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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES From sexy style to on-set scoops, behind the scenes of fall’s sizzling new TV show NOVEMBER 8, 2004 • $2.99

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The inside story on fall’s most fascinating — and fashionable — new hit show: Desperate Housewives

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CELEBRITY NEWS

Best Casual

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Cover Story Behind the scenes of the hot new show Desperate Housewives

Mary-Kate Olsen

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Julia Roberts focuses on her family; Jen and Brad keep close with high-tech connections

Style News Mischa Barton flashes Swatch’s new watch; Tom Ford’s book causes a stir and more 4

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Accessories Guide

The six most chic looks of the week Cool jeans and dazzling tops

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Men’s Trends

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Must-Haves

Kristin Davis transforms from sweet to sexy with her new look

On-duty/Off-duty

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Purple reigns for fall

J. Lo shows off fall’s fun fur bags

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Reese’s daughter Ava inherits her mom’s sweet sense of style

THE GOOD LIFE

FASHION Big Trend

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Usher and Justin Timberlake master the layered look

Kid Style

Kelly Ripa’s different faces

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Jewelry

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Scarlett Johansson’s side-swept bangs add a hint of mystery

Makeup

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Hitting the pavement in the season’s hottest heels Cocktail rings sparkle on the fingers of independent women

BEAUTY Hair

Fifty and fabulous: inside her amazing transformation

News in Brief

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Mischa Barton’s secrets for style success

Kate Bosworth: Right in white

She heads to the West Coast to take care of business in LA

Oprah Winfrey

Best Dresses

Stylemaker of the Week

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Style Secrets

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Travel Britney and Kevin’s fairy-tale honeymoon in Fiji

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Stand tall in red stilettos

Spa

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Naomi Campbell refreshes at Jamaica’s Round Hill Spa

Food

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Megu offers a spiritual supper in the heart of NYC’s bustling Tribeca

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Mischa’s style secret: Dangling earrings

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ANALYZE THIS Diva or Down-to-Earth?

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Paris Hilton has a carrier for her dog carrier; Debra Messing takes out her own trash

First Lady Style

Soft fur bags warm up fall fashion

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Laura and Teresa go head-tohead in the style race

Shape Smart

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Celebrities know what works best for their bodies

Body Language

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Are Katie Holmes and Chris Klein close to walking down the aisle?

Almost Perfect

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When one small thing throws off an entire outfit

Designer or Discount?

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Lopez mix steals with splurges

My Inspiration

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Lindsay Lohan gives purple a whirl

Fragrant candles help calm the nerves

Even Maggie Gyllenhaal and Carmen Electra have style icons

IN EVERY ISSUE SNAPSHOTS STYLE Q & A SHOPPING BAG REVIEWS SHOPPING DIRECTORY STYLE SCOPES CELEBSPEAK

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Still life: HBB; Tweed pumps by Chinese Laundry Shoes, $65, chineselaundry.com; Crystal snowflake brooch by Robert Rose, $28, available at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s locations

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Kristin Davis glows with her sexy new look L I F E & S T Y L E W E E K LY

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THIS WEEK

dresses Best

of the week

Carousel of Hope, Beverly Hills, October 23

Mischa Barton

Lara Flynn Boyle

Beyoncé Knowles

Mischa spotted this dramatic gown

by Viktor & Rolf in a magazine and “thought it was gorgeous”

With its feather embellishments, this flapper-style dress by Valentino adds volume to Lara’s waifish frame

Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles designed her daughter’s dress and clearly knows how to flatter her curvy figure

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LEFT TO RIGHT: GREGG DEGUIRE/WIREIMAGE (2); TSUNI/GAMMA; MATT BARON/BEIMAGES; STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE; GREGG DEGUIRE/WIREIMAGE.

Kristin Davis

Halle Berry

Eva Longoria

This champagne Prada gown showcases Kristin’s tiny waist and highlights her chestnut hair

The halter neck of Halle’s lavender BCBG Max Azria dress flatters her décolletage and clings to her curves

Petite Eva chose her vivid Elie Saab gown for its fit. “Elie Saab makes dresses for tiny women,” she said

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THIS WEEK

casual Best

of the week

Jennifer Love Hewitt

Gisele Bündchen

Beyoncé

BEVERLY HILLS, OCT. 21 A blackand-white check coat and a sleek updo add charm to a daytime look

BEVERLY HILLS, OCT. 18 A goldflecked cream satin camisole adds feminine flair to tailored trousers

NEW YORK, OCT. 22 Slip on a snowwhite rabbit-fur jacket (this one by H Hilfiger) for a glamorous evening look

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Christine Taylor

Alicia Silverstone

Marisa Tomei

NEW YORK, OCT. 24 A snug taupe silk jacket (like this YSL version) makes the most of a petite figure

LOS ANGELES, OCT. 19 A fitted V-neck cardigan (here, Burberry) draws attention to your dĂŠcolletage

NEW YORK, OCT. 17 Chocolate brown, with a glittering gold bolero, stands out in a sea of black

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Style

THIS WEEK

BOW-TIE BLOUSE

A silk top works well under fall’s heavy pieces Banana Republic; $78, bananarepublic.com

THE WINNER THIS WEEK

WINTER WHITE

An off-white coat isn’t just for special occasions Old Navy; $79, oldnavy.com

A narrow cut and dark wash lengthen legs Guess; $60, guess.com PEEP TOES

Kate’s metallic Tstrap Marc Jacobs pumps go from day to dinner $360, eluxury.com

A winter-white duster-length Louis Vuitton coat adds instant sophistication to Kate’s laid-back look; the brocade cuffs make it party-ready

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e maker of the week

White after Labor Day? Definitely!

Kate Bosworth breaks the rules by dressing up basic jeans with a light coat

hen she walked into a Vanity Fair party in LA last week wearing a snow-white coat, some might have thought that Kate Bosworth had made a fashion faux pas.

White? Now? Yes! The 21-year-old actress understands that a light coat paired with dark jeans and a silky blouse is not only stunning, but a smart fashion strategy. White goes with just about everything, and in a heavier fabric (wool, bouclé, tweed) it stands up to — and out in — chilly weather.

Beyond the party circut, Kate also made news last week as Revlon’s new face.

Her ads will debut early next year.

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ANOTHER LOOK: SWEET YET STRONG

GOLD EARRINGS

Gleaming hoops like Kate’s play up blonde curls Guess; $12, Bloomingdale’s

Kate, here in West Hollywood with Brit beau Orlando Bloom, 27, will bring her family to his native England for Thanksgiving

While strolling in New York in September, Kate’s delicate blouse, blue jeans and tan Michael Kors bag gave her an all-American bohemian chic See Shopping Directory, page 96 or lifeandstylemag.com

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SNAPSHOTS

THE BIG G ES T MO MEN TS O F THE WEEK

Ben and Jen’s big night out hile the Boston Red Sox made history by reaching the World Series, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner created headlines of their own when they made their first major public appearance Oct. 23 at the first game between the Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals (Boston won, 11-9).

The glowing couple, who entered via a VIP entrance, drew almost as much attention as the action on the field — but didn’t seem to mind the interest. “I haven’t seen Ben this happy for ages,” a high school friend of the actor tells Life & Style Weekly. “Between the Red Sox winning and winning Garner, life is good.”

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T H E G O ODS Ben’s baseball gear

Ben and Jen showed up for the game without tickets, but were quickly seated by the league’s commissioner — four rows back from where Ben and J.Lo sat during last year’s playoffs

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The couple was kissing during a commercial break

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Up until now, the couple have kept their relationship under wraps, with their reps denying anything more than friendship between them

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SNAPSHOTS Beyoncé wowed the star-studded crowd with “Dangerously in Love”

“There is a sweetness about her,” Oprah said of good pal Halle Berry at the event

he stars were out in full force at the 16th Carousel of Hope benefit gala Oct. 23 held at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton.

Mischa Barton, Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis were among those who helped raise approximately $6 million for juvenile diabetes.

“It’s nice to use your celebrity as a vehicle to bring awareness,” Jamie-Lynn DiScala told Life & Style Weekly.

Jay Leno played host at the event, which included performances by Beyoncé, Faith Hill and Josh Groban, while Oprah Winfrey presented the Brass Ring Award to Halle Berry for excellence in charity work for diabetes awareness.

But no one went home emptyhanded — guests received gift bags stocked with goodies including a Reebok jogging outfit, MAC cosmetics, and a Christopher Radko Christmas ornament.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: CHRIS POLK/FILM MAGIC (2); ALEX BERLINER/BEI; ERIC CHARBONNEAU/BEI (2)

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Carousel of Stars

Host Jay Leno kids around with tenor Josh Groban, who performed “You Raise Me Up”

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Carmen Electra snuggles up to Brittany Murphy during dinner

“It’s nice to use your celebrity as a vehicle to bring awareness”

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Lisa Rinna, who attended with hubby Harry Hamlin, and Lara Flynn Boyle strike a pose

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Sarah Jessica’s son in the city arah Jessica Parker and her son, James Wilke, recently took a stroll through their West Village neighborhood in New York City. The former Sex and the City star is keeping busy — she recently shot a cameo in the Comedy Central movie Strangers with Candy and will soon begin shooting the romantic comedy Hating Her with Diane Keaton.

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T H E GOODS James’ plaid shirt For the toddler set: Baby Gap plaid flannel shirt; $22.50, Baby Gap

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For the design-minded tyke: Ralph Lauren plaid button down; $37.50, Lord & Taylor

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James Wilke celebrated his second birthday on Oct. 28

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Is that Paris? ith scandal brewing over a new bootleg video, Paris Hilton unveiled a conservative new look on Oct. 21 when she went shopping in Beverly Hills. Later that evening, Paris, who just began shooting The Simple Life 3, helped her younger brother, Baron, celebrate his birthday at the celeb hot-spot, The Ivy.

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Paris pole dancing at LA’s Spider Club in September

T H E G O ODS Paris’ suit

LEFT TO RIGHT: GUERIN/ROCHON-VOLLET/ABACA; JASON MERRITT/FILM MAGIC; FAME ALL STILL LIFE: HBB

Adds instant polish: H Hilfiger tweed jacket and skirt; $250 and $130, Bloomingdale’s

Pulled together in a prim blue suit, Paris shopped at the St. John boutique in Beverly Hills

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SNAPSHOTS

YO U’RE IN VITED !

Demi’s book club

emi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna were among the guests who feted a new book from Kabbalah co-founder Michael Berg on Oct. 21 in London. Demi, a long-time devotee of the mystical religion, hosted the party in honor of Berg’s book, Becoming Like God, in the Clubhouse room of Home House, a members-only club located in a plush 18th-century Georgian townhouse. Fellow party goers, including Donatella Versace, Valentino and Alexander McQueen, sipped cocktails and champagne and dined on a canapé menu of tuna wasabi, saffron risotto balls and lamb kofta. (No word if gift bags included those infamous red strings.)

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Demi Moore

Gwyneth Paltrow

Now out from Kabbalah Publishing, Michael Berg’s book emphasizes putting the community’s needs before oneself: Becoming Michael worked the Like God by Michael Berg; post-debate talk- $21.95, bn.com shows on Kerry’s behalf

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TH E G OODS Madonna’s fur collar

LEFT TO RIGHT: MATRIX/BAUER GRIFFIN (3) STILL LIFE: BOOK/RIGHTS RESERVED; FUR COLLARS/HBB

This collar’s a steal: Cejon Accessories camel fur collar; $38, Lord & Taylor

Faux fur for less: Banana Republic camel collar; $48, Banana Republic

The party was held just two streets away from Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s London home

The real deal: Lord & Taylor fox fur collar; $143, Lord & Taylor

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Close friends, on screen and off: from left, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, and Teri Hatcher

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The secrets of

Desperate Housewives From sexy fashion to on-set scoops, Life & Style Weekly takes you behind the scenes of fall’s hottest — and most stylish — new TV show

OPPOSITE PAGE: JEAN-PAUL AUSSENARD/WIREIMAGE THIS PAGE STILL LIFE: HBB

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ore than 20 million viewers are desperate to watch Desperate Housewives every Sunday night. It’s a little bit Knot’s Landing, a little bit Sex and the City, and 100 percent riveting — a nighttime soap bubbling with a dark and devilish sense of humor.

You see, behind the perfect lawns and picket fences of idyllic Wisteria Lane — and behind the seemingly happy smiles of its inhabitants — lie a host of dirty little secrets. Try mystery, making whoopee (with an underage gardener!) on the dining room table and maybe even murder... and that’s just in the first few episodes. And then there are the clothes: sexy and chic, but in a real-woman way that makes you want to rethink your entire wardrobe before the next PTA meeting.

“What Sex and the City did for single women, Desperate Housewives will do to liberate housewives,” star Eva Longoria tells Life & Style Weekly. “And not

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only housewives, but married women, single women — it’s a new voice of the modern woman.”

