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Nov 02 2010 02:30 PM ET

SNEAK PEEK: Lanvin Hearts H&M Collaboration Revealed!

In just a few short weeks, Lanvin’s much-anticipated designer collaboration with H&M will hit stores, and while very few details have been revealed, a video showcasing the entire collection for the first time has just been released! And fashionistas will not be disappointed. Statement-making jewel-toned frocks, chic jackets and feminine skirts—all boasting the luxurious cut, tailoring and details that have become synonymous with the Paris-based design house—are plentiful in the Lanvin hearts H&M collection, scheduled to hit U.S. stores on Nov. 20. “Designer’s work is usually tailored to a very small group of people, but the collection for H&M was about trying to translate the dream of luxury to the masses,” says Alber Elbaz, artistic director of Lanvin, in a statement. It’s no wonder the coveted French label counts stylish stars like Anne Hathaway and Jessica Alba as loyal fans. And with price points for the new line for H&M, which includes accessories and menswear, ranging from $9.95-$349, the designer’s sought-after items will be accessible to all for a limited time. But trust us: The lines will be long, so be sure to scoop them up while you can! Tell us: Will you buy any pieces from Lanvin’s designer collaboration with H&M? –Hana Choi

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Nov 02 2010 12:20 PM ET

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Emma Watson: ‘I was Contractually Obliged Not to Cut My Hair’

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Much was made of Emma Watson‘s elfin haircut this summer, when the actress boldly chopped off her wavy auburn locks. But despite speculation that the dramatic new style was for a movie role, the British beauty tells the U.K. edition of Vogue that it was really a mark of her new freedom. For nearly a decade, her appearance was very much ‘Hermione Granger,’ but now, with the Harry Potter series all filmed and Deathly Hallows Part I due out November 19, she can be herself. “I was contractually obliged not to cut my hair, not to tan,” she tells Vogue in its December issue. “All the normal things girls do, I couldn’t. So when I got the chance to change my appearance, this [gesturing to her hair] is what I did.” And, despite being a fashion icon today, she says she didn’t have a stylist on tap during her time as one of the world’s most-watched characters. “Sometimes I had two days’ notice before an event and there was nothing appropriate [in my wardrobe] for a 14-year-old to wear,” she tells Vogue. “It was either borrow from my stepmother, or go to the bridesmaid department at Harrods.” Something that surely didn’t come from that department is an enduring reminder of the role that’s made her a household name (and a very rich young woman): a 1957 Rolex. It was a gift from the Potter producers and came with the dates of her movies engraved on the back. “They said it suited me,” the 20-year-old says. “I love it.” See the full interview in the Star issue of British Vogue, on newsstands Thursday, or on the iPad app with behind the scenes film.–Simon Perry

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Nov 02 2010 10:30 AM ET

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Maria Sharapova to Design Her Wedding Shoes

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Newly engaged tennis champ Maria Sharapova may not have picked a wedding dress yet, but the Nike spokesperson and designer certainly knows what she will be wearing on her feet. “I will for sure be wearing Cole Haan because everybody that’s been talking to me about weddings and comfortable shoes said, ‘you have to be sure that you’re wearing comfortable shoes,’” Sharapova told PEOPLE at the 14th annual ACE awards presented by the Accessories Council at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York on Monday. “I’m for sure going to design them.” The tennis pro, whose engagement to L.A. Lakers shooting guard, Sasha Vujacic, was announced last month, said besides designing her own wedding kicks, she is also taking some time to bask in the engagement glow, refusing to stress out over a venue or guest list. “No, no, absolutely not, we’re going to take our time,” explained Sharapova, who, picked up the Brand Collaboration Award with Nike subsidiary Cole Haan last night. The Russian beauty, who is accustomed to wearing short tennis skirts, said she is open to the idea of a long traditional gown. “I think it depends on the design of the dress and how you feel about it,” Sharapova said. “Sometimes you want to go a little bit shorter, but I love when the dress is also long and fluid and you feel really elegant and flowy.” The 23-year-old also said she feels decidedly different since the engagement. “It’s a really good feeling,” Sharapova told PEOPLE. “At the end of the day we have each other and we obviously have our respective careers and we’re really busy but it’s great to come home to someone.” –Mary S. Park

Nov 01 2010 06:00 PM ET

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Which Halloween Costume Do You Like Best on Kim Kardashian?

