At One Point on July 19, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis Held Hands

Exactly a month after they announced their amicable separation, they met up in the south of France, Us Weekly reports. And the entire Depp–Paradis family stopped by the Plan de la Tour market, where they were spotted "joking around" by (apparently the town's gossipmonger) Sofia DeCout, who added, "At one point, Johnny held Vanessa's hand!" And the earth stopped turning, and birds started chirping, and babies cried, and Ryan Lochte's grill sparkled, and there was a double rainbow! Anyway, according to another source, the two won't ever get back together, and Depp is dating Amber Heard.

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Twenty-Six Palette-Cleansing Neutral Summer Pieces

Summer's winding down, and the season's omnipresent head-to-toe prints and flashy neons are getting exhausting. Enter the neutral wardrobe, which incorporates the classic white in addition to creams, beiges, and buffs. When worn all at once or used to accent any outfit, light hues adds a softer touch to warm-weather dressing and look fantastic against sun-kissed skin. Add some texture to a head-to-toe white look with lace detailing, as seen on a Forever 21 dress or Dolce & Gabbana blouse. Or embrace nude accessories like ASOS flat boots or Karen Walker sunglasses. Click ahead to see 26 "palette"-cleansing options to revive your summer look.

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Yoox to Show PPR How to Use the Interwebs

The two companies just created a joint venture (51 percent of which is owned by PPR and 49 percent by Yoox), which "will be entirely dedicated to managing mono-brand online stores in collaboration with several PPR luxury brands: Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and Sergio Rossi," according to a press release. Bottega Veneta's and Sergio Rossi's online stores should be up and running by the end of December, and the rest are set to launch next year. As for those PPR brands not on the list, they might be included in the project at a later date.

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Alexa Chung Ate Cheetos on the Set of Gossip Girl

She also drank a canned beverage out of a straw, wore a bright-blue sailor dress, and held an umbrella. According to British Vogue, Alexa started filming scenes for the show's final season yesterday in New York. Her spokesperson confirmed that she'd be making a "cameo" and would be "playing herself," which takes all of the fun out of guessing whom she's going to date: Chuck, Nate, or Dan. It's totally Dan. They're both so Brooklyn.

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Watch Prada Models Play a Violent Game of Chess

You may recall that Prada's fall 2012 show featured lots of purple carpeting, white eyeliner, bleached eyebrows, and long, straight, ombré-dyed hair. (There were also some allusions to space travel, battery packs, and dream catchers, but no need to rehash that.) Anyway, you'll see more of the same in the label's new campaign video, directed and filmed by Steven Meisel in New York in April. Models — er, "virtual princesses" Vanessa Axente, Magdalena Frackowiak, Madison Headrick, Elza Luijendijk, Iselin Steiro, and Anne Vyalitsina play a vigorous game of chess, swish their hair around, and pad silently in their rubbery shoes around a thoroughly carpeted room full of unnecessary stairs. The soundtrack of tinkling bells is quite invigorating, too.

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Has John Mayer Come Between Katy Perry and Baptiste?

Terrible news: Last night, Katy Perry and John Mayer were photographed in a car leaving the Chateau Marmont together. AND WE ALL KNOW WHAT FAMOUS PEOPLE GET UP TO IN CARS, DO WE NOT? This can only mean one thing — Katy and Baptiste's dubious-at-best relationship must have gone south. For all of us who harbored not-so-secret hopes of Katy starring in Baptiste's next music video, or even dared to dream of an introduction between Katy and Choupette, this is a terrible tragedy. Also, Katy's hair looks strangely normal here, all straight and brown without a purple streak in sight. This is a dark day indeed.

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Kate Beckinsale Scaled Up

Kate Beckinsale wore a reptilian gown from Armani Privé's spring 2012 collection to the Total Recall L.A. premiere yesterday. She accessorized with Brian Atwood pumps and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Do you like this look? Or would you prefer not to see reptiles on the red carpet?

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This David Beckham Ad Is a Real Cliffhanger!

As part of continued promotions for David Beckham's line of bodywear for H&M, the company projected huge campaign images of the footballer in his undies onto the White Cliffs of Dover last night. Sure, why not?

