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We could hardly contain our excitement when a Sex and the City sequel was announced, and now, our favorite fashionista is getting back to work. Sarah Jessica Parker is creating her own fashion show on the streets of Manhattan as Carrie Bradshaw. She first appeared in a Halston Heritage dress, Solange Azagury-Partridge necklace, Chanel clutch and sparkling gold pumps, reappearing later in the day in another Halton Heritage dress of cobalt tiers paired with T-strap pumps. So far, so Carrie. But when she appeared today in full ’80s regalia, including — gasp! — sneakers and a frizzy do, we had to assume we were witnessing a flashback scene being filmed and not a radical departure from Miss Bradshaw’s style. Now, when do we get to see Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte back in action? Tell us: What do you think of Carrie’s first three looks on the set of the Sex and the City sequel?

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The Devil Wears Prada and so did Anna Wintour to the premiere of “The September Issue” last night at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but according to designers and family alike at the premiere, that’s where the similarities end. As Wintour was joined by Renee Zellweger, Sienna Miller (who appears in the documentary as the cover girl for the titular September 2007 issue), Carolina Hererra, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan and more fashion glitterati, friends and relatives described Wintour as anything but a Devil. “She’s an amazing mother, an absolutely incredible mother,” says Wintour’s equally-stylish daughter Bee Schaffer. “She came to all my sports games. Her kids are the most important thing to her.” But that doesn’t mean that Mom doesn’t offer unsolicited fashion advice, like what to wear on a date. “She told me to change” for a recent night out, Shaffer revealed — although she stuck to the original outfit. And Wintour doesn’t just give advice to her children. Designer Zac Posen recalls Wintour once “asked me to take a sleeve off of a dress” early in his career. “I refused,” said Posen. “And a common respect level was brought to the table. And then the dress was later shot on Debra Messing.” Designer Marc Jacobs also described a formidable Wintour with a heart. “She’s smart and she surrounds herself with the most talented people. And she’s a risk-taker unafraid of taking chances. She doesn’t suck up,” he said. “And she’s been very good to me on a personal level as well. When I was having some personal problems, Anna was always there for me. She’s really a great editor. And she’s a good mother. She’s very maternal and caring to people she cares about. Anna’s really quite a warm person, who maybe has a different reputation. But in real life she’s very warm. . . and generous.” And while director R.J. Cutler received “extensive notes,” from Wintour, the editor tells PEOPLE “He ignored every single one. It’s his movie . . . his vision.” And does Wintour, who has seen the film twice approve? “I think it’s a wonderful document, on the amazing hard work, the creativity, the talent, the heartaches and the success.” The September Issue opens in N.Y.C on August 28 and nationwide on September 11. – Jeffrey Slonim

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Eric Bana may travel nude through time in The Time Traveler’s Wife, but the Aussie actor has come to admire tailored clothing and a classic look in his own present-day life. “When someone is a good craftsman, I appreciate it,” he tells Men’s Health for their September cover story. “I guess it comes from appreciating design when it comes to cars.” The actor counts Hollywood favorites like John Varvatos, Calvin Klein, Gucci and Tom Ford as a few of his favorite labels. And though he has an appetite for luxe labels when it comes to red carpet wear, Bana claims he really is just a jeans and T-shirt type of guy. “I’m usually grossly underdressed,” he tells the magazine. “I think everyone in my local cafe would literally stop talking if I walked in wearing a suit. They’d laugh at me.” But he still is a careful shopper. “When I look at an item on the rack, there needs to be one distinguishing feature that makes it pop. I look for a detail that I know I’ll appreciate 5 years from now, not just at that moment.” And something he has come to count on? “I love a slim-fitting suit — Tom Ford is a favorite.” Now that’s what we call style. Read more of the Men’s Health interview with Eric Bana, where the hunky actor dishes on his love for cars, old friends and his life outside of Hollywood at menshealth.com.

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Being an It Girl comes with some perks, like keeping designers duds from events, but Twilight’s Kristen Stewart reveals that she’s not quite at that pivotal star status — yet. “The really cool stuff I never get to keep any of that,” the 19-year-old actress says in a video interview with EW.com. “Like anything for an event or anything like that. I’m just not important enough yet, I think.” While she’s walked the red carpet in edgy dresses by Yigal Azroul, Herve Leger and Camilla and Marc, Stewart says it’s the items out of her own closet that seem to be making a mark on Twilighters. “The things that have been sold out have been the things that people are actually able to get that are semi-cheap,” she explains. “Those things like sweatshirts and jackets, those things are mine, which is bizarre to have people go out and buy.” Find out more-behind-the-scenes scoop on Kristen and New Moon costar Taylor Lautner at EW.com – Janet Mock.

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If Twilight-inspired greeting cards and clothing weren’t enough to satisfy fan-pires’ desires, now they can add Edward Cullen and Bella Swan Barbie Dolls to their collections! As a tribute to the on-screen lovers, Barbie has created a set of dolls modeled after Robert Pattinson’s Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan. Featuring Robert’s strong jaw line and vampire-glow and Kristen’s long brunette hair and innocent face, the dolls are almost an exact replica of the stars. Looks like Bella’s wish for immortality is finally coming true! The Twilight Barbies, $25 each, will be available starting November 1, 2009 — just in time for the release of New Moon — at Walmart, Walmart.com and barbiecollector.com. Mark your calendars!

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There were plenty of stylish stars at last night’s Teen Choice Awards — from Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus to Megan Fox and Cameron Diaz — but the girls of Twilight stole the red carpet. Kristen Stewart stuck to her rocker vibe in Rock & Republic, while Nikki Reed went glam in Miu Miu and Ashley Greene was sweetly sexy in Dolce & Gabbana. No wonder they are InStyle’s favorites of the night! Who do you like best? Vote now!

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Tom Ford may be a household name for his work in fashion and dressing Hollywood’s hottest stars, but when it comes to directing, he is still a novice. Nonetheless, his directorial debut has won him a spot to compete for Venice’s 66th Film Festival’s Lion d’Or. The 48-year old designer, who left Gucci in 2004 to concentrate on both his own line and to launch a film career, took three years to draft the script of A Single Man and began filming last November. Based on a novel by British author Christopher Isherwood (whose Berlin Stories served as the book for Cabaret) was produced and directed by Ford, who co-wrote the script with David Searce. Recounting the story of a gay English professor, attempting to resume his daily life in Los Angeles after the death of his partner, A Single Man comes with a pedigreed cast worthy of the man who previously directed YSL’s house, including Colin Firth, 4 time-Oscar nominee Julianne Moore, The Watchmen’s Matthew Goode and Lee Pace from Pushing Daisies. Surprisingly strong buzz accompanies Ford’s maiden effort, amplified by the Sept. 2-12 festival’s decision to program it as an In Competition choice, a category pitting A Single Man up against this year’s eclectic slate of films including George Romero’s latest zombie epic Survival of the Dead. – Peter Mikelbank