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When Kim Kardashian has a hard time choosing an outfit, who does she turn to? Her fans, of course! “OK trying to decide what to be for Halloween!” Kim Tweeted on Saturday. “I have 6 options…should i take pics and you decide? Any suggestions?” The reality star then treated her Twitter followers to images of the eliminated contenders. First up? The Queen of Hearts. “I was gonna be the queen of hearts but my mom bought the same costume! I could’ve been the ultimate Heart Breaker,” she Tweeted, before sharing her scary seafarer costume, which she later conceded to her older sister. “Then I was gonna be a pirate but Kourtney wanted to wear this…” wrote Kim, who moved on to a feisty feline. “This leopard was a little too sexy for the kitties! LOL” – too sexy, even for Kim? Apparently, as she finally narrowed it down to the winner: “I decided on Little Red Riding Hood and [publicist friend] @JonathanCheban is the big bad wolf!” Putting a racy spin on the Brothers Grimm heroine, Kim headed to Heidi Klum‘s Halloween bash in a curve-hugging corset of a costume, complete with the signature red cape. Tell us: Which of Kim’s costume choices did you like best? – Hana Choi

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Nov 01 2010 04:00 PM ET

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Olivia Palermo Poses with Model Boyfriend in Mango’s Winter Catalog

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MTV may have axed The City, but don’t expect Olivia Palermo to step out of the fashion spotlight anytime soon. The striking N.Y.C. socialite-turned-reality star has already taken on a new role, modeling in Mango’s new winter 2010 catalog alongside her German-born boyfriend Johannes Huebl. Showing off stylish day and night looks for the Spanish retailer, the 24-year-old elegantly poses in feminine frocks, chic skirts and cocktail-ready accessories. “I love working with Johannes, and the photographers love seeing the chemistry that exists between us,” says Palermo in a release. “Working with Mango is like a dream, because it’s a wonderful company.” Shot by photographer Txema Yeste at Barcelona’s Hotel Palace, the reality star looks every bit the stylish sophisticate in the retailer’s 2010 looks, giving official brand spokesmodel Scarlett Johansson a run for her money. Check out more of Olivia and Johannes’ on-camera chemistry in the images below and visit shopmango.com to snag some of your own statement-making looks for your holiday wardrobe. Tell us: What do you think of Olivia’s in-store catalogue images for Mango? –Gillian Koenig

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Nov 01 2010 03:30 PM ET

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Surface to Air Debuts Boys Collection

If you’re a mom who loves Surface to Air‘s cutting-edge fashions, you’re in luck! You can now scoop up the brand’s über-cool pieces for your mini hipsters. The street-chic Parisian design outfit has debuted a 28-piece boys collection for fall, which features fun graphic sweaters, graffiti-style thermal tops and slim-cut jeans and cords. Liv Tyler has already scooped up some pieces for her little tyke, Milo Langdon. Check the line out in our Moms & Babies section.

Nov 01 2010 02:00 PM ET

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Taylor Swift to Launch Her First Fragrance!

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As her past loves know, crooner Taylor Swift doesn’t exactly hold back when it comes to sharing emotion—and it looks like she’s found one more medium for self-expression as she takes on the beauty world with a debut signature scent. “I have always loved how fragrance can shape a memory…the way certain scents remind you of events and people that are imprinted in your thoughts,” Taylor says in a release announcing her new gig as a perfumer. “Lately I’ve been having fun experimenting with combining some of my favorite scents, so I’m really excited about working with Elizabeth Arden to develop my own unique fragrance.” The singer will be involved in all aspects of the fragrance, from its notes to packaging and advertising. And while there’s no word yet on what precisely eau de Taylor will smell like, you’ll be able to find out for yourself when it launches in the fall of next year. Are you excited for Taylor Swift’s new fragrance? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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