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Dark eye shadow and bold lips are the biggest trends of the upcoming fall season, but the classic oft-repeated rule of makeup artists is to choose either a strong eye or lip but never, ever both at once. But the ever-fashionable Diane Kruger defied this cosmetic commandment by pairing a dark matte lipstick with a dramatic smoky eye for the Inglourious Basterds premiere in Berlin and looked pretty darn amazing. But, like many of Diane’s looks, this may be one better left to stylish former-models. We want to know: What do you think about the combination? Would you wear a dark eye shadow with a bold lipstick?

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Being in front movie cameras isn’t exactly new to iconic designer Valentino — he did have a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada, after all — but with a new documentary that’s all about him, the taste-maker is now the star of the show. And at last night’s premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor at Venice’s Teatro La Fenice, his roster of superstar fans, including Diane Kruger, Elizabeth Hurley, Claire Danes and Natalia Vodianova, all turned out. Kruger, wearing a beige Valentino gown the designer had chosen especially for her, told PEOPLE: “I found it really emotional to see. You know, he’s one of the last greats.” And supermodel Vodianova was equally impressed: “I thought the film was so funny — Valentino’s really like that. He didn’t act different for the cameras.” As for the man himself, Valentino told PEOPLE, a bit ruefully, “I said a few things maybe I shouldn’t have said, but I’m happy.” And he certainly looked it at the premiere’s after-party at the Peggy Guggenheim museum, holding court on a candlelit rooftop terrace surrounded by VIP guests like Charlize Theron, Tilda Swinton and model Eva Herzigova who declared the night a success, telling us, “Valentino throws a great party.” –Reporting by Courtney Rubin

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What could be more chic than a glamorous lunch at the Seinfelds’ estate in Long Island? Toss in stars, charity and shopping for coveted purses, and the answer is not much! Jessica Seinfeld, wife of Jerry, hosted the chic luncheon under a cream-colored canvas tent on their sprawling lawn with Derek Lam, the Creative Director at Tod’s, the luxury accessories and clothing company. High-wattage guests — including Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Kruger, Kelly Ripa and Alexandra Wentworth — dined on grilled shrimp and Maine lobster salad — then shopped in the Seinfelds’ 200-year-old barn for boots, coats and bags from the Tod’s fall collection, with a portion of the proceeds from the guests’ purchases going to Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing New York City’s families in need with essential equipment, clothing, and products for their infants and young children. Kruger and Paltrow bought black cashmere trench coats, while Ripa put in an order for a “Pashmy” baby bag (which new mommies Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba also want for their little ones). Paltrow says she is more than happy to give Baby Buggy all the baby items her children outgrow. “We give Baby Buggy all our stuff,” she told PEOPLE, “Strollers, car seats, clothes, toys.” So some unsuspecting tot is riding around in Gwyneth Paltrow’s carseat? “Well,” she laughed. “Not my carseat. Apple’s carseat!”

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Last night’s YSL-sponsored Metropolitan Opera opening gala looked more like a couture fashion show than an opera, with stars like Diane Kruger, Eva Mendes, Leighton Meester, Emmy Rossum and Ginnifer Goodwin each in hand-picked Yves Saint Laurent. Diane Kruger’s hot pink dress was custom-designed just for the event. And she accessorized with her date — and long-time boyfriend — Dawson’s Creek alum Joshua Jackson, who joked to PEOPLE, “In general, I’m not very glamorous. Tonight, I feel extremely high-glam. Tonight we’re glamorous.” Emmy Rossum couldn’t contain her excitement about selecting her little black dress for the premiere of La Fille du Regiment. “I got to go to the showroom and pick!” she tells us. “I’m like a kid in the candy shop!” Ginnifer Goodwin will remember the evening as the first time she ever wore head-to-toe Yves Saint Laurent — and now, the Big Love actress says, she is “obsessed with it.” Click here to check out all the stars’ fashionable looks from the opera and more — and don’t forget to vote for your favorites!

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Our friends at InStyle.com love the look of German knockout Diane Kruger’s full, defined brows at the Berlin International Film Festival premiere of Be Kind, Rewind. The actress (and Berlinale jury member) walked the red carpet in an elegant one-shoulder Escada gown and classic yet warm makeup emphasizing her enviable eyes. To get a similar effect, look beyond the smoky bronze shadow and anchor the glam color with refreshingly strong brows. Find brow-grooming tips and what’s newest in Hollywood hair and makeup right now on InStyle.com.

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The City of Lights shone a little brighter this week as Hollywood’s biggest stars descended on Paris for the Spring/Summer 2008 haute couture shows. See what Hilary Swank, Uma Thurman, Blake Lively, and more got up to at the most exclusive runway shows of the season.

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Lost in Translation filmmaker Sofia Coppola and legendary singer Marianne Faithful were front and center for the French design house, whose parade of undulating shapes and organic details gave form to an ocean-inspired vision.

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Opulent exuberance was the look at Dior, where body-conscious dresses turned up the volume in bold colors like canary yellow, lime green and fuchsia. Stars like Diane Kruger were among the luck first to get an up-close view of the collection’s cut-out platform wedge heels and fluorescent feather eyelashes.

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We already know that belts are going to be big for fall, and purple is one of the hot colors of the season — so why not a chic belted purple dress? Keep it monochromatic with self-belt like Debra Messing (in Gaultier) or Penelope Cruz (in Christian Dior), or get bold with a contrasting belt like Diane Kruger’s patent addition to her Gaultier dress. Here are a few of our favorites worth snapping up!

For a Splurge:
Try this Sabrina taffeta dress, $240 from jcrew.com, with this suede sash belt, $58 at bananarepublic.com. Or skip the accessorizing and get this Kyumi belted long sleeve dress, $259 at revolveclothing.com.

For a Steal:
Try this Forever 21 Gathered Knit Tunic, $23 at forever21.com, with this black patent belt, $9 at forever21.com. Or grab this Isaac Mizrahi for Target Trapunto dress with belt, $50 at target.com.