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Mar 24 2011 05:00 PM ET

Jena Malone Bares Her Midriff: Love It or Hate It?

Jena Malone Sucker Punch Premiere
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Talk about fab abs! Sucker Punch star Jena Malone dared to bare her toned tummy Wednesday night at the movie’s big premiere in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old actress, known for her work with Julia Roberts in Stepmom, paired her sweet black top with a pale pink mermaid skirt, finishing the look with strappy black sandals and a black clutch. Up top, she rocked a super-blunt bob, softened by iridescent light green eyeshadow and pale pink lips. We applaud the actress’s gusto — this is a movie about girl power, after all! — but we want to know what you think. Tell us: What do you think of Malone’s look?

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Mar 24 2011 04:00 PM ET

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Stylists Weigh In on the ‘It’ Bags of 2011

StyleFind Handbags
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Looking for the perfect spring pocketbook? StyleFind has it in the bag. The shopping site polled some of the country’s top stylists, asking for their thoughts on the must-have purses of 2011. Rachel Zoe protégé Brad Goreski chose the Louis Vuitton “Alma Nomade” satchel (above, $3,100) — “the color … is absolute perfection,” he says — plus a summery white Bottega Veneta fringe tote. Meanwhile, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott, who design the denim line Current/Elliott and style stars like Mandy Moore, went the colorful route, praising Jil Sander’s yellow leather “Market” tote (above, $895) and Proenza Schouler’s cross-body bag (above). “It’s a statement bag with charm and personality,” they explain of the latter. Conversely, Nicole Chavez, who’s dressed Rachel Bilson and Scarlett Johansson, is all about Celine’s dark and edgy zip-around shoulder bag (above). “It will never go out of style,” she shares. Vote for your favorite at stylefind.com.Tell us: Do you have a favorite purse style for spring?

SHOP STARS’ TOP 10 SPRING BAG TRENDS

Mar 24 2011 02:00 PM ET

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Space Invasion! See Katy Perry’s Otherworldly ‘E.T.’ Makeup

Katy Perry E.T. Makeup
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We’ve always loved Katy Perry‘s willingness to take her look to the extreme, whether she’s dressed for a Christmas-themed concert, flashing her crazy nails or going all-out glam for a magazine cover. But her most recent beauty transformation is seriously out of this world. The singer posted photos to her Facebook page Wednesday that flaunt the alien-esque makeup she’s wearing in the video for her latest single, “E.T.” The slow-burning song, which features Kanye West, has lyrics like, “Boy you’re an alien,” and “Lead me into the light,” so it makes sense her look is, well, extraterrestrial: Perry has an ethereal pink glow, and sports dramatically dark lips and piercing turquoise contacts, plus a series of bright braids. The singer also linked to a YouTube page, where curious alien wannabes can learn to imitate the look. The “E.T.” video premieres Thursday, March 31. Tell us: What do you think of Perry’s intergalactic look? –Kate Hogan

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Mar 24 2011 12:30 PM ET

Accessories Line R&Em Rocks Out at Macy’s

R&Em handbags and wallets, Rebecca Minkoff

Macy’s new accessories line R&Em recently hit shelves, proving that cheap and chic don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Chock-full of girlie items with a rocker edge (think fringe, grommets and chains), the music-inspired items — including handbags, wallet, and iPad cases — all retail for between $15 and $108. Pick up a luxe-looking crossbody bag or a cheeky “Truth or Dare” pouch set, or grab a studded wallet to keep all the extra cash you’ll save by getting celeb-level style at pocketbook-friendly prices.

Mar 24 2011 10:30 AM ET

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Pin-Up Perfect: Dita Von Teese’s New Cardigans

Dita Von Teese Creates Line of Cardigan Sweaters
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She’s dabbled in the fragrance industry and even created a line of striptease-inspired pens, but now, Dita Von Teese is trying her hand at something a bit more conventional: designing cardigan sweaters! The burlesque star recently collaborated with Wheels & Dollbaby on a limited edition, vintage inspired cardigan, which the star just happened to wear to the grocery store last weekend. The 1950s-inspired retro knit comes in four color combinations and is packaged inside a collectible peek-a-boo armoire-style box. “I love the way Wheels & Dollbaby makes it easy for any girl to capture the spirit of the classic pin-up girl,” Von Teese said in a statement. “This cute cardigan has always been a favorite of mine, and I am excited to bring it to my fans. I wear mine with a sleek pencil skirt or capri pants for an easy yet chic ensemble.” The Dita Rose Embroidered Cardi, which features satin trim, black velvet buttons and a matching velvet necktie, retails for $190 (which includes an autographed postcard from Von Teese!) and can be purchased at wheelsanddollbaby.com. Tell us: Would you buy Von Teese’s cardigans? –Kim Peiffer

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Mar 24 2011 09:00 AM ET

DEAL OF THE DAY: 20% Off of YBF Cosmetics

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Makeup can sometimes feel like a girl’s worst enemy — which is why former model Stacey Schieffelin created “Your Best Friend” cosmetics. Her goal is to help each girl get the tricks and tools to make makeup shopping and application a breeze, starting with her easy-to-use line of high-tech, good-for-you formulas. Combining fun and sexy packaging with fab colors and textures, she has something every girl will fall in love with. Her eyebrow gel is foolproof, caffeinated eye shadow is a pick-me-up gem and light-refracting lip glosses are a must-have. Shop YBF cosmetics like this lipstick, $23 with a discount, by clicking here.

Mar 23 2011 06:30 PM ET

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Katie Holmes Cheats on Her Stylist in John Frieda Short Film

The mystery has been solved: Katie Holmes was cheating on her hair stylist! Well, in a movie, that is. Tuesday night, the actress revealed The Decision, a short film she shot for John Frieda’s new Precision Foam Colour, which was teased online last week. In the four-minute flick, Holmes plays Joan Hudson, an American movie star who’s gone missing, and reportedly split from her colorist beau. As she tries to flee by airplane, she’s stopped by security, and when her bag is searched, boxes of the foam are found. John Frieda stylist Harry Josh, who coiffed Holmes’s hair for the movie and Tuesday’s premiere, says the actress was excited to do the promotion. “She said it was a really fun project,” he told PEOPLE. “She told me she was attracted to the whole short-film concept.” For The Decision, Josh said he “structured” her hair. “It was very dramatic … very clean,” he explained. So for the premiere, held at New York City club Lavo, he took it to the other extreme. “We did something incredibly soft, loose, natural and totally easy. We wanted it casual, just to throw the whole thing off.” Tricky! Learn more about The Decision at facebook.com/whatsinthebag. –Reporting by K.C. Baker

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