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Sep 28 2011 09:00 AM ET

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Sep 27 2011 06:00 PM ET
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Seeing Double: Jennifer Aniston’s Déjà-Vest

Jennifer Aniston Sexy Vest Style
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When Jennifer Aniston showed up to Monday night’s New York premiere of Five, we assumed the Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit she wore to January’s People’s Choice Awards had been repurposed.

However, upon closer inspection, the megastar, who once said she would wear a bathing suit “for as many years as the strings still tie,” was wearing a very similar – but slightly different! — vest ensemble.

Nearly imperceptible differences in the Dolce suits include tailored darts, nominally different pockets, covered buttons and oh yeah, a peek-a-boo corset.

While we think it’s a super chic look — and especially love the way she accessorizes with gold necklaces and voluminous locks — we want to know what you think. Tell us: Would you ever buy a similar look twice?

 Justine Harman

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Sep 27 2011 04:30 PM ET
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Take a Trip with Ramona Singer’s Travel-Inspired Jewels

Ramona Singer jewelry collectionCourtesy HSN; Inset: Mark Von Holden/WireImage

Can’t get enough Ramona? You’re in luck: not only is Real Housewives of New York star Ramona Singer returning for another season of her drama-filled reality show, but she’s showing off some new gems from her jewelry line in her spare time, as well.

Singer, who first announced she’d be frosting the world with her glimmering HSN collection over the summer, is appearing on the network again this Thursday, Sept. 29, from 1-3 p.m., to share a new collection of sparklers. The reality star was so influenced by her recent cross-country travels — all to promote her Ramona Singer Pinot Grigio — that she crafted items like sky-blue topaz earrings and an African amethyst ring.

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Sep 27 2011 03:00 PM ET
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Pump Up Your Fall Wardrobe with Picks from MiH Jeans

Corduroy by MiH Jeans
Courtesy MiH Jeans

Though autumn doesn’t seem like it’s ready to arrive just yet, the season’s clothes certainly have — and we’re falling hard. Take for instance MiH Jeans’s exclusive new autumn/winter 2011 capsule collection for Net-A-Porter.com, a line of non-denim looks that includes cozy cords and cotton and silk-blend jersey turtlenecks in a variety of warm hues.

“I was particularly inspired by Julie Christie and Annie Hall; the understated sophistication of their uptown/downtown style that stood the test of time,” MiH creative director Chloe Lonsdale said in a release. “We really wanted to capture the essence of that chic gamine vibe and tap into the mood of the season, while also offering an approachable way to wear these trends.”

Highlights of the collection include a sleek burgundy corduroy blazer ($315), charming navy, burgundy and mustard turtlenecks with buttons down the back ($145), plus standard corduroy pants in burgundy and bronze ($200).

The British brand — loved by stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Liv Tyler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Alba — plans to keep the collection on Net-A-Porter‘s virtual shelves until it sells out, so shop your favorites soon.

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Sep 27 2011 01:30 PM ET
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Kristin Cavallari’s Shoe Sense: ‘The Higher the Heel the Better’

Kristin Cavallari
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She may be busy in the ballroom on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, but Kristin Cavallari is never too swamped to talk stilettos! “I really like to mix it up, especially with shoes and accessories,” she tells PEOPLE of her aesthetic. “No matter the type of shoe, I can find an outfit to pair it with and honestly can’t think of a type of shoe I wouldn’t want to add to my closet.”

The reality star was recently announced as a guest editor for Chinese Laundry, and will bring her relatable fashion savvy to the shoe brand’s site via videos, styling tips and product picks starting this fall.

And while Cavallari actually created a shoe for online retailer ShoeDazzle in the spring, she says that doesn’t make her a pro — just an admirer. “I don’t consider myself to be an expert but I’m obsessed with shoes and think they complete every outfit,” she shares. “Having designed a shoe, I now know what makes a shoe great. There are a lot [more] little details that go into making shoes than you’d think.”

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Sep 27 2011 12:00 PM ET
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Kelly Ripa’s Dermatologist Tackles Skin Care Questions on SiriusXM

Kelly Ripa Dr. BrandtCindy Ord/Getty

Curious about the redness around your nose, or the lines forming near your eyes? They’re not fun topics to talk about, but cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Fredric S. Brandt tackles them head-on in his new SiriusXM Satellite Radio Show, Ask Dr. Brandt.

“He’s very honest, very personable,” devotee Kelly Ripa told PEOPLE Monday night during a party in New York to celebrate the new show. “He doesn’t make you feel like an idiot. He just sort of addresses the issues that need to be addressed. And he’s fun!”

After working with Brandt “for years” on makeover segments for Live! with Regis and Kelly, Ripa started seeing him one-on-one to learn about bettering her skin. “I didn’t have a routine … I washed my face with soap,” she said. “He really sort of gave me an inside-out frame of mind in terms of beauty and taking care of myself. Once I’ve done the damage, he erases it with his miracle concoctions, lotions, potions, lasers and needles.”

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Sep 27 2011 10:30 AM ET
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‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Stars Rev Up for Racing Game

Irina Shayk, Chrissy Teigen Need for SpeedCourtesy EA Games

Chrissy Teigen is suiting up again — but this time, she’s not slipping into a bikini. The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model (and designer) is going to get engines revving with a little help from pal Irina Shayk in the upcoming video game Need for Speed: The Run.

“I definitely did not think that swimsuit modeling would lead to anything a video game involved, especially where I’m like fully dressed, which is exciting,” Teigen tells PEOPLE in the clip below. Instead, she spent time in Los Angeles recently, doing a day of motion-capture to create her character.

Teigen and Shayk star as best friends and rival racers in the game, and compete against Jack, Need for Speed‘s protagonist and “man on the run.” The race takes the trio from San Francisco all the way to New York City.

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