THE CONTROVERSY Of course, not everyone’s a fan. Deeming the content too racy, some advertisers promptly pulled out — only to be replaced by new advertisers thrilled to pay twice as much. After all, in just the first three episodes, viewers saw that gardener jump out a window naked, and Teri Hatcher tumble into a bush — also nude.

Which leads to the pressing question: Are the actors in the buff on set?

Alas, no. “They have very good tricks,” says Randy Loveridge, assistant to show creator Marc Cherry.

“They use pantyhose the tone of your skin and wrap it around the appropriate body parts, just enough for the actors to look naked.”

THE ACTRESSES BEHIND THE HOUSEWIVES The real reason for the show’s success isn’t nudity (though it certainly doesn’t hurt). It’s perfect casting.

What Sex and the City did for single women, Desperate Housewives will do to liberate housewives

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Teri Hatcher, 39, stars as Susan, the single mom of a teen daughter. In real life, she’s, well, the single mom of a soon-to-be 6-year-old daughter, Emerson Rose, from her marriage to actor

Jon Tenney. “The role fits her like a glove,” the show’s casting director, Scott Genkinger, tells Life & Style Weekly, “and has really informed her performance.” But the similarities

TREND ALERT: new looks to steal from the show Thanks to costume designer Cate Adair, everyone will eagerly emulate the ladies of Wisteria Lane TV has the power to ignite a designer’s career; Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik are household names, thanks to Sex and the City. These are a few of the labels everyone is sure to be touting, thanks to Desperate Housewives.

AIRY JEWELRY Teri Hatcher’s character has a down-to-earth quality that Cate wanted to reflect in her accessories. She commissioned LA jewelry designer Susan Grace to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

Cuff, $750, earrings, $98, both Susan Grace; 310-289-8654 FLIRTY FLORAL TOPS Eva Longoria sports new LA designer Maggie Barry ruched floral tops with everything from jeans to minis. Maggie Barry; $187, Untitled, NYC

THE NEW IT JEANS Teri Hatcher loves to wear these Hudson jeans off the set, so Cate encouraged her to wear them on air. They have a sexy, sculpted fit that feels like a second skin.

Hudson; $140, Kitson, Los Angeles

— Eva Longoria

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run deeper. Much as Susan burned down her romantic rival’s house in the premiere, the former Lois & Clark star recently lit a sweater on fire by mistake in a hotel room. “Where we most relate,” Teri says, “is that I can try very hard to get something right — and it just goes wrong.”

Eva Longoria, 29, has broken out as Gabrielle, who’s having a torrid affair with her 17-yearold gardener. Once wed to General Hospital’s Tyler Christopher, she’s now dating ’NSync singer J.C. Chasez, 28. Her character’s always getting gifts from her wealthy husband, but the actress is far more likely to give than to receive.

“Eva is a beautiful person, inside and out,” Jimmy Mentis, her co-star in the upcoming movie Carlita’s Secret, tells Life & Style Weekly. “She bought the entire crew lunch on a number of occasions.”

As constantly harried mom Lynette, 41-year-old Felicity Huffman — mother of two girls, 4 and 2, with actor William H. Macy — can seriously relate. “I’m

SOLVED! The showÕs biggest mysteries 1.

Who exactly is Mike DelÞno? “The guy really is a plumber,” insists the actor who plays him, James Denton. “He’s not a cop. Somebody in the neighborhood has done him wrong, and he’s there to find out who.”

2. Who will land Mike Ñ Edie or Susan?

Chalk one up for Susan, but catfights are not out of the question.

“The romance between Susan and Mike will continue to grow,” says creator Marc Cherry.

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WeÕve seen adultery, buried secrets and suicide. What about drugs? Oh, they’re coming. “Lynette will get hooked on her children’s ADD medication,” Cherry reveals.

pushed to the brink many times during the day,” she recently noted. On the other hand, Marcia Cross, 43, does not see eye-to-eye with perfectly put-together Bree.

“There’s nothing about me that’s perfect,” the actress,

who recently got a master’s in psychology, told Oprah Winfrey. But the Melrose Place star, whose husband, actor Richard Jordan, died from a brain tumor in 1988, shares the loneliness of her character, whose husband wants a divorce. “I am desperate for a boyfriend,” she confessed.

Nicolette Sheridan, 40, first tried out for the role of Bree. But the actress, who was married to Harry Hamlin, dated Michael Bolton and George Clooney, and is now seeing personal trainer Nick Soderblom, 39, seemed a natural fit for sexpot Edie instead — a decision she doesn’t regret. “Edie spices things up,” says Nicolette.

“She’s the only one I would want to play.” In fact, says an insider, when Eva Longoria needs advice on how to play a temptress, she turns to Nicolette, who played bad girl Paige Matheson on Knot’s Landing.

“Nicolette has been a femme fatale for so long,” the source tells Life & Style Weekly, “that she’s got a wealth of experience.” And luckily for us, she’s happy to share it. — Dan Jewel

THE LOOK

Sexy suburban style ome Monday morning, it’s the loudest watercooler topic: What are those crazy desperate housewives up to now?

Beyond the backstabbing, cheating and other delicious plot twists and turns, viewers are buzzing about the show’s unique spin on style in the suburbs.

According to the show’s costume designer, Cate Adair, each item of clothing is carefully selected to reflect the character’s personality, and what is going on in her life.

So if you’re looking for a hint as to what might happen next, watch the clothes — not just the action.

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Help for Susan: The Perfect Mac and Cheese On the premiere, we learned Susan canÕt even boil pasta. Jason Geiger, chef at Hudson Cafeteria, shares his recipe for what may be the best mac and cheese in NYC. Ingredients 1 lb pasta (elbow- or spiral-shaped) 11 tbs unsalted butter 6 tbs flour 3 ¾ cups whole milk 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp grated nutmeg ½ cup fresh bread crumbs 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta then dunk it into an ice bath.

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2. In a medium saucepan melt 5 tbs butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and stir for three minutes.

3. Whisk in the milk and turn the heat to high until the milk starts to boil. Then reduce heat to low and stir until it thickens to a creamy consistency (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat, add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.

4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, 4 tbs butter and sauce. Spoon it into a 13x9x2-inch casserole dish, sprinkle bread crumbs on top, and dot with extra butter.

5. Cook at 350° for 30 mintues or until lightly browned on top.

Serves 6-8 people

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The divorcée

The fashionista

Juicy drama plus designer labels equals the most stylish new show on television

Teri Hatcher

Eva Longoria

Character: Susan Mayer Behind her style: The town’s single mom, she is a children’s book author and illustrator. Says the show’s costume designer Cate Adair, “There’s a slight quirk to her look.” You’ll see her in her trademark Hudson Jeans, as well as pieces by Ya-Ya, Joie and jewelry by LA-based Susan Grace.

Character: Gabrielle Solis Behind her style: She’s an ex-runway model who married for money. Despite her gold-digger status, Adair says: “I never want her to look obnoxiously nouveau riche.” Gabrielle likes pieces from Dolce & Gabbana, Maggie Berry, BCBG and Bebe when she’s not in couture gowns.

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FLORAL PRINT

SOFT COLORS ▲

Dark denim is dressier and can double as a trouser Earl Jeans; $40, Marshalls

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LIGHT FEET

Thin straps make toes look more delicate Sacha Too; $30, 800MARSHALLS

They’re chic, but can add pounds if they are too tight Newport News; $19, newport-news.com

SNAKE SKIN

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WHITE JEANS

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A fitted baby blue turtleneck is artsy chic Gap; $25, Gap stores

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Avoid large prints if you’re very petite Sweet Pea; $65, Nordstrom

Exotic pink skin spices up any look Aerosoles; $69, Nordstrom

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Mrs. Perfect

The seductress

Marcia Cross

Nicolette Sheridan

Character: Bree Van De Kamp Behind her style: She’s the local Stepford clone with an uptight wardrobe to prove it. Well-tailored pieces from J.Crew, Marc Jacobs, Anthropologie and Theory do the trick. “I try to blend modern clothes with current fashion that evokes the 1950s,” says Adair.

Character: Edie Britt Behind her style: She’s the man-eater-about-town who enjoys dressing up in Frankie B, Sample, Cosabella, Tocca and Gucci.

Says Adair: “Her character is a bit more of a chameleon. Edie tries to be appropriate, but there’s some detail that makes [her outfit] sexy.”

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BREAST BOOSTER

Innerware as outerwear is a must Rampage; $20, Century 21 stores

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TAILORED LOOK

Straight legs are forgiving Ann Taylor Loft; $70, Ann Taylor Loft

Low-slung pants show off hips Gap; $50, gap.com

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SWEET SANDAL

Mid-height is right for Bree Aerosoles; $65, Aerosoles

SEXY SHOES

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A classic finishing touch Isaac by Isaac Mizrahi; $10, Target

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PEARLS

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Sweater sets are conservative chic H&M; $40 for the set, H&M

Strappy sandals say come hither XOXO; $50, xoxo.com

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Frazzled mom

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The hot gardener

Felicity Huffman

The fiery husband

Comfort is key when you're chasing toddlers Jeanne Pierre; $20, 800-2TJMAXX

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A stylish alternative to sneakers Cole Haan; $50, 800-MARSHALLS

Richard Antonio Chavira plays Carlos, Gabrielle’s cocky mogul husband who loves his money.

HIS LOOK: power suits and flashy watches

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Jeans are durable, and more importantly, easy to wash Levi's; $40, levi.com

KITTEN HEELS

James Denton plays Mike Delfino, the hot new plumber in town. Things get catty as Susan and Edie claw for his attention.

HIS LOOK: jeans and leather

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The mystery neighbor

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Character: Lynette Scavo Behind her style: She traded her career to play harried mom to four young kids. Says Adair: “We went into jeans and chinos that are a little too big on her, as if she bought them in between two of the babies, and never got around to altering them.” Watch for soccer mom staples from Polo and Gap.

Jesse Metcalfe stars as John, the 17-year-old gardener kind enough to provide carnal comforts to Gabrielle.

HIS LOOK: tight tank tops, a towel or nothing

The strong & silent type

Steven Culp plays Rex, Bree’s hubby, who’s told her he wants a divorce.

But Bree’s too busy making dinner...

HIS LOOK: subdued khakis and roomy jackets

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NEWS FLASH

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BUSY GIRL Despite reports that she had dropped out of college, MK is sticking with her studies on top of her career

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While juggling a full course load at NYU, the teen star heads home to LA to keep her business on track

What’s she working on?

NEW FASHION COLLECTION MK oversees sketches for her Wal-Mart line.

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With a flurry of new products set to hit the market in the next few months, MaryKate insists on approving every little detail. “She’s very creative,” says her company’s executive fashion designer Judy Swartz.

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y-Kate takes charge M ary-Kate Olsen missed her classes at NYU last week, but at least she had a good excuse. She was in LA exercising creative control over Dualstar, the billion-dollar business MK co-owns with sister Ashley. “Mary-Kate is most enthusiastic about the clothing line,” family spokesman Michael Pagnotta tells Life & Style Weekly.

Despite reports suggesting she may have dropped out of school, a source close to her says the teen is committed to her studies and was simply focusing on her fall 2005 fashion line.

She wants the line to reflect her signature bohemian style.

“MK loves vintage stores” Judy Swartz, Senior V.P. Fashion of DualStar/Executive Designer tells us. “She’ll find a piece with a pattern she loves and she’ll either wear it or bring it into a design session.”

And what can we expect from the holiday collection? “We’re doing a lot of denim with embellishments, rhinestones and patchwork,” Swartz adds.

The bicoastal twins couldn’t be closer to their design team, which operates out of a studio located directly below their $7.3million West Village penthouse.

“Once we were creating a sweater that had a design on it

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and MK took the pencil out of the artist’s hand and said, ‘no, it’s more like this,’” says Swartz.

“They both have a great sense of style.”

STAYING IN SCHOOL While overseeing all of her designs is demanding, MK, 18, is not leaving college for her career. The twins picked the Gallatin independent study program at NYU because of its flexible class and testing schedules. As a business associate of Mary Kate and Ashley tells Life & Style Weekly, “There’s an open line between the family and the school, so she won’t be behind in her work.”

RELAXING ON THE COAST But it wasn’t all work and no play for Mary-Kate on her recent trip to LA, as she sneaked in some much-needed R&R with her family, along with pampering from in-home spa treatments. She’s also continued her eating disorder therapy in LA — a nutritionist accompanied her. “Recovery is an ongoing process. It is very important to have supportive aftercare,” says Mary Ellen Webb, of the Avalon Eating Disorder Treatment Center. Pagnotta adds, “MK is being treated and looking after herself.”

MOVING ON Although she’s had a tough year, MK has continued to recover from her illness while balancing the demands of school, work and an active social life. The buzz is that she’s back with ex-boyfriend David Katzenberg. “Mary-Kate knows that she is looked up to by millions of young people,” says a family friend. “She wants to get it right because she’s a role model.”

