Nicole Kidman

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Talk about an all-star cast! Kate Hudson, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Fergie and Marion Cotillard team up with screen legends Sophia Loren and Judi Dench to star in the musical Nine along with leading man Daniel Day-Lewis. And though the much-anticipated musical won’t hit the big screen until November 25, Vogue has already caught a glimpse of the killer costumes created by Oscar-award winner Colleen Atwood, who designed couture-like fashions that date back to the ’20s. And while the extras were decked in vintage, the superstar leading ladies had custom-made costumes to make it easier to sing and dance — 350 costumes and 200 pairs of shoes between them! Expect frilly garter belts, satin-and-lace bras, bustiers, hot pants, flapper dresses and fluffy ostrich-feather fans everywhere. The leading ladies tell Vogue how thrilled they are to be part of the movie, with Hudson gushing, “I spent most of my childhood singing and dancing and just never had the chance to do it professionally. So when I got the chance to work with Rob, I was so excited, I was out of my mind.” Marion confesses to a childhood longing to do musicals as well, “It’s been my dream to do an American musical. When I was a child, Annie was my favorite. I just never thought I would get to do it.” Read more from Vogue’s behind-the-scenes peek only at Style.com, including interviews with the A-list cast, and then be sure to pick up a copy of the November issue, on newsstands October 13. Tell us: Are you excited to see Nine?

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Courtesy Chanel

For five years Nicole Kidman has been the face of Chanel No. 5, but today French film star Audrey Tautou makes her debut as the newest face of the fragrance in an anticipated short film. Train de Nuit, created by Tautou’s Amelie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, documents a brief encounter between a man and a woman traveling an Orient Express night train from Paris to Istanbul. In honor of the changing of the beauty guard, the city of New York has declared May 5th Chanel No. 5 Day and has even renamed a portion of Fifth Avenue AVENUE No. 5 in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue — but only through May 10th. Click here to be among the first to see Chanel’s newest cinematic achievement and view behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the short. Then tell us: What do you think of Audrey Tautou’s performance in the new Chanel No. 5 campaign?

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Yves Saint Laurent had many beautiful and famous clients in his time, and until his retirement in 2002, he was still a hit with Hollywood. Nicole Kidman began as a client of Laurent’s himself — wearing a YSL gown to the 2002 Golden Globes — and continued her allegiance to the house with first Tom Ford and now Stefano Pilati at the helm. Nicole tells PEOPLE of the deceased designer, ” He was a master at designing for the female form and he defined an era. His work was meticulous and exquisite. He will be missed but his artistic vision lives on.” Click here to read more thoughts on the legendary designer from Naomi Campbell and more, and click here to see the designer’s life in photos.

–additional reporting by Charlotte Triggs

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Ever since we first reported on Debra Messing’s sexy SAG Awards beauty, we’ve been counting the days until we could get our hands on the gorgeous LORAC Cosmetics Best Dressed Face Palette that helped create her look. The set, $37, which contains a selection of six gorgeous eye shadows and one rosy-bronze blush, has been seen all over the red carpet this season and is finally available to the rest of us. Celebrity makeup artist and LORAC founder, Carol Shaw, who has created red carpet looks for everyone from Nicole Kidman, to Teri Hatcher, Naomi Watts and more, explains Best Dressed’s red-carpet popularity: “Its rich earth shades are wearable and work on all women all skin tones all ages,” she explains. And we can’t wait to get that golden glow for ourselves.

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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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Who says you can’t wear white after Labor Day? Leave it to Nicole Kidman to break the fashion rules — and look totally flawless doing it. The star had a whirlwind weekend in New York, promoting her new film Margot at the Wedding. Friday night, she hit a screening in an ivory Prada dress adorned with a bow, while Sunday night she attended the film’s N.Y.C. premiere in a black belted Balenciaga lace dress. We think that the snowy dresses set off the actress’s pale complexion and blonde hair perfectly, and breaking the rules is what fashion’s all about these days! Tell us: Will you wear white this fall?

Get Nicole’s Look for Less:
Bow-Waist Dress, $54 at spiegel.com

Ruby Rox Off the Shoulder Dress, $54 at nordstrom.com

Ruffled Chiffon Dress, $56 at shopviolet.com

BCBG Max Azria Voile Mini Dress, $96 at saks.com

Calvin Klein Pleated Dress With Sequins, $126 at macys.com

Judging by the long, pin-straight hair that ruled the Oscar red carpet — Reese, Gwyneth and Nicole — we’re all going to be spending a lot of time juggling our hairdryers and round brushes. To speed up the process and avoid arm fatigue, use a lightweight hairdryer that works in half the time, like the T3 Bespoke Labs Featherweight Dryer, $200. To achieve Nicole Kidman’s sleek ‘do, stylist Chris McMillan applied Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum, $34, before and after blow-drying to fight frizz and add shine. And to ensure her hair was perfectly straight, McMillan finished it up with a FHI flatiron, $110. He called the final look “simple and elegant, with clean lines to accent the silhouette of her dress.” If you plan on using dryers and irons on a regular basis and want to maintain the health of your hair, be sure to use products that protect hair from heat and apply a deep conditioning treatment or mask on a weekly basis.

If you can’t afford the same products the stars use, here are a few that are hair and wallet friendly.

1. T-Studio Collection by Remington Active Ion, Tourmaline & Ceramic Flat Iron, $40 at ulta.com

2. Conair ION Shine Double Ionic Turbo Styler, $33 at conair-store.com

3. John Frieda Reinforce Strengthening Triple Creme Masque, $5.00 at ulta.com

Click here to see all the latest beauty trends in our gallery.

Photo: Stephen Shugerman/Getty

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