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What happens when you put some of today’s hottest young stars together for one photo shoot?  According to AnnaLynne McCord and Brody Jenner, it was nothing but fun.  McCord and Jenner are some of the latest stars to helm the Op summer ad campaign, along with Sophia Bush, Joel Madden, Solange Knowles, and Cody Linley.  “[With] all these different types of entertainers all coming together, you never know how it’s going to be, but we had a lot of fun,” 90210’s McCord told reporters Tuesday night at the launch party for the campaign at Mel’s Diner in West Hollywood.  “We kept asking, ‘are we really working? Is this really job?’  It was awesome!”  And working with photographer Larry Bartholomew couldn’t have been more laid back. “[He] was probably the easiest photographer I’ve ever shot with,” said the Hills hunk.  “We had a blast.  Everybody was very cool, very friendly.  I hadn’t met any of these people except for Joel [and] we had a good time!”  As for fans of Op, there were plenty to be found on set.  McCord confessed her love for the line’s swimwear collection, while Bush, who arrived to the party in head-to-toe Op (even artfully pinning her cardigan with a brooch in the back!), has been wearing the brand since she was young.  “I grew up in California and I grew up wearing the clothes.  When I heard they were making it so affordable and so consumer friendly, I just thought it was great.”  And so do we.  Op is available exclusively at WalMart. –- Shruti Dhalwala

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Despite reports stemming from a NYmag.com interview where Betsey Johnson claims to be retiring after her September show, the designer tells PEOPLE through her rep that “I will never retire while I’ve still got my legs and my make-up box.” An official comment from the brand states, “With rich history and significant opportunities for future growth, Betsey Johnson wants her brand to live on forever. It is only wise that key management and talent is put in place to secure the continued health of the company for the future. Betsey Johnson will continue to provide creative inspiration and leadership as long as she is with us.” And while NYmag.com pointed to the company’s creative director Eric Santori, who has previously designed for Vera Wang, Herve Leger and Azzedine Alaia, as Betsey’s replacement, we can’t imagine the house without her. From her cartwheels on the runway to her whimsical printed party dresses, where would New York Fashion be without Betsey? We’re glad to hear she’s staying at the party a little bit longer!

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Want to know what it’s like to go to a major award show? The model (and Hearst heiress) gives PEOPLE.com the inside scoop on getting ready for Fashion’s Oscars — and hanging with fellow guests Blake, Heidi and Justin! Click here to see all the stars at the CFDA Awards.

6am: Going to be a crazy day. Nice long bath, then straight over to an early morning photo shoot with Terry Richardson. They were incredible, fun, crazy pictures. I was wearing men’s clothes, lingerie, dressing up as animals. Such an eccentric shoot.

3pm: Grab some food on-set: Thai curry chicken, pasta and rice. I won’t be able to eat once I go to the CFDAs. I’m wearing white so I definitely don’t want to take the risk of spilling anything on the one-of-a-kind dress Marc Bouwer made for me!

5:20pm: Oops. We had so much fun at the photo shoot, and ran over. Now it’s pouring rain! Here I am looking for a cab, still wearing all the black eye makeup and hot pink lips; my hair is sticking straight out from all the products. I looked like a drowned rat.

5:45pm: Home! Thankfully my dress already got dropped off. Jump into the shower and rinse off faster than I ever have. Didn’t even bother with my hair. It was already soaked with rain. I wanted a sort of a 1920s, old Hollywood, Veronica Lake look. My makeup artist Jasen Kaplan and hairstylist Ricardo Rojas have to work on me like crazy — it’s such a miracle.

6:20pm: Marc Bouwer picks me up, and we head over to the CFDA Awards gala at Lincoln Center. I felt like a princess. My dress was actually sheer white, but I put a nude body suit under it. Thankfully you couldn’t see anything!

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Klum to Kors design: Snip, snip. Auf Wiedersehen hemlength. On Project Runway, Heidi Klum and Michael Kors decide the fate of young designers, who know they are either “in or you’re out.” But in real life, the good friends collaborated on a super-short shimmering maternity dress for Heidi, whose bump was on display at last night’s CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall in New York. Heidi’s input? “I shortened it a little bit, because I shorten everything,” she tells PEOPLE. “I’m a shortener.” Not that Kors was surprised. “I knew she’d shorten it,” says the designer. “I can look at clothes on a hanger and know exactly how it’s going to fit, who it is right for. I’ve been doing this for years. I’m only 26, so I can’t say how long I’ve known her, but I know what works for her, what she likes, and I knew she’d cut it off.” And for his part, Kors loves that Heidi isn’t afraid to bare a little while expecting. “It’s a different kind of maternity,” he says. “Everyone thinks, ‘Oh, when you’re pregnant you should hide in the background. But it’s really all about shimmer and glamour and showing skin and confidence.” And Klum is anything but shy about feeling sexy while expecting. “I feel fantastic,” says Klum of her pregnancy. “Are you looking at my boobs?” she jokes. “I’m already two cup sizes bigger than normal.” Tell us: What do you think of Heidi’s sexy maternity style? — Jeffrey Slonim