— Amy Miller

With sister Ashley, Mary-Kate makes frequent promotional appearances for their Wal-Mart products

MK’s shopping therapy Like most teenage girls, Mary-Kate unwinds by shopping. In her case, however, it’s also a source of inspiration for her many ventures ART SUPPLIES At NYC’s Pearl Paint, MK picked up canvases and acrylic paints

MUSIC She has eclectic taste when it comes to tunes: Rolling Stones, Counting Crowes, Dave Matthews

JEWELRY One of her first scores after moving to New York was a $425-enameled Hermès bangle

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Oprah has finally achieved the contentment she’s been striving for — Janice Malone, a family friend

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It’s more than just weight loss. The talk-show queen has a new style, new makeup and most importantly a new attitude

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n her slinky one-shoulder Ferré dress, Oprah Winfrey was radiant when she took the stage at the 16th Carousel of Hope Ball on Oct. 23. On hand as a featured presenter for the juvenile diabetes charity, it was clear that Oprah, 50, has finally found a winning formula for inner strength that shines through on the outside.

“This year, Oprah has found some of the answers she’s wanted since her 20s,” a friend of the media mogul tells Life & Style Weekly. “She’s been transformed spiritually, and it shows in everything she does. She always says that what she has been given is priceless, and she gets joy from using her wealth and power to help others.”

“Oprah has found inner power, and it shows in every aspect of her life,” says psychotherapist Gilda Carle, Ph.D. “The sky truly is the limit.”

SHAPING UP Most obvious is her weight triumph. In 1992 she hit the scales at an all-time high of 237 pounds.

Now, the five-foot-seven Oprah is in the best shape of her life (at a svelte 150 pounds), thanks to a diet low in refined sugars and high in protein, vegetables and water.

Her exercise routine includes daily 45-minute cardio workouts, 30 minutes of weight-training five days a week and Pilates, which she did every day this summer. “Pilates stretches

Why she’s so happy

and strengthens the muscles, so you stand taller and have better posture,” explains Brooke Siler, owner of re:AB Pilates Studio in New York City. “Oprah has a leaner, longer look and her waistline looks lifted.”

LOOKING HER BEST Oprah’s makeup artist for 15 years, Reggie Wells, praises her radiant skin, noting that eating well and drinking water are the keys to her healthy glow.

She also receives bi-monthly facials.

In the words of another pal: “Oprah’s life just kept getting better as she gained control of her appearance. Her attitude got more positive, as did her belief that she could change the lives of others.”

— Amy Miller

LOVING SUPPORT “Steadman is the first to tell Oprah when she’s looking good,” says a friend

Oprah’s filling GOOD FRIENDS her life with what matters most: friends, family, fulfilling charity work...

Oprah (with best friend and fabulous Gayle King) implicitly trusts digs! her friend and often seeks her advice with business decisions

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On Sept. 13, Oprah gave brand new Pontiac G6 cars to 276 lucky members of her TV audience

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LUXURY LIVING Oprah spends most weekends at this sumptuous $50-million mansion in idyllic Montecito, Calif.

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A softer, sexier style for America’s queen of talk t 50, Oprah Winfrey has never looked more glamorous. Her workouts have paid off, and her Pilates-trained physique exudes confidence as she sports body-conscious clothes by designers like Alexander

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“She’s embracing new designers, glamour and her body,” says celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch. “She’s a fashion icon.”

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GLAMOROUS At a charity event in Cincinnati, Ohio, in August, Oprah wore a sleek, body-hugging black dress, which shows off the media baroness’ stunning new toned and svelte physique

ULTRA-FEMININE At an event in NYC in September, Oprah wore a sexy, ribbon-sash dress and peep-toe heels, all by Alexander McQueen, exuding a confidence light years away from the boxy suits that once hid her figure

STYLE SECRETS

The essence of Oprah’s look Celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch explains how to always look pulled-together, à la Oprah: ● Accentuate curves with waist-gathered styles (like Oprah’s blush dress above) and subtly-fitted trousers ● Keep accessories in the same color family as your outfit’s most prominent piece ● Warm colors (rust, orange, coral) are both strong and feminine

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NEWS IN BRIEF Julia will tallk to Oprah on her Nov. 4 show about her baby plans

JULIA ROBERTS

Getting ready The actress may be reuniting with her brother Eric as her due date draws near om-to-be Julia Rob erts has at least two reasons to smile — she got a bundle of gifts at her baby shower and she may be reconciling with her older brother Eric.

Julia, who is expecting twins with husband Danny Moder, was given a baby bath, car seat and diaper bag, among other goodies, at the baby bash in Sherman Oaks, Calif., on Oct. 17.

The actress, due at the very earliest in December, is also overjoyed that — for the sake of her babies — she may finally be ending the feud with her estranged brother after 13 years.

A family friend tells Life & Style Weekly that Eric, 44, flew down to Julia’s estate in New Mexico for “a get-along session.”

“It was at Julia’s request that Eric visited her,” says the pal.

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babies, she’s tired of having a fractured family.”

Already, Julia is a devoted aunt to Eric’s daughter Emma, 13, and helped her break into acting. Now she hopes to mend the rift with Eric.

The friend adds: “The wounds haven’t totally healed, but now maybe he can share in the joy of being an uncle to Julia’s children.”

Eric and Julia in 1986.

After 13 years of estrangement, they may be reconciling

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With his blessing Tom wishes Nicole well on her new relationship Nicole Kidman may have found true love again, and her former husband, Tom Cruise, is thrilled for her.

The Birth star has reportedly fallen head over heels for divorced New Zealand tycoon Eric Watson, a friend of her brotherin-law and family back in Australia. And although Nicole’s spokesperson denies the romance, the two were spotted looking very chummy at a recent MGM Las Vegas boxing match.

“If Nicole’s happy, then Tom’s happy,” says a source close to the 37-year-old actress, whose 10-year marriage to Tom ended in 2001. “It’s important for her to know that when she falls in love again, she does so with Tom’s blessing. More than anything, Tom wants Nicole to be happy.”

▲ Tom and Nicole have been called Hollywood’s friendliest exes

Nicole and Eric took in a boxing match in Las Vegas on Sept. 18

BRAD AND JEN “They get gushy on the phone,” says a source

Love link How America’s hottest

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couple stays close even when they’re apart Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston share a cozy kiss goodnight — even when they’re in different cities.

The couple makes sure to speak faceto-face every night on video via their camera-equipped laptops, as they did recently when he was home in Beverly Hills while she was filming Rumor Has It in San Francisco, a friend tells Life & Style Weekly.

The pair’s laptop lovin’ will continue when Jen jets to London Nov. 19 to film the thriller Derailed with Clive Owen.

HIGH-TECH HOOK-UP Brad and Jen keep in touch with a setup like this iBook G4; $1,099, apple.com and iSight audio and video camera; $149, apple.com

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NEWS IN BRIEF Jolie adopted her son Maddox, 3, from Cambodia in 2002

Martha’s been keeping a diary for possible publication

MARTHA STEWART

Keeping busy Martha Stewart is making the best of her time in prison — and making life better for some other inmates as well. Martha’s helped them create microwave recipes using ingredients from the prison commissary and even picked crab apples from the garden to whip up a batch of jelly.

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Moving out

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ANGELINA JOLIE

Soon to be mother of two?

Is Angelina Jolie a mother again?

Russian newspapers are insisting that she has adopted a sevenmonth-old boy named Gleb from one of the country’s orphanages, despite strong protests from her camp. “There is absolutely no

George scarfed down pasta and stopped exercising to gain weight for his new role

truth behind those reports,” Jolie’s spokesperson says. The single actress, 29, reportedly asked for a blonde, blue-eyed boy, and upon being introduced to the baby, fell instantly in love, taking him in her arms and kissing him.

GEORGE CLOONEY

Battle of the bulge George Clooney is facing an uphill battle to shed the 40 pounds he packed on for his role as real-life CIA agent Robert Baer in Syriana.

And now he’s researching fad diets to get back in shape.

“He’s asking friends back in LA from the Morocco set to investigate diets for him, from Atkins to South Beach,” a friend tells Life & Style Weekly. “This is new territory for George — he’s never had to put on weight, and then lose it.”

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Want to sleep in Jennifer Lopez’s bed? One Hollywood producer has that chance — he just spent $12.5 million to buy J.Lo’s 10,000-squarefoot Beverly Hills mansion, complete with furnishings. Jennifer, who bought the mansion about four years ago, wed Marc Anthony there last June, but it seems the couple wants a fresh start — and new furniture.

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Jude Law has settled on a London home for his kids

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BUZZ OF THE WEEK

He follows his heart across the ocean

■ Mischa’s Love Chat The O.C. star hit NYC nightclub Green Room Lounge with girlfriends on Oct. 20, but Mischa missed her man, Brandon Davis. She was spotted outside on her cell cooing to her LAbased boyfriend.

This Englishman won’t be making the U.S. his home any time soon. Although he’s been spending much of his time in New York, Alfie star Jude Law plans to stay in London so his children can grow up just like he did. “I like my kids going to school in a system I know and understand,” he said. Besides, “their mom lives in England, so they’re better off there,” he comments.

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Back in action Actor-turned-California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger filmed a political commercial last week. And it seems he misses the Hollywood scene; he arrived an hour before call time and was on his best behavior.

According to a source, he “didn’t even ask for water.”

■ Sarah Michelle’s samurai souvenir The Grudge star had a tough time bringing home a souvenir for hubby Freddie Prinze Jr. after filming in Japan. In the end, she had the samurai sword she bought him delivered by FedEx. “If only the guy knew what he was carrying in that box,” she laughed.

Madonna took part in a Spirituality for Kids event in Tel Aviv

■ Matt gets political Although he told German reporters he’d pay $1 million to put John Kerry in the White House — so far, Matt Damon has donated approximately $25,000 to Democrats.

■ Katie’s Q.T. with dad The First Daughter tells Life & Style Weekly that she has a special father-daughter bonding ritual. “We go running together. My father got me jogging when I was 12 years old and that’s where we still have all of our good talks.”

MADONNA

Getting animated

During dinner Kirsten reached over and tussled Jake’s hair KIRSTEN AND JAKE

On the town together Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal made their first public outing as a seemingly reunited couple on Oct. 21. The pair — who broke up in July after dating for almost two years — were spotted in Beverly Hills, shopping, kissing and dining at Il Fornaio, a romantic, rustic Italian restaurant.

Madonna will soon return to the big screen — sort of. The singer-actress-author is voicing a character in the upcoming $80-million computeranimated fantasy film, Arthur, based on a series of children’s books by feature film director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element). Madonna — whose fourth children’s book, The Adventures of Abdi, will be released this month — plays Princess Selenia, a friend of Arthur, who helps him search for a hidden treasure.

■ No fur for Charlize The South African beauty and her pooch Tucker are the focus of a new PETA campaign against fur. The actress is such an animal lover that she traded her Mercedes in for a SUV so she could cruise with her four pups.

■ Chad Michael’s charity game The WB hunk organized a charity football game with his One Tree Hill co-stars (including fiancé Sophia Bush) at a local high school in Wilmington, N.C., last Saturday to benefit two different charities. “I love football,” said Chad.

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STYLE NEWS IN BRIEF LOUIS VUITTON

The next “It” bag Expected to arrive in stores next March, the new cherry-print Louis Vuitton bag, which sees designer Marc Jacobs team up once again with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, is already generating buzz.

The new LV “cherry” bag debuted at Paris Fashion week Oct. 10

Bill and Mischa share a giggle at the Oct. 20 launch of Swatch’s “Paparazzi” watch BILL GATES AND MISCHA BARTON

DAISY FUENTES

Swatch’s new stars

Bargain baubles

The new Swatch watch offers Internet access — and the chance to win a date with Bill Gates or COOL TECH WATCH: Paparazzi Mischa Barton. Swatch has teamed up with Microsoft’s Swatch; $150, MSN Direct to launch the Swatch stores

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colorful “Paparazzi” watch and is offering anyone who buys it the chance to win a “Swatch Meet A Celebrity” package, which includes a visit to the set of The O.C. with star Mischa Barton.

TV star Daisy Fuentes’ new line of costume jewelry and watches is arriving in Kohl’s stores this week. The costume jewelry ranges from $8 for a small pair of earrings to $28 for a more ornate necklace, while watches retail from $40 to $60.

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Kitty cause

Posh jeans

In honor of Hello Kitty’s 30th birthday, Target will hold an online charity auction to benefit UNICEF. One-of-a-kind Hello Kitty products designed by Hollywood golden girls like Calista Flockhart, Liv Tyler and Lucy Liu will be on auction until Nov. 10. To place a bid, guests can visit target. com/hellokitty, and new items will be added throughout its duration.

The former Posh Spice will unveil her new line of jeans, VB Rocks, during LA Fashion Week. “This is the start of a new phase in Victoria’s career,” says her rep.

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Couture sweets

Godiva’s new G collection

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY

Stetson stud Texas-born Matthew McConaughey is the new spokesman for old classic Stetson. The actor’s good looks made him a natural match for the fragrance that seeks to capture the “lifestyle of the modern man with the soul of the American cowboy,” said Stephen Brodeck, marketing director for parent company Coty. The 23▲ McConaughey can now add fragrance model year-old brand is aiming to attract a younger man. to his list of credits

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I’m the kind of person where I don’t want to hear that it’s a trend; I want to know that it’s going to be endless.

