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Brad, we?d know you anywhere�
Even with paparazzi around, globetrotting dad of six Brad Pitt keeps his cool in David Yurman's Exotics aviator shades, which he wore while taking his twins to the playground in L.A. on May 5, and while attending the April 16 wedding of Paramount CEO Brad Grey. $875 at David Yurman stores nationwideMay 18
Reason to look rosy�
She won best actress at Cannes for Melancholia, but Kirsten Dunst was anything but blah ? she glowed in Chanel's powder blush in rose
The long and the short of it�
The couple that shops together, stays together? Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber picked up men's plaid shorts and women's linen pants at American Eagle Outfitters at the Woodland Hills mall in California in May. Shorts, $34.95, and linen pants, $44.50, at AE.com
May 18�
Angelina's Fat ID�
Mother-of-six Angelina Jolie shows her maternal side with CLP's sterling silver and leather Fat ID bracelet, monogrammed with the word Mama. $125 at Chelseabella.com.
Go totally Gaga�
Wanna step into Lady Gaga's skin? For $20,000 you can buy the dress modeled by the pop star in Mugler's recent Paris fashion show on Gilt.com. All proceeds will go the Robin Hood Foundation. Gaga's fashion director Nicola Formichetti (also creative director for Mugler) is also curating a sale of 10 looks for men and 10 for women ranging from $30 to $2,400. Starting noon ET Friday at gilt.com/ladygaga.
Get into a new Habit�
Habits are hard to break, especially for those fixated on fashion. Enter MyHabit.com, Amazon's new designer flash sale site. To celebrate the launch, MyHabit.com has partnered with hot designers such as Bibhu Mohapatra, Prabal Gurung and Tom Scott to create limited-edition T-shirts. $30 each, starting Thursday.
MAY 11�
Bridesmaids and pirates�
Maybe, like the ladies in the comedy Bridesmaids, you'll be stuck wearing a questionable dress. But at least you can look hip with Urban Decay's Urban Bride set. Emma Stone and Katy Perry are fans of the brand. $42 at UrbanDecay.com
Penelope Cruz makes her swashbuckling debut as a lady pirate in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Get a piece of the action with a replica of the Swarovski ring she wears in the film. $180 in Swarovski boutiques or by calling 800-426-3088.
MAY 4�
McQueen and a perfect pucker�
Sarah Jessica Parker channeled old-Hollywood glamour at Monday night's star-studded Costume Institute gala benefit in a stunning floor-length metallic McQueen gown. She contrasted that with subtle lips, courtesy of Chanel's Rouge Coco Shine lipshine in F
Updo with a twist�
Designer and Met gala co-host Stella McCartney wore her hair in a sexy, messy twist to the event. Stylist David Babaii created the 'do with Couture Colour Pequi Oil treatment. $32 at Sephora.com.
Bright blooms with balance�
Kirsten Dunst wore a bright, flowered Chanel frock to the A-list fete, which she contrasted with soft and summery eyes. Clarins' NeoPastels eye palette, $40 at Nordstrom.com.
A shoe lover's dream sale�
Tune in for HSN's 24-hour footwear event Thursday. Brands featured in the round-the-clock shoe sale include Poetic Licence, Me Too, La Victoire and Sam Edelman. Sale items are also available at HSN.com.
MyHabit is a good one to get into�
There's a new entrant in the heavily populated online-sample-sale market. Amazon has launched MyHabit.com, which features daily sales beginning at noon ET/9 a.m. PT from brands such as Doo.Ri, Elizabeth and James, Halston and Vera Wang. We particularly love the 360-degree video of the clothing on live models ? so helpful in making a final selection!
APRIL 20�
Stripey shirt for Tina Fey�
Pregnant Bossypants scribe Tina Fey showed her stripes in Ann Taylor's blue and white sweater in Los AngelesApril 17. $68 at AnnTaylor.com
Proenza Schouler plus Fekkai�
The guys behind Proenza Schouler ? a brand worn by Charlize Theron and Anne Hathaway? have teamed up with tress-master Frederic Fekkai for a limited-edition bag, filled with hair goodies. $350 at Fekkai.com
Prince Harry is a fan of Wills�
Prince Harry won't be wearing anything preppy April 29 when Prince William ties the knot, but in his off-time, he's a fan of Jack Wills University Outfitters. Visit JackWills.com
Earth Day totables�
Grab a limited-edition eco-tote from Kiehl's just in time for Earth Day. Designed by musician Pharrell Williams, each tote is made with Bionic yarn fabric and nine recycled plastic bottles. $12 at Kiehl's stores.
