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May 03 2010 06:45 PM ET

Britney Spears Turns Designer for Candie’s!

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Britney Spears is no longer just the pretty face behind Candie’s for Kohl’s ultra-girly ads. Taking to her Twitter page last week, the pop star tweeted, “At my photo shoot for the limited edition collection I designed for Candie’s! I think you guys will love it!” And now, Candie’s confirms that after three seasons, the spokesmodel has officially turned designer for the brand with Britney for Candie’s, an exclusive, limited-edition collection of apparel and accessories set to hit Kohl’s stores and kohls.com this July. The new line will be a reflection of the star’s own personal style, with prices ranging from $24 to $58. Britney will continue her role as the model for Candie’s and show off her handiwork in another set of ads for her collection, due out this fall. Stay tuned for more information. Tell us: Will you buy Britney’s designs for Candie’s? –Andrea DeSimone

May 03 2010 06:40 PM ET

Design A Bikini For Billabong And Win!

Ever wanted to be a swimsuit designer? Now’s your chance! Through May 31, Billabong and Xtra Life Lycra are holding an online contest at mylycra.com for the best swimsuit design. And not only will the winning creation be featured in Billabong’s next collection and worn by Billabong-sponsored world surf champion Maya Gabeira in her international competitions, the lucky designer gets a free trip to Hawaii! To enter, create a profile on mylycra.com and either submit a freehand drawing or mix and match using select styles and patterns from the extensive choices on the site. Get your surf on now! For more info, check out mylycra.com.

May 03 2010 05:30 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE Taylor Swift’s Fashion Inspiration: Her Fans!

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After being announced as the newest face of CoverGirl on Friday, Taylor Swift tells PEOPLE exclusively about what led her to her most gorgeous gig yet. “I love makeup,” she says. “When I go on stage, I get to play with my look and try on all kinds of different colors — try red lips tonight, purple eyeshadow tomorrow. You get to play around with all these different characters, and I think that’s one of my favorite things about makeup — you can put on a new character.” But when it came to her first-ever campaign as a CoverGirl, the singer wanted to just be herself. “I wanted to sort of show how makeup can play up your natural features. It’s not about changing how you look. I feel like I still look like myself, and that’s exactly what I hoped for.” And while Taylor’s fans might look to her for style pointers, the singer admits that she’s doing the exact same thing with them. “I’m a big people-watcher,” she says. “When I see a girl walking down the street wearing a really cool necklace or an outfit that’s put together in a way I wouldn’t have thought of, it’s inspiring to me. Also, girls come through my meet and greet lines every night wearing dresses or outfits I love. That’s really my favorite way to be inspired by fashion.” But she does have her go-to designers. “On the road, I love wearing sun dresses. Some of my favorite things to wear are by Alice + Olivia, Rebecca Taylor, Betsey Johnson, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.” As for whether she has plans to continue designing, the singer admits: “I’m not planning on a fashion line right now. I’m really wrapped up in recording and writing my next album, so I’ve only taken on a few extra things lately. I love fashion and dressing up for red carpets, but I want to wait until I have enough time to dedicate to something like that.” –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

May 03 2010 03:36 PM ET

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Jessica Alba’s Week of Style Changes: Which is Her Best Look?

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Sporty, Posh, Sexy and Edgy — no, we’re not talking about the Spice Girls, just Jessica Alba‘s week of style changes! Kicking off her chameleon week at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of The Killer Inside Me, Jessica slipped into a white hippie-chic Chloe dress and added long extensions to her hair. Two days later, she ditched her long locks (and bohemian glam) for a sexy leather minidress and edgy Christian Louboutin fringed platforms at another event in New York City. Come Saturday, Jessica got casual in sweats and a T-shirt for the Revlon Walk For Women, but by Sunday night, she was back to her movie-star self in an elegant Marios Schwab black peplum gown adorned with a Swarovski crystal collar at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. While we think Jessica pulls off all the looks with ease, we want to know what your favorite is. Tell us: What do you think is Jessica’s best look? Vote!–Andrea DeSimone

May 03 2010 01:01 PM ET

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Pink Goes Brunette: Love It or Hate It?

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Gone is the bold pink locks of yesteryear — and the icy blonde pompadour from early this year! Pink hit the red carpet at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s “An Evening with Women: Celebrating Art, Music & Equality” this weekend with a new, light brown color along with a chic, freshly cropped trim. While she may not be pregnant, this more natural pixie cut certainly is the most mature (and dare we say conservative) look that we can remember on the 30-year-old singer. Just as long as she keeps her legendary stage performances as bold as ever, we like her with whatever hairstyle she chooses! Tell us: Do you like Pink’s new do or do you prefer it the way it was before? –David Yi

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May 03 2010 12:55 PM ET

Gap Celebrates the Met Costume Institute Exhibit with All-American T-Shirts

While we anxiously wait to see what the stars will be wearing at tonight’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala Benefit, Gap has something ready for us to wear. In homage to this year’s exhibit, American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity (on view from May 5 to August 15), the Gap’s creative director Patrick Robinson, who is a co-chair of the Met’s high-wattage ball this evening, has launched an adorable collection of limited-edition “American Woman” tees ($35 to $45), each representing iconic styles, from the ruffled Flapper tee (an homage to Roaring ’20s style) to the Gibson Girl top (at left), a riff on early 20th-century dressing. Snap up one of the limited-run T-shirts, available starting today, at gap.com!

May 03 2010 11:48 AM ET

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Diane Kruger Is the New Face of Calvin Klein Fragrance

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She may have already been nominated for a SAG Award for her acting chops, but Diane Kruger is returning to her modeling roots this fall as the face of Calvin Klein’s newest fragrance, Beauty. The Inglourious Basterds star–and long-time girlfriend of Fringe actor Joshua Jackson–will star in a series of print and television spots that will be seen around the world. The fragrance’s notes still remain a mystery–and you’ll have a summer-long wait to get a first-person sniff of the scent, which launches in fall 2010. We can’t wait to see this style star’s newest campaign. Tell us: What do you think of Diane as the face of Calvin Klein Beauty?