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Discounts at James Coviello; Up to 70 Percent Off at DwellStudio

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• Designer samples and some pieces from collection archives start at $50 at the James Coviello sample sale. Apparel, hats, jewelry, and accessories are up to 80 percent off. 70 Orchard St., nr. Grand St., (212-695-0842); M-Sa (11-7), Su (12-6). Through 8/12.

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A Purple Wig, Sequins, and a Yin-Yang-Patterned Manicure: It Could Only Be Katy Perrys New Elle Cover

Katy Perry booked Elle magazine's September cover — and it's all candy-colored, true to form. But, shockingly, in the interview accompanying her cover, Perry tells the magazine she "can't be the candy queen forever." This can only mean she'll be squirting vegetable juice out of a special bra made from asparagus in her next video, because what's a girl to do without her signature gimmick?

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John Galliano Is Reportedly Moving to L.A.

A kilt-clad John Galliano was reportedly seen dining at Sunset Tower's Tower Bar restaurant in West Hollywood with former LVMH executive Katherine Ross on July 21, and has since been looking for an apartment in the area. According to The Hollywood Reporter:

The next day, Galliano, with longtime Parisian partner Alexis Roche, visited L.A. friends, dropping the hint that Roche would like to style celebs, and that they're looking for an L.A. apartment, since the designer has finished his long stint in recovery.

Well, that could be a nice change for him! And everyone knows how well the blond-hair-and-beanie combo goes over out there.

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Jaime King Got It Twisted

Jaime King wore a dress from Giambattista Valli's pre-fall 2012 collection to the Lexus "Laws of Attraction" exhibition at the Metreon in San Francisco yesterday. She accessorized with matching wedges.

Do you like this look's retro feel? Or do you think it's too dowdy?

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See More Recent Royal Appearances at the London Olympics

The British Royal family continue to show their support for the London Olympics, popping up at events all over and getting tours of the athletes' village at the Olympic Park too. They weren't alone: Princess Charlene of Monaco cheered enthusiastically for South African swimmers at the Aquatics Center, and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands broke out her poncho to watch some events — because yes, it's England, so it's been raining. Royals, they keep dry just like us! Click through our newly updated slideshow to see all their latest appearances.

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Up to 75 Percent Off at Stone Fox Bride; Markdowns at Opening Ceremony

EVENTS

• Check out highlights from the Collection of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The two-part showcase includes a selection of masterpieces from over 50,000 garments and accessories since the 1950s. The Museum at FIT, 227 W. 27th St., at Seventh Ave.; (212-217-4558); Tu–F (12–8), Sa (10–5). Through 11/10.

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Rachel Weisz Becomes the Second Human to Wear New Dior Couture in Public

Marion Cotillard was the first person to wear a piece from Raf Simons's debut Dior collection in the wild, taking it for a spin on the red carpet barely two weeks after it was shown. For all we know, she might have had some other couture from the same collection all sewn up and ready for the rest of her Dark Knight press tour, but chances are we'll never get to see it now. Enter Rachel Weisz, who wore a black dress from the same collection to the premiere of The Bourne Legacy in New York last night, making her the second person in the world to do so. It has a high side-slit and a pocket, which is a handy touch. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how and when this collection will be sprinkled around to celebrities and magazines over the next few months. At least one of the garments will surely land a major cover.

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A Note on Nicki Minajs Feathered Shin Ornaments in Her New Pound the Alarm Video

Nicki Minaj released her new "Pound the Alarm" video today, and as our brethren over at Vulture pointed out, it features a fascinating and unfamiliar garment (in addition to her usual jeweled bra tops, bikini bottoms, nipple chains, fishnet tights, and the like): hot-pink feathery things affixed to the fronts of her shins, sort of like a below-the-knee boa. What a novelty! What are these even called, officially? Some have dubbed them "feathered leg warmers," but they could also be called "feathered shin guards" or "shinfeathers" or our personal favorite, "sheathers." In any case, they're fluttery and festive and very entertaining to watch while Nicki's dancing and stomping about. She might be onto something big here.