APRIL 13�
Ultra glossy, ultra glam�
She's all grown up! Teenager Saoirse Ronan glowed in Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Beige Tweed at the New Yorkpremiere of her hit thriller Hanna last week. $27 at Sephora.com.
Tagged for charity�
Fans of Ralph Lauren? like Katie Holmes? will dig the brand's new sleek silver dog tags, with all the net proceeds going to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. $95 at Ralphlauren.com.
OpenSky is the limit for celeb styles�
Think Twitter, but with shopping. That's what you get with OpenSky.com, a new social shopping site that launches Monday and features celeb "curators," who you follow to discover new products. During April, The Talk's Holly Robinson Peete will be sharing with followers a handmade beaded bracelet by Honesty Jewelry. A portion of the proceeds from the $98 bracelet will be donated to the HollyRod Foundation, which helps families coping with autism. Other curators at OpenSky.com include Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Alicia Silverstone, Mariel Hemingway, Cynthia Rowley and Liz Lang.
APRIL 6�
Style in spades�
Fergie accessorized with Kate Spade's Lella clutch at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Saturday. In yellow or strawberry, $225 at Saks.com.
Accessories by 'Arthur'�
Jennifer Garner gets blinged out in Judith Ripka's Estate cuffs in the comedy Arthur, opening Friday. If the $18,900 price tag is a little steep for you, check out Ripka's more affordable Pia cuff, $850 at Judithripka.com.
DIY makeup�
Fans of Stila Cosmetics include Miley Cyrus and Victoria Beckham. Now, the brand has paired up with E! and launched three palettes with instructions on how to re-create favorite red-carpet looks. $20-$42 at Ulta.com.
Perfectly Taylor-ed baubles�
It's easy to re-create some of Elizabeth Taylor's iconic looks. Try the Tori Spelling textured marquise-shaped 16-inch necklace for $49.95, which resembles the jewels worn by Taylor in Cleopatra. Or the Designs by Veronica freshwater pearl and CZ drop necklace ($89.90), similar to Taylor's 1970 Oscar bling. Both at HSN.com.
MARCH 30�
For those chilly spring nights
Technically, it's spring. But while it's cold out, celebs such as Maggie Gyllenhaal and Scarlett Johansson stay warm in cozy, chic Canada Goose HyBridge jackets. $475 at Amazon.com.
Keep your eyes on the tried and true�
Black Swan's Mila Kunis lashes out with L'Oreal Paris Voluminous mascara, the makeup staple now celebrating its 20th anniversary. $7.25 at drugstores nationwide.
Be & D ? & Eva & Katherine�
Fans of Be & D's ruggedly stylish bags include Katherine Heigl, Fergie and Eva Longoria. The brand's latest accessory, the leopard-print Rowan bag, has been toted by Heigl all over L.A. $1,085 at Shopbop.com.
Young, trendy and charitable�
Celeb tots Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Kingston Rossdale already rock Appaman attire. Now the brand is making its Target debut with a limited-edition collection benefiting the charity Baby Buggy, which supplies gently used gear to needy moms. $6.99-$12.99, available April 7 at Target stores nationwide.
Get a prom dress by Jess�
Who doesn't want to look perfect for prom? Check out Jessica Simpson's affordable, four-dress collection for David's Bridal. One-shoulder stretch satin multi print gown, $199 at David's Bridal stores or Davidsbridal.com.
MARCH 23�
Right in line�
We heart Michelle Obama's style, but we love it even more when she wears items that are easily accessible and relatively affordable. Take this striking Marc by Marc Jacobs Simone Stripe Dress she strutted out while boardingAir Force One for Chile on Monday. $628 at Saks Fifth Avenue stores.
