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Apr 26 2010 04:00 PM ET

Kristin Davis “Pours Sweat” To Get Seriously Flat Abs

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There’s no shortcut to a toned physique–just ask Sex and the City star Kristin Davis, who’s a new devotee of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson’s hurts-so-good exercise regimen. “I mean, it’s a hard workout. I pour sweat. Every piece of clothing I have is wet when we finish. It sounds a little gross,” the actress told PEOPLE at the 7th Annual More magazine and Fitness magazine Women’s Half Marathon in Central Park on Sunday. So, what led the star to take up the grueling two-hour-a-day workout? “I didn’t realize, but I had been developing my abs kind of outwards,” explained Davis, describing her previous workout’s unintentional results, adding, “We don’t want that!” And though the 45-year-old beauty reveals that her toned results will be on display in the upcoming Sex and the City 2– in theaters May 27–she was expectedly coy when it came to her character’s plot. “You know when people see the trailer they kind of leap to hypothesizing. I don’t want to prove or disprove any of those theories. I would say [Charlotte is] experiencing challenges rather than conflicts–challenges that are certainly very relatable to everybody,” teased Davis. – Mary S. Park

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Apr 26 2010 02:30 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson’s Shady Obsession Snags Her a Gig with Sunglass Hut

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Photographed time and time again rocking everything from wayfarers and aviators to Jackie-O-esque frames, shades-lover Rachel Bilson was a shoe-in for Sunglass Hut’s first-ever eyewear ambassador. Officially named as the brand’s style director, the actress is humble about her new role, admitting to WWD, “I was very flattered when Sunglass Hut approached me to do this. I can’t say what makes me a good style adviser for them, but I am a huge sunglasses addict. I don’t leave the house without [a pair].” And her love of shades seems to have been a prerequisite, according to the company’s CEO, Fabio d’Angelantonio, who tells WWD, “We wanted a symbol of our philosophy, somebody who’s familiar and relevant to our target [consumer], but at the same time was herself sunglasses obsessed.” Bilson will not only star in the brand’s ad campaigns, but starting in June she’ll pen a trend blog for the company’s website Sunglasshut.com as well as host online consumer chats and video podcasts with fashion-industry insiders. “I love talking about fashion, so I can’t wait to talk to professionals who share the same passion,” she said. Bilson’s first interview will be with designer Tory Burch, but her ultimate dream subject is Chanel designer–and fellow shades-lover–Karl Lagerfeld. “He’s an icon and he wears sunglasses at all times,” noted Rachel. – Marissa Patlingrao Cooley

Apr 26 2010 12:30 PM ET

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Stefano Gabbana Confirms Madonna’s Latest Ad Campaign –Via Twitter!

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It’s no secret that Madonna and Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana make for one fabulous fashion dream-team–and Gabbana himself got fans buzzing by taking to Twitter to announce that the Material Girl would reprise her role as the face of Dolce & Gabbana for the label’s autumn/winter 2010 campaign. The designer revealed via his account that the iconic singer was filming the new ads in the streets of New York City late last week! “I’m going on the set of the woman campaign…,” he Tweeted. “The shooting is going very well!!!!…She’s beautiful….Love this!!!…A lot of paparazzi during the shooting!!!” Later, the designer added, “Madonna…she’s always the BEST!!!!” We couldn’t agree more, and can’t wait to see what they have up their stylish sleeves as a follow-up to last season’s sexy housewife ads and their sultry film-noir-inspired campaign for the soon-to-debut eyewear line that the trio designed together. Tell us: Are you excited to see Madonna’s latest ad campaign with Dolce & Gabbana?

Apr 23 2010 05:40 PM ET

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Sarah Jessica Parker’s Stylish New Job: Museum Tour Guide!

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First Halston came knocking on her door, and now New York’s world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art is recruiting Sarah Jessica Parker for her style expertise. The museum has asked the tastemaker to record an audio guide for their Costume Institute’s annual fashion exhibit, reports WWD. And with 2010′s theme being “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity,” Sarah Jessica seems a natural choice. “Because of Sex and the City, she is so much associated with New York and with America, and with using fashion as a way to shape identity,” says Andrew Bolton, the institute’s curator, of choosing their new virtual tour guide. The new exhibit, which will explore perceptions of the American woman from the 1890s to the 1940s, will open on May 5. For more information on the Costume Institute check out MetMuseum.org. Tell us: What do think of Sarah Jessica’s newest gig?

Apr 23 2010 05:00 PM ET

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StyleWatch’s Hottest Headlines of the Week!

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Which of Hollywood’s style stars got readers buzzing this week? Check out our top stories.

-Kim Kardashian goes nude–and re-touch free!–in a smoking-hot photo-shoot. READ IT!

- Reality dad Jon Gosselin spreads his wings with a new faux-hawk! READ IT!

-Sheryl Crow and Tina Fey rock the same Dolce & Gabbana dress at the same event! READ IT!

-Hayden Panettiere ditches her long locks for a cropped cut. READ IT!

-Inspired by Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey invests in one of the first lady’s favorite budget-friendly fashion brands! READ IT!

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Apr 23 2010 01:41 PM ET

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Renee Zellweger Gets a Hair Do-Over — in the Dining Room

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It was more than just a fresh spring hairstyle that Renée Zellweger had in mind when she chopped off her hair into a dramatic pixie do. “It was sort of a job hazard sort of thing,” Zellweger told PEOPLE at the Tribeca Film festival premiere of her film My Own Love Song last night, referring to the tress-stress that actresses undergo to change their looks with each new role. “It’s not worth keeping after a while,” she explained. “It had to go. Shed the old.” To get the job done right, she turned to hair-cutter to the stars Lori McCoy-Bell. “She works on sets, cuts hair in trailers on films,” Zellweger says. “She cut it in the dining room. She was very brave. She just grabbed chunks of it, twisted it and shredded.” The end result left the Oscar winner smiling. “She did a great job—I was just really glad that the other stuff was gone.” –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester, reporting by Jeffrey Slonim

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Apr 23 2010 12:30 PM ET

SNEAK PEEK: Jonathan Adler Designs for 7 for All Mankind

If you’re already obsessed with Jonathan Adler’s whimsical printed home goods, brace yourself for his new limited-edition collection for 7 for All Mankind. The interior designer has teamed up with the luxury denim brand for his first foray into fashion. Adler will showcase his iconic prints on the label’s denim, corduroy and knits, producing three cheeky themed collections for men and women. Launching next month at 7 for All Mankind stores nationwide and at 7forallmankind.com the bright apparel will range in price from $90-$120. We can’t wait to shop!