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Jul 07 2011 01:30 PM ET

Check Out Rachel Weisz’s Wild New Perfume Ad

Rachel Weisz for Bulgari Jasmin Noir
Courtesy Bulgari

From new wife to new model! Rachel Weisz is making her debut as the face of Bulgari’s Jasmin Noir fragrance — and the results are pretty wild. The actress, who married James Bond star Daniel Craig in a secret ceremony last month, was recently photographed in Pasadena, Calif., by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot for her first campaign with the company. In the ads, Weisz drips in Bulgari’s luxe jewels — including a yellow gold cocktail ring with 39.64 carats of citrine quartz and a pink gold watch with pave diamonds — and cozies up to a lion, a symbol the company uses to denote elegance and nobility. Intended to represent an “elegant boudoir,” the set tells “an intense and profound story full of allure and seduction,” according to a release. Weisz’s Jasmin Noir ads will go wide in August; they follow Kirsten Dunst‘s similarly exotic ads for Bulgari’s sister scent, Mon Jasmin Noir. –Kate Hogan

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Jul 07 2011 12:00 PM ET

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Emma Watson Darkens Her Do

Emma Watson Brown Hair
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We knew the next installment of Harry Potter would be dark, but we didn’t expect star Emma Watson to go dark, too! The actress — a bright blonde at the MTV Movie Awards just last month — popped up at a promotional event for the final Potter film in London on Wednesday sporting a decidedly darker, almost reddish do. Watson’s hair has undergone quite the transformation in the past year: last August, she chopped her long locks — a sign of emancipation from the Potter franchise — and went from blonde to brunette before declaring that she was growing it out again to earn movie roles. (We can hardly keep up!) But it’s all in good fun for the fashion darling — who recently collaborated with People Tree and Alberta Ferretti and is now the face of Lancôme — who considers style to be her outlet of expression outside of filmmaking. Tell us: What do you think of Watson’s darker locks?

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Jul 07 2011 10:30 AM ET

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Shakira Spawns an ‘Emotional’ New Scent

Shakira Perfume
S by Shakira Eau Florale; Inset: Michael Loccisano

She unveiled her sexy inner She Wolf last year with her first fragrance, S by Shakira, and now, Shakira is emoting even more with the launch of her second scent, S by Shakira Eau Florale. But this time, the singer is taking a more thoughtful approach to her “scent-sual” side, combining fragrant notes that elicit different feelings in those who smell it. “After working on S by Shakira with the perfumer, I became interested in the possibilities of expressing emotions through scents,” the singer said in a release. “It’s similar to the process you go through when writing a melody: certain chord combinations inspire different feelings in the listener. I wanted to find a way of expressing the feeling of pure happiness through the medium of fragrance.” The uplifting perfume combines jasmine and heliotrope flower with fresh notes of bergamot and cassis, plus sweet wild fruits, musk and vanilla. Pick up a bottle of S by Shakira Eau Florale ($17-$35) when it arrives in specialty and drug stores this September. Tell us: Will you buy Shakira’s second fragrance? –Kim Peiffer

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Jul 07 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Jul 06 2011 05:30 PM ET

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Who Has the Hottest Summer Tour Style?

Britney Spears, Rihanna Tour Costumes
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Summer 2011 doesn’t just belong to “California Gurls” — it’s all about Rihanna, Taylor, Britney and of course Katy, too! The pop princesses (and country queen) are all on the road, greeting their fans and performing their hits on their respective summer tours. Katy Perry’s California Dreams tour features numerous candy-coated costume changes, including a Jeremy Scott-designed look inspired by Hershey’s kisses. Britney Spears’s Femme Fatale tour is a journey through the starlet’s pop-hit past, with costumes including a snake charmer outfit and mirrored gold jacket (plus some super-cute makeup artists). Rihanna’s Loud tour presents the redhead in a series of Swarovski crystal-studded outfits, including a racy bra and panty set. And Taylor Swift is showing off her style — and her musical talent (she plays several different instruments!) — on her Speak Now tour, where the Nashville star shows off her gams in short and sexy skirts. We love all the ladies’ looks, but want to know what you think.

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Jul 06 2011 03:30 PM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Simpson’s Newest Fragrance Is Inspired by Love

Jessica Simpson's New Fragrance
Courtesy Parlux Fragrances

Jessica Simpson is no stranger to falling under love’s intoxicating spell, and the feeling is so great, she wanted to bottle it! So the fashion mogul created a new fragrance, I Fancy You, designed to conjure up memories of discovering what it means to be in love. “I am so excited to introduce my fourth and final fragrance of the Fancy Collection, I Fancy You,” Simpson said in a statement, referencing the theme of amour found in her perfumes. “This floral scent is romantic and feminine and conjures up the feelings of a first love that makes you realize that love can last forever … I Fancy You!” The fragrance, a collaboration between Simpson and perfumer Cécile Hua of MANE, is a soft, velvety floral musk with notes of juicy pear, savory Fuji apple and bergamot orange. Simpson stuck with the romance motif right down to the bottle design, choosing a pale blue capsule with tiny hearts, inspired by a vintage fragrance bottle in her personal collection. We wonder if she’ll sport this love-themed fragrance when she walks down the aisle! Tell us: Will you buy Simpson’s latest fragrance? –Kim Peiffer

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Jul 06 2011 01:30 PM ET

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Elle Fanning Meets Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld

Elle Fanning at Chanel
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Talk about a big night: not only did up-and-comer Elle Fanning get to attend the Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris on Tuesday, she got to meet the man behind the brand, Mr. Karl Lagerfeld. The 13-year-old Super 8 star — little sis of actress and designer muse Dakota Fanning — spoke to WWD before the runway show, gushing about the experience. “This is my first-ever fashion show, and it’s the first time I’ve been to Paris,” she said. “So I think this night will be pretty special.” The bubbly blonde joined Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson in the front row at the Grand Palais, and kept a camera in her lap to snap some photos. She’s already making a splash on the red carpet — perhaps she’ll become a muse herself someday soon?

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