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Macys Just Cant Keep Martha Stewart Away From J.C. Penney

Try as they might — and despite winning a preliminary injunction against Martha Stewart to prevent her from selling branded bedding, kitchenwares, and other Martha-esque goods at J.C. Penney stores — Macy's just can't seem to keep Martha to themselves. As for the breach of contract lawsuit that Macy's filed against MLSO last December? Martha Stewart president and CEO Lisa Gersh says that it won't affect their relationship with J.C. Penney, even though that's exactly what the lawsuit is about: "This case is primarily a contract dispute over how certain products are branded and sold, not about the validity of the partnership with J.C. Penney," she said. WWD reports that Macy's has declined to comment on the matter, although they can't be too pleased.

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Katy Perry Had a Night in Shining Armor

Katy Perry wore a silver gown by Dolce & Gabbana to the Rio de Janeiro premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me. She accessorized with an embellished silver belt.

This shiny look is actually pretty demure for the singer. Do you like it, or do you miss her spinning peppermint bra?

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Tom Ford to Show During London Collections: Men; Brits Stock Up on Madonnas Shoes

• Tom Ford plans to show his men's collection during London Collections: Men, which will take place in January. No word on who's invited, or how many non-disclosure acts were ordered. [WWD]

• The Brits can't get enough of Madonna's Truth or Dare footwear line. [Vogue UK]

• Victoria Beckham covers Glamour's September issue, which she also guest-edited. [WWD]

• Diane Von Furstenberg and Roxy partnered on a 35-piece swimwear collection for next spring. It's called DVF loves ROXY. [WWD]

• Kristen McMenamy stars in an editorial for Love magazine with nylon thread wrapped around her head. She also wears a bra with a bunch of extra padding. Apparently, photographers Mert & Marcus wanted to "throw conventions of beauty to the wind and send fashion frolicking to a wild new frontier." So, that's what that looks like. [Fashionista]

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Leandra Medine's Book Is Based on the Notion That the Female Memory Is So Driven by Fashion

She explained to the Business of Fashion, "I can tell you exactly what I was wearing when I met my husband, when he first broke up with me, when we got back together." When they had Céline bags instead of a wedding cake ...

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Karl Lagerfeld: You Know, Personally, I Dont Even Think That Im Famous

But later on in his Independent interview, he remarks, "Now, Choupette really is famous ... She has become the most famous cat in the world. I even get propositioned by pet food companies and things like that but it's out of the question. I'm commercial. She's not. She's spoiled to death. Obviously."

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Lisa Franks Home Looks Like You Think It Does

"My house really is purple and yellow and hot pink and light green and orange," she tells the Daily. She also compares herself to Michael Jackson.

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Lucy Liu Bared Her Heart

Lucy Liu wore a black dress from J. Mendel's fall 2012 collection to the CW, CBS, and Showtime 2012 Summer TCA Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel last night. She accessorized with black pumps and a red Judith Leiber clutch.

What do you think of the cutouts?

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Keeping Up With the Royals (and Other Celebrities) at the London Olympics

Many members of the British royal family filled seats at London's mad Olympic opening ceremony on Friday night, no doubt as excited — if not more so — to watch the Queen's sky-diving exploits as the rest of us. They've since popped up at events all over: Charles and Camilla watched some cycling; Prince William took in a football match; and everyone supported Zara Phillips (daughter of Princess Anne) as she competed in equestrian events. Michelle Obama is in town because of her role leading the U.S. delegation, as is David Beckham, thanks to all of his ambassadorial work. Click through our slideshow, which will be updated as the Games continue, to see all the famous faces cheering from the stands ... there should be lots of them by the Games' end, because you know they won't have had any problems getting tickets.

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Stella McCartney Marvels at the Abundance of Velcro at the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Vogue tapped Stella McCartney to be their correspondent at Friday's Opening Ceremony for the London Olympic Games, and her amusing account of the proceedings is on their website today. Some highlights:

My daughter was so happy to see Mary Poppins while I was getting a bit interactive by swinging my light paddle in the air — that was a good workout. There were lot of paper mache [sic] and velcro in da' house, and then Mr. Bean came in and the kids were completely engaged! I could see the torch was coming — and close behind it is none other than David Beckham. He did tell me he was a tad busy and would be late — a tad busy indeed! 

