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Apr 06 2010 01:00 PM ET

Catherine Zeta-Jones Admits Her Beauty Product Obsession

Courtesy Elizabeth Arden

When it comes to beauty, Catherine Zeta-Jones doesn’t hesitate over what eras inspire her: “In the ’40s, it was a wartime, and women had to make best of what they had, whether it be using super-red lipstick or throwing [an eyeliner] pencil up the back up the leg for the nylon,” she tells PEOPLE. “They had limited resources, and they made [the] best of themselves.” Not that the Welsh beauty has to skimp — eight-years-plus as the face of Elizabeth Arden has only fed her beauty obsession and filled her medicine cabinets. “I’m still a fiend. I can’t get enough,” she laughs at the mention of the product perks of her role. “Every time my husband sees anyone from Arden, he’s like, ‘How much more do we have to put in the bathroom?’ I’m like, ‘Excuse me, it’s my job. I need to test everything.’” And one item that she had a very personal hand in developing is a limited-edition charity lipstick in honor of the brand’s 100th anniversary, with proceeds benefiting Look Good…Feel Better, a program that helps improve the self-image and quality of life of people undergoing treatment for cancer. “It really is amazing what [the charity] does for these women,” says Zeta-Jones. “They lose their hair and eyebrows–what they had used, as woman, as a strength and [for] empowerment. So we thought that it would be a great idea to give back to strong, powerful women.” 100% of profits for each $20 Anniversary Lipstick in Red Door, available at elizabetharden.com, goes directly to the charity. –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

Apr 06 2010 09:49 AM ET

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The Secret to Jake Gyllenhaal’s Bulging Biceps

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Forget the treadmill and free weights. Jake Gyllenhaal, who got noticeably buff for his role in this summer’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, has revealed how he got ripped for his role –and a gym membership wasn’t involved. Gyllenhaal’s secret to achieving the hulking build of his character Prince Dastan? The French martial art of Parkour (also known as “freerunning”). “[I] never did anything this intensive before [to change my body]. It’s a physical role. And when I commit to playing a part, it’s 110 percent,” said the 29-year-old actor. “We worked really closely with David Belle, who invented Parkour. I worked with a lot of gymnasts. I started jumping off of a lot of things that were padded and learned the fundamental stuff, and then slowly started working on harder surfaces, really carefully. And I’d say, ‘OK, I’ll try it,’ and then I’d say, ‘OH GOD. OH, please.’ But then I’d get it, and we’d go a little further and a little longer and a little higher and just kept it up,” explained Gyllenhaal, who did many of his own stunts during filming, even scaring himself at some points. “It got a little bit dicey there near the end, when they saw that I liked doing things that were dangerous. I tried my hand at things that were pushing it a little bit. There was this big 35 foot jump that I did that got a little hairy.” So now that the movie’s wrapped, is it just a matter of time before the big guns disappear? Says Gyllenhaal, “I enjoy being active as part of my daily insanity anyway, so I’ll keep doing that.” – reporting by Susan Young

Apr 05 2010 05:00 PM ET

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Paris vs. Holly: Who Wears Her Love for Benji Better?

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It seems Paris Hilton and Holly Madison have more than platinum blonde hair and a beau in common! Madison, who has been seen cozying up to Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, was recently spotted wearing a “Team Benji” T-shirt in support of her “adventure buddy” who fought in a Las Vegas boxing match last weekend. But, there was something awfully familiar about the the former Girls Next Door star’s graphic T-shirt. Remember Hilton’s “Our love is the real thing” T-shirt that the heiress wore in April 2008, when she was Madden’s main squeeze? We’re all about proclaiming your love in style, but who do you think wore their heart on their chest best? Tell us: Whose T-shirt shows her feelings for Benji better: Paris or Holly?–Janet Mock

Apr 05 2010 04:09 PM ET

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Padma Lakshmi’s Beauty Secret: Foot Massages!

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New mom Padma Lakshmi knows what makes her feel beautiful these days: foot massages! “Lately it’s been getting a foot massage [that] makes me feel really good. Because I feel like when you feel relaxed, it shows on your face and your muscles aren’t tense. So that makes me feel beautiful.” But there is one beauty must-have that the new mom is having to forgo these days. “Sleep is very important. It’s important for weight loss, it’s important for your skin, it’s also important for mental clarity. So it is one of those unsung heroes of a person’s beauty and wellness regime.” Have your own beauty tips to share? Log onto to DialSoap.com to share what makes you feel beautiful, and Dial NutriSkin Body Wash will donate $1 to Padma’s nonprofit, The Endometriosis Foundation of America. ($1 is also donated for every new Dial Facebook fan if you don’t have any tips to share) Read more about Padma’s partnership and her fight to raise awareness of endometriosis here in our Moms & Babies section.

Apr 05 2010 03:21 PM ET

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Preview Nicole Richie’s New Fall Winter Kate Collection

Courtesy Winter Kate

Nicole Richie has successfully transformed herself into a serious, trend-setting designer, and with the upcoming release of the fall 2010 collection of her clothing line Winter Kate, it’s not hard to see why. The effortlessly chic ready-to-wear collection–which borrows its moniker from daughter Harlow’s middle name–is dark and simple with polished lines, yet still maintains Richie’s signature bohemian style. “My main source of inspiration was this movie called From Hell,” Richie tells InStyle.com. “It’s about the Free Masons and Jack the Ripper so it’s definitely about that time [period]. We have capes and cigarette pants, vests, jackets and blazers.” The line also includes intricately patterned flowing dresses, a colorful peacock-print blazer, and a sheer crimson-colored frock. With such eclectic and sleek pieces, we can’t wait until it hits stores! To see more from her latest collection, check out InStyle.com.

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Apr 05 2010 11:07 AM ET

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Lauren Conrad’s Hair Truth: ‘These Are All Extensions’

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When it comes to dishing about intimate beauty secrets, who is more qualified to hear from than reality TV’s favorite best friend? In May’s “Friendship” issue of Glamour, cover girl Lauren Conrad not only opens up about her own two best pals, Whitney Port and Lo Bosworth, (“They’re my support system,” says L.C.), she also divulges a rarely acknowledged tidbit about her famously shiny, wavy locks: “These are all extensions.” Conrad explains, “I chopped all my hair off to my shoulders. I thought I was doing a chic bob. It was so bad.” The best-selling novelist and designer even talks about her body image. “I’ve never felt a push to be stick thin,” she says. “I work out and eat healthy, so mostly it’s about being in shape and having energy.” But even with all of her hard work, the 24-year-old star has had to accept her imperfections. “About a year ago, I looked down and thought, ‘I have cellulite. Where did that come from?’ I went through treatments; [my body] was like, It’s not going anywhere.’” To read the full interview with Lauren, pick up an issue on newsstands starting April 6 or visit glamour.com.–David Yi

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Apr 05 2010 10:45 AM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Tyra Takes on Spring’s Hottest Trends with ‘StyleWatch’

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Who better to show off the latest in spring trends than the ever-stylish Tyra Banks? PEOPLE StyleWatch went behind the scenes of Tyra’s shoot for her website, Tyra.com, as she showed off the season’s hottest looks including denim, digital prints, modern clogs and more. Want even more trends? Check out Tyra’s Fierce Fashion Finds, where you can vote on whether the week’s trends are “Fierce or Not So Fierce.” Also, in the April update of the site is a catch-up with Fiercely Real Model winner Sheridan Watson, of whom Tyra enthuses, “Sheridan’s proving that we chose the right girl. I’m so happy that she’s gaining experience to become a model through this contest. I can’t wait until the next one.” Check out all the hottest ideas on Tyra.com now!