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Never one to play it safe, Rihanna hit the streets with a daring new look, and we don’t mean her minidress and laser-cut thigh high boots. Check out all those heavy blonde highlights! It’s almost the flip of Drew Barrymore’s dark tips on her blond bob. We always enjoy seeing what Rihanna is up to next, and we love that she’s lightening up for fall. Tell us: What do you think of Rihanna’s blonde streaks? Do you love them or hate them?

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What would Fashion’s Night Out be without some shoe shopping? Rihanna, Rachel Bilson, Katy Perry and Michelle Trachtenberg partied up a storm while shopping for shoes at designer Giuseppe Zanotti’s Upper East Side boutique. Rihanna, clad in a clingy black hooded dress by Cover and Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain booties, pursued the shelves of shoes with girlfriends and her stylist Mariel Haenn. After settling on a pair of suede leopard-print wedges, the singer and designer himself hit the dance floor rocking out to “Last Dance” by Donna Summer. An onlooker tells PEOPLE, “I’ve never seen anyone dance and laugh so much at a fashion party before in my life!” Bilson skipped out on the dance party to try on close to twenty pairs before walking away with ankle booties and wedge sandals. And while Rachel played dress-up, Trachtenberg and Taylor Momsen made friends with Perry before picking out their own new shoes. Michelle settled on a pair of over-the-knee embossed leather boots, and Taylor stuck to her ’90s grunge style with crystal-encrusted flat biker boots. No word yet on what Katy took home, but we are sure they are just as drool-worthy as the rest. Click here to see where more stars partied on fashion’s biggest night out, and be sure to follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/StyleWatchMag for all the latest Tweets from the Fashion Week!– reporting by Hitha Prabhakar
 

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Rihanna’s fashion-forward sense of style has always been razor-sharp — and now she’s got a do to match. The singer debuted her closely shaven look in Manhattan last night, with freshly buzzed sides that have a similar vibe to Cassie’s half-shaven head. Is this the latest trend in Hollywood? Tell us: What do you think of Rihanna’s newest look? Would you copy her look?

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Big news in celebrity fragrances — representatives for Parlux, the company that produces Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson’s scents, confirm to PEOPLE.com that Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West and a yet-to-be-announced “well-established female artist” have inked a fragrance deal with Jay-Z’s licensing company Iconic Fragrances. Both Rihanna and Kanye will launch signature scents in the summer of 2010, with Jay-Z and the mystery star following suit in 2011. For his part, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is looking forward to the to expanding his empire, saying in a statement, “We are excited for the opportunity to partner with Parlux and their management team in the launch of these dynamic new brands.” Parlux’s CEO Neil Katz continues, “We are extremely excited to begin work on our projects with Rihanna and Kanye West. Each is an extremely highly regarded celebrity at the top of his or her profession who is undoubtedly going to make an indelible impression in the fragrance industry, just as each has done in the entertainment world.” And it seems that the stars are just as confident about the impending success of the scents. In an unusual move, they will receive payment in royalties, profit sharing and Parlux stocks rather than cash. And while there’s no word yet on who the mystery artist is, Parlux dismisses the idea that the star in question is Beyonce when speaking with WWD.

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We thought Beyonce’s metal glove was already an over-the-top look, but we spied the singer sporting some pretty wacky sunglasses while filming her lastest video for “Diva” this weekend. Check out that metal fringe! But apparently, out-there eyewear is the newest fashion trend for stars, because Rihanna performed at the American Music Awards this weekend in a bejeweled eyepatch. Now we want your opinion! Tell us: Which star’s eyewear is more outrageous? Rihanna or Beyonce?

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the face of a major ad campaign? Go behind the scenes with Rihanna, who is the face of Gucci’s UNICEF 2009 holiday ads, as she works with Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. This e-film documentary showcases Rihanna and Frida on the set of the UNICEF 2009 holiday ad campaign, Rihanna at the Gucci Winter Ready-to-Wear show in September, Rihanna and Frida discussing sketches and more. Check out this exclusive preview now, in anticipation of the full-length which will be posted on Rihanna’s and Gucci’s websites on December 9. Later this week, Rihanna and Frida will also be on hand at New York’s Grand Army Plaza for the annual snowflake lighting.

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Rihanna and Gucci are giving us a sneak peek of the singer’s ads for the brand’s 4th annual campaign to benefit UNICEF. And talk about looking good while doing good! The series of ads, which won’t hit magazines in December, feature the singer modelling luxe goods from Gucci’s “Tattoo Heart” collection. A portion of proceeds from the all-white line will go towards improving the lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through life-saving programs. And the singer couldn’t be happier to continue her work with the charity. “The work that UNICEF does in the world is so incredible,” she says. “And I am honored to be able to join forces with Gucci to create this amazing campaign which will contribute to UNICEF. I think the campaign and the sales of these beautiful products can make the difference.” Click here to learn more about UNICEF.