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Feb 15 2011 05:00 PM ET

Rachel Bilson on Her Whimsical New Home Line

Rachel Bilson Launches Home Line
Courtesy of C Magazine

Whether she’s sitting front-row at coveted shows or simply running errands around town, Rachel Bilson often finds herself on best dressed lists — including PEOPLE magazine’s! — for her eclectic California cool style – and now she’s bringing that much-praised aesthetic to the home! The 29-year-old recently launched a line of vintage-inspired porcelain dinnerware in a collection called Edie Rose Home by Rachel Bilson, an affordable, nature-themed tabletop line that includes place settings, butter dishes and teapots. “To stick with fashion, that would be a little more predictable,” she tells C Magazine about expanding her repertoire. “But there’s no one in my demographic, or really any ‘celebrity’ who has a similar aesthetic as me, who’s doing home or tabletop design. I’m sort of obsessed with dishes. I’m always cooking and baking at home, and I hate going out. I’d love to do bedding, too.” Edie Rose Home is available at select Macy’s and on Macys.com Read more from Rachel when C Magazine hits newsstands on February 22. Tell us: Are you interested in Rachel’s new home collection? – Hana Choi
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Feb 15 2011 03:30 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Bikini Designer Dishes!

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit - Sauvage
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Model Irina Shayk may have wept when David Letterman unveiled her Sports Illustrated cover yesterday, but she wasn’t the only one surprised: Simon Southwood, co-owner and designer of Sauvage swimwear, was also shocked to learn one of his bikinis was front and center on the bestselling issue. “I couldn’t sleep because of this!” he exclaimed. “It was just thrilling. It’s the ultimate, really, to get your suit on the cover.” Out of hundreds of thousands of suits shipped to the top-secret locations, six Sauvage suits made it into the pages, and the $165 pink-and-yellow triangle suit ended up making the cover. Southwood says the secret to Sauvage’s success in the mag is that they walk the line between sexy and tasteful, both in their special suits for Sports Illustrated and their everyday swimwear. “We try to be sensuous and stylish at the same time,” he said. “We want you to feel glamorous when you put on our suits, just like the photos you see in SI.” See more at sportsillustrated.com, or pick up an issue, on stands now — and if you’re ready to shop for your own bikini, visit everythingbutwater.com and enter our exclusive code SI2011 at checkout for a free water bottle with purchase! -Alex Apatoff

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Feb 15 2011 01:45 PM ET

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Emma Watson: I Need to Grow My Hair to ‘Keep Acting’

Emma Watson Growing out Her Short Hair Cut
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When Emma Watson chopped her long locks last summer, it was to mark the end of her Harry Potter days — contractually, she couldn’t cut her hair while playing Hermione. But since debuting her pixie cut in August, the actress has been trying to grow the ‘do a bit — this time, to get acting roles. At the ELLE Style Awards in London last night, where Watson received the Style Icon award from Vivienne Westwood, the starlet revealed to reporters that she’s liking her extra length. “I am trying to grow it but it’s slow, it’s taking a while obviously,” she told ELLE. “If I want to keep acting then it’s more flexible for me to have it longer for different roles, it’s quite a specific cut. I’m kind of looking forward to getting to a cute little bob stage.” Though we can imagine if a director really wanted to work with the talented young star, they’d find a way to deal with the hair! Tell us: What hairstyle do you think Emma should rock next?

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Feb 15 2011 12:15 PM ET

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Leona Lewis Hits the Red Carpet in Her Own Daring Designs

Leona Lewis Designing Her Own Clothing
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Who needs Fashion Week? Three nights in a row last week, pop star Leona Lewis took to the red carpet to debut colorful looks of her own design. At Tuesday’s L.A. premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, the singer showed off new blunt bangs and a lip-smacking ensemble of a cropped top and curve skimming skirt. The next night, at the 2nd annual Essence Black Women in Music event, the songstress offered up style in similar proportions, rocking a funky yellow top and an indigo skirt. Then, finally, at a benefit for EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund, Lewis hit the town in an azure corset top, amethyst fishtail skirt and of course, a sliver of toned tummy. And though the artist has no current plans to take her designs commercial, she tells PEOPLE, “I’m having loads of fun and just feeling so inspired and excited about what’s going on! I’m in a very creative zone right now and really enjoying experimenting with fashion.” We love when a star colors outside of the lines, but want to hear your thoughts. Tell us: What do you think of Leona Lewis’s designs?–Justine Harman

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Feb 15 2011 10:30 AM ET

Get a Star-Loved (and Super-Cute!) Express Jacket for Charity

Khloe Kardashian, Whitney Port and Jessica Lowdnes wear Express Jacket for Charity
Courtesy Express

Celebs are making a fashion statement by giving back—while sporting a cool faux leather jacket! Stars including Khloe Kardashian, Jessica Lowndes and Whitney Port have all been seen sporting this limited edition faux-leather studded jacket created by Nylon editor and girl-about-town Dani Stahl and Express, with a bright pink lining, motorcycle details, an asymmetrical zippered front add an edge and buckled waist detailing. Proceeds from the sale of the jacket benefit Bright Pink, an organization which focuses on the preventive side of breast and ovarian cancer. The jacket is $148 and can be purchased now at express.com.

Feb 15 2011 09:05 AM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Tyra Banks to Launch New Fashion and Beauty Website, typeF.com

Tyra Banks Launches New Website typeF.com
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Tyra Banks is already in the process of penning a novel and the 16th cycle of America’s Next Top Model premieres Feb. 23, but the talk-show host has yet another pet project in the works–a new fashion and beauty website called typeF.com. Debuting on March 15, Banks hopes to form an online community that will appeal to all types of women. “We’re celebrating diversity with hair color, skin color, hair textures,” Banks tells PEOPLE. “Every woman will see a reflection of themselves on this site.” Along with features on topics from make-up to clothes, Banks will also contribute to typeF.com: “You’ll see a very strong connection with me on the site.” And as for the website’s name–what does the mystery “f” stand for? “I connect to fierce–that’s what it means to me,” says Banks. “But it allows for women to define themselves. It can mean fashionable, fashion-forward, feisty.” But no need to wait another month for a chance at fun freebies. Visitors will be able to pre-register to enter to win prizes such as an iPod Touch and a trip for two to New York City, complete with a $5,000 shopping spree.–Thailan Pham

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Feb 15 2011 08:30 AM ET

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