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Gagas Dolls Shall Be Silenced

MGA Entertainment brought a $10 million lawsuit against the singer on Tuesday, after she asked the toy manufacturer to take out the figurines' voice chips, which means they won't be in stores for the holiday shopping season — part of Lady Gaga's supposed plan, because she wanted to release them when her new album and Fame perfume debut next year, MGA claims. (MGA also gave her licensing company a $1 million advance to make the dolls.) But, according to the Daily News, a Manhattan judge decided yesterday that Gaga and her entourage won't be ordered to give final approval to the prototypes, meaning Gaga's request for them to be silenced is still valid.

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This Weekends Events and Sales: NMRKT Hosts a Pop-up Sale; Up to 70 Percent Off at Owen

EVENTS

• See the inspiration that led to Yayoi Kusama's collaboration with Louis Vuitton. The artist presents her career-long retrospective, spanning 60 years of work, at the Whitney. Whitney Museum of Art, 945 Madison Ave., nr. 75th St.; (212-570-3600); W–Th (11–6), F (1–9), Sa–Su (11–6). Through 9/30.

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Missy Rayder Gave Birth to a Baby Boy

The 34-year-old model and her boyfriend, Marko Velickovic, welcomed Luka into the world on Tuesday. According to "Page Six," he weighed nine pounds, seven ounces, and Missy called him "so precious."

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Project Runway Recap: How Sweet It (Mostly) Was

Was I the only one who heard "candy challenge" and fervently hoped it meant Katy Perry would turn up as a judge? (It is probably best for my dignity if we leave that as a rhetorical question.) Instead, we got Dylan Lauren, founder and CEO of Dylan's Candy Bar and wearer of questionable ties. 

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Michelle Obama Has Arrived in London

Today, she wore a red peplum top and black pants to meet with members of the U.S. Olympic team at the University of East London. Later, she added a red-and-white-print jacket to the look. Then, she headed to the American Ambassador's residence to host Let's Move London with David Beckham. She wore white pants and a blue athletic top to play soccer, tug-of-war, tennis, and more. See all of these outfits in our Michelle Obama Look Book.

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Bust Magazine Asked Tavi About the Future

She said: "I think that I will probably finish high school and do a couple of projects that I'm excited about on the side. I love movies and TV, and it seems like that's the best way to apply all of the aesthetics I'm interested in. I would really, really, really enjoy filmmaking or art-directing. Then, after high school, I think I want to take a year off and live in L.A., because I just really like it there and everything is pretty. But yeah, I need to take a year off from school after high school because I want to be able to focus on one thing: life or school ... I'm a little worried that I'll take a year off and then just never go to college." She also talked about humping parties, which, of course, she doesn't attend.

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And Now, a Louis Vuitton Waffle Maker

Courtesy of L.A.-based artist Andrew Lewicki, who will probably get sued shortly. Can't you imagine the fun of pouring syrup into the little "LV" shapes?

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That Intern Versus Hearst Corp. Case Is Now a Class-Action Suit

Somehow, this slipped by us: Earlier this month, a federal judge conditionally granted Xuedan "Diana" Wang's lawsuit against the publisher "class-action" status. Wang, if you remember, was a former unpaid intern at Harper's Bazaar from August 2011 to December 2011 and went to court in February, claiming that Hearst Corp. violated federal and state wage and hour laws by not compensating her even when she frequently worked there full-time. Guidelines from the U.S. Labor Department say that unpaid internships must be educational and "for the benefit of the intern," but, the Times reported, "Wang's lawyers said that by treating her and others as interns rather than regular employees, they were denied not only wages, but also Social Security contributions and the right to receive unemployment insurance and workers' compensation."

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Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton Meet Again!

Our two beloved look book subjects, Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton, met for the second time today in London! You may recall that their first rendezvous took place a little bit more than a year ago at Buckingham Palace in London, right after Kate and Will returned from their honeymoon in the Seychelles. This time, MObama's in town for the Olympic Games and to promote the Let's Move London initiative (with David Beckham!). So far, this is the only picture we can find of them together, and it's almost ruined — or improved, depending on your opinion — by U.S. Ambassador Louis Susman, who actually dared to close his eyes during the momentous few seconds that Kate and Michelle were touching each other.

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Should You Consider Including the Word Virgin in Your Fashion Label...