— Alicia Silverstone

Growing up, I really adored Punky Brewster. I like wearing a lot of different things at the same time, and I always end up adding something from some place I’ve traveled, or something personal.

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— Rosario Dawson

Gina Gershon had her copy of Ford’s book autographed at the NYC party on Oct. 20 TOM FORD

The ultimate style book The fashion world was shocked when Gucci and YSL Rive Gauche designer Tom Ford announced his departure from the Italian luxury house last year. Now, eager Ford followers can read all about the elusive designer in his self-titled book, which got a strong kickoff at NYC’s Bergdorf Goodman Oct. 20 when a crowd of eager fans waited in line for up to an hour to have their books signed by the man himself. The book contains over 300 images, including never-before-seen shots of Ford’s four superluxe homes. Available mid-to-late November, $125.

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Just in time for the holidays, premier chocolatier Godiva has released the G Collection, a couture-style line of handmade treats created by world-renowned pastry chef Norman Love with flavors like P.B. & Jam, Vanilla Mascarpone and Palet d’Or. From $40.

I love ’20s and ’30s style. I love flapper dresses. I just love a kind of classic dressed up look.

— Kate Bosworth

I love my Fry boots. They’re different, and you have to find different boots other than Uggs because Uggs are so overdone.

— Rachel Bilson

I’m such a girl. I love to dress up, and I always love to change my style. It’s kind of about whatever I’m going through, or whatever I’m into in the moment.

— Carmen Electra

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Scarlett’s sexy new ’do As Scarlett gets ready for her 20th birthday, she’s sporting a popular new style t the premiere party for her new film, A Love Story for Bobby Long, Scarlett Johansson wore freshly shorn bangs, seductively swept over one eye. Yes, bangs are a hot trend right now, but her new ’do, according to experts, may also be speaking louder than words. “By covering part of her face she’s holding something back,” says celeb hairstylist Mark Garrison.

What could Scarlett be hiding? Up until now, she’s been tightlipped about her love life. She and actor Jared Leto have been conducting a transcontinental romance while he’s been filming Lord of The War in South Africa.

Or could it simply be that her approaching 20th birthday (Nov. 20) is inspiring her to don a more mature look and outlook?

“This style makes her look mysterious and sexier,” adds stylist Ward, who did her hair for the recent Calvin Klein Eternity Moment fragrance campaign. While Johansson keeps us guessing, the glamour of side-swept bangs is a definite.

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At a film premiere last week, Scarlett sported a flirtatious new side-swept style

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WITH AN UPDO Loose, soft bangs make pulled-back tresses look less severe

WITH LONG WAVY HAIR Sleeker side-swept bangs can refine the appearance of tousled hair

ON SHORT HAIR Side-swept bangs on sheared locks spotlight eyes and cheekbones

BEAUTY SECRETS

THE STEPS For bangs that stay in place all day or night, follow these tips from Mark Garrison:

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THE RIGHT COMB A fine tooth comb grips hair without creating flyaways Mason Pearson Tail Comb; $16, beauty.com and Neiman Marcus

How to get a great haircut 2 SMOOTH WITH AN IRON A large barrel curling iron helps bangs lay flat Vidal Sassoon Gold Series 1 1/2 inch curling iron; $10, drugstores

“It’s all about communication,” says Mark Garrison of the Mark Garrison salon in New York City.

When asking for a new look, here’s the best way to talk to your stylist: ● Show as well as tell. Tear out

pages of magazines with photos of your favorite looks and bring them with you to the salon. ● Use adjectives. Describe the

mood of the look you are trying to achieve: sexy, smart, playful, classy, mature, etc. ● Be realistic. Ask your stylist if

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SLEEK STRANDS For wavy or thick bangs, a dab of pomade adds staying power Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade; $18, aveda.com

HOLD IN PLACE A non-sticky finishing spray gives bangs a silky hold Bumble and Bumble Classic Hairspray; $15, 877-BUMBLE

this look works for your face shape, hair type and lifestyle.

If the answer is no, find a compromise that you love and can live with.

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So long, Charlotte

With Sex and the City behind her, Kristin Davis nabs a new makeup deal and sheds her super-sweet image ow! Is that Kristin Davis?” There were whispers when the former Sex and the City star walked into a star-studded party for 7Up Plus in New York last week. So much for Charlotte: Kristin strutted into the event wearing a slinky black chiffon Prada top and jeans, and looked positively radiant in sexy, dewy makeup.

The reason behind her new style? Perhaps a desire to move beyond her prim and proper image and also to step into her new role: the face of Maybelline New York in a major ad campaign debuting in early 2005.

“Kristin still looks pretty and polished, but she’s definitely moved from Park Avenue to Soho, from uptown girl to downtown girl,” explains Maybelline New York makeup pro Melissa Silver.

But don’t think that all the “oohs and ahhs” and compliments are going to her head: “I consider myself to be pretty on a good day,” Kristin confided, “but I’d reserve the word beautiful for someone like Uma Thurman.”

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THE NEW SEXY NATURAL FACE

DEWY BASE Use fingertips — not a sponge — to apply foundation Maybelline Smooth Result foundation; $7, drugstores

“The key to this fresh yet glamorous look is balancing luminous skin and a rosy glow with softly smudged eyes and lips with a highgloss finish,” says makeup pro Melissa Silver.

AFRAID TO WEAR RED LIPS? Raspberry is a good compromise between bold crimson and prissy pink Estée Lauder Pure Pops in Berry Twist; $17, gloss.com

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A ROSY GLOW Blend cream blush onto cheeks using circular strokes Paula Dorf cream blush in Cha Cha; $30, saks.com

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SOFT SHADOW Line eyes with a shimmery shadow pencil, then smudge the color along lids Longcils Boncza Crayon Paupieres in Bronze; $16, beauty.com

GLAM LASHES Stars swear by this non-clumping classic Maybelline Great Lash; $7, drugstores

BEAUTY SECRETS

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Primer: the pros’ secret weapon A good foundation primer is the key to a radiant glow What exactly is primer?

Before you paint, you prepare walls with primer for a flawless finish. Cosmetic primer works the same way. It’s a colorless pre-makeup gelcream that refines pores and evens out skin tone.

How do I use it? Apply it after moisturizer and before foundation. It helps makeup glide on and stay put.

CHARLOTTE’S PRIM LOOK During her Sex and the City days, Kristin played it safe with matte skin and low-key lip color, a look that suited her character’s proper persona

An added plus: For a less “made-up” look, you can use primer alone (with no makeup) to fake perfect “natural” skin.

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A great one to try: Nars Makeup Primer; $30, sephora.com

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BEAUTY

ON & OFF DUTY

Kelly eyes Live! without Regis As her co-host hints at retirement, the morning host shows she’s in control A no-nonsense (and little makeup) look for a busy mom

ON THE RED CARPET What It Takes:

2 hours 2 stylists (hair/makeup) 5+ products

OFF

She’s taking charge and it shows, even in the dramatic way she wore her eye makeup at an event last week

THE RED CARPET What It Takes:

5 minutes or less

elly Ripa’s eyes say it all: She’s got the power.

The buzz last week about Regis Philbin’s possible retirement from Live! in 2006 puts his perky co-host in the driver’s seat. Kelly seems unfazed and up for the challenge. Afterall, she successfully juggles motherhood with two careers: talkshow host and Hope & Faith sitcom star.

“Her dramatic, smoky eyes say that she’s confident and sexy, too,” says New York City celeb makeup artist Mel Rau. It’s a look that commands attention without being overdone or melodramatic...which fits Kelly to a T.

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PARTING WAYS? Kelly laughed it up with Regis last week at a 7-Up event but may soon be helming Live! without him

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S M O K Y, SMOLDERING EYES he smoky-eye look is definitely a show stopper — but it takes the right technique to look sexy, not overdone. Celebrity makeup pro Nick Barose also cautions that the rest of the color on the face should be subtle (think nude lips, tawny cheeks, groomed brows). And the key to pulling it off: Use a light ▲ ADDS DRAMA hand when lining.

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▲ THE RIGHT

SHADOWS Use a dark shade on lids, and a light one on browbones to add depth Cover Girl Eye Enhancers in Shades of Gray; $5, drugstores

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Apply liquid liner on upper lashlines and extend outward to widen close-set eyes Estée Lauder Eyeliner in Pure Black; $23, gloss.com

▲ MILE-LONG LASHES Swipe on mascara, then wait a minute before another coat to avoid clumps Christian Dior Diorshow; $23, sephora.com

BEAUTY SECRETS

No more racoon eyes!

Follow these pointers from celeb makeup artist Paula Dorf to keep eyes smudge-free ● Apply eye makeup before concealer. This makes it easy to clean up any shadow that falls under eyes without ruining the rest of the makeup. ● Apply concealer with a brush. Oils from fingers can result in smeared liner. ● When done, dust loose powder under eyes to seal the look.

See Shopping Directory, page 96, or lifeandstylemag.com

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STYLE

Q&A Your style questions answered

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I just got a pair of suede boots, but I’m afraid to wear them because I don’t want to ruin them. What can I do?

A stiff brush helps keep suede’s luster Dasco; $5, Jim’s Shoe Repair, NYC

Q Can I still wear my open-toe shoes and sandals in the fall?

A “Yes!” affirms Jeffrey Kalinsky, owner of the famed NYC store Jeffrey.

“The whole irreverence of wearing a summer shoe in winter is very cool.

An open-toe pump for winter is not a risky proposition. Wear it with opaque tights and no one will notice.”

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Nicole Kidman An open-toe shoe can work for fall in a deeper color or tweed fabric

Floral-shaped slits make this pump special Kenneth Cole; $160, 800-KEN-COLE

Multicolored tweed goes with a variety of outfits Steve Madden; $80, stevemadden.com

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Before wearing, have them protected with a sole guard and a waterproof spray, says Richard Ponce of Shoe Service Plus, a Manhattan shoe repair service enlisted

by Manolo Blahnik and Gucci. The price of this service is about $34 at a good shoe service store. And be smart: “Avoid wearing suede on a rainy or snowy day,” adds Ponce.

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Q Can I wear jeans to the office and not look sloppy?

A It all depends what you put with them. “Accessorize appropriately, with a beautiful blazer, sophisticated jewelry and heels or boots,” advises Laura Woodard, spokeswoman for cult denim brand Citizens of Humanity. Also, the cut and wash are key: Stick to darker hues and boot-cut styles for workdays. And holes are forbidden!

Charlize Theron To get Charlize’s shimmery look, try MAC “Amber Lights” eye shadow; $13, mac.com

Q I want to try the new metallic eye shadows. When should I wear them?

Jennifer Lopez

A Metallic eye shadows work best

Balance out a bulky fur cape with a narrow skirt

at night, when low lights bounce off the sparkly shadow, says celebrity hair and makeup artist Gabriel Trujillo of Sparkle Beauty Studio in New York. “You wouldn’t wear them all the time, but at a holiday event they’re perfectly festive.” Two great ones to try: MAC Amber Lights and Guerlain Divinora Poudre d’Or.

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What’s the secret to looking good in a cape?

STEAL OF THE WEEK

A It’s all about proportion, says

Best bag under $30!

Stefani Greenfield, owner of Scoop boutiques. A flared cape calls for narrow pants or a slim-fitting skirt.

“The key is to wear it like a pashmina: Throw it on over a turtleneck and jeans or skinny trousers.”

Nicole Richie A tailored jacket and heels can dress up denim This faux rabbit-fur capelet won’t overwhelm small frames; Lord & Taylor private label; $143, Lord & Taylor

Faux croc brown satchel only looks expensive Isaac Mizrahi for Target; $27, target.com

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FAS H I O N

THE BIG TREND

Is purple The answer — if you ask the A-list — is a definite yes. Rich, versatile and regal, it’s the color for fall tyle icon Sarah Jessica Parker has certainly been keeping her Manolo Blahniks busy post Sex and the City. The 39-year-old Emmy-winner, who’s been seen all over Gap billboards as the face of its fall campaign, has recently wrapped the romantic comedy Hating Her also starring Diane Keaton. At a public-school fund-raiser in NYC in October, she stepped out in the season’s hottest hue: purple. “Purple is like red, it’s a classic color and it has an undercurrent of luxury,” says celebrity stylist Patricia Field, who styled Sarah Jessica on Sex and the City. “It works best on classic silhouettes, such as a column dress.”

Sarah Jessica Parker

Portia de Rossi Purple for blondes A filmy dress in mulberry flatters Portia’s pale complexion and flaxen hair

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Mariska Hargitay Purple for redheads This lavender silk dress nicely contrasts with Mariska’s golden skin and auburn hair

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the new black?

PURPLE

IS...

