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Feb 13 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Hot Stuff: Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow Cut Fine Figures at the Grammys

Chris Martin is a lucky man! The Coldplay rocker’s leading ladies — collaborator Rihanna and wife Gwyneth Paltrow — paused for a hot shot Sunday night while backstage at the Grammy Awards, showing off their slim figures and similar, slinky gowns. Rihanna worked the room in custom Giorgio Armani (she’s currently a face of the designer’s denim and underwear lines), while Paltrow wowed in a long black number with a solid gold belt.

Exclusive Look: Meet the New Material Girls!

Material Girl Ads
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They really are lucky ladies: Samantha Titus, Katrina (Tina) Arandjelovic and Kimberly Perry are the brand new faces of Madonna and Lourdes Leon‘s beauty and clothing line, Material Girl. The girls beat out thousands of wannabe catwalkers in the brand’s “Lucky Stars” model search, and were handpicked by the mother-daughter duo to front the line.

“We set out to find someone who embodied the Material Girl lifestyle: a free-spirited girl with an interest in fashion, who isn’t afraid to express herself and let her true personality shine through,” Madonna and Leon said in a statement. “It came down to three girls who we absolutely loved and felt were true Material Girls, so we decided to make all of them winners.”

The ladies’ first ads, seem here, were shot in a New York City studio (Kelly Osbourne and Leon were both on set) and will debut in magazines, online and in stores later this month. The girls — who each won $5,000 in addition to the job — range in age from 19 to 21 and came from California, Illinois in New York. One runner-up, Briana Herrera, was named special correspondent for Material Girl and will blog on behalf of the brand.

Valentine’s Gift to Give: Stella & Dot ‘Ever After’ Necklace

Stella & Dot Necklace Courtesy Stella & Dot

An affordable alternative to those big-name jewelers, Stella & Dot offers charming necklaces, earrings, rings, brooches and more that come in a range of styles, from the most delicate charms to the boldest statement pieces. For Valentine’s Day, the company has a few dainty delights that are sure to touch her heart. The “Ever After” necklace (left, $49), available in silver or gold plate, features a tiny heart on a 16-in. chain — a reminder of that special bond. There’s also the cheeky “On the Mark” necklace ($49), centered on a tiny, single arrow. Put the two together, and you’ve got some serious Cupid action! Check out these offerings — and much more — at stelladot.com.

Feb 11 2012 02:30 PM ET

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Exclusive Photo: See Toni Braxton’s Custom ‘Sock Dress’

Toni Braxton Shoe Dress
Courtesy SheKnows.com

So that’s what’s happened to all our lost socks! On Friday night at New York Fashion Week, Toni Braxton helped unveil a custom dress made entirely of socks, designed by Project Runway All Stars’ Michael Costello. The gown is the centerpiece of the “SheKnows Where the Other Sock Went” campaign, an initiative from SheKnows.com to raise money for charity.

“When SheKnows called me … I was all over it,” Costello says. “I love a challenge, and I just thought it was something that could be totally cool.”

Using more than 700 single socks, Costello created a one-shoulder gown for Braxton, which she debuted at Friday night’s bash and wears in an advertising campaign, shot by noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker. The dress will go up for auction this spring, with proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism and science advocacy organization. It’s also a cause close to Braxton’s heart: the singer’s youngest son was diagnosed in 2003 and she serves as a spokeswoman for the group. To learn more, and to see Costello in action, visit wherestheothersock.sheknows.com.

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Feb 10 2012 06:00 PM ET

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Shailene Woodley: I’d Wear Sneakers with a Gown Again ‘in a Heartbeat’

Shailene Woodley Shoe Debate
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When it comes to style, Shailene Woodley is on both sides of the fence.

“I really don’t know anything about fashion,” The Descendants star told FASHIONetc at Thursday’s Honor runway presentation during New York Fashion Week. “This is my first fashion show ever.”

And though the Oscars are only weeks away, the 20-year-old has lax specifications for her gown. “I have to be able to breathe,” she says. “I have to be able to have a food baby, and if I’m going to be sweaty, I need a dress that won’t show my sweat marks.”

But despite her nonchalance, Woodley also has her convictions: “I would do it again in a heartbeat,” she tells New York of the much-maligned (and much-criticized) barefoot running shoes she wore to a Golden Globes after-party.

“If people spent as much time thinking about the genocides going on in Africa and around the world as they do the shoes that actors wear to after-parties, the world would be a much more peaceful environment.”

–Justine Harman

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Feb 10 2012 04:30 PM ET

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Louis Vuitton’s Newest Muse: Miss Piggy!

Louis Vuitton for Miss Piggy
Courtesy Louis Vuitton

Move over Victoria, Marc Jacobs has a new BFF!

This Sunday, Miss Piggy will wear custom Louis Vuitton to host The Orange BAFTA Red Carpet show. ”Moi on the Red Carpet at the BAFTAs wearing Louis Vuitton designed by my dear friend Marc Jacobs,” she says in a release. “We have a word for that in Hollywood: Va-va-va-voom.”

Lauren Conrad Joins the StyleWatch Team

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We have a new writer on staff — and she comes with a pretty fabulous pedigree. Lauren Conrad is joining the PEOPLE StyleWatch magazine team, starting with our March issue, dishing out style advice and sharing her fashion and beauty must-haves. In her inaugural column, Conrad answers commonly asked questions (like how to get a great wardrobe on a budget) and tells us what’s on her spring shopping list (hint: there are blazers, button-downs and platforms involved). Thanks to her successful beauty blog and growing lifestyle site, the designer is definitely gaining traction as a style authority — and we’re excited to have her on board! Check out Conrad’s first column in the March issue of PEOPLE StyleWatch magazine and learn more of her style secrets here.