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Sep 03 2010 03:00 PM ET

Victoria Beckham Snags a British Fashion Award Nomination

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She may have become famous for being one-fifth of the Spice Girls, but Victoria Beckham is winning major kudos for going out on her own as as designer. With her creations already loved by some of Hollywood’s hottest stars, the announcement of her 2010 British Fashion Award Nomination — heard by fellow fashionistas including Sienna Miller at the London nomination party — appears to be the next well-deserved step in Posh’s burgeoning fashion career. The red carpet regular was so excited about the prestigious nod that she took to her new Twitter account shortly after hearing the news, writing, “So honoured to be nominated for designer brand of the year from the British Fashion Council!!!!in love and light x VB x.” Having designed everything from her signature sheath dresses and denim to sunglasses and even Range Rovers, Victoria has quickly become well-versed in the world of fashion. And although the competition is steep, joining the likes of well-respected designers like Mulberry, Burberry and Pringle of Scotland as her competition in the Designer Brand category, we are confident that Posh will be victorious at the December 7 awards. –Jessie Goldberg

Sep 03 2010 02:30 PM ET

Take That, Hurricane Earl! Chic New Rain Boots Launch

While Hurricane Earl is throwing a rainy wrench into East Coaster’s Labor Day weekends, at least fashionistas can console themselves with fab new rain boots. DKNY just launched their Fall 2010 Active Rain Boots, and these adorable Niagara wellies with a swirling illustration, $120, make the gloomiest day sunny. And we’ve been anticipating the Loeffler Randall rubber Matildas, $195, since last spring’s announcement. Available in beige, black and army green, Loeffler Randall is also producing a shorter lace-up ankle boot style that is perfectly on trend for fall, $165. Get yours now at DKNY.com and loefflerrandall.com.

Sep 03 2010 01:00 PM ET

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Blake Lively Doesn’t Use a Stylist But Pals Around with Karl Lagerfeld

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Whether she’s on or off the Gossip Girl set, actress Blake Lively rarely gets it wrong when it comes to her fashion choices. Which is why it’s particularly refreshing to hear that the California native has shunned the services of a stylist to take charge of her own look. “I’ve always loved fashion,’ she tells the UK edition of Marie Claire in its October issue, on which she graces the cover. “That’s why I don’t use a stylist. Number one, it’s such an expression of self,” she states with a confident air, before amusing the set with stories of her recent trip to Paris where she got to meet one of her own fashion idols, Karl Lagerfeld. After chatting with Anna Wintour about her love of all things Chanel, she soon found herself bagging a front row seat at the fashion house’s Paris haute couture show in July and some one-on-one time with the designer himself. “So I went to dinner with Karl Lagerfeld and we got to spend a lot of priceless time together,” she gushes, excitedly. And the highlight? “Oh my gosh, riding around in Karl Lagerfeld’s Rolls-Royce with the top down. Insane!” To see Blake’s cover shoot, pick up the October issue of UK Marie Claire, or check out marieclaire.co.uk. –Monique Jessen

Sep 03 2010 11:30 AM ET

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POLL: Who Has the Best Skin in Hollywood?

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In this era of 3-D movies and HD TV screens, a star’s best asset is her perfect complexion. Luckily, these five ladies have the kind of flawless complexions that most of us can only dream about! Zoe Saldana may had her gorgeous glow may have been obscured under a layer of blue CG alien skin in Avatar, but she’s been showing if off since in her Calvin Klein ads and red carpet appearances. In her role as the newest face of Revlon, Jessica Biel offers up the perfect canvas to showcase the brand’s products. Eva Mendes often goes for barely there makeup perhaps to draw attention to her perfectly bronzed complexion. And there must be something in the water on the Big Love set because Ginnifer Goodwin’s baby smooth skin belies her age of 32, while her former costar Amanda Seyfried has a poreless porcelain complexion. Sound off and vote in our poll below! Tell us: Who do you think has the best skin in Hollywood? Do you agree with our picks?

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Sep 03 2010 09:45 AM ET

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Vienna Girardi Debuts a Sleek New Bob: Love It or Hate It?

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It looks like Vienna Girardi is the most recent newly single gal to chop off her locks for a clean start. The reality star, who split from fiancé and former Bachelor star Jake Pavelka earlier this summer, is starting fresh with a new man and a sophisticated new do. The 24-year-old removed her extensions and showed off a sleek new bob at an OK! party in Studio City, Calif. on Wednesday. The new grown-up look seems to suit the reality star, who took to her Twitter account this week to thank Nine Zero One salon for the mini-makeover. “All thanks to you!! Thank you for the amazing look.” And it seems Vienna’s new style signals a brand new start for the Bachelor star, who Tweeted, “Thank you everyone for all the sweet comments. Its a start to a beautiful new beginning. You are all such an inspiration to me. Xoxo.” Tell us: What do you think of Vienna’s short new do? Do you love it or hate it?

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Sep 02 2010 06:00 PM ET

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FIRST LOOK: Kardshians Add Shoes and Handbags to Their Bebe Line

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Ever wanted to walk in the Kardashians’ sky-high stilettos for a day? Well, now you can! Kim, Kourtney and Khloe are adding sexy shoes and trend-right bags to their existing bebe designer collection. Set to hit bebe stores and online September 9, the Kardashians’ new accessories will embody their own unique breed of sex appeal while keeping in step with fresh-off-the-runway looks. And with footwear priced from $159-$228 and handbags set to retail from $79-$298, the latest additions to the sexy collection are not to miss. We love these patent zip-up booties and the fashion-forward leopard trim on this quilted purse. We can’t wait to see more! Tell us: What do you think of the Kardashians’ new accessories for bebe? Will you be buying?–Andrea DeSimone

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Sep 02 2010 03:30 PM ET

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How Sara Rue is Maintaining Her Slimmer Figure — And Loving It

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What better place to flaunt your spanking new size-six self than to an Emmy party? After dropping a remarkable 50 pounds, actress and Jenny Craig spokesperson Sara Rue did just that, showing off her svelte figure in a chic Rory Beca dress at Entertainment Tonight‘s Emmy party on Sunday. No longer self-conscious about her appearance, Rue said that she now has time to focus on the important things in life. “I’m able to fret about other things outside of what I’m going to wear, and how I’m going to look,” the actress told PEOPLE. “I can worry, instead, about whether or not we’re going to be there on time, or what time I have to be up tomorrow morning,” explained Rue, who declared her current weight as a healthy one. And to keep herself in that healthy range, Rue said she is still watching the calories and sticking to Jenny Craig’s maintenance plan. “I’m still calling my consultant, and still eating the food, but I’m just not as regimented as I was.” Just don’t expect her slimdown to go any further. “I don’t feel the need to be any thinner than I already am,” she said. “I like being curvy, I like having boobs, and I know that I’m a representation of someone that has not taken it too far to one extreme or the other.” –Jessie Goldberg; reporting by Reagan Alexander