Elegant

HOW TO WEAR IT • In a satin strapless dress (à la Sarah Jessica) paired with a metallic clutch and shoes • In sparkling accents: a glittery brooch, a beaded bag, a strand of pearls • In a sequined suede sandal

WHERE TO WEAR IT • A black-tie gala or cocktail party • To the opening night of a new play • Any time you want to feel like a queen; purple is traditionally the color of royalty

▲ A STUNNING STEAL A multicolored jeweled brooch goes with everything Robert Rose; $28, Bloomingdale’s

▲ FLATTERING FIT Subtle pleating makes this dress forgiving to fuller hips Nicole Miller; $119, bluefly.com

▲ VINTAGE CHARM Beaded

fringe makes this bag look rich and gives off an antique air Jessica McClintock; $75, Lord & Taylor

▲ LUXURIOUS WRAP This ombre-effect rabbit-fur scarf works with a dress or jeans Jocelyn; $148, Henri Bendel, NYC

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WALK PRETTY With a thicker heel, you can walk confidently while sporting fall’s hottest shade Kenneth Cole New York; $160, 800-KEN-COLE

NEW COLOR FOR A CLASSIC A strand of purple pearls... why not? R.J. Graziano; $85, 212-685-1428

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FAS H I O N

THE BIG TREND

Purple for night or day...

PURPLE

IS...

Sexy

HOW TO WEAR IT • As a sheer chiffon slip dress (à la Lindsay) • In high-heeled boots with a not-too mini skirt • Under your clothes as a playful surprise

WHERE TO WEAR IT • On a date or to a late-night party • For an intimate night at home

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A LITTLE INDULGENCE A sexy top works for day under a jackey Lotta; $269, lottanyc.com

▲ FLIRTY FOUNDATION

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MAKES HAIR SHINE Long dangly earrings add sparkle to long hair Trish Becker; $165, trishbecker.com

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GREAT WITH A MINI These crystal-coated suede boots are worth the splurge Charles David; $885, charlesdavid.com

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Ribbon trim gives this lilac lingerie feminine flair Donna L’oren; $39 for set, Filene’s stores

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Purple is a universal color — it works for everyone — Patricia Field, celebrity stylist

PU R PL E IS ...

Everyday

HOW TO WEAR IT • As a trim and preppy cardigan with sleek jeans (like Reese) • As a fur-trimmed coat in a pretty shade like lavender • As a cool suede bag with gold hardware

WHERE TO WEAR IT

▲ TRENDY NEWSBOY

• At the office • Out to lunch while hanging out with friends

Add a dash of color and cozy warmth Banana Republic; $22, Banana Republic

▲ GREAT FOR LAYER-

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Reese Witherspoon

ING Choose a fitted cardigan that’s not too bulky Theory; $165, Bloomingdale’s

MULTIPURPOSE This suede bag has runway style and everyday function Banana Republic; $78, Banana Republic

▲ STYLISH YET FORGIVING With a rabbit-fur collar and sleeve details, this fashionable wrap coat works on any body shape Bebe; $239, bebe.com

STYLE SECRETS

How to pick the right purple for you According to Patricia Field ● A shade with more blue (like lilac) works best on cool skin tones ● A shade with more red (like magenta) works best on warm skin tones

See Shopping Directory, page 96, or lifeandstylemag.com

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S T YL E S ECRE TS

MISCHA BARTON

Back on The O.C. and looking

fabulous!

The young star’s style never fails to dazzle

ischa Barton, 18, is on her way to becoming a style icon, and the actress readily admits a fondness for fashion. “My fashion sense is eclectic,” she tells Life & Style Weekly. “I like to mix and match.” Mischa understands her body’s best features (long legs) and has found a perfect fashion formula for her figure. And with The O.C. back on Fox, this week, she’ll be in the spotlight more than ever.

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She sticks to shapes that flatter her thin, statuesque frame

Sleeveless dresses with loose flapper-esque silhouettes drape just right on Mischa’s lithe physique. “She’s got an edge because she’s tall and very beautiful,” says Cameron Silver of Decades in LA, where Mischa shops.

She makes short ▲ skirts look tasteful Mischa’s long legs call for miniskirts and the actress carries the look well by avoiding too-short hemlines. Her style secret? “It’s most important to feel comfortable, regardless of the occasion,” she tells Life & Style Weekly.

PLAYFUL EARRINGS ARE HER SIGNATURE ACCESSORY

THE STEAL Swarovski earrings; $75, swarovski.com

DRAMATIC CHANDELIERS Peace and Love chin-length earrings accentuate Mischa’s bright smile

THE STEAL Sogoli; $50, JLM Jewelry, 561-988-2288

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COLORFUL ACCENT Mischa’s colorful earrings by Chanel add glow to her golden skin

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BOLD DROP CIRCLE Long earrings like Mischa’s by Peace and Love contrast delicate features

THE STEAL Target earrings; $13, target.com

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FA S H I O N

AC C E S S O R I E S G U I D E

This minute’s hot heels From sexy black stilettos to nubby tweed pumps, stars are stepping out in fall’s most stylish shoes Stilettos Radiate Confidence

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Sheer tulle trim adds peekaboo sex appeal Jimmy Choo; $595, 866-JCHOOUS

Gwyneth Paltrow

These no-nonsense pumps look great with a pencil skirt Carlos by Carlos Santana; $79, 800-766-6465

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Razor sharp heels add instant height Frederick’s of Hollywood; $29, fredericks.com

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hasing after her six-monthold daughter Apple hasn’t kept Gwyneth Paltrow from stepping out in stiletto heels. At the Hollywood premiere of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow,, 32-year-old Gwyneth proved that even the toddler-toting set can enjoy the power of a sexy stiletto heel. “High heels make you feel confident,” says Jimmy Choo creative director Tamara Mellon.

“You give off an allure of being sexy and in control.”

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Tweed Means Business

I N Sexy MetallicVSays

Bows Are Flirty

For a serious newswoman like Katie Couric, tweed pumps like her Bettye Mullers keep her in step with the season’s trends

Claire Danes’ gold sandals are a hotticket item for fall. If you’re too timid to fully embrace a metallic look, shoes are one way to dip your toes into the trend

Carmen Electra’s siren-red, satin bow-embellished pumps by Louis Vuitton add a frisky kick to her simple halter-neck cocktail dress

Katie Couric

Claire Danes

Carmen Electra

This shoe has the perfect mid-height heel for day Johnny Bettye Muller; Muller ; $330, 800-909-3679 Depp

Thin straps make legs look longer Giuseppe Johnny Zanotti;; $560, giuseppe-zanottiDepp design.com

The ulitmate in feminine flair Johnny Louis Vuitton; $645, vuitton.com Depp

A fur puff is fun for the office or a party Cynthia Rowley; $208, zappos.com

These delicate sandals add glitz to basic black BCBGirls; $100, nordstrom.com

An oversized bow adds a fun accent to a classic pump Kate Spade; $275, katespade.com

Fine treads on the sole make this shoe slip-proof Seychelles; $70, shopintuition.com

Pale gold works for both fair and tan skin Windsor; $30, windsorstore.com

Scalloped edges give these heels a sweet twist Guess; $93, zappos.com

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FAS H I O N

J E WEL RY

Is Renée wearing her With her finger on fall’s hot new accessory, Renée Zellweger makes a bold style statement hy did Bridget Jones star Renée Zellweger, 35, choose to wear a blinding ruby cocktail ring for the New York premiere of Shark Tale? The actress always has her finger on the pulse of hot new trends, but she may have also been flaunting her new singleton status (a friend of Renée’s 29-year-old beau, Jack White, tells Renée and Life & Style Weekly: “Their Jack White may relationship is on shaky no longer be a couple ground again”). According to jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, right-hand-rings are the hallmark of the independent woman: “They’re a statement of boldness and individuality.”

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“Don’t you love it? It’s Cartier!” exclaimed Renée about her ring at the Shark Tale premiere

SIMILAR LOOKS TO RENÉE’S RING PURPLE IS REGAL

For a striking look, wear a “Vampy” red-black polish with this deep mulberry ring Me & Ro; $2,285, ylang-ylang.com

LENGTHENS FINGERS

A splash of stacked stones makes hands look dainty HSN; $40, hsn.com

STYLE SECRETS

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r heart on her hand?

F A L L’ S H O T T E S T B A U B L E : T H E C O C K TA I L R I N G Pearls are elegant

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A pearl is an understated alternative to a fancy gem

Sharon Stone

Amber is seductive Mischa’s yellow ring was a semi-precious stone

Hearts are playful Colored diamonds are very rare, so they say big bucks

Mischa Barton

Paris Hilton

Diamonds are refined Classically cut diamonds are elegant and stylish

Angelina Jolie

THE REAL THING

MELLOW YELLOW

PLAYFUL PINK

VERSATILE BLING

Rare perfectly round pearls are the most expensive Mikimoto; $9,950, 888-701-2323

Smoky yellow citrine has antique charm David Yurman; $4,150, davidyurman.com

The whimsical heartshape of this quartz ring is party-perfect Shop Intuition; $1,400, shopintuition.com

Clear diamonds go with every color Suzanne Wilson; $4,700, 877-404-4793

WARMS UP SKIN

BURNT ORANGE

IDEAL FOR BLONDES

PAIR WITH WHITE

Gold complements tan skin R.J. Graziano; $125, 212-685-1248

Amber works best on redheads and brunettes Alex and Ani; $148, alexandani.com

Rose quartz warms up fair skin T.J. Maxx; $25, tjmaxx.com

Icy tones shine for evening. Inspired Silver; $25, inspiredsilver.com

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FAS H I O N

MEN’S TRENDS

Men pile Usher and Justin kick off the layered look

ayering a jacket over a sweatshirt and jeans is the ideal way to smarten up a casual look. Music stars Usher and Justin Timberlake are masters of the style, which is equal parts hip-hop and preppy. “Layering is also practical because you can take something off to suit the weather,” says celebrity stylist AlexandrA, who works with music stars like Duran Duran. Loose-fitting jeans are the perfect balance to a tailored jacket, which creates a slim line on top. Shoes are also best kept on the sporty side to seamlessly pull the look together.

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START WITH A T-SHIRT A simple white T-shirt is the perfect foundation Old Navy; $8 for two, Old Navy stores LAYER ON A SWEATSHIRT A zip-up hoodie in a rich color adds warmth to chilly days Freestyle

by Danskin; $22, Target stores

Usher perfects the layered look with his glen plaid jacket, hoodie and jeans

ADD FADED JEANS Worn-in washes go well with grey Levi’s; $85, Levi’s stores

FINISH WITH SNEAKERS Sporty sneakers are downtown and edgy Jordan; $150, jumpman23.com

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TOP IT WITH A JACKET A glen plaid three-button jacket dresses up jeans T.J. Maxx; $180, T.J. Maxx stores

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le it on for fall START WITH A SLIM JACKET A two-button jacket keeps things casual Gant; $445, Gant stores PULL ON A SWEATSHIRT A sweatshirt recalls college days and looks hip Lucky Jeans; $69, luckybrandjeans.com

LET A POLO HANG LOOSE A bright polo shirt is the perfect underpinning Lacoste; $69, Lacoste stores KEEP THE JEANS BAGGY Wide-leg denim is a must Emporio Armani; $250, Emporio Armani stores

END WITH TRAINERS Black leather sneakers are sleek enough for a night out Reebok; $70, reebok.com

STYLE SECRETS

How to get the layered look Follow these tips from celeb fashion stylist AlexandrA: ● Wear a pinstripe blazer with a button-down shirt and sweatshirt ● Choose a striped or checked blazer with several colors to pick up

the layered-pieces’ shades ● Keep the pants in the same color family as the rest of the outfit ● Go with a dressed-up sneaker that’s not too sporty for a cool, casual look

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le it on for fall START WITH A SLIM JACKET A two-button jacket keeps things casual Gant; $445, Gant stores PULL ON A SWEATSHIRT A sweatshirt recalls college days and looks hip Lucky Jeans; $69, luckybrandjeans.com

LET A POLO HANG LOOSE A bright polo shirt is the perfect underpinning Lacoste; $69, Lacoste stores KEEP THE JEANS BAGGY Wide-leg denim is a must Emporio Armani; $250, Emporio Armani stores

END WITH TRAINERS Black leather sneakers are sleek enough for a night out Reebok; $70, reebok.com

STYLE SECRETS

How to get the layered look Follow these tips from celeb fashion stylist AlexandrA: ● Wear a pinstripe blazer with a button-down shirt and sweatshirt ● Choose a striped or checked blazer with several colors to pick up

the layered-pieces’ shades ● Keep the pants in the same color family as the rest of the outfit ● Go with a dressed-up sneaker that’s not too sporty for a cool, casual look

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FA S H I O N

M U S T - H AV E S

J.Lo softens In the midst of a whirlwind press tour, the Shall We Dance star warms up to her public with a sumptuous fur bag

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playful and flirtatious choices. After an almost year-long hiatus, the multi-talented star is back. With two albums in the pipeline (one in English and one in Spanish), she has just signed up for American Darlings co-starring Nicole Kidman.

