a reversible, water-resistant trench coat ($350). All are made of imported Italian fabrics in Rodriguez’s signature black, red, and white palette. Mark your calendars: the line will be available for purchase starting at noon EST on the 15th and is sure to be hugely popular. Go to http://stores.ebay.com/narcisorodriguez for more information and to preview a few pieces from the collection. -Emily Hsieh

Feb 11 2010 04:25 PM ET

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Kate Moss Shows Off Her Bag Line in New Longchamp Ads

David Sims/Kate Moss for Longchamp

For the 8th consecutive season Kate Moss has reprised her role as the face of Longchamp, but this time around, the supermodel is doing more than just smiling pretty for the cameras. In Longchamp’s Spring 2010 ads, shot by famed photographer David Sims in London’s Wrotham Park, Kate poses with three chic styles from the eponymous collection of bags she designed for the brand. Kate Moss for Longchamp leather satchels boast braided and zipper details and chic zebra print lining, hitting Longchamp stores nationwide today. Prices range from $500-$2,500.Tell us: What do you think of Kate Moss’s bag collection for Longchamp?

WATCH: Alexander McQueen’s 10 Best Runway Shows

Beautiful, poetic, innovative, shocking, theatrical, over-the-top, decadent, other-wordly — all words to describe Alexander McQueen’s legendary runway shows, which elevated the events into the realm of spectacle. Not that McQueen ever relied on the theatrics to mask his clothing; indeed, they were only meant to enhance and expound upon the intellectual themes he infused his collections with. From his canny use of technologies — the paint-spraying robots of his Spring ’99 show — to his Hollywood references — his Spring ’04 tribute to They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? — to his always-wild accessories, McQueen always delivered couture-worthty clothing with Savile Row tailoring and tons of sex appeal. Watch his best runway shows here, and read all the breaking news on his death on PEOPLE.com.
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Feb 11 2010 12:19 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Miranda Cosgrove is Neutrogena’s Newest Face!

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Following in the footsteps of fresh-faced stars like Gabrielle Union, Hayden Panettiere, Susie Castillo, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Garner, Diane Lane and Emma Roberts, Miranda Cosgrove is the latest member of the Neutrogena family. The 16-year-old recording artist and star of Nickelodeon’s iCarly has signed on as the beauty giant’s newest Brand Ambassador. “My friends and I have always loved the Neutrogena brand and their ability to help inspire confidence. So when I found out I was actually going to be part of the Neutrogena family I was really excited,” Cosgrove tells PEOPLE. “I have always looked up to many of the actresses who are already Neutrogena Ambassadors, and others are my peers, so it is an amazing honor for me to be part of this incredible group.” So what exactly was it about this new face on the block that made her a perfect fit? “Miranda embodies the youthful and vibrant spirit that has always been part of the Neutrogena brand” says Jim Colleran, President of Neutrogena. “We are proud to have her as our newest ambassador.” Susan Sweet, General Manager, Neutrogena, adds “Her energy will be a wonderful addition to our 2010 partnerships and initiatives.” Now a triple-threat, Cosgrove’s first ad for Neutrogena will break in early spring, as will her her debut solo album, while the actress will voice a character in Universal’s new animated feature Despicable Me opposite Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, opening in July. Tell us: Are you excited to see Miranda’s ads?–Jen Garcia

Feb 11 2010 11:46 AM ET

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Melissa Rycroft Dishes On Her “Girl-Next-Door” Sex Appeal and Countable Abs

Courtesy SHAPE Bride

To prepare for her December nuptials to Tye Strickland, it seems fitting that Bachelor alum Melissa Rycroft got in top form on the small screen, getting buff on a season of Dancing With the Stars. After eight hour practices, seven days a week, “I was in the best shape of my life,” Rycroft tells SHAPEBride Magazine. “At one point I looked at my abs and I could count them!” Needless to say, slipping into her Alfred Angelo wedding dress — of which the star says, “I went to Alfred Angelo for my gown, and I fell in love with the first dress I saw in their catalog,” — was no problem, and to stay toned, Rycroft now runs two to three miles four to six days a week, and eats healthfully at home. “Now we eat out only once a week — either on Friday or Saturday — and I cook on most other days,” she says. “For the past few years, I’ve just been taking care of myself, and right now I’m really enjoying having a meal on the table when Tye gets home — we’ll see how long that lasts! I make a lot of chicken, but I just learned how to prepare ahi tuna, and it’s delicious!” As for how the newlywed keeps the romance alive post-matrimony, Rycroft says, “Confidence, and how you portray it, is sexy,” she says. “I do it by smiling and being happy and bubbly. I’m not Megan Fox sexy, but I’m girl-next-door sexy — and I know Tye finds that very attractive. Everyone needs to find their own meaning of the word — and flaunt it!” For more from Rycroft, look for SHAPEbride Magazine with her dual covers hitting newsstands Friday. -Emily Hsieh

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Feb 11 2010 11:30 AM ET

BREAKING NEWS: Alexander McQueen Found Dead

In devastating news to the fashion community and beyond, British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London home today. The legendarily innovative and talented designer was known as much for his fantastical and theatrical runway presentations as he was for the uber-chic dresses loved by Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Holmes, Nicole Kidman and so many other stars. Stay tuned for more news as it becomes available and read the full story as of now here on PEOPLE.com.