Richard Branson, owner of international megabrand Virgin (which is perhaps best known for its airline, but also encompasses water purifiers, wines, book publishing, and space travel), has sent a cease-and-desist letter to the New York–based denim label I Am Not a Virgin, claiming that the line's name infringes on his copyright. The label's founder, Peter Heron, tells the Telegraph that Branson's lawyers had the audacity to suggest some alternative names, like "I Am Not Chaste" or "I Am Not Pure" — hilarious! We'd argue that Branson might actually be doing Heron a favor by making him change his brand name; hopefully Heron considers a new title that's fewer than four words long and won't be quite so awkward to say out loud.

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Slideshow: Bare Celebrity Feet, As Inspired by Kate Middleton

Yesterday, Kate Middleton removed her shoes to observe a judo match during an appearance at Bacon College in London, marking her bare feet's public debut (and exposing our heretofore unknown desire to see them). Indeed, it's quite rare for celebrities to allow their toes to be photographed, probably because even the nicest pieds rarely look good on-camera. After doing some research on the matter, we can deduce that the majority of shoeless celebrity photographs occur thanks to the following situations: 

1. The celebrity is on a yacht, where shoe removal is mandatory.
2. The celebrity is at the beach.
3. The celebrity experiences some sort of shoe-related mishap, like a broken heel.
4. The celebrity is giving a musical performance. 

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New Fall 2012 Ads: Marc New York Takes On Fifty Shades of Grey, and More

The brand's first-ever campaign, inspired by the best seller, features 2008 Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza and former Scottish rugby player Thom Evans. See them in various states of undress, plus Meghan Collison for Proenza Schouler, Candice Swanepoel for Oscar de la Renta, Amber Valletta for Emilio Pucci, and more, in our comprehensive slideshow.

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Solange Knowles Let Down Her Hair

Solange Knowles wore a printed skirt and jacket from Diane von Furstenberg's resort 2013 collection to a party celebrating Camila Alves as I.N.C. International Concepts' new brand ambassador at No. 8 in New York City last night. She accessorized with Balenciaga pumps.

So! Thoughts on her new do?

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Want to Know What Tim Gunn Loves About the Gummy Sharks and Jelly Beans?

For this week's installation of Gunn in 60 Seconds, our illustrious mentor walks the designers through the process of creating garments out of candy. His words of wisdom range from Zen-like ("Get into a nice, calm zone, and work, work, work, work") to pragmatic ("This is a glue-the-shit-out-of-it moment"). Enjoy our roundup of Gunn-isms and have a fabulous weekend!

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Azealia Banks Is the Face of T by Alexander Wang; U.S. Female Volleyball Players Keep Their Bikinis

• Alexander Wang tapped Azealia Banks to be the face of his T collection for fall. [Style.com]

• Though they now have the option to compete in T-shirts and shorts, the U.S. female Olympic volleyball players insist on continuing to play in their teeny bikinis. [NYP]

• And in more Olympics news: Basketball players Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony posted a picture of themselves in their Ralph Lauren–designed uniforms. They really manage to make the berets work. [Twitter via Fashion Law]

• Daphne Groeneveld goes for baroque in a feathered jacket on the cover of WSJ. magazine's September issue. [Design Scene]

• São Paulo Fashion Week is becoming one of the biggest fashion weeks in the world. [ExecDigital]

• Pregnant Alessandra Ambrosio appeared in an editorial for Love magazine, shot the day before she gave birth. [My Daily UK via Fashionista]

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Missy Rader Gave Birth to a Baby Boy

The 34-year-old model and her boyfriend, Marko Velickovic, welcomed Luka into the world on Tuesday. According to "Page Six," he weighed nine pounds, seven ounces, and Missy called him "so precious."

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I Do Not Believe This Picture of Kristen Stewart Crying Is From Yesterday

Look, I know we've gone a little crazy with this whole l'affair KStew thing, but it needs to be on the record: This photo of "a teary-eyed Kristen Stewart," purportedly taken shortly after she issued her public apology for cheating on Robert Pattinson, looks suspiciously like the above photo from July 19. Same Adidas tee and rolled-up gym shorts. Same sunglasses. Same rings on the same fingers, same hair bands on the same wrist, same un-chipped robin's-egg blue manicure. What's the chance her manicure lasted six days without chips? Particularly if she was crying and rending her garments because her boyfriend had just left her?