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n recent weeks, Jennifer Lopez has become more open about her freshly-minted marriage to singer Marc Anthony. La Lopez, 35, seems to be happily in love, and her cuddly Fendi bag reflects a shift in her style toward more

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People see fur bags and want to touch them. They make your look inviting

— celebrity stylist Danna Weiss

A STEAL Pink is feminine, and this would add style to a sweater set Intuition; $30, shopintuition.com

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WINTER WHITE

A snow-white hobo would brighten up a dark coat Bebe; $59, bebe.com

Her furry Fendi bag and pretty pink outfit give J.Lo a warm glow at the World Music Awards

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up with fur PERFECT FOR EVENING Follow J.Lo’s lead and

REGAL This crown-adorned bag would look

wear this with a delicate, pastel-toned dress Adrienne Landau; $195, adriennelandau.com

great coupled with movie-star sunglasses My Flat In London; $215, Nordstrom

FUNCTIONAL Pink rabbit fur dresses up a messenger style, taking you from day to drinks Juicy Couture; $450, juicycouture.com

A PLUSH BARGAIN A mini brooch adds flair to

this faux-fur evening bag Lulu; $30, lulu-nyc.com

STYLE SECRETS

How to care for fur bags

WORK OF ART Real rabbit fur and Cabochon

jewel details make this bag dream-worthy Oscar de la Renta; $2,200, Bergdorf Goodman

Follow these tips from fur experts J. Mendel to keep your tote in top form: ● Store in a cardboard hatbox in a cool dry place.

Never use plastic — fur needs to breathe ● If you get stuck in the rain, take everything out and shake it off so it won’t lose its shape ● If you stain it, send it to a professional fur cleaner. Call the store where you purchased the bag for a cleaning recommendation

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FAS H I O N

GOSSIP

Who’s Buying Stars are picking up everything from dog carriers and tall boots to soy candles and chocolate truffles

Busy Mena’s shopping therapy ena Suvari took a break from her hectic acting career and ordered these supple leather boots from the celeb-favored Hollywould store — sure to give the petite fivefoot-four actress a few inches. The busy 25-year-old is currently filming the comedy Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston, and had a recurring role on the quirky TV series Six Feet Under.

Married to cinematographer Robert Brinkmann, the former model has an astonishing eight films in the works, including the action thriller Domino co-starring Keira Knightley.

Slouchy round-toe leather boots Hollywould; $635, ilovehollywould.com

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HOW PORTIA UNWINDS Portia de Rossi loves the monogram collection from Archipelago. Each monogrammed candle corresponds with the fragrance it emits — such as “T” for tea rose. The soy wax candle burns longer and slower than traditional waxes, and the fragrance calms frazzled nerves.

Archipelago Botanicals Candles; $25, beautyexclusive.com

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Susan Sarandon cannot get enough of these chocolates by Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Maybe it’s because the Belgian chocolate delights are made with surprisingly delicious exotic ingredients like Wasabi and sweet Indian curry. Vosges Haut-Chocolat; $37 for a 16-piece box of truffles, vosgeschocolate. com

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Penélope Cruz’s agent bought this Marc Jacobs-esque carrier so the actress could travel with her dog in high style. The soft leather bag has handy pockets for dog bones and treats The Charlie Bag by Kwigy-bo; $189, trixieandpeanut.com

GWYN GOES WARM AND FUZZY Gwyneth Paltrow bought this sweet pink wool and angora Moschino sweater with bows at the sleeves, and wears it while toting baby Apple around New York — hope it’s machine-washable Moschino; $880, Barneys New York stores

While Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz seem to be happy again, did he consult her when splurging on his new Charriol XL Actor watch with diamonds and a brown crocodile strap?

Charriol; $3,490, Neiman Marcus stores

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FAS H I O N

KIDS’ ST YLE

Reese’s mini-mee Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava shares her mom’s love of pretty colors and classic shapes

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nly 5 years old, little Ava Phillippe is looking more like her mom, Vanity Fair star Reese Witherspoon, 28, every day. And not just because of her blonde locks. Like the Tennesseeraised Reese, whose homegrown style is more about khaki pants and cute T-shirts than designer duds, little Ava sports simple cotton skirts and tops. “Reese is a homegrown girl and Ava reflects her style,” says stylist David Evangelista. “You don’t see Reese running around in Roberto Cavalli; Ava dresses in very functional clothes. She wears cute sun hats and T-shirts.”

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PLAYING WITH FRIENDS

LEISURELY AFTERNOON

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SPORTY CUTE Visor; $4, Claire’s; Ralph Lauren polo; $28, Ralph Lauren stores; Children’s Place skirt; $17, Children’s Place

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PERFECT FOR DAY Children’s Place dress; $25, Children’s Place; Levi’s bag; $20, Nordstrom stores; Levi’s shoes; $25, dswshoe.com

GREAT FOR A PARTY Lipstick cami; $24, Natalie & Friends, NYC; Dickies pants; $24, Kohl’s; Levi’s flats; $28, Levi’s stores

See Shopping Directory, page 96 or lifeandstylemag.com

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Honeymoon in Fiji Britney and Kevin arrived at the airport in Fiji by private jet, then boarded a seaplane for a quick flight to their luxurious resort on exclusive Turtle Island

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s with everything she does these days, Britney Spears set off on her honeymoon in a highly dramatic fashion. She posted a letter to fans on her Web site announcing her desire to take a break from the spotlight, then fled to the sun-drenched shores of Fiji. “She’s extremely excited to be married, and really wants to enjoy this newlywed phase,” says a close family friend. So last week, Brit and new husband Kevin Federline winged their way by private jet and seaplane to the powder-white beaches of the exclusive Turtle Island resort. Their agenda: a 10-day fairytale honeymoon.

In her letter to fans, Britney announced she’s ready to “take some time off to enjoy life…to just chill.” She couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place for it. Turtle Island, one of a strand of tiny islands strung like pearls across the South Pacific, was made famous when Brooke Shields romped on its shores in her 1980 film The Blue Lagoon.

A visit to the resort ensures laid-back luxury. Its 14 thatched-roof bungalows are intentionally rustic, with wood furniture, hand-woven ceilings and four-poster beds draped in mosquito netting. The scent of hibiscus wafts through the air, and housekeepers leave handwritten notes wishing guests a beautiful day. Britney and Kevin reportedly checked into the poshest bungalow on scenic Vonu Point Beach. The tab? $2,390-a- night.

Embracing relaxation and romance, Britney and Kevin escape to the secluded paradise of Turtle Island

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urtle Island may just be the ultimate honeymoon destination. Couples soak up the sun on any of eight pristine private beaches in palm-fringed coves. The sky is impossibly blue, the water is a transparent turquoise and soft tradewinds temper the heat of the sun. Britney and Kevin aren’t the first amorous A-listers to hole up at the fabled five-star resort: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey honeymooned there, as did The Bachelorette’s Trista and Ryan.

Couples can enjoy private picnic lunches of lobster and champagne (or whatever delicacies they crave: Trista and Ryan requested club sandwiches and fresh tropical fruits), unwind with

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four-hand Lomi-Lomi healing massages, hike through nearby jungles, play volleyball in the shade of coconut trees or dive the coral reef, which is teeming with colorful tropical fish. All their needs are taken care of by an ultraattentive staff (there are 150+ personnel for 28 guests).

Nightly dinner parties feature justcaught seafood and world-class wines served around a communal table, and guests sip kava, a favorite local drink, while the staff plays the guitar and sings or performs native dances. Charlize Theron, Ringo Starr, Eddie Van Halen and Rupert Murdoch are just a few of the famous guests who have joined in the surfside festivities. — Kathy Passero

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I’m going to take some time off to enjoy life

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Visitors to Fiji can hike through leafy jungles and enjoy the scenery around gorgeous Wainikoroiluva Falls

Delectable tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, guava and passion fruit grow wild on the lush islands of Fiji

Dazzling sunsets take guests’ breath away

MAKE IT AT HOME Turtle Island’s signature Mai Tai This classic drink tastes like the tropics

Bring a splash of South Pacific sunshine to fall evenings by sipping the same mai tais they serve on Turtle Island INGREDIENTS: ½ oz. white rum ½ oz. dark rum ½ oz. apricot brandy 5 oz. pineapple juice dash of grenadine Fill a glass half-way with ice.

Blend the juice with more ice, then pour into glass and add rums, brandy, and grenadine.

Garnish with tropical fruit.

The resort’s king-sized beds, like the one in Brit’s honeymoon suite, are adorned with fresh hibiscus flowers and palm fronds

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The spa makes the most of its soothing surroundings and the relaxing effects of nature

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The antidote to supermodel stress When she needs a break from her busy life, Naomi retreats to Jamaica’s Round Hill

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aomi Campbell is known for strutting on the catwalk, but these days, “supermodel” is only one of the hats she wears. Following her recent stint on the Paris runways (she modeled in Chanel’s spring show), she jetted back to New York City to play party planner. Naomi orchestrated a lavish 26th birthday bash for boyfriend Usher at the Rainbow Room. She’s also been busy overseeing her public relations company, NC Connect, and promoting the European launch of her new fragrance, Sunset.

But Naomi understands that all work and no play makes for a dull life. So she frequently escapes to the tropical tranquility and posh pampering of Round Hill in Jamaica, where she owns a treehouse cottage.

The resort boasts an ultra-indulgent spa, nestled in 10 acres of lush Caribbean gardens. It’s no wonder that Demi Moore and Ralph Lauren have been spotted behind the mahogany doors of this restored 18th-century plantation house-turned-spa.

Spa manager Trudy Miller says celebs prefer to have their massages out in the open-air suites, where they can enjoy the intoxicating views of the sea and the cool Caribbean breezes. Treatments incorporate the delicious aromas and healing benefits of local produce: The Pineapple Body Buff uses pineapple and polenta to polish clients’ skin to a soft, satiny finish.

Round Hill Hotel, 800-972-2159, roundhilljamaica.com

Will Naomi introduce her new beau, Usher, to her favorite Jamaican getaway?

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DO IT AT HOME Indulgent pineapple skin treatments

A shoreside treatment at Round Hill utilizes fresh pineapple

Can’t make it to the Caribbean? Smooth out rough skin the Round Hill way with pineapple-based scrubs. The fruit contains the exfoliating enzyme bromelain, which brings out a natural glow.

FACIAL 1. Mash ¼ cup of a fresh pineapple and massage gently into skin.

2. Leave it on for five minutes and then rinse well with cool water.

BODY MOISTURIZER 1. Combine a cup of uncooked polenta (or cornmeal) with the mashed fruit of one pineapple and 10 drops of vitamin E oil.

2. Massage gently onto skin, concentrating on rough areas such as elbows and knees.

3. Rinse well with warm water and follow with a good moisturizer (Round Hill recommends a shea butter-based cream, but cocoa butter is a good, less pricey option).

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FOOD

Spiritual

Diners at Megu bathe the Buddha in petalfilled water while asking him to fulfill their hearts’ desires

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utside, Tribeca’s energy crackles and traffic fills the streets, but inside hot eatery Megu the bustle of New York City feels miles away. A glowing ice sculpture of a seated Buddha melts slowly into a pool of red rose petals, and above it a luminous crimson light shines from within a colossal temple bell. Guests are invited to ladle rosescented water over the Buddha and ask it to grant their innermost wishes.

Celeb faces have filled Megu since it opened — Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are regulars and Tom Cruise has devoured the crispy tatsuta-fried chicken.

Megu’s food has been crafted as carefully as its décor. There are no faddish fusion dishes, just traditional Japanese food given a modern twist, and arranged artistically on plates specially chosen to complement it. Each entree is presented with a brief account of its history. Such attention to detail doesn’t come cheap (a cut of hybrid Kobe/Black Angus beef runs $180, while a tuna steak in white truffle oil is $100), but the stars clearly feel the meals are worth it.

They keep coming back for more.

Megu, 62 Thomas Street, NYC, 212-964-7777

Ever since filming The Last Samurai in Japan, Tom Cruise has loved Japanese culture. In fact, just last week he threw the first ball in game three of the Japanese World Series

Will and Jada always order the crunchy asparagus appetizer

Megu has an extensive selection of both warm and cold sakes

Sarah Jessica Parker lives conveniently close by

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Paris Hilton

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She has a carrier for her dog carrier Both Paris and her beloved Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, travel in grand style as they leave Los Angeles International Airport.

The pint-size pooch has a roomy pink case, and Paris has a helper to tote the bag

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They fix things themselves Even a top-of-the-line baby buggy can have a breakdown. While out shopping in Malibu, Courteney and David stopped to fix 4-monthold daughter Coco’s Bugaboo wheels

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Debra Messing

DOWN-TO-EARTH

She hauls her own trash After returning to her Hollywood Hills home, Debra Messing drags her garbage can from the street to her driveway

Rod Stewart

DIVA Teri Hatcher

He has an umbrella holder

DOWN-TO-EARTH

Rod stays dry during a rainy visit to The Today Show — where he sang his hit, “Maggie May” to promote his latest album of American standards — thanks to one of his backup singers, who pulls double duty as his umbrella holder

She hunts for bargains Desperate Housewives’ Teri hasn’t let success go to her head. The thrifty star examines the goods as she and daughter Emerson Rose, 7, check out a garage sale in Los Angeles

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A N A LY Z E T H I S

PO L ITICAL S T YL E

BUS H VS . K ERRY

Who wins the style race?

