Gwen Stefani

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Jennifer Lopez may not have made it to N.Y.C. Fashion Week but that didn’t stop her from celebrating fashion this week! The diva turned up at the Beverly Hills launch of famed stylist Andrea Lieberman’s A.L.C. line for Barneys New York. With the Oscars just days away, talk inevitably turned to this year’s Academy Awards red carpet. For her part, Lieberman is ambivalent about the impact the economy will have on the Oscar’s glamour. “It’s hard to predict what people will wear,” the tastemaker tells WWD, “but I think the mood right now is a little more effortless. I think people just don’t want to look like they’re trying too hard.” Lopez, however, was adamant that she thinks the Oscars should continue to shine. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with playing dress up right now,” she tells WWD. “Who wouldn’t want to wear borrowed dresses and borrowed jewelry?” But she is aware of the dilemma many stars find themselves in. “I think you can get criticized if you’re wearing borrowed dresses now because it’s borrowed, and I think you can get criticized for if it’s not because you bought it during the current economy,” she says. “So I say, do what makes you happy and wear what you want, because the only thing that really matters,” she jokes, “is if your mother calls you up the next days and says, ‘What were you wearing?’”

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Uniforms aren’t exactly what comes to mind when we think of trend-setting star and clothing designer Gwen Stefani. But the L.A.M.B. founder has just announced that she will launch an exclusive line of work-wear for W Hotels. Starting this fall, female staff members at the luxe hotel chain’s Gerber bars in the W lounges throughout the country will be outfitted in the custom L.A.M.B. design. And Gwen’s touch is instantly apparent: the black jersey dresses combine a fitted ’80s silhouette and asymmetrical styling with ’60s seam detailing and side vents. When creating the design, she knew it would have to not just look good, but be functional for active employees. “I wanted to design a super cute dress that I would be excited to have in my own closet and approached it in the same way I think about my clothing for a tour,” she says. “We’ve designed a sexy and comfortable outfit for these women to wear out on their own stage every night.” Tell us: What do you think of Gwen’s latest designs?

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She’s already a successful music mogul, fashion designer and even perfumer (not to a mention a mom-to-be again) — and now Gwen Stefani is set to release her next creation, a collection of five more unique fragrances with Coty in September. The Harajuku Lovers scents will be inspired by and named for the pop star and her four real-life backup singers, Love, Angel, Music and Baby, WWD reports. The colorful doll-shaped bottles will even look like her crew –- taking cues from Gwen’s blonde hairstyle and Lil’ Angel’s dreadlocks. While it may be a bold venture to launch five fragrances at once, Stefani tells WWD that the decision was a natural one. “Each girl has her own personality and sense of style. We’re all saying something different with unique personalities.” Prices will start at $25 for the individual fragrances, whose notes will run the gamut from fruity to floral to powdery to fresh. Tell us: Will you wear Gwen’s newest fragrances?

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We hardly recoginzed you, Gwen! For a recent play date in L.A with her son Kingston, the singer swapped her typical bright hues and bold patterns for a cozy and subdued grey sweater dress. And while the color is much more somber than we usually see on the always-stylish singer, the loose look is something we’re sure to see in the coming months — since she’s expecting her second child! And whether you’re pregnant or not, you can still get your hands on Gwen’s comfy BCBG (non-maternity) sweater dress — on sale now $189 from $378 — at bcbg.com. For a similar look for less, try this Lewis Cho tent sweater dress, on sale for $79 from $265, shopbop.com.

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Sometimes it feels so much better to give than to receive — especially with Valentine’s Day fast approaching. Celebs, including George Clooney, Lucy Liu, Gwen Stefani and Nicole Kidman, seem to agree. They’ve all designed custom art for tees as part of Wildcat Apparel’s new “Whatever It Takes” campaign. Each tee sold ($48) helps benefit global initiatives such as poverty and environmental conservation. Click here to buy your tees online, or find them now at boutiques nationwide, including celeb favorite FrontRunners in L.A. Plus check out more great Valentine’s gifts in the current issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands now.

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Gwen Stefani usually has pretty luxe taste — from her Galliano gowns to Lanvin dresses to pieces from her own L.A.M.B. collection, it’s all usually a little out of our price range. So we were more than thrilled to spot her in this trendy houndstooth coat from Express! The sharp and trendy coat is $198 and is available in stores only. Click here to find a location nearest you, or snag this look-a-like for only $65 at nyandcompany.com.

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Gwen Stefani’s signature red lips can’t keep her warm in the London cold, but her bright red gloves can! Bright accessories like these are an easy way to add a little pop to winter’s all-dark outwear. Here are a few suggestions on how to nab your own pair of crimson handwarmers. To get Gwen’s look, go for a longer length, and scrunge them down around your wrists. And don’t forget the matching lipstick!

Get Red Gloves Like Gwen!

Graham & Spencer long cashmere gloves, $150, net-a-porter.com

Wool-cashmere Torino Long Gloves, $21, jcrew.com

Red Rugby-striped gloves, $13, gap.com

Popcorn hooded mittens, $13, delias.com