The fashion community is coming together to help Japan. A sampling of great buys for a worthy cause:
Flag down this tee�
Designer Tory Burch has designed a T-shirt inspired by the national flag of Japan, featuring rows of flags mixed with a heart motif. It is available for pre-order at toryburch.com for $29 and will be available in select Tory Burch boutiques in mid-April.
'Together' we wear�
Designer Anna Sui has created two exclusive T-shirts with the slogan "We're all in this together." All proceeds from sales of the T-shirts will go to benefit Japan disaster relief. $20 each at shop.annasui.com.
A purposeful polo�
All of the proceeds from the sale of Polo Ralph Lauren's charity polo shirt will be donated to the humanitarian effort through the Central Community Chest of Japan, a part of the United Way worldwide network. The polo shirt is available for men and women for $98 at select Ralph Lauren stores and RalphLauren.com.
Red bags rake in the green�
Accessories designer Rebecca Minkoff will donate $100 from the sale of each of her red handbags atrebeccaminkoff.com to the Red Cross.
MARCH 16�
Cruz looks simply Splendid�
We want whatever she's having. New mom Penelope Cruz? who rocked a second-skin L'Wren Scott frock at the Oscars ? always manages to look sexy, this time in Splendid's slub-stripe henley while out in Los Angeles. $72 at Splendid.com.
Three cheers for Spears' style�
Britney Spears, whose disc Femme Fatale drops March 29, was the vision of laid-back motherhood on Sunday, cheering her son Sean's Little League game in Australia Luxe Collective's Angel Tall boots. $330 atAustralialuxeco.com.
Smell good, look good, do good�
Stock up on the sweet smell of Creed and Hanae Mori perfume and help Japan. Part of proceeds from sales of products at hanaemoriparfums.com and creedboutique.com will be donated to the American Red Cross. Also, jeweler Alexis Bittar will donate 100% of sales at alexisbittar.com March 21-25 to Catholic Relief Services to assist in the earthquake recovery.
MARCH 9�
Celebs cozy up to Coach's Kristin�
Stars are going crazy for Coach's new Kristin Collection, which is just hitting stores. Halle Berry recently carried the Kristin Tote, while Eva Longoria and Emmy Rossum sported the Kristin Sage Satchel. Bags start at $298 atCoach.com.
Dresses GO to Target�
Starting Sunday, Target welcomes back 34 dresses from 17 past GO International designers includingThakoon, Rodarte, Zac Posen and Erin Fetherston. All dresses are priced under $50. A sure hit for summer? The Proenza Schouler palm print dress in purple/pink for $39.99.
A time of PeaceLove�
Spending money always seems so much easier when it's for a good cause. Watchmaker Philip Stein has teamed up with PeaceLove to produce limited-edition art watches; 25% of the profits go to PeaceLove, which is dedicated to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental illness. $225 at Peacelovestudios.com and Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus starting at the end of April.
MARCH 2�
The Biebs loves BaubleBar�
Gal pal Selena Gomez was teen heartthrob Justin Bieber's best accessory as he stepped out after the Oscars in a swanky (and pricey!) Dolce & Gabbana tux for the Vanity Fair party. But what he had around his wrist came in a close second: He sported two Black Wood Pop bracelets. $20 each at BaubleBar.com.
From red carpet to your closet�
Modern Familystar Sofia Vergara added some oomph to her lacy Zuhair Murad gown at the VF party with Stuart Weitzman's LILLE black satin platform pump ($385) from the designer's Red Carpet Collection. The 35 styles it includes are just hitting Weitzman stores.
Give Portman's tassels a try�
Black Swan best-actress winner Natalie Portman is no ugly duckling. She wore chic Tiffany jewels to the Oscars. You can get the look with Heidi Daus Georgian Lace crystal-accented tassel earrings. $149.95 atHSN.com.
Share Sharon's look�
Sharon Stone's basic instinct after spending time out of the Hollywood spotlight? To look sexy, of course. Get the look of her Oscar dress with the black chiffon ruffle long one-shoulder prom dress, $126 at UniqueVintage.com.
FEB. 2�
SAGs style for less�
Coveting Hilary Swank's stunning (and pricey!) Versace gown from the Screen Actors Guild Awards? Get the look with Mignon's beaded alabaster one-shoulder dress, $298 at UniqueVintage.com.
