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Sarah Jessica Parker Reflects on Her Met Gala Date With Alexander McQueen

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The year was 2006. Sarah Jessica Parker, still reveling in her stylish Sex and the City glow, arrived at the Met Costume Institute Gala, designer Lee Alexander McQueen by her side. The pair couldn’t be missed: not only was McQueen in a kilt, but he and Parker were both wrapped in plaid — his family’s tartan. It was McQueen’s first time attending the prestigious event, but no one could’ve imagined it’d be his last. “I adored him,” Parker told reporters last night while walking the carpet at the 2011 Met Gala — a celebration of McQueen — in another of the designer’s creations. “It was a wonderful, wonderful night.” Parker compared her 2006 experience to that of a shy couple preparing for prom. “It was a quiet car ride,” she recalled. “I had his corsage in my lap, waiting until we met. I’m grateful for that memory, which is vivid, regardless of him passing.” McQueen, known for being a bit of an introvert, stuck by his date’s side all night as they navigated the fashionable crowds. “He wasn’t a terrifically chatty person. He’s not comfortable in environments like these. But I find that charming. And we got through the evening.” Parker, who called the designer “preternaturally gifted,” said she hopes people remember McQueen’s talent as a whole. “I think one shouldn’t pick one memory or recall one thing,” she explained. “He could create clothing that nobody else wanted to, nobody else saw in their imagination. And he did it with great seriousness and flair and whimsy and savagery. I think this exhibit is a wonderful example of that.” –Reporting by K.C. Baker and Jeffrey Slonim

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Bid on Jessica Biel’s William Rast Motorcycle Jacket and More Star Coats!

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Ever wish you could raid Jessica Biel or Sarah Jessica Parker‘s coat closet? Now you can! This season, Ebay and Glad Products Company have re-coined the term, “lots of love,” opening bidding on a ton of celebrity grab bags full of gently used winter coats, generously donated by your favorite style stars. From a puffer worn by Sarah Jessica Parker and an on-trend camel coat owned by Brooke Shields to items from Justin Timberlake, Rachel Zoe and more, there is something for everyone on your list. Each purchase also benefits One Warm Coat, a national non-profit that outfits those in need with winter attire. The A-list auction begins next Friday, Dec. 17, so get ready to place a bid on Jessica Biel’s much-loved William Rast motorcycle jacket or style maven Tim Gunn’s cold weather coat. Here’s to hoping SJP also donated her double-breasted Burberry; You’ll have to fight us for that! To get in on the action and give in style, visit ebay.com. –Justine Harman

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Hang with the Stars: Celeb-Designed Holiday Ornaments

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They’ve built fashion empires, launched fragrances and lent their likenesses to home lines. Now Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary J. Blige and Iman want to help you trim your tree. These are just a few of the A-list names who have put their star power behind holiday ornaments, available now for $19.90-$49.90, on hsn.com/hsncares. With 100 percent of the profits being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (which serves children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses), stars were quick to embrace the spirit of giving. “Anything involving kids touches my heart,” says Molly Sims, whose ornament is a nod to her jewelry line. Tori Spelling, whose own childhood home famously featured a room devoted entirely to wrapping Christmas presents, opted for “a traditional print, which makes for a festive holiday!” Blige took a deeper approach, explaining “This holiday I wanted all of my fans to celebrate women. I chose the Phoenix [design] because she embodies grace, confidence and strength.” Now that you’ve got the makings of a VIP tree, you might want to consider putting a velvet rope around it. –Suzanne Zuckerman

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