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May 17 2012 12:30 PM ET
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VOTE: Which TV Star’s Style Would You Steal?

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So … what are upfronts? They’re basically previews of networks’ upcoming television shows, events packed with the programs’ stars and the critics who write about them. But for those of us more concerned with fashion than function, they’re events where our favorite TV stars get all dressed up, and we get to look at them!

Upfronts are happening in New York City this week, and a slew of small-screen starlets are in the Big Apple promoting their shows. Lea Michele stepped out to talk Glee Monday in a sexy Pucci sheath; the next day, Ginnifer Goodwin arrived at ABC’s Once Upon a Time event in a bold Jonathan Saunders dress. Don’t Trust the B—- in Aptartment 23‘s Krysten Ritter was also on hand at ABC’s upfront, wearing a Reem Acra mini with a jeweled halter neckline.

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Apr 27 2012 09:45 AM ET
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Meet Pantene’s New Girl, Zooey Deschanel!

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Who’s that Pantene girl? Zooey Deschanel! The actress is following in the footsteps of Naomi Watts and Eva Mendes as the latest face of the beauty brand, representing the Pantene Beautiful Lengths collection in television, print and online ads beginning in August.

“I am so excited to be a part of the Pantene family,” Deschanel tells PEOPLE. “Anyone who knows me knows that I am really into hair. I’m a real girly girl and love doing my hair and experimenting with different styles.” She added that Pantene products have cut down on her styling regimen: “I washed my hair last night with the products, went to bed with my hair wet and when I woke up my hair looked really great. That’s half the battle! It makes my life easier.”

The Beautiful Lengths Collection includes Pro-V keratin protection shampoos, conditioners and stylers that prevent breakage and split ends to help women grow their hair longer, according to a release.

“It is really amazing to be representing the Beautiful Lengths Collection,” Deschanel adds. “The products are fantastic but they also support the Pantene Beautiful Lengths Program, which is a wonderful cause.” In fact, as part of the initiative, the company plans to donate more than $1 million to create wigs for women battling cancer. “They’re helping to provide confidence,” Deschanel explains. “You can’t put a price on that.”

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Mar 20 2012 03:00 PM ET
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‘New Girl’ Costumer: Everything Is ‘So Darn Cute’ on Zooey Deschanel

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Forget quirky: Zooey Deschanel is straight up adorable. At least New Girl costumer Debra McGuire thinks so.

“Everything is so darn cute on her,” McGuire tells PEOPLE. “The hair, the face, the eyes … every time she puts something on it just sparkles.”

McGuire says the initial idea behind Deschanel’s character Jess’s wardrobe was to “do something that we hadn’t seen on TV before,” she says. “I thought the best thing for Jess was to do primary colors — there’s something about those that I thought really worked for the character. So she’s sort of a mix of Crayola crayons.”

Perfect examples are the Chromatic Gallerie shoes Jess often wears on the show. “They’re all in primary colors, so I mix and match those with her outfits,” McGuire explains. “I’ll pair a purple dress and green shoes, for example. We’re not playing it safe with color.”

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Jan 16 2012 09:00 AM ET
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PHOTO: Zooey Deschanel’s Nails Are All Dressed Up for the Globes

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She left the Golden Globes empty-handed — sorry, New Girl — but Zooey Deschanel’s hands were pretty happy anyway. Before hitting the red carpet, the actress posted a photo of her fingernails, which were all done up with bow ties and buttons.

“I am wearing a gown but my nails are wearing tuxedos!!!” she Tweeted, along with a picture of the nifty nail art. The star’s gown was a custom Prada dark-green silk dress with an open back; the top featured black and emerald-green glass pearls.

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Jan 12 2012 01:30 PM ET
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Chic Clicks: Kate Bosworth’s New Video Series, Gwyneth Paltrow for Coach

–Kate Bosworth stars in a glam new video series to promote her online jewelry company, JewelMint [Stylelist]

–Gwyneth Paltrow glows in her latest international ads for Coach handbags and accessories [Huffington Post]

–Crocs made an impressive $1 billion in 2011! Do you own a pair? [The Cut]

–Zooey Deschanel’s stylist says the New Girl star’s Golden Globes dress will be “mind-blowing” [Fash Track]

–Kate Moss brings her eponymous line of Rimmel lipsticks stateside [ELLE]

Nov 01 2011 01:30 PM ET
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‘New Girl,’ New Style — Why Zooey Deschanel’s Work Wardrobe Is Quirky

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How do you dress a female teacher who’s recently been dumped and is just getting back into the dating game? If you’re New Girl costume designer Debra McGuire, you put her in outfits that are “interesting, fresh and modern, never dorky or unfashionable,” according to WWD.

McGuire, who dresses Zooey Deschanel for the new FOX hit, tells WWD that she uses “a lot of bright colors and [bold] fashion alternatives” for the actress’s character, Jess Day, to “reflect how fun she is. Jess is more eccentric than the average girl.”

Indeed: in the pilot, the lovelorn 20-something pairs borrowed Louboutins with denim overalls. “Her best friend Cece is a glamorous fashion model with killer style,” McGuire explains. “The idea was that she borrowed the heels from Cece.” Since Jess had recently broken up with her boyfriend, and was just reentering the dating scene, she had no idea what to wear on a first date. “It reflected the innocence and likability of the character in that scene,” McGuire explains. “The shoes and clothes are used to add laughter to the show each week.”

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Sep 21 2011 03:00 PM ET
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The Philosophy Behind Zooey Deschanel’s Quirky Style

Zooey Deschanel's Beauty and Fashion Tips
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She’s charmed viewers and critics with her FOX series The New Girl, but long before she hit the small screen, Zooey Deschanel was charming the world with her one-of-a-kind style.

However, the actress says there are a few secrets to pulling off her signature vintage look. “Wear what looks good on you,” she tells Refinery29.com. “Also, fabrics have gotten a lot more comfortable in recent years, so new clothes with vintage cuts are also a great option for practicality.” Not surprisingly, she also names Diane Keaton as one of her style icons.

When she’s not rocking vintage, though, the actress finds herself wearing a few key pieces constantly, including “Band Of Outsiders jackets, Paige jeans and dresses from Modcloth.com. I also love J.Crew for basics.”

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