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Jul 28 2010 10:45 AM ET
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Lindsay Lohan’s Hair Extensions: Tangled Up In Jail Rules

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With jailhouse rumblings that Lindsay Lohan is getting special treatment behind bars, authorities want to set the record straight about one thing: The star got to keep her lanky hair extensions only because they were too hard to remove. According to the Los Angeles Times, sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said that most inmates at the Century Regional Detention Facility will have their extensions removed upon entering–but only if the fake locks are actually detachable. Lohan’s, he said, are bonded to her hair, sewn too close to the scalp to remove. Lohan, 24, has been jailed at the women’s facility in Lynwood, Calif., since July 20 for a 90-day sentence for violating probation in a DUI case. Her term is being reduced due to overcrowding and she has less than a week left behind bars. –Sara Hammel

Jul 28 2010 08:00 AM ET
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EXCLUSIVE: Watch Taylor Momsen Get Styled by Madonna and Lourdes for Material Girl Ads

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How often does the most anticipated launch of the season happen to feature pieces that cost less than $20? Material Girl is not only designed by Madonna and teen daughter Lourdes but is also fronted by Gossip Girl star and budding rocker Taylor Momsen — and did we mention how affordable the fashion is? With the days counting down until next week’s launch, the stylish trio is taking you behind the scenes of the rock star-worthy ad campaign, set to bow in September magazines as well as online and in-store. So what, exactly, was it like for Momsen to represent a Material Girl? “For one, it’s Madonna so you know it’s gonna be cool and working with Madonna and Lola has been an unbelievable experience,” dishes Taylor, whose rocker-chic style was a perfect fit for the on-trend juniors’ collection of skinny jeans, flirty minidresses and more. And note: the star mother-daughter duo didn’t just design the collection — they were more than hands-on styling the shoot. Check out the hip trio dishing on the line before Material Girl hits Macy’s and macys.com on August 3. –Jessie Goldberg

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Jul 27 2010 06:00 PM ET
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Georgina Chapman Launches Marchesa China Collection with Famous Friends

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Already known for its coveted red carpet gowns and one-of-a-kind dresses, Marchesa is now taking couture to an entirely new place — your dinner table! The glamorous brand is launching a chic china collection with renowned tabletop brand Lenox, so how better to celebrate than with a chic cocktail party? Marchesa co-founder Georgina Chapman gathered friends like Kerry Washington to N.Y.C.’s Hudson Hotel to celebrate the partnership last week with yummy finger food and signature cocktails. “The Hudson Hotel penthouse was the perfect backdrop for our summer gathering to launch the Marchesa by Lenox collection. The space was amazing,” said the pregnant designer, who co-founded the brand with fellow Brit Keren Craig. Launching at Bloomingdale’s later next month, the debut collection will feature eight dinnerware patterns inspired by Marchesa’s glamorous frocks, complete with everything from lace detailing to delicate rose embellishments. And while Marchesa’s gowns can cost an arm and a leg, their couture tabletop collection is far more affordable, starting at $150 for its five-piece “Porcelain Lace” setting. –Jessie Goldberg

Jul 27 2010 04:25 PM ET
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PHOTO: Newlywed Miranda Kerr Is Back At Work!

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The honeymoon is over! Fresh off her Caribbean getaway with hunky new husband Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr is back at work in front of the cameras. And the Victoria’s Secret supermodel certainly has that newlywed glow as she was snapped posing during a photo shoot Monday at L.A.’s Milk Studios. Donning high-heeled boots and a gold brocade coat over black hot pants and a sexy white tank top, the bombshell looked more radiant than ever as. And while the fashion world has been abuzz with speculation about which designer Miranda wore to her secret wedding, we think she would look picture-perfect in just about anything! -Jessie Goldberg

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Jul 27 2010 02:30 PM ET
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Naomi Watts Named Ann Taylor’s New Face For Fall

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Following in the fashionable footsteps of Heidi Klum and Milla Jovovich, Naomi Watts is bringing her considerable talent and beauty to Ann Taylor’s fall ad campaign. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, the label’s autumn collection mixes European sophistication with timeless American style, according to a press release. Naomi poses for famed photographer Peter Lindbergh in classic pieces from Ann Taylor including on-trend coats, iconic little black dresses and statement jewelry. Naomi’s ads will break in the upcoming September issues of fashion magazines, but we have an exclusive sneak peek for you now! And after Jovovich’s feminine spring ads and Klum’s festive holiday campaign, we are loving Watts’ high fashion poses for Ann Taylor. Tell us: What do you think of Naomi Watts’ new role as Ann Taylor model?Andrea DeSimone

Jul 27 2010 01:30 PM ET
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Would You Wear Head-To-Toe Red Like Kate Bosworth?

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We can always count on trendsetter Kate Bosworth to light up a room with her chic and sometimes unexpected sense of style, and last week’s appearance at a Los Angeles dinner for French designer Vanessa Bruno was no exception! Draped in head-to-toe red, the fashion plate paired a scarlet asymmetric cut dress with a matching red jacket and pointy Jonathan Kelsey heels. And while the actress looked stunning in the block of on-trend color–smartly keeping accessories and makeup to a minimum–we can’t help but wonder if this monochromatic look is a little bit too color-coordinated? We want to know what you think. Tell us: Would you match your shoes to your dress and jacket like Kate Bosworth? Vote below!

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Jul 27 2010 11:45 AM ET
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Chris Daughtry Shares His Close-Shave! Love It or Hate It?

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It’s going, going, gone! “Bout to get rid of the beard,” Chris Daughtry Tweeted earlier this morning before sharing photos of the step-by-step as he razored off weeks’ worth of a burgeoning lumberjack beard. The American Idol alum and Grammy-nominated Daughtry frontman, who famously announced on the show that he shaves his head because he’s balding, usually balances his cue-ball noggin with interesting facial hair–rocking everything from a petite goatee to this recent grizzly-man beard. We always love seeing Chris switch-up his style, but we want to know what you think. Tell us: Which facial hair do you think looks best on Chris?–Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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