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The Oscar winner has worn everything from Oscar de la Renta to Donna Karan, but for the cover of her new album, which hits stores in September, Jennifer Hudson proves that she’s no fashion snob, opting for a simple $36 glitter-striped American Apparel dress. Bargain hunting’s nothing new to the “Spotlight” singer, who readily admits to an obsession with affordable British chain Topshop. But while the cotton dress may have been a bargain, when it came to accessorizing the look she went decidedly high-end, glamming it up with a $475 LAI Vamp belt. We think Jennifer’s cover frock is even more flattering than some of her designer dresses (Oscars anyone?). And what we love most is that it’s a look we can get too! Click here to buy J. Hud’s dress at American Apparel. Interested in more affordable star fashion? Check out other star styles under $100 here including looks from Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Carrie Underwood and more.

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Madonna’s bold new make up look for her latest number one album, Hard Candy, is already instantly recognizable. So we spoke to Gina Brooke, artistic director of Shu Uemura, who created the look to get the exact step-by-step she used for the superstar’s album cover style.

Start by calming puffiness with Moisture Eye Zone Mask, $43. Follow with Phyto Black Lift Firming Cream, $125, over the whole face. Even skin tone with Face Architect Smoothing Liquid Foundation, $42. Next, make the eyes the focus. Apply Pressed Eye Shadow in M Beige 800, $20, above the eyelids using a Kolinsky Brush 11, $135. Enlarge eyes with Cover Crayon in 9YR Light, $24, in the inner corner and water line of the eyes. Using the Drawing Pencil in Black,, $19, begin at the inner corners extending the line out all the way to the end of the eyebrow. Curl lashes with an Eyelash Curler, $19, before applying Basic Black Mascara, $28, beginning at the base and rolling the brush through the tips of lashes. Apply Soft Cross Lashes, $20, to draw attention and enhance the shape of the eye. Finish with subtle lips by applying Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine in PK 301S layered with Gloss Unlimited in BG 930N for a chart-topping look.

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It’s that time of year again when we’re all trying to refresh our spring wardrobes. One trend you won’t want to miss? Flirty black and white graphic patterned dresses. Your votes let us know how much you love those print frocks with sweetheart necklines, featured in our latest Trends Gallery. So we tracked down Kristen Bell’s exact dress, as well as other similar styles to help you get this standout spring look even on a shoestring budget.

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For Real:
Jay Godfrey dress, $510 at neimanmarcus.com

For A Steal:
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent silk dress, $382 at ronherman.com

BCBG Max Azria floral print hammered satin dress, on sale for $196 at bloomingdales.com

Shoshanna’s black gingham dress, now on sale for $163 at bluefly.com

Silk chiffon dress, $148 at whitehouseblackmarket.com

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We love the clean lines and simple chic look Leighton Meester had going at a recent Sunsilk event — and based on your votes in Hit or Miss, you’re loving it too. The Gossip Girl’s mixable separates aren’t just cute, they’re the perfect transition into spring. Her Vera Wang top, Dolce & Gabbana pencil skirt and Ferragamo sandals were a bit more than we wanted to spend, though — so we tracked down the total look for less.

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For a Steal:

Liz Claiborne Silk-Voile Ruffled Stripe Shirt, $20 at lizclaiborne.com

See by Chloe Sleeveless Shirt, $133 at yoox.com

Pointe Pencil Skirt, $49 at anntaylorloft.com.

Merona Red Patent Belt with Patent Overlay Buckle, $12 at target.com.

Sudini Ofarrel sandals, $101, at bluefly.com.

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Slouchy knit beanies continue to be the look favored by celebs who want to cozy up with effortless, boho-chic style on these chilly February days. Stars like Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore and Olivia Wilde picked up Hurley’s Benny Beanie, $26, at Sundance. Jessica’s such a fan, she even owns them in three colors. Click here to get one for yourself. And if you’re still looking for more stylish ways to keep warm, check out our Winter’s Coolest Coats gallery, and take a cue from your favorite stars.

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She sparkled in over 125 carats of flawless Van Cleef and Arpels diamonds and shone in a graceful Oscar de la Renta gown — but it didn’t end there. Jennifer Garner’s chic hair and makeup were the final essential components in creating her perfectly poised red carpet look for Sunday night’s Academy Awards.

Makeup artist Paul Starr’s first step in designing her Old Hollywood look was to create an all-important base with Chanel Teint Innocence foundation, $55, in Soft Beige. Next he made those famous brown eyes the focus. “I wanted to make them pop,” Starr says, “but I didn’t want to do anything that was too smoky.” He lined the upper lid with Chanel Intense Eye Pencil, $27, in Noir I, then used the Quadra Eye Shadow palette, $55, in Dunes to give her eyes further definition. Starr worked the palette’s creamy taupe color from the inner part of the eye out to the center. Next he applied the beige-brown hue along the crease, and followed with a couple sweeps of Inimitable Mascara, $28, in Noir. The Juno star’s mouth was the final step. “Jennifer has the most beautiful lips in Hollywood,” Starr said, “so I really didn’t have to line them.” Instead, he used a brush to apply Rouge Allure lipstick in Tender, a pinkish-gold beige, $30, over the entire lip.

For an equally stunning coif, Fekkai Celebrity Hair Stylist Adir Abergel, went with his vision of a romantic, Edwardian look for Jen. He started by rubbing Fekkai Shape and Set Mist, $28, from the roots to the ends to change her hair’s texture, and followed by blow-drying it while using a round brush. Abergel then made a severe side part and followed by creating curls with a 1″ iron which he pinned back in a low knotted chignon twist at the side. He used a touch of Neutrogena Shine Serum, $7, on the ends of Jen’s bangs, and ensured the look would last all night long with a final spritz of Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray, $23.

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Looking as amazing as ever, Rihanna donned over-the-knee boots by Steve Madden during her recent performance at the Atlantis in Paradise Island. And while the fashion chameleon continues to pull off every trend with complete chic, she’s not the only celeb trying out the look! Hilary Duff and Kate Moss have been stepping out in thigh-high boots, too — see our Trend Gallery. We’ve tracked down Rihanna’s boots as well as some similar styles to let you get the look for less.

Get Rihanna’s Boots!
For Real:
Steven by Steve Madden’s suede over-the-knee Frankie boot, $400, is available at select Steven by Steve Madden stores.

For A Steal:
Steven by Steve Madden leather over-the-knee boot, $259 at victoriassecret.com

Steve Madden’s patent over-the-knee Refrain boot, on sale for $126 at stevemadden.com

Spiegel’s suede over-the-knee wedge boot, on sale for $70 at Spiegel.com