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Can you talk about Cher’s style without discussing designer Bob Mackie? The longtime collaborators are at it again, adding new and outrageous looks to the ageless star’s wardrobe for her show at Las Vegas’s Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino, where she has been performing since May 2008. The costumer designer, who also designed Tina Turner’s stage costumes, collaborated with the performer to create a series of glittering looks inspired by her famous songs from “Old Time Rock and Roll” to “Believe.” Tell us: What do you think of Cher’s newest Bob Mackie Vegas costumes?

Heidi Klum’s latest role? Voicing “Heidi Barbie,” the 11.5-inch mini-me version of the supermodel and “Project Runway” host, who attended New York Fashion Week in place of Klum, who was back in L.A. with husband Seal awaiting the birth of her fourth child. The doll, whose voice sounds like a fast-talking version of Klum on helium, interviewed such style luminaries as Michael Kors, Rachel Zoe and Mario Testino backstage at the fashion shows. “The ‘Heidi Barbie’ voice makes Seal crazy,” says Klum, who “was just riffing” when voicing the doll’s interviews and observations (sample line: “This is my first time hailing a caaaab in New York City!”), according to her rep. Of course, Heidi Barbie was appropriately attired in a sequined minidress, Victoria’s Secret undies and a ring by jeweler-to-the-stars Lorraine Schwartz. To see the full video and more on Heidi, go to modelinia.com. — Clarissa Cruz

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“We’ve even branded the weather tonight,” joked Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey of the London-like misty drizzle that fell on the brand’s rooftop fete at the Palace Hotel in N.Y.C where a few of his famous friends including Orlando Bloom, Hugh Dancy and his fiance Claire Daines came to party and to watch the lighting of the Burberry sign atop the new company’s new headquarters at 444 Madison. “Yes, Hugh and Claire are good friends,” confirmed Bailey. “And Orlando [Bloom] wears Burberry a lot.” On Bailey’s arm when he arrived was supermodel — and Burberry face — Lily Donaldson. “I love her personality,” he said. “I love being with her.” Once inside the party, Bailey formed an impenetrable clique with Bloom, Dancy, and Daines. As the Burberry sign was lit at 444 Madison, Madison Avenue closed down for a shower of confetti, which inadvertently halted the arrival of other famous faces including Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, and Justin Long. Meanwhile, art imitated life when Lively and Badgley stepped out early and headed downstairs to a to the Palace Hotel restaurant Gilt, where Gossip Girl shoots numerous scenes, for an intimate private dinner. Molly Sims, Carla Gugino, Emmanuelle Chiriqui, Rose McGowan and Helena Christensen also attended the Burberry event — all clad in the label’s finery. “It’s an iconic moment for us,” said Bailey, as the end of official Burberry Day in N.Y.C. rolled to a glamorous close. –Jeffrey Slonim

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Want your baby to be as well-dressed as Jessica Alba’s daughter Honor Warren? Or are you ready to rock Gwyneth Paltrow’s post-baby body? Then check out the new Mother’s Day charity auction from Johnson’s Baby, which launches today, Thursday, May 7 and runs through May 14 at ebay.com/celebritymoms. Little Honor’s hand-me-downs include this limited-edition Maclaren Juicy Couture Ryder Stroller, Hello Kitty rain gear, and a stack of her baby clothes. Meanwhile, Paltrow donated the services of her trainer, Tracy Anderson — who also works with Madonna — which includes a personal consultation, one-on-one training and her workout DVDs. And you can bid guilt-free: 100 percent of the proceeds benefit the Clean Water Initiative. Click here to start browsing! – Marisa Laudadio

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Holiday season is almost here, and Macy’s is launching a star-studded ad campaign appropriately titled Believe. Design stars like Jessica Simpson, Martha Stewart, Carlos Santana, Donald Trump, Tommy Hilfiger and Kenneth Cole will appear in the TV commercials launching on Sunday. And they aren’t the only famous faces in Macy’s this holiday season. Macy’s will be setting up Believe Stations in every store that feature a Believe Meter, letter-writing station and an official R.H. Macy Santa Mail letterbox. Beginning on November 9, children across the country are invited to drop off their letters – stamped and addressed to Santa At The North Pole — at any Macy’s store in the Santa Mail letterbox. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and up to $1 million to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. We can’t wait to see the rest of the ads (and to start our holiday shopping!). Tell us: What do you think of Jessica’s Macy’s ad?

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Fashionistas and fans alike are buzzing about Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s new book Influence, filled with photos and essays on the twins. And now, you can not only buy the tome but you can meet the stylish siblings in person by going to one of their book signings. In their blog, Ashley alerts her fans that they’ll be in stores in N.Y.C. and Los Angeles in the next few weeks for in-person signings. So if you are in N.Y.C on Tuesday October 28, swing by the Barnes and Noble at Union Square at 12:30 pm. But if you’re in Los Angeles, you’ll have to wait until November 12 to see Mary-Kate and Ashley at the Borders in Westwood at 7 pm. And if you can’t make it in person, you can still pick up the coffee table book at amazon.com, $24, now.