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Dec 02 2011 10:30 AM ET

Stacy Keibler’s Holiday Must-Have? A ‘Really Great’ LBD

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From flowing floor-length gowns to shimmery frocks with plunging necklines, Stacy Keibler‘s red carpet looks have been talked about almost as much as her new relationship. So what are her fashion rules when it comes to supporting boyfriend George Clooney at star-studded events?

“There are certain dresses that are more appropriate to wear,” she tells PEOPLE. “It’s so fun to wear a long dress to a premiere because there aren’t that many chances [to do that]. I really love to do that.”

But just because she’s a supportive girlfriend doesn’t mean she doesn’t also enjoy dressing up for herself. “When I’m by myself, I can do whatever I want,” Keibler explains. “I can play with my style a little bit more and be a little bit more funky.”

However, her holiday must-have is not so funky; it’s “a really great black dress,” she says. “You can change your lip, add a blazer or a fancy sequin jacket, change your shoe or change your bag. You can use it a couple times.”

Dec 02 2011 09:00 AM ET

Gifts to Give: Cheeky Trays from Chic Shop LA

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Interior decorator Hillary Thomas wrangles stylish, whimsical treasures to sell to fans like Greg Kinnear and Bridget Moynahan in her Brentwood, Calif., store, Chic Shop. The boutique offers home goods like a vintage ’60s bar cart, prettily patterned lampshades and cozy throw pillows in a rainbow of colors, plus hostess gifts and even some furniture. But some standouts for the holiday season are trays ($165 each) covered in cheeky phrases, like the one at left and one that reads, “Why limit happy to an hour?” Find these handcrafted goodies — plus much more — at chicshopla.com.

Dec 01 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Cyndi Lauper Works to Empower LGBT Youth … Through Lipstick

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Cyndi Lauper has a message for struggling LGBT youth: You’re not alone. “A lot of people are feeling bad about themselves, and when you’re a teenager you’re self destructive,” she tells PEOPLE. “But what seems terrible now won’t be terrible 10 years down the line. It’s not as bleak as it looks. You’ll get through it. You are precious. Protect yourself.”

Those words of caution come on World AIDS Day, a time to remember those who’ve lost their lives and those who are fighting to stay alive. “If you get yourself sick with AIDS, you’ll either be dead or living with AIDS,” Lauper says firmly. “It’s hard to go through life with a compromised immune system. AIDS is 100 percent preventable … but it’s 100 percent not curable.”

Lauper spent her World AIDS Day at the LGBT Youth Center in New York’s West Village, stuffing goodie bags for teens in need with an army of volunteers from M.A.C. Lauper has worked with the cosmetic brand for a number of years, specifically focusing on the Viva Glam collection and the charitable work of the M.A.C AIDS Fund. To date, the fund has raised more than $224 million to fight HIV/AIDS, and counts Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj among its supporters.

Dec 01 2011 04:30 PM ET

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All the Details on Jennifer Nettles’s Seven (!!) CMA Country Christmas Special Costumes

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Jennifer Nettles has that newlywed glow, but she also has one heck of a wardrobe, which she’ll showcase Thursday night on the CMA Country Christmas special. The Sugarland singer, who’s hosting the show, is changing seven times, wearing looks by every designer from A.L.C. to Yves Saint Laurent.

“We just thought it would be fun,” stylist Gillian Steinhardt tells PEOPLE of the crazy amount of costumes. “When she does performances we are limited to a specific silhouette. She’s more comfortable performing in pants, so we wanted an opportunity to dress up in ways she’s not normally seen.”

Dec 01 2011 03:00 PM ET

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How One T-shirt Can Keep a Child from Contracting AIDS

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Thursday is World AIDS Day, set aside as a time to show support for those living with HIV and AIDS and remembering those who’ve died from the disease. To celebrate the hope we have for a cure, Armani Exchange teamed up with dance4life and its ambassador, model Doutzen Kroes, to create a T-shirt that benefits dance4life’s charitable initiatives.

“It’s just about raising awareness,” Kroes told PEOPLE Thursday during an event for the shirts in New York. “Three of five people in the world don’t know how to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS — that’s a lot of people. So we’re trying to educate young people.”

dance4life is a touring group that recently hit the states, and breaks down the stigma and taboos of sexuality and HIV/AIDS through music, drums and dance. “If you’re sitting in a classroom it can be boring, and talking about sex is not always easy,” Kroes said. “Teaching kids through dance makes it easier for them to talk to each other — it’s a positive way to introduce a difficult subject.”

Dec 01 2011 02:00 PM ET

Another Opportunity to Clothe Those in Need This Season

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If you’re in the New York area this weekend, you can help make a difference — while grabbing a little something for yourself, too. On Friday at 3 p.m., Roxy and Clothes4Souls are kicking off their winter clothing drive at the Roxy Times Square store. Simply donate a gently worn piece of clothing, and receive 40 percent off of your denim purchase. Snowboarder Torah Bright will be on hand to offer style tips, and customers will be invited to decorate their new denim at a craft-filled DIY table. If you can’t make it Friday, not to worry; Roxy will be collecting clothing and offering discounts at all of its New York locations — including SoHo and Fifth Avenue — through Dec. 23. Happy holidays indeed.

Dec 01 2011 01:00 PM ET

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Taylor Swift’s New Bangs: Yay or Nay?

Taylor Swift Haircut
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With her Speak Now tour behind her, Taylor Swift has enjoyed a bit of a break, shopping in New York and creating homemade snow globes. And Thursday, she shared the results of another new project: a haircut.

The country starlet (and an unidentified pal) took to her Twitter page this morning to share a photo with fans. Though Swift kept her long layers and face-framing style, the noticeable change was feathery bangs that hang down to her eyebrows.

She’s not the only star to share photos from a haircut on Twitter this week; Tuesday, Kellan Lutz shaved his head and posted pics of the new look on WhoSay.com. Tell us: What do you think of Swift’s new look?

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