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Nov 22 2010 12:00 PM ET

Rosario Dawson Wants to Collaborate on a Fashion Line

Rosario Dawson Wants to Collaborate on a Fashion Line
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Spring is in the air—fashionwise that is. Tod’s celebrated their spring/summer collection with a lunch in Beverly Hills on Friday benefiting The Museum of Contemporary Art. Hosted by creative director Derek Lam, the ultra-glam event drew some of Tinsletown’s finest fashionistas including stars like Rosario Dawson, Ginnifer Goodwin and Kelly Lynch, who epitomized the brand’s classically-chic style as they sipped champagne and shopped Tod’s Beverly Hills location. “I love getting the insider [look] because I get to get a little shopping done in advance,” said Dawson, who was clad in Dolce & Gabbana and Tod’s. “That’s the key and it’s time for Christmas shopping.” The preview also got the Unstoppable star thinking about dabbling in her own fashion career, telling PEOPLE, “Oh yeah, I would totally collaborate on something. I think that would be so fun, especially something short-term,” adding that she would design with her own body type in mind.”I don’t have really big hips or anything, so I always fit smaller on the bottom but the top I always have to let out.” As for Lam, who just signed on for another two years with the Italian fashion house, inspiration for the new collection fit within the spring aesthetic. “The colors were inspired by flowers,” he said, “Gardening shoes I love, like the croc mixed with the garden soles. I think Tod’s is about the Mediterranean style everybody aspires to don in the most modern, classic [way].” –Michelle Ward
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Nov 22 2010 10:00 AM ET

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Taylor Swift Shows Off Straight Hair and Bangs at AMAs: Love It or Hate It?

Taylor Swift Shows Off Straight Hair at AMAs: Love It or Hate It?
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Taylor Swift caused more than a few double-takes when she stepped onto the red carpet last night at the American Music Awards debuting a dramatic new hairstyle. Looking more supermodel than country singer, she showed off some fabulous new fringe with her usually curly tresses replaced by straight and sleek. The singer, who picked up the best female country artist award, complemented her new sophisticated style with a sparkly mini dress before pulling her hair back into a sleek ponytail for her performance. And while we’re not used to seeing Taylor without her signature cute curls, we’re loving this chic new style. Tell us: What do you think of Taylor’s new style? Do you prefer her hair curly or straight?
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Nov 19 2010 06:00 PM ET

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Style News Now’s Hottest Headlines of the Week

Style News Now's Hottest Headlines of the Week Samir Hussein/WireImage

Which of Hollywood’s style stars got readers buzzing this week? Check out our top stories!

- A royal engagement indeed! Prince William proposes to Kate Middleton with Princess Diana’s engagement ring. READ IT

- Love is in the air for Jessica Simpson, who received this one-of-a-kind ruby engagement ring from her new fiancé. READ IT

- Kate Middleton faces the cameras to announce the big news in a dress from one of her favorite brands, Issa. READ IT

- Weigh in on who you think will design Kate Middleton ’s wedding dress in our poll. READ IT

- Gwyneth Paltrow finds eccentric trinkets and seasonal surprises in her holiday gift guide. READ IT

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Nov 19 2010 05:00 PM ET

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Pick Up $5,000 Limited-Edition Barbies Designed by The Blonds!

Lo Bosworth Gives 'The Lo Down' on New Shopping Site
Courtesy Barbie

Barbie is trying on a whole new look for size. The iconic and always stylish doll is getting a rock-star-worthy makeover by one of the hottest designing-duos in fashion: Phillip and David Blond of The Blonds! And while the pair, who have created extravagant looks for stars like Rihanna, Fergie and Katy Perry, first debuted their custom-designed collection of limited-edition Barbies ($5,000) on the runway during New York Fashion Week, this week marks the first time that you can snag the mini-fashionistas for yourself. And to properly celebrate Barbie as the blonde bombshell of our time, you can also choose from an assortment of other chic accessories to dress yourself in, including bangles ($15), a Louis Vuitton-like clutch ($60), or even a one-of-a-kind hair chandelier ($9,000). This is one off-the-runway collection you must get your hands on! To purchase the ultimate Barbie, visit barbiecollector.com. –Jessie Goldberg
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Nov 19 2010 04:30 PM ET

Harry Winston Unveils 45.52-Carat Hope Diamond Necklace

Harry Winston Debuts The New 45.52-Carat Hope Necklace

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Harry Winston’s historic donation of the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in 1958, the company has now crafted a new 45.52-carat “Embracing Hope” setting. Consisting of 340 baguette diamonds set into platinum, the necklace, modeled by Estée Lauder spokesperson Hilary Rhoda, took eight master jewelers more than 1,000 hours to create! To see more of the fabled deep blue gem, catch the behind-the-scenes footage in the Mystery of the Hope Diamond documentary on the Smithsonian Channel Nov. 21, visit harrywinston.com, or catch a real life glimpse of the precious stone at The Smithsonian museum!

Nov 19 2010 03:00 PM ET

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Beyoncé Takes Heat for Her Banned Fragrance Ad

Beyoncé is Taking The Heat on Her Banned Fragrance Ad
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When Beyoncé launched her first fragrance, Heat, in Februrary, both the scent and the campaign left you wanting more–until now. The ad for the Coty perfume has been deemed “racy-but not explicit” by Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), who has banned the sexy commercial from running before 7:30 p.m., when kids are most likely to be sitting in front of the TV, reports WWD. And while the commercial was supposed to reflect Beyoncé’s personal ‘sexy chic’ style–not to suggest sex!–it looks like British officials are sticking to their guns. In the controversial commercial, the star appears to be lying in a state of suggested undress in the middle of a room before she rises in a barely-there red silk robe, caressing her neck while seductively singing “You Give Me Fever.” And although her first fragrance has shown to be yet another blockbuster for the star–making $3 million in one month–if her British fans want some heat, they’ll have to either wait until the sun goes down or head to a department store and pick up a bottle. But before you go anywhere, check out the commercial below and see what all the fuss is about! Tell us: Do you think Beyoncé’s Heat commercial should have been banned? –Jessie Goldberg
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Nov 19 2010 02:00 PM ET

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Lanvin Hearts H&M Hits the Catwalk

SNAP SHOT: Lanvin Hearts H&M Carries The Catwalk!
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Alber Elbaz’s long-awaited Lanvin Hearts H&M line transformed a flower-bedecked runway at the posh Pierre Hotel into a major fashion affair last night, as the designer sent out 20 drool-worthy looks from the sweet and sassy line to wow his guests, including Emma Roberts and Sofia Coppola. The lavishly styled models even sported pieces from the accompanying menswear collection, designed by Lucas Ossendrijver, the menswear designer at Lanvin. The line doesn’t hit stores until tomorrow morning (expect long lines!), but you can bid on the featured looks on H&M’s Facebook page along with five of Elbaz’s sketches with 100% of the proceeds going to the H&M UNICEF All for Children Project. Bidding ends on November 26. Prices for the line range from $40 for an embellished T-shirt up to $250 for party-worthy dresses.