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Aug 23 2011 06:00 PM ET

PHOTO: See Randy Houser’s 300-Diamond Engagement Ring!

Randy Houser Engagement Ring
Courtesy of King Jewelers; Inset: Alicia Katy Photography

When country singer Randy Houser proposed to fellow singer-songwriter Jessa Lee Yantz, he did it with a stunning diamond ring.

But that was just the beginning of the jewelry’s journey.

After Yantz said yes, Houser took the bauble back to Nashville-based King Jeweler, where he bought it. Then, together with jeweler David King, Houser and Yantz customized the ring with additional diamonds to reflect the bride-to-be’s style. The completed piece is composed of almost 5.5 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds (totaling more than 300 stones!) set in 18-karat gold with a double diamond halo.

“The complexity of a handmade ring of this degree was a great challenge, but the creative input and passion from both Randy and Jessa helped us create something not only gorgeous and brilliant, but tasteful and timeless,” King tells PEOPLE.

Aug 23 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Courteney Cox’s Latest Beauty Essential: A Good Nose-Hair Trimmer

Courtney Cox's Favorite Nose Trimmer
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She’s been sharing her budget beauty secrets as a style blogger for Jane Pratt’s site xojane.com, but in her most recent post, Courteney Cox dives into some, well, hairier issues.

“Jane asked me about the best nose hair trimmer,” Cox says in her latest column. “Embarrassing, but the Panasonic Swing Head is great for that and for eyebrow trimming.”

When she’s not keeping up on her trimming, Cox is using some other unusual products that she doesn’t leave home without, including moldable earplugs. “I have a really hard time sleeping but one thing that helps, besides my night guard, are these earplugs,” she writes. “You don’t have to stick them in your ear, just mold them around it. I don’t go anywhere without these.”

Her third pick of the week? Oddly enough, a hand grip — because her father used to use one of his own. “I use one … mostly because it reminds me of my dad, but also because it’s a good stress reliever,” she explains. “It tones the muscles in your forearm that are seldom worked out.”

Aug 23 2011 03:00 PM ET

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Kim Kardashian’s Three Wedding Gowns: All the Details!

Kim Kardashian Wedding Dress
Courtesy Vera Wang

When Kim Kardashian chose family friend Vera Wang to create her custom couture wedding gowns, she knew things would be picture perfect. What she didn’t know, however, was which of the three intricate gowns she would choose to wear for her walk down the aisle.

“I truly, up until two days before [the wedding] could not decide which to wear,” the bride admits to PEOPLE. After seeking advice from friends, family — and of course Wang herself — the choice was clear: Kardashian made her grand entrance in what she calls the “princess look” gown, a ball gown with full tulle skirt, basque waist and hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué on bodice and train. Along with her Lorraine Schwartz headpiece, she wore a cathedral-length veil with hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué at the hem and a lightly shirred blusher layer.

“It was Cinderella,” Wang tells PEOPLE of the overall look. “But Cinderella with a very sexy body. She has a very Liz Taylor or Sophia Loren kind of body and we didn’t want to lose that.”
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Aug 23 2011 01:30 PM ET

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Beverly Hills ‘Housewife’ Adrienne Maloof Creates Fancy Footwear

Adrienne Maloof for Charles Jourdan
Courtesy Charles Jourdan; Inset: David Livingston/Getty

We admired her shoes all throughout season one of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and now Adrienne Maloof is turning her eye for fine fashion into a career. The reality star is creating shoes with Charles Jourdan, launching the high-end line on Isaay.com this fall.

“I have loved shoes ever since I was a young girl,” Maloof tells PEOPLE. “My brothers would always make fun of me about my shoe obsession. But it’s been a dream to create a shoe collection.”

The businesswoman, who says fashion is “in her DNA,” thought about creating a line long before Housewives hit. So when representatives from Charles Jourdan approached her about working together, she was “honored.” Calling herself a fan of the brand’s work, she loves the limited-edition platform shoes, but “as a mom, you’re always running around,” she adds. So “I also have a deep appreciation for a beautiful and functional flat.” As a result, she created about 10 pairs of shoes, ranging from sparkly heels to a sleek flat boot.

Aug 23 2011 12:00 PM ET

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Buy a Piece of Anne Hathaway Movie History

One Day Anne Hathaway Set
Courtesy Focus Features

Want to sleep on Anne Hathaway‘s bedspread? Check your makeup in her mirror? One Kings Lane is bringing set pieces from the actress’s latest film, One Day, to shoppers, offering items like artwork and home décor from $19.

Included in the sale is the bedspread ($299) from Emma’s (Hathaway) Parisian apartment; the charming bedding was made in France using antique embroidery. Her folding dressing-table mirror, which follows her throughout the film, retails for $199 and features a vintage finish. For men, there’s a photograph ($99) from Dexter’s (Jim Sturgess) bedroom; a black-and-white creation that plays a role in a “photographic project” in the film.

Aug 23 2011 10:30 AM ET

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EXCLUSIVE: Victoria’s Secret Models Make Sweating Look Sexy

Working out has never looked so sexy! Victoria’s Secret made summer even hotter with their knockout swimwear collection and now, the line is making working up a sweat a lot more chic with the launch of the new VSX Sexy Sport collection, a line of flattering athletic wear including yoga pants, capri and low-rise pants and supportive sports bras, all designed to combine high performance with looking good at the gym.

In the video above, Victoria’s Secret models flaunt their toned physiques while showing off some pieces from the new collection. “The VSX collection is great because it’s stylish and functional,” model Erin Heatherton tells PEOPLE. “Victoria’s Secret are bra experts, so I’m very excited that they are now offering sports bras … that keep me comfortable during my workout!”

Aug 23 2011 09:00 AM ET

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