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Aug 25 2010 08:05 AM ET

FIRST LOOK: Christina Hendricks Lends Her ‘Mad Men’ Appeal to London Fog

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Christina Hendricks’ Mad Men character, Joan Harris, brings sass and seduction to the AMC hit show, and now the sultry red-head is lending her sex appeal to London Fog. Following in the stylish footsteps of Gisele Bundchen and Eva Longoria Parker, Christina will star in the label’s fall 2010 ad campaign. “London Fog is a classic brand, which I love. It also ties into Mad Men, we used London Fog in the show and this was a nice way to tie everything together,” the Emmy-nominated actress says of the outerwear label. “The trench is such an iconic shape for men and women. It works for anyone – it worked in the 1960s and it works now.” And it was Christina’s own timeless glamour and sophistication that landed her the role, according to the label. “Christina has a modern appeal but also harks back to a bygone era,” adds the brand’s chief marketing officer, Dari Marder. Shot by Nino Muñoz, the elegant black-and-white ads feature Hendricks posing seductively in London Fog coats and accessories, and are set to debut in October fashion and lifestyle magazines as well as outdoor and online. Tell us: What do you think of Christina Hendricks’ London Fog ads?–Jessie Goldberg

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Aug 24 2010 05:30 PM ET

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Elizabeth Banks’ Fashion Statement: Mosquitoes Suck

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Best known for her comedic roles in The 40-Year Old Virgin and 30 Rock, style star Elizabeth Banks knows when a punch line is good for more than just a laugh. And as the celebrity spokesperson for Malaria No More’s “Mosquitoes Suck” campaign, Banks is encouraging the sartorially conscious shopper to add one more item to her haul—a charitable T-shirt to help fight Malaria! Available online for $20, $10 of each sale will benefit Malaria No More’s mission to abolish deaths caused by the disease. “Malaria robs more children of their dreams than any single disease in Africa. Yet you can help change that with a $10-mosquito net,” says Banks in a statement. By scooping up a cute slogan tee, your $10 contribution to Malaria No More may mean the difference between life and death for an African child. And with the adorable tees available in sizes S-XXL, they are perfect for cuffing, breaking a sweat or just making a statement. Who knew giving back could look so good? To learn more about Malaria No More’s fight against the deadly disease, visit malarianomore.org. –Justine Harman

Aug 24 2010 05:28 PM ET

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Audition Alert: Enter to Win a Chance to Dance for Madonna

To celebrate the launch of Material Girl, the trendy new juniors’ clothing line that she created with daughter Lourdes, Madonna is looking for 10 dancers to perform at the brand’s launch party at Macy’s N.Y.C. Herald Square location on Wednesday, September 22. If you think you have what it takes and live in the New York area, head to the Broadway Dance Center (322 West 45th Street) this Thursday, August 26th, between 8:30 am and 11:30 pm. But get there early! Only the first 150 dancers to arrive will be eligible to compete. If you don’t live in N.Y.C., don’t sweat it! From noon on Thursday to September 3, you can upload a one-minute video entry online (and find out more info) at youtube.com for a chance to be hand-picked by her Madgesty!

Aug 24 2010 03:30 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: All the Details on Rima Fakih’s Reem Acra Miss Universe Dress

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Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete might have taken home the crown at last night’s Miss Universe competition, but that didn’t stop Miss USA Rima Fakih from feeling like a queen. And it was all thanks to her stunning Reem Acra dress! “To be a winner you have to feel like one,” Fakih tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I cannot imagine myself in anything else besides a Reem Acra dress for the ultimate competition of my life. I felt like a princess in this design and Reem was quick to know what style would make me feel like a universal woman!” And for designer Reem Acra, playing fairy godmother to the beauty queen was all in a day’s work. “I wanted to give Rima the best of the best whether she won or lost,” says Acra. Working closely with the 24-year-old beauty, the designer created the princess-worthy gown that Fakih wore on stage during Monday night’s telecast. “Everyone looks great in red and the fit of the mermaid gown is perfect on Rima. The scalloped neckline is alluring but still very chic,” dishes Acra. From the patriotic color to the dramatic sweeping train, we couldn’t imagine a better dress for Miss USA. Tell us: What do you think of Miss USA’s Reem Acra gown?–Andrea DeSimone

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Aug 24 2010 01:30 PM ET

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Rachel Zoe’s New Star Client: Barbie!

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Rachel Zoe might already count A-listers like Demi Moore and Kate Hudson as clients, but on tonight’s episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, the famous stylist gets to dress the ultimate fashion icon: Barbie! Calling it “one of the more exciting things that has ever happened in my entire career,” Rachel creates the perfect red carpet moment for Barbie. And since no starlet’s big night out is ever complete without her stylist, a second Barbie was created and modeled after Zoe’s own signature style–Hermes Birkin Bag included! The one-of-a-kind doll set is being auctioned off at CharityBuzz.com now, with proceeds benefiting Project Angel Food. Check out this clip of tonight’s episode of The Rachel Zoe Project, and be sure to catch the show tonight at 10PM EST on Bravo to witness all the behind-the-scenes drama of dressing Barbie. It’s bananas! Tell us: What do you think of Rachel Zoe’s red carpet moment for Barbie? –Andrea DeSimone

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Aug 24 2010 12:00 PM ET

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Forget Tennis! Serena Williams Misses Her High Heels When Injured

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An unexpected foot injury may be keeping Serena Williams out of the upcoming U.S. Open, but it’s not just the tennis courts or the chance at victory that she’ll be missing. “When I get injured it’s devastating because I know I won’t be able to wear heels. I’m practically in tears,” the No. One-ranked tennis star laments in the September/October issue of SOBeFiT magazine. Serena, along with older sister Venus, is already known to exhibit some serious fashion flair on the courts, but the world’s top player takes her off-court style very seriously–ranking working on her personal maintenance and shopping over working out. “I’m the complete not-normal athlete, and I often wonder how I got into sports because I hate working out. I hate running. I hate all that stuff. I love doing my nails, reading, going to the movies and wearing high heels–the higher the better actually.” Now that’s a girl after our own hearts! To hear more from Serena, check out sobefitmagazine.com, or pick up the current issue of SOBeFiT, on newsstands August 24. –Hana Choi

Aug 24 2010 10:25 AM ET

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Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Debut Their Wedding Rings

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When True Blood‘s Anna Paquin wed her costar Stephen Moyer in an intimate ceremony in Malibu over the weekend, it wasn’t just her 50-carat diamond necklace that was shining. The actress’s stunning platinum wedding band, designed by friend and star-favorite jeweler Cathy Waterman, was giving off a shimmer all its own, helping the couple cement their union in style. “She had a great time working with the couple,” says a representative for Waterman in a statement, who provided both Paquin and Moyer with handmade platinum wedding bands “that suit them perfectly.” Paquin was snapped flashing the stunning band while arriving at Fred Segal in Santa Monica on Monday, while Moyer was also spotted wearing his new ring while skateboarding around Venice, Calif. –Gillian Koenig