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Feb 02 2012 03:00 PM ET

Vote in Our StyleWatch Vintage Shopping Polls

Rachel Bilson in Derek Lam for eBay
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Are you a vintage shopping lover, like Rachel Bilson? Are you a pro at finding great deals on gorgeous finds that have your friends in total awe? Or, are you a vintage virgin? Either way, we want to hear from you!

Check out our polls below, and tell us about your vintage shopping habits (or lack thereof): what you’re buying, which eras you search for and more. Your answers could end up in an upcoming issue of PEOPLE StyleWatch!

Jan 03 2012 06:00 PM ET

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Heel Yeah — Exclusive Look at Rachel Bilson’s Hot Heels for ShoeMint

Rachel Bilson, Steve Madden: ShoeMint Video
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When Rachel Bilson dived into creating a collection for ShoeMint, she didn’t merely dip a toe.

“Understanding the footwear design nuances that make a shoe feel both authentic to my personal style, and are versatile enough to work with all women’s styles, has been a terrific learning experience,” she tells PEOPLE.

“We’re lucky to be involved in every part of the process,” adds collaborator Nicole Chavez, who calls Steve Madden’s “craft of molding something like a piece of leather into a gorgeous finished shoe” an “art form.”

In this never-before-seen video (after the jump), the team grants access behind the velvet curtain. Watch as a towering wedge is drawn, cut and stretched to perfection!

Dec 15 2011 05:00 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson Premieres New Picks for Piperlime

Rachel Bilson Style Expert for Piperlime
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With her uncanny ability to add some casual cool to even the most classic silhouettes, Rachel Bilson once again lends her expert eye as a guest editor for Piperlime.

The Hart of Dixie star, who also shills for Sunglass Hut, curates a new selection of affordable to aspirational items to reflect her trademark “comfy” style. “I like to say I’m a moody dresser,” she explains. “I wake up and then I kind of dress according to how I’m feeling.”

Her picks include sensible Rachel Comey booties, a pleated Vince maxi skirt (reminiscent of this bohemian look by Rachel Bruno) and a Splendid striped henley, now on sale for $55. “I love stripes and I love cozy,” she declares. ‘Nuff said!

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Nov 22 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Sneak a Peek at Rachel Bilson’s ShoeMint Footwear

“They all look so beautiful,” Rachel Bilson gushes of the pumps, booties and flats that will be offered by her new website, ShoeMint.com. And from the looks of the clip above (first seen on InStyle.com), we have to agree!

ShoeMint, launching with a winter/holiday collection, is a collaboration between Bilson, stylist Nicole Chavez and shoemaker Steve Madden — three tastemakers who seem perfectly in sync.

Nov 15 2011 04:30 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson, Jaime King Share Style Tips on ‘Hart of Dixie’ Set

Rachel Bilson, Jaime King Hart of Dixie Greg Gayne/The CW

The clothes on Hart of Dixie are pretty cute — and made cuter by the stars that wear them, namely Rachel Bilson and Jaime King. And since both ladies are so fashion forward, it’s not surprising to hear that much of their off-screen chatter has to do with style.

“We’re really close, so we’re always sharing [fashion] tips,” King told FabSugar of her relationship with Bilson at the MoCA gala in Los Angeles over the weekend. The actresses probably have a lot to say: King regularly calls on designer Jason Wu for fashion advice, while Bilson is a guest editor on Piperlime.com and is designing for the soon-to-launch ShoeMint.com.

Oct 13 2011 03:00 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson Talks Boots and Bouquets on ‘Rachael Ray’

Rachel Bilson on Rachel Ray Steven Bergman/AFF-USA/AP

Style maven Rachel Bilson seems to have a solution for every fashion fiasco. She recently made it a lot easier to walk a mile in her shoes with her collaboration with ShoeMint.com, and shares style picks regularly as a Piperlime.com guest editor.

So when she stopped by the Rachael Ray Show earlier this week, naturally, the Hart of Dixie star was happy to share her fashion expertise:

How to find the best boot for your size:

“The mid-calf is definitely a safe go-to,” she told Ray. “The riding boot is definitely a great everyday thing and it looks good on anyone. You can tuck your jeans into it. It’s really easy. But same with … mid-calf; I think it works. So anywhere between the ankle and mid-calf would be good for the more petite.”

Oct 06 2011 01:30 PM ET

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Rachel Bilson’s New Fashion Collaboration: It’s a Shoe-In

RAchel Bilson for Shoemint
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Want to walk a mile in Rachel Bilson‘s shoes? Soon you’ll be able to: the Hart of Dixie star and her longtime stylist, Nicole Chavez, have partnered with Steve Madden and BeachMint.com to launch ShoeMint, a customized shoe-shopping site.

The newest affordable luxury brand in the growing BeachMint family — which includes Kate Bosworth‘s JewelMint, the Olsens‘ StyleMint and Jessica Simpson‘s upcoming BeautyMint — ShoeMint will bow with a winter/holiday 2011 collection featuring Bilson’s signature style and Chavez’s fashion expertise, while embodying Madden’s craftsmanship and design. And just as with the other BeachMint brands, ShoeMint shoppers will receive personalized selections each month matched to their personal style profiles.

“As a designer, I’m always exploring new mediums and footwear is a category I’ve always been very passionate about, especially since I’m only a size 5,” Bilson said in a statement. “More and more, people are shopping for shoes online and with BeachMint, I have the opportunity to design not just the shoes, but the full experience for our customers, which feels more personal and rewarding for me.”