When you take the campaign to the closet, both women have their strengths and weaknesses

n all matters political, the question is often conservative versus liberal, and the same can be said of our prospective first ladies’ styles. Though they favor similar colors and designers (both often wear Oscar de la Renta), Bush, always immaculately dressed and tressed, is a sharp contrast to her carefree, cosmopolitan competitor Teresa Heinz Kerry. Heinz Kerry, 66, is a good nine years older than Bush, but her style is more modern. Bradley Bayou, creative director of Halston and a fellow Texan, says: “Laura is definitely more of a conservative. Teresa has her own personal style, [but] I don’t see either of them setting any trends.”

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A coincidence?

At the first Presidential Debate in September both women wore white suits.

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By pulling back her hair and baring some skin, Danes shows she’s not afraid to be in the spotlight. Before she found love with Crudup, Claire

In festive red for Christmas 2003 at the White House

July 2004, at the Democratic Convention in Boston

BOLD RED “Laura prefers earth tones,” says Washington Post fashion writer Robin Givhan, “but when you’re being photographed, you’re going to pick what photographs well.” Here, both women opt for stunning red power-suits.

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At the Republican National Convention in New York City

At Redbook’s 2004 Annual Mothers & Shakers Awards

PRIM PALE BLUES “She looked impeccable, fabulous in her turquoise suit,” says fashion reporter Elsa Klensch of Bush’s Convention choice. Heinz Kerry’s jacket gives just the right touch of color to her neutral ensemble.

On The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in October

HAIR & MAKEUP “Laura’s hair is much more controlled and styled,” says Givhan, whereas “Teresa’s is looser and longer and more free-spirited.” While Bush favors makeup in icy shades, Heinz Kerry wears warmer colors.

In Boston, at a Red Sox/ Yankees game in July

STRIDING IN PANTS “The First Lady has to adopt a style that’s going to look appropriate regardless of the occasion,” says Givhan, whereas “Teresa [can] still select clothes based on what she likes.”

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Shape Liv’s radiant glow iv Tyler has long been a Tinseltown maverick when it comes to body image. While most starlets strive for super-skinny, The Lord of the Rings star and Givenchy spokesmodel bucks the trend and flaunts her womanly body. Pregnancy is no different for the glowing mom-to-be, whose child with hubby Royston Langdon is due this winter. Liv is enjoying pregnancy so much that she is rumored to be launching a line of maternity wear.

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Lara Flynn Boyle PUMPS UP A THIN FRAME The bold pattern of Lara’s Pucci shirt is perfect on a bony figure because it adds depth to her look. It’s loose without being shapeless

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Liv’s style lesson: An Empire-waistwrap top is perfect for stylish momsto-be like Liv. The wrap has more give, and you can adjust it for comfort. This style is a pregnancy classic, as it lets fabric flow comfortably around your bump, and allows for a clean, unobstructed visual line.

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Smart

Celebrities know what works best for their famous figures

Cheryl Hines

Kate Winslet

Jennifer Lopez

Rita Wilson

HIDES A PEAR SHAPE The lace-embellished bodice of this white satin cocktail dress makes a small chest appear fuller, while the balloon skirt hides full hips

SMOOTHS CURVES The clingy jersey fabric of Kate’s airy silk dress hugs and gives in all the right places, slimming her curves. And the halter neck flatters a large bust

SHOWS OFF A SMALL WAIST The nipped waist and loose skirt of this J. Mendel dress create a perfect hourglass silhouette, and the V-neck gives the appearance of a full bust

PLAYS DOWN A BIG CHEST The high, bejeweled neckline of Rita’s exotic Prada confection minimizes a large bust by smoothing the line, and the jewels draw eyes north

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B O D Y L A N G U AG E

K AT I E H O L M E S & C H R I S K L E I N

Engaged since Christmas, this young couple looks ready to walk down the aisle any day

“Katie shows an effortless warmth with Chris, often reaching out to caress him,” says Hankin

atie Holmes and Chris Klein have spent six years navigating the complicated relationship waters of thriving careers and busy schedules (Katie has been shooting Batman Begins on both sides of the Atlantic, while Chris just wrapped The Long Weekend) and got engaged at the end of last year. Although they’ve recently weathered rumors of trouble in paradise, body language expert Sheenah Hankin, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Complete Confidence: A Handbook, sees a bright future for the couple, who are currently house-hunting in Los Angeles.

Hankin finds Holmes and Klein looking “in love and happy,” and expressing devotion in these photos. They refuse to reveal a thing about when they’ll tie the knot, but their body language seems to say it will be soon. ■

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By offering Katie his shoulder to lean on, “Chris is saying ‘depend on me’”

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“We’re staying close”

This couple is really in love, really into each other...

— body language expert Sheenah Hankin

Even when turned away from each other, Chris and Katie stay linked through their clasped hands

“We’re a team”

Gazing into each other’s eyes shows “a deep intimacy,” says Hankin

“I’ve only got eyes for you”

Katie stakes her claim by placing a hand across Chris’ torso

“He’s all mine!”

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Kelly Ripa

Sienna steps into the spotlight hunderous cries of “Sienna, Sienna” could be heard outside the London premiere of Alfie recently, as scores of paparazzi clamored to photograph the stunning blonde Brit, who until recently was most famous for her hot romance with Jude Law. With starring roles in two buzzed-about fall films, Alfie and Layer Cake, Sienna Miller is suddently generating almost as much heat as her dashing beau.

Still, even the stylish Sienna can make a mistake, and here, the studded hardware on her top, bag and boots are over-kill. The large black belt also makes the super slim actress look chunkier than she really is.

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A soft, pastel-colored, body-skimming gown looks more flattering on the fair Sienna

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Fergie The blues on this swirly print dress complement Fergie’s sun-kissed skin, but she gets lost in this shapeless dress. A trim cut would be more flattering

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Even super-stylish stars can slip up sometimes

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Thora Birch

Marisa Tomei

This is a pretty color for Laura, but the nude lining peeking out from the neckline makes the look awkward. A more defined neckline would work better

Peekaboo cutouts can look sexy, but this sky-high slit is a little much even on a toned body like Jada’s.

Showing skin is great, but this number is too revealing

This all-nude outfit is too dull for Thora’s pale complexion — a richer color would look more striking and add instant warmth and brightness to her skin tone

A full skirt can be fun, but this poofy dress swallows Marisa’s petite frame.

A smaller skirt would be more demure

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MIDDLE OF THE ROAD

Decked out in duds from her own clothing line, Jennifer Lopez is more preppy cool than hip-hop funky

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Gabrielle Union knows how to mix and match a quirky top with basics to make a look her own

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A horizontalstriped top by J.Lo looks best on someone with a small upper body

A delicate, key-hole top in a soft color adds instant glamour to worn-in denim

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Forget the Labor Day rule and make white (as in these J.Lo jeans) a year-round wardrobe staple

Coach’s classic hobo proves that you don’t have to shell out a fortune for a quality bag

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Gold watches shine against carmeltoned skin, and this J.Lo version is reasonably priced

Second-skin fit and unusual washes make True Religion jeans a worthy splurge

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PURE LUXE

HIGH AND LOW

At the spring 2005 Chanel show in Paris, Nicole Kidman mixed couture with the fanciest jeans around

Sarah Jessica Parker mixes vintage necklaces and a budget-friendly dress for a charmingly eclectic look

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Autumnal colors mean this Prada cardigan from the spring line works for fall, too

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Even stars love to mix a steal with a splurge

Christian Louboutin’s bejeweled heels are like works of art

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At the London premiere of Alfie, JANE KRAKOWSKI must have known that for turning heads, there’s no better blonde to emulate than MARILYN MONROE

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CARMEN ELECTRA seemed to be taking style pointers from Bond girl URSULA ANDRESS when she wore a houndstooth newsboy cap on the set of MTV’s TRL

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“Style to me is something that you are born with,” says Dorf. “I really believe that it just comes from within.”

FASHION Patricia Field Famous for styling trend-setting outfits on Sex and the City, Field is a fixture in the fashion industry and world of costume design. This spring the Patricia Field for Candies collection of footwear and handbags debuts.

“Style is never looking like everyone else,” says Field. “You don’t have to be outlandish, but you should do something slightly different to set yourself apart.”

HAIR Mark Garrison The celebrated owner of the Mark Garrison Salon in New York City is the stylist of choice for A-listers looking for gorgeous locks that suit their features, body type, and hair texture perfectly. “Style is finding something that is unique and doesn’t look processed,” says Garrison. “It’s something that separates you from the rest of the pack.”

FASHION Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss This stylish girl-about-town scored a hit with Shoshanna, her namesake line of ultra-feminine clothing and swimsuits designed to fit real women’s figures. “Choosing a signature look that keeps in mind all your best qualities and your lifestyle is the surest way to have great personal style,” says Lonstein Gruss, who also believes confidence is key.

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This week’s REVIEWED B Y D A N JEWEL

RAY Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington

t’s been a good year for Jamie Foxx. First he was held hostage by Tom Cruise in Collateral, and now he gives a convincing, career-defining performance as Ray Charles, the blind singer and piano prodigy who merged gospel with blues to create a radical new sound. Ray follows the singer from the ’40s through the ’60s, as his career soared — and his personal life crumbled. Director Taylor Hackford doesn’t lionize Charles, taking on his womanizing ways and heroin habit. But he oversimplifies his demons, explaining them away as a means of coping with his little brother’s childhood death. (At the end, a vision of his brother actually tells him, “It wasn’t your fault” — and like magic, Ray kicks his habit!) Still, the movie truly comes alive in the electrifying performance scenes. Foxx may only be lip-synching, but as an actor, he hits all the right notes. ★ ★ ★ ★

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BIRTH

SAW

Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Danny Huston, Anne Heche

Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover

Relax. Despite the squirminducing plot — Kidman’s character falls for a 10-year-old boy who claims to be her dead husband reincarnated — the most shocking part of Birth is how thoroughly uninvolving it manages to be. From the

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lack of character development to the chilly look (which, along with Kidman’s haircut, seems to have been borrowed from Rosemary’s Baby), it always feels like a filmmaking exercise.

But as actual human drama, Birth is stillborn. ★ ★ ★ ★

Two men wake up, chained to opposite ends of a bare room, with no clue how they got there. A tape instructs one of them (Elwes) that he must kill the other — or his family will die. It’s a great setup for this twisted, sa-

distic horror flick, in which, like Seven, a serial killer is punishing people for their perceived sins. Marred by terrible acting — Elwes, best remembered for The Princess Bride, is stiff as, well, a corpse — Saw is still an effective chiller. ★ ★ ★ ★

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He doesn’t do the singing, but Jamie Foxx gives a great performance in Ray

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STYLE

THE GOODS

Movie

WATCH The rectangular shape is classically masculine Citizen; $375, citizenwatch.com

JUDE LAW’S LOOK IN ALFIE As he reaches into his closet for a bright pink Ozwald Boateng shirt one New Year’s Eve, Alfie Elkins announces: “If you ooze masculinity like some of us do, you have no reason to fear pink.” Alfie, played by Jude Law, is an Englishman in New York, a limousine driver and a relentless womanizer. His style is simple and classic.

“Alfie has a unique style,” says costume designer Beatrix

Aruna Pasztor. “When he dresses down, he doesn’t wear your typical Levi’s jeans. He may only be able to afford one pair, but they would be designer Rogan jeans.” One of the movie’s signature looks is Alfie’s New Year’s Eve outfit. Pasztor explains: “We were looking for something that reflected the style of the ’60s. Then we added that pink shirt — which was a bold statement in itself — and silver cube cufflinks from Yves Saint Laurent.”

— Lisa Armstrong

TIE A black tie creates a monochrome look Calvin Klein; $70, Macy’s

SUIT A narrow cut enhances a slender silhouette H&M; $199, H&M stores

SHIRT Lavender adds pop to a dark suit Van Heusen; $36, Macy’s

BOOTS A swinging Sixties style Kenneth Cole Reaction; $124, reactiononline.com

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REVIEWS

TV

This week’s THE O.C. Thurs., Nov. 4, 8 p.m., FOX

elcome back to the O.C. It’s been three months since we last saw our favorite Newport Beachers, and in the second season premiere, they’re all still sulking. Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) is stuck in Chino, working construction and living with the pregnant Theresa (Navi Rawat). Seth (Adam Brody), who sailed out of town last year, refuses to come home. Marissa (Mischa Barton) continues on her destructive path, drinking in the morning and drunk-dialing Ryan at night.

And Summer (Rachel Bilson) tries to convince herself that she’s over Seth by hooking up with a new guy.

