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Apr 13 2011 04:15 PM ET

24 Hour Trend Alert: Nude-Toned Dresses

24 Hour Trend Alert: Nude-Colored Dresses Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic; Jason Kempin/Getty

When it comes to color, less is more. Or at least that was the case Tuesday evening, when Hollywood’s leading ladies stepped out wearing different versions of nude-toned dresses. Gwyneth Paltrow showed that neutral doesn’t have to be boring when she took the stage at Good Housekeeping‘s Shine On Awards in New York City in a nude sheath dress and matching shoes, perfectly paired with simple makeup. At the same awards show, Heather Graham tried out a similar look, sporting a sleeveless peach number, pretty pumps and bright lipstick. And across the country at the Gatorade G Series Fit party in Beverly Hills, Minka Kelly showed off her curves in a cream-colored cap-sleeve dress (it had a silver zipper all the way up the back!) brightened by a fire engine red bag, heels and nails. We think all the ladies look fab, but we want to know your thoughts. Tell us: Would you try a nude-hued dress? –Kim Peiffer

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Apr 07 2011 06:00 PM ET

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to Launch Online Shopping Site!

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen StyleMint Dario Cantatore/FilmMagic

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are adding another element to their rapidly-expanding fashion empire. The CFDA-nominated duo has partnered with BeachMint to launch StyleMint.com, an online shopping site that acts like a personal stylist to bring you exclusive apparel using customized shopping technology. “Online commerce is the perfect medium for us to create a new brand that is as much about the clothing as it is about the customer experience,” Ashley said in a release. “BeachMint is the ideal partner as they share our vision for the brand and have the resources and talent to execute it.” The site will debut with an exclusive T-shirt line, and will offer its members personalized selections from the collection to fit their style profile. StyleMint will also delve into the full shopping experience with trend reports and how-to videos showing shoppers how to wear and pair items. “With StyleMint.com, Ashley and I have created an online experience reflecting our love of style and allowing us to engage with our customers directly, which is an inspiring new way for us to think and create as designers,” Mary-Kate added. StyleMint will launch this summer and will join BeachMint’s expanding family of online brands, including Kate Bosworth’s accessories line, JewelMint. Tell us: Will you check out the Olsen’s new shopping site? –Kim Peiffer

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Apr 01 2011 01:00 PM ET

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24 Hour Trend Alert: White-Hot Dresses

Cameron, Blake and Drew Wear White
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There may not have been any walks down the wedding aisle this week (with the exception of Reese!), but there was an abundance of white dresses at CinemaCon in Last Vegas. Leading ladies Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Blake Lively all proved that you don’t have to be a bride to don a white dress — and you don’t have to wait until after Memorial Day, either! Lively rocked a Dolce & Gabbana lacy mini and topped it with a jacket to promote her new film, Green Lantern, at the event Wednesday night (she later swapped it for red). Meanwhile, Diaz flaunted her toned physique in a cotton waffle ribbon-strap dress from the spring/summer 2011 Victoria Beckham collection on Thursday, as she picked up an award for female star of the year. Pal Barrymore, who surprised her Charlie’s Angels costar by presenting her with her statuette on stage, wore an Akris white cotton silk long-sleeve dress from the line’s spring/summer 2011 collection, rounding out the bold and bright trend. Tell us: Would you wear a white dress out this weekend? –Kim Peiffer

Feb 10 2011 03:00 PM ET

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Sandra Bullock Sparks Hollywood’s Blunt-Bangs Trend: Love It or Hate It?

Sandra Bullock Sparks a Hollywood Blunt Bangs Trend: Love It or Hate It?
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These days Sandra Bullock, Leona Lewis and Rose Byrne are all about being blunt — by rocking Hollywood’s newest bang trend. A month after Bullock premiered blunt bangs at the Golden Globes, Lewis and Byrne have followed suit, shielding their peepers with equally heavy fringe. At Tuesday’s L.A. premiere of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, Lewis debuted her sleek new do. The very next night, Byrne attended the amfAR gala, kicking off New York Fashion Week in her own version of the cut: a soft, shoulder-length bob created by John Frieda Consultant Harry Josh. We say the style is shear genius, but want to know what you think. Tell us: How do you feel about Hollywood’s blunt bangs trend? Do you love it or hate it? –Justine Harman

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Feb 08 2011 02:00 PM ET

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24-Hour Trend Alert: Winter Whites

Nicole Kidman, Hailee Steinfeld and Julianne Moore Wear Winter White
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Hollywood’s fashionistas including Nicole Kidman, Hailee Steinfeld and Julianne Moore embraced the lighter end of the color spectrum this weekend. At the 26th Annual Santa Barbara Film Festival on Friday, award recipient Nicole Kidman wore a sophisticated belted Nina Ricci shirtdress, which she paired with strappy putty-colored Pierre Hardy heels and an Omega watch. At the same event, Oscar nominee, Hailee Steinfeld, opted for a feminine cap-sleeved Alberta Ferretti frock, punctuated by red Aldo pumps. The following night, in N.Y.C., Moore was red, black and white all over, juxtaposing fiery tendrils with a stark white smock by The Row and matte tights at an HRC event. We think this lightened look is divine, but we want to know what you think. Tell us: Are creamy dresses white hot or a major ‘do not’?—Justine Harman

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Jan 24 2011 12:00 PM ET

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Jennifer Lopez on Her ‘Idol’ Wardrobe: “Just Going to Be Me”

Jennifer Lopez on her Idol Wardrobe
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Now that Jennifer Lopez has finally made her debut on American Idol, it’s time to start seeing her inevitable parade of fabulous frocks. And it doesn’t sound like sitting behind a judging table alongside Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler for most of the show will mean that her wardrobe is going to be anything less than stunning. “You’re going to see everything,” Lopez said of her American Idol look at the TCA Press tour last week, InStyle.com reports. “I can only be myself on the show. I’m not going to try and play it down or play it up or do anything. I’m just going to be me, that’s always worked for me with the public. They see me, they know that I’m real.” And that means sticking to a glamorous look that doesn’t take a whole lot of time. “I don’t want to over-think it too much,” she said. “I’m a girl who likes to get dressed up, put on her jewelry or her lipstick and go. So that’s what you’ll get.” Read more about American Idol in TV Watch on PEOPLE.com! –Kim Peiffer

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Jan 19 2011 07:00 PM ET

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24 Hour Trend Alert: Sexy Menswear-Inspired Suits

Camilla Belle Kylie Minogue and Cate Blanchett in Menswear Fashion Trend
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We have already seen literal interpretations of menswear for the ladies, but fashion’s boldest trendsetters re-imagined the trend in a variety of ways — all in the last day! The latest iterations of the look range from the risqué to the buttoned-up, but always include stylishly sexy details. Tuesday night, Cate Blanchett opted for a black-and-white look, selecting crisp white trousers and shiny lapels for the IWC “A Night in Portofino” gala in Geneva, Switzerland. In L.A., Camilla Belle was spotted pairing high-waisted tuxedo trousers with a gauzy nude bandeau, revealing her toned abdomen at the premiere of From Prada to Nada. And back across the pond, Kylie Minogue ramped up a classic suit with a sheer blouse, breezy bow and crimped updo. We applaud Hollywood’s affirmation that behind every menswear-inspired look is a strong woman, but want your opinion. Tell us: Are you riding the coattails of the latest menswear trend? Are you ready to add a pantsuit to your going-out wardrobe?–Justine Harman

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