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In true Hollywood fashion a mix of celebrities, fashionistas and power players descended upon the famous Chateau Marmont patio for an exclusive, private dinner hosted by Australian fashion label, Camilla and Marc, and the gorgeous Ginnifer Goodwin. Goodwin, looking summer stylish in an elegant white, one shoulder Camilla and Marc dress and House of Lavande jewelry, sipped Moet & Chandon champagne while chatting with pals and gushing about the sister-brother design duo.  She told PEOPLE, “Every piece of theirs is chic and yet punky and fresh.  I love that they play with proportion and really take risks with cutouts and shoulder pieces.  [Camilla and Marc designs] are accentuated in a more daring way, but in a way that is very accessible.” Their mutual affection even prompted designers Camilla and Marc Freeman to gain design inspiration from Goodwin as a fashion standout and a “good match” for their six –year-old brand.  Regarding the Big Love star, Camilla told PEOPLE, “She’s beautiful, she’s healthy, she’s a very, very charismatic and intelligent woman and she puts a lot of emphasis on her craft.  She’s a real professional and that’s really important to us as well.  I think she portrays a really good image publicly.” So has the new Camilla and Marc swimwear line made it into Goodwin’s closet yet? “I haven’t (gotten it) yet! Goodwin said, “It’s hard to get me into a bathing suit. I’m not going to lie!” –Michelle Ward

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What happens when two of Hollywood’s hippest designers team up for a runway show? Last night’s House of Harlow, Clandestine Industries and Switch boutique runway show! Nicole Richie, who was modeling her own designs, added her House of Harlow 1960 pieces to feminine fashions from Switch boutique, telling PEOPLE that she picked based on “complimenting the outfit,” while Pete Wentz went for an individualized approach to his models. “[It's] just about streetwear so I let the guy pick. Whatever looked best on the individual.” Budding girl group Paradiso Girls opened the show with a quick performance and special guest spot by rapper Eve. With Wentz’s wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Richie’s partner Joel Madden watching on, the male models donned high top sneakers, T-shirts saying things like I (heart) BX, hoodies, and fedoras from Clandestine Industries. The ladies walked the runway in black mini skirts, back stretch pants with holes cut into them, heels with neon green soles and hot pink peep toe, jumpsuits with white lace lining and gold belts as accents to Nicole’s bold jewelry. Wentz thanked the audiences with “Thank you for checking out our lines,” just before rockers The Academy Is… closed the evening with a short performance. –reporting by Jessica Herndon

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“We’ve even branded the weather tonight,” joked Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey of the London-like misty drizzle that fell on the brand’s rooftop fete at the Palace Hotel in N.Y.C where a few of his famous friends including Orlando Bloom, Hugh Dancy and his fiance Claire Daines came to party and to watch the lighting of the Burberry sign atop the new company’s new headquarters at 444 Madison. “Yes, Hugh and Claire are good friends,” confirmed Bailey. “And Orlando [Bloom] wears Burberry a lot.” On Bailey’s arm when he arrived was supermodel — and Burberry face — Lily Donaldson. “I love her personality,” he said. “I love being with her.” Once inside the party, Bailey formed an impenetrable clique with Bloom, Dancy, and Daines. As the Burberry sign was lit at 444 Madison, Madison Avenue closed down for a shower of confetti, which inadvertently halted the arrival of other famous faces including Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, and Justin Long. Meanwhile, art imitated life when Lively and Badgley stepped out early and headed downstairs to a to the Palace Hotel restaurant Gilt, where Gossip Girl shoots numerous scenes, for an intimate private dinner. Molly Sims, Carla Gugino, Emmanuelle Chiriqui, Rose McGowan and Helena Christensen also attended the Burberry event — all clad in the label’s finery. “It’s an iconic moment for us,” said Bailey, as the end of official Burberry Day in N.Y.C. rolled to a glamorous close. –Jeffrey Slonim