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Dec 20 2010 11:00 AM ET
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Day or Night: Which Johnny Depp Look Do You Like Better?

Day or Night: Which Johnny Depp Look Do You Like Better?
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He may be sharing the red carpet with Angelina Jolie to promote The Tourist, but Johnny Depp has been getting more than his fair share of attention for his sartorial choices during the film’s world tour. The actor, who stepped out in two very different outfits on Dec. 16 for promotional events in Madrid, Spain, first got cameras flashing in a messy cowboy-inspired ensemble of head-to-toe denim and a pinstriped vest—complete with a fedora and scarf-like rags. Later that night, Depp cleaned up his act, hitting the red carpet in a dapper Polo Ralph Lauren charcoal glen plaid three-piece suit, which he accented with a red pocket square and bold framed glasses. And while Depp can pull off just about any style with his striking good looks and A-list charm, we can’t decide which look we like better. Tell us: Do you prefer a funky daytime or dapper evening look for Johnny Depp? Vote in our poll below!Jessie Goldberg

Dec 20 2010 08:30 AM ET

DEAL OF THE DAY: 20% Off Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Deal on Laura Elizabeth Jewelry

Jewelry designer Laura Elizabeth specializes in delicate, pretty pieces inspired by nature, like these Emily earrings (originally $99), which are made from real aspen leaves leaves preserved in copper and gold. Celebs like Rachel Bilson and Katy Perry are already fans of Laura Elizabeth’s jewels, for her great-for-layering necklaces, and edgy rings, made from recycled metal and unique stones. To start shopping with a discount, click here.

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Dec 17 2010 03:30 PM ET
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Michelle Obama Makes History in Vintage Norman Norell Dress

Michelle Obama Makes History in Vintage Norman Norelli
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What’s old is new again for Michelle Obama, who had another groundbreaking moment in fashion history Sunday night, dazzling in one-of-a-kind vintage number by the late designer Norman Norell. The First Lady picked up the black-lace overlay dress, which boasted a full tea-length tulle style skirt and a square neckline (something rarely seen in contemporary designs), at New York Vintage boutique, signaling what store owner Jon Schneck believes to be the first time a first lady has worn a vintage dress to a public event, reports The Huffington Post. Obama donned the elegant 1950s piece to the “Christmas in Washington” concert in Washington, D.C., which airs tonight on TNT and is hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. And while the spectacle, which will feature performances by Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and more, will surely be packed with flare, we’re sure no one sparkled as brightly as Obama, who glammed up her ballerina-like confection with oversized snowflake drop earrings. And if you like what you see, stay tuned for other throwback looks from the First Lady. The The Huffington Post reports that Schneck confirmed that Obama scooped up additional archived pieces from New York Vintage for future appearances. Saying, “We are truly honored that the First Lady has chosen a gown from New York Vintage as her first venture into vintage couture. Other dresses from our archive have been scheduled for use by the first lady later this year.” To see Obama don the dazzling dress, tune in to the holiday special tonight on TNT at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central. –Justine Harman

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Dec 17 2010 01:30 PM ET
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Check Everyone Off Your List with Help from our Holiday Gift Guide!

Holiday Gift Guide
Courtesy Banana Republic

The pressure’s on! There’s only seven days left before Christmas and if you’ve been putting off your holiday shopping, now’s the time to flex that retail muscle. Our holiday gift guide is chock-full of great ideas for anyone on your list, like these glittery jeweled clutches ($98 each) sure to spice up any party outfit, or a beautiful jade starlight compact ($175) like the one below. For the Hollywood lover, help them feel like they’re leading a superstar life–vicariously, of course–with a pick from a celebrity designer or our Life of a Star guide. For the foodies, we have great edible deals that come in super chic packages, of course, in Season’s Sweetest Treats. Low on funds? Consider inexpensive stocking stuffers in the 10 Under $10 list, or take a browse through all the exclusive StyleWatch deals we gathered for our loyal readers. And don’t worry, we have moms, dads, kiddies and even Fido covered! Don’t wait, get shopping now! – Hana Choi

Holiday Gift Guide
Courtesy Estee Lauder

Dec 17 2010 12:30 PM ET
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1 Trend, 3 Ways: Chic Mini Dress Coats

From the East to the West coast, mini trendsetters are taking things up a notch this winter with stylish dress coats. Honor Warren (left) and Ever Anderson kept things bright and cheerful in colorful jackets during outings with their parents in Los Angeles, while globetrotting Zahara Jolie-Pitt was NYC-ready in an all-black version. Check them out, plus looks for every budget in our Moms & Babies section.

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Dec 17 2010 10:00 AM ET
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Natalie Portman’s Inner Circle of Fashion Friends

Natalie Portman's Black Swan Diet and Fashion
Peter Lindbergh for Vogue

Natalie Portman may be dazzling audiences with her performance as a haunted and driven ballerina in Black Swan — already racking up Golden Globe and SAG nominations — but she’s also a fashion favorite, fronting the Miss Dior Cherie fragrance and wowing on the red carpet. No wonder she counts insiders like Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy and Stila founder Jeanine Lobell among her closest friends. “Kate and Laura Mulleavy have schedules that are similar to mine, so we can go for a hike at noon, or to the museum in the middle of the day,” Portman explains to Vogue. The designers were even inspired by a Degas ballerina statuette for their much buzzed-about tutus for the dark psychological drama. And Lobell praises Portman’s beauty inside and out, enthusing to Vogue, “Natalie gets more and more beautiful because she’s a good person.” For more details on Natalie’s rigorous training for Black Swan and her next career moves, visit vogue.com.

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Natalie Portman's Balck Swan Diet and Fashion
Peter Lindbergh for Vogue

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