Here's more Harlow�
Starting Thursday at noon ET on Gilt Groupe, you can be one of the first fashionistas to shop Nicole Richie's House of Harlow 1960 shoe line and Winter Kate apparel line for spring. The site also will feature two exclusive pieces of House of Harlow jewelry. The sale, accessible at gilt.com/houseofharlow, runs through Sunday at midnight ET. All merchandise is full price.
Eight deals a day at NoMoreRack.com�
There's a new discount shopping site joining the likes of Ideeli, Gilt Groupe, Ruelala and The OutNet.NoMoreRack.com features brand-name and designer merchandise such as Gucci, Stila and Clinique at up to 90% off retail prices. Eight new item deals are revealed every weekday at noon ET and last for 24 hours or until they sell out.
JAN. 26�
Kelly Rutherford, Becki Newton, Padma Lakshmi and other celebrity moms are fans of Zulily.com, which offers daily deals on favorite baby brands such as Little Giraffe, Melissa & Doug, Life is good, Baby Nay and Kate Quinn Organics. Deals are up to 70% off retail prices. Pictured here: Pedoodles Brenda butterfly shoes, $15.99; Knitwits hat, $28.99.
Vested interests�
Stars, such as Susan Sarandon, and volunteers at the Sundance Film Festival are stepping out in a sleekKenneth Cole vest. You can snag one, too, to help soothe your January blues. $98 at Sundance.org andKennethCole.com. A percentage of net profits from the sale will be donated to the Sundance Institute, which discovers and develops independent artists in film and theater.
Express yourself in pink�
It's easy to be pretty in pink this February. Starting Friday, you can pick up a limited-edition studded faux leather jacket with a bright pink lining from Express. The retailer has teamed with Bright Pink, the breast and ovarian cancer prevention charity, to produce the jacket, designed by Dani Stahl. $148 at Express.com.
20% off for H&M shoppers�
Through Feb. 9, H&M customers who donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in store will receive a coupon for 20% off one item from the H&M children's collection.
JAN. 19�
Thanks to a variety of style statements (think Helena Bonham Carter's mismatched footwear), Sunday's Golden Globes red carpet was the most interesting in years. Here's how you can re-create some of the top looks:
Champagne tastes�
Either you loved it or you hated it, but Anne Hathaway's champagne-colored Armani gown made many experts' best-dressed list. You can re-create the glam, edgy look. Long sleeve cocktail dress by Jovani, $400 ateDressMe.com.
Take a bow ? tie�
It's tough for guys to make a big impact in a standard monkey suit, but Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Fergusonthought outside the box with a brilliant, budget-friendly bow tie from TheTieBar.com. Whiplash paisley bow tie in black/lime, $15 at TheTieBar.com .
Emerald city�
Going green was the name of the game with Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elizabeth Moss and Mila Kunis all wearing the shade. Kunis paired her Vera Wang frock with a nature-friendly leaf cuff. Get the look with Mudd's gold-tone leaf cuff bracelet, $16 at Kohls.com.
Ring around the rosy�
Glee's Lea Michele paired her pink Oscar de la Renta confection with a unique ring. Get the look with Ramona Singer's turquoise and diamond sterling-silver cabochon ring. $229 at HSN.com.
JAN. 12: Take a style leap with the 'Black Swan' stars�
Natalie & Me&Ro�
In the Golden Globe-nominated flick Black Swan, Natalie Portman is pretty in pink as troubled ballerina Nina Sayers. Get her look without a tutu by investing in the delicate jewelry she wears from Me&Ro. Sterling silver and 10-karat gold small double flower pendant, $145 at Meandrojewelry.com.
Kunis' shoes are on point�
Portman's Swan co-star Mila Kunis traded her ballet slippers for some snazzy workout shoes from K-Swiss. Speedster Tubes, $75 at Kswiss.com.
Rain, rain, stay away in style�
In inclement weather, fashionistas such as Dakota Fanning and Sasha and Malia Obama stay dry and stylish in Oilily's raincoats. The Chiara jacket is great for younger kids. $82 at OililyShopUSA.com.
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