Ah, teenage angst, just how we like it. The show’s trademark smart banter, camaraderie and self-referential tone are in place, and the actors have settled comfortably into their characters. There’s one welcome change: Ryan actually smiles — and strings together more than one sentence at a time. California, here we come!

– A.M. ★ ★ ★ ★

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Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton run into trouble in season two of The O.C.

NANNY 911 Wed., Nov. 3, 9 p.m., FOX Reality TV hits home — literally — in this new series.

Each week, a strict British nanny moves in with an American family to whip unruly kids — and their parents — into shape.

Head Nanny Lilian evaluates each household and assigns the best nanny on her team to the challenge. It’s like having your very own Mary Poppins, but with a little less sugar.

IDENTITY THEFT: THE MICHELLE BROWN STORY Mon., Nov. 1, 9 p.m., Lifetime This tense TV movie exposes the terrifying reality of identity theft in America. Michelle Brown (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) had a perfect life — until a stranger named Connie (Annabella Sciorra) assumed her identity and turned her world into a

nightmare. First Connie destroyed her credit — and then she became so obsessed with Brown that she dyed her hair and even got liposuction so they looked the same. But Brown battled back — as this movie effectively shows. – K.P. ★ ★ ★ ★

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This week’s

Television DREA DE MATTEO’S LOOK ON JOEY

Drea de Matteo, 31, stars as heavily hairsprayed hairdresser Gina, sister to Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribiani on NBC’s new Friends spinoff. Gina is tough and street smart, and though she wears some flirty, feminine outfits in soft colors, ultimately her style is sexy and edgy, in many ways similar to Matteo, who co-owns Filth Mart, a vintage rock ’n’ roll clothing store in NYC. — Lisa Armstrong

HOOP EARRINGS Gold adds glow to sun-kissed skin Target earrings; $10, Target stores

GRAPHIC TOP Cap sleeves make T-shirts feminine Blue Plate; $32, blueplatefashion.com

THAT ’70S SHOW SEASON ONE There’s more to That ’70s Show than Ashton Kutcher. In season one, Eric (Topher Grace) and his friends deal with parental issues and dating dilemmas — standard sitcom material improved by an amusing retro setting. Breakout stars Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama are still groovin’ in season 8, which starts Nov. 3.

– B.K.S. ★ ★ ★ ★

Drea de Matteo

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VANESSA CARLTON Harmonium PUNCHY PANTS Narrow, cropped pants like these make calves look slender Tommy Jeans; $45, tommy.com SEXY HEEL Sexy and comfortable Chinese Laundry Shoes; $50, chinese laundry.com

Produced by boyfriend and Third Eye Blind singer Stephen Jenkins, Carlton’s sophomore album takes new risks — vocally and lyrically.

Many songs allude to the struggle of keeping afloat amid constant scrutiny (Jenkins is nearly twice her age). The catchy first single, “White Houses,” displays a range she only hinted at before. – K.P. ★ ★ ★ ★ See Shopping Directory, page 96 or lifeandstylemag.com

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Shopping directory HAIR 38-39: Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade; $18, aveda.com. Bumble and bumble Classic Hairspray; $15, 887BUMBLE. Mason Pearson Tail Comb; $16, beauty.com. Vidal Sassoon 1 1/2 inch Gold Series curling iron; $10, drugstores.

MAKEUP 40-41: Estée Lauder Pure Pops Brush On Color; $17, gloss.com. Maybelline Smooth Result Age Minimizing Makeup; $7, drugstores. Longcils Boncza Crayon Paupieres; $16, beauty.com. Maybelline Great Lash Mascara; $5, drugstores. Paula Dorf Cheek Color Cream; $18, Sephora. Nars Makeup Primer; $30, saks.com.

ON-/OFF-DUTY 42-43: Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeliner; $23, gloss.com. Cover Girl 4-Kit Eye Enhancer; $5, drugstores.

Christian Dior Diorshow Mascara; $23, sephora.com.

FYI 42-43: Dasco suede brush; $4.50, Jim’s Shoe Repair, 212-355-8259.

Chinese Laundry Shoes pump; $65, chineselaundry.com. Kenneth Cole New York pump; $160, 800-KEN-COLE. Steve Madden pump; $80, stevemadden.com.

Lord & Taylor Private Label capelet; $143, Lord & Taylor. M.A.C. eyeshadow; $13, mac.com. Guerlain Divinora Radiant Colour Eyeshadow; $24, Neiman Marcus. Isaac Mizrahi for Target satchel; $27, target.com.

BIG TREND

561-988-2288. Target earrings; $13, target.com.

ACCESSORIES GUIDE 52-53: Jimmy Choo pump; $595, 866JCHOOUS. Frederick’s of Hollywood pump; $29, fredericks.com. Carlos by Carlos Santana pump; $79, 800-7666465. Bettye Muller pump; $330, Simply Soles, 800-909-3679. Cynthia Rowley pump; $208, zappos.com.

Seychelles pump; $70, shopintuition. com. Giuseppe Zanotti Design sandals; $560, giuseppe-zanotti-design.com.

BCBGirls sandal; $100, nordstrom.com.

Windsor sandal; $30, windsorstore.com.

Louis Vuitton pump; $645, vuitton.com.

Kate Spade pump; $275, katespade. com. Guess pump; $93, zappos.com.

JEWELRY 54-55: Me & Ro ring; $2,285, ylang-ylang. com. HSN ring; $40, hsn.com. Mikimoto ring; $9,950, 888-701-2323. R.J. Graziano ring; $125, 212-685-1248. David Yurman ring; $4,150, davidyurman.com.

Alex and Ani ring; $148, alexandani.com.

Shop Intuition ring; $1,400, shopintuition. com. T.J. Maxx ring; $25, tjmaxx.com.

Suzanne Wilson ring; $4,700, 877-4044793. Inspired Silver ring; $25, inspiredsilver.com.

MENS TREND 56-57: Old Navy shirt; $8 for two, Old Navy. Freestyle by Danskin sweatshirt; $22, Target. T.J. Maxx jacket; $180, T.J. Maxx.

Levi’s jeans; $85, Levi’s. Jordan sneakers; $150, jumpman23.com. Gant jacket; $445, gant.com. Lucky Jeans sweatshirt; $69, luckybrandjeans.com. Lacoste polo; $69, Lacoste, 212-750-1900. Emporio Armani jeans; $250, Emporio Armani.

Reebok sneakers; $70, reebok.com.

46-49: Robert Rose brooch; $28, Bloomingdale’s. Nicole Miller dress; $119, bluefly.com. R.J. Graziano necklace; $85, 212-685-1428. Kenneth Cole New York shoes; $160, 800-KEN-COLE. Jessica McClintock bag; $75, Lord & Taylor.

Jocelyn scarf; $148, Henri Bendel, NYC. Donna L’oren bustier; $28, boyshort; $11, Filene’s. Trish Becker earrings; $165, trishbecker.com. Charles David boots; $885, charlesdavid.com. Lotta halter; $269, lottanyc.com. Banana Republic hat; $22, Banana Republic. Bebe coat; $239, bebe.com. Banana Republic bag; $78, Banana Republic. Theory cardigan; $165, Bloomingdale’s.

58-59: Intuition bag; $30, shopintuition.com. Bebe bag; $59, bebe. com. Adrienne Landau clutch; $195, adriennelandau.com. My Flat in London bag; $215, Nordstrom. Lulu bag; $30, lulu-nyc.com. Oscar de la Renta bag; $2,200, Bergdorf Goodman. Juicy Couture bag; $250, juicycouture.com.

STYLE SECRETS

WHO’S BUYING WHAT

50-51: Swarovski earrings; $75, swarovski. com. Sogoli earrings; $50, JLM Jewelry,

60-61: Hollywould boots; $635, ilovehollywould.com. Archipelago

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MUST HAVES

Botanicals candles; $25, beautyexclusive. com. Vosges Haut-Chocolat chocolates; starting at $35, vosgeschocolate.com.

Kwigy-bo dog bag; $189, trixieandpeanut. com. Charriol watch; $3,490, Neiman Marcus. Moschino sweater; $880, Barneys New York.

KIDS STYLE 62-63: Children’s Place dress; $25, childrensplace.com. Levi’s bag; $20, Nordstrom. Levi’s sneakers; $25, dswshoe. com. Lemon shirt; $42, Tutti Bambini, NYC. Simonetta skirt; $198, Estella, NYC. Children’s Place boots; $17, childrensplace. com. Claire’s visor; $4, Claire’s. Ralph Lauren polo; $28, Ralph Lauren. Children’s Place skirt; $17, 877-PLACE-USA. Lipstick cami; $24, Natalie & Friends, NYC. Dickies pants; $24, Kohl’s. Levi’s shoes; $28, Levi’s stores.

GOOD LIFE 64-69: Frederick’s of Hollywood chemise; $38, fredericks.com. DKNY Intimates camisole; $36, boyshort; $24, select Nordstrom. Frederick’s of Hollywood mules; $29, fredericks.com. Curious by Britney Spears perfume; $40, macys.com.

BCBG Max Azria tote; $696, bcbg.com.

Versace sunglasses; $180, sunglasshut. com. Shoshanna bikini top; $57, bottom; $59, bergdorfgoodman.com. Michelle Roy flower clips; $45, shopintuition.com.

DESIGNER OR DISCOUNT 86-87: Vera Wang brooch; $24,500, verawang.com. Kenneth Cole brooch; $45, kennethcole.com. White House/ Black Market pendant; $34, 877-948-2525. Nine West brooch; $30, Macy’s.

MOVIE STYLE 93: Citizen watch; $375, citizenwatch. com. Calvin Klein tie; $70, Macy’s.

H&M suit; $199, hm.com. Van Heusen shirt; $36, Macy’s. Kenneth Cole Reaction boots; $124, 877-REACTION.

TV STYLE 95: Target earrings; $10, Target. Blue Plate shirt; $32, blueplatefashion.com.

Tommy Jeans pants; $45, tommy.com, 888-TOMMY-4U. Chinese Laundry Shoes sandal; $50, chineselaundry.com.

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‘‘‘’’ STYLE PHILOSOPHY

I want to bring back the gentleman in clothes

A S T R O L O GY

Styl yleScope

BY ASTROLOGER K AREN CHRISTINO

SEAN COMBS, NOVEMBER 4

SAGITTARIUS

GEMINI

november 22 – december 21

may 21 – june 20

With visual Mercury in your sign, you’ll be seeing things from a different point of view this week. Shop for sunglasses that project your new outlook.

Your ruler Mercury is in Gemini’s partnership sector, so pay extra attention to your relationship now.

Indulge your mate by wearing the clothing styles you know he loves.

CAPRICORN

CANCER

december 22 – january 19

june 21 – july 22

Right now you’ll benefit from reaching out to others. Plan an afternoon of shopping with a friend, or buy a little treat for a pal who you know could use some cheering up.

Cancers love tradition, but this week the stars want you to bust out of a rut. Try a new ethnic restaurant or buy hip animal print shoes to take you in a new direction.

AQUARIUS january 20 – february 18

SCORPIO

Aesthetic planet Neptune has a powerful effect this week, so it’s a great time to rethink your look. Hit the department store beauty counters and ask for a free makeover.

PISCES february 19 – march 20

CARMEN VALDES/RETNA

This week, Pisces’ desire for sophisticated pleasures is at the forefront. To indulge on a budget, dress to impress and meet a friend for appetizers and a glass of wine at the bar of a posh restaurant.

october 23 - november 21

From humble beginnings in Harlem, SEAN “P. DIDDY” COMBS transformed himself into a mega-mogul. His career is a classic example of Scorpio’s ability to make radical life changes — even name changes.

Combs’ entertainment company, clothing line and restaurant make him one of today’s leading tastemakers. YOUR WEEK AHEAD: Despite feeling scattered lately, your ability to concentrate is actually heightened, so broaden your style-consciousness by attending a style- or design-related lecture or class. With warm Venus moving into your friendship zone, people will be happy to share insider knowledge with you — take advantage of it.

ARIES

TAURUS

march 21 – april 19

april 20 – may 20

Your mood is buoyant, so do mundane (but much-needed) tasks that would bring you down other weeks. Organize your kitchen, clean out your closet — you’ll be glad you did.

Taurus has a self-indulgent side and it’s looking for some attention this week. Treat yourself to a box of your favorite chocolates or share the happiness by bringing a box of cupcakes to the office to sweeten your co-workers’ day.

LEO july 23 – august 22 Right now you’re dreaming about travel to the tropics. Bring a relaxed island vibe into your life with a gardenia-scented candle or cocoa butter body lotion.

VIRGO august 23 – september 22 Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, in the transforming sign of Scorpio, urges you rejuvenate. Uncover soft, new skin with a scented body scrub, and baby your hair with a strengthening moisture mask.

LIBRA september 23 – october 22 Your style is unfailingly tasteful, but sometimes a bit too safe. The planets’ message for this week: Wear something nobody would expect from you and see what happens.

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