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Prepare Yourself for More Kate Middleton

The Olympics begin in London tomorrow, which means there will be plenty of duchess sightings for the next two weeks. Today, she wore a printed dress by Hobbs on an official visit to Bacon's College in London to launch a philanthropy program. She paired the gray-and-white look with a white belt and wedge espadrilles. Later, she changed into blue pants, a white polo shirt, and black shoes to welcome the Olympic torch to Buckingham Palace. See both of these looks in our updated Kate Middleton Look Book.

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Whos Excited for the Olympics?!

The Olympic Games officially start tomorrow! Which means, if we survive tonight's derecho, that we will get to supply you with many pictures and even live footage of a shirtless Ryan Lochte for days on end! Also, this Australian guy — we've never heard of him before, but we like his ... swimsuit.

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Jessica Biel Showed Her Two Colors

Jessica Biel wore a blue-and-lilac dress by Roland Mouret for her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno yesterday. She completed her look with black pumps.

What do you think about the color combo?

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Remains of 248 Fetuses Found in Russian Woods

Russian authorities are investigating the origins of 248 human fetuses found in formaldehyde-filled plastic containers in a forest in the Sverdlovsk region. Some believe there is a link to an active black market for human embryos and fetuses to be used in untested beauty treatments, according to the Telegraph.

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Gwen Stefani Let the Cat Out of the Bag

Gwen Stefani was spotted wearing a jaguar-print pantsuit from Blumarine while outside her hotel in New York City today. She accessorized with black pumps, sunglasses, and bright-red lips. 

Do you think she was late to a rehearsal for a Cats revival on Broadway?

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Joe Fresh to Open Shops in 683 J.C. Penney Stores

The Toronto-based brand plans to take over 1,000 to 2,500 square feet of floor space, inking a four-year deal with the reimagined Penney's. Joe Fresh founder Joseph Mimran told WWD, "I buy into the vision — the wider aisles, the self checkout, the cafe, the juice bar, the seating arrangements, the room being offered to the brands and the fact that each brand can have its own voice. It feels right." The juice bar!

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Up to 80 Percent Off at Jack Rogers; Last Chance at Nanette Lepore

EVENTS

• Find your perfect Dior scent with an interactive perfume consultation. Take home samples of your favorite fragrances and enjoy a custom Dior lip-color application. Walk-ins welcome; appointments recommended. Sephora, 130 W. 34th St. btw. Seventh Ave. and Broadway; (212-629-9135); 9–9.

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Ten-Month-Old With Down Syndrome Covers DC Kids Catalogue

Florida tot Valentina Guerrero is also the face of Dolores Cortés's summer 2013 children's campaign, and she made an appearance on the runway at the swimwear designer's Miami show. "[It] sends a very clear message of inclusion; all children deserve the same opportunities, regardless of their physical, economic, social, racial or medical condition," Valentina's mom, Cecilia Elizalde, told the Down Syndrome Association of Miami. According to AdWeek, 10 percent of the profits from the upcoming collection will be donated to the organization.

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Katie Holmess Label Is Enjoying a Nice Sales Boost, Unsurprisingly

Before her divorce, Katie Holmes lined up a bunch of strategic press for her three-year-old fashion line, Holmes & Yang, which she'll present for the first time at New York Fashion Week this September. She designs the label with her stylist, Jeanne Yang, whom she met through Tom Cruise back in the day (Cruise was also one of Yang's clients, but WWD reported this week that "one expects that relationship now likely to end"). Unsurprisingly, the label has benefited from Holmes's increased visibility: Employees from Barneys's Beverly Hills and New York locations told Fox News that the clothes had been selling "particularly well," while the store's Dallas location — which doesn't carry the line (yet!) — has supposedly been getting a lot of requests for it. Holmes & Yang, whose prices fall in the high-end ready-to-wear category, won't divulge any numbers, but one imagines they must be good.

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Lindsay Lohan Blue It

Lindsay Lohan wore a blue dress with side cutouts to Mr. Chow restaurant in Beverly Hills last night. She accessorized with matching blue sandals, drop earrings, and a pendant necklace.

Are you a fan of what's going on here? Or does it all feel too matchy-matchy?

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Kate Moss Stars in Rag & Bones First Ad Campaign

It's a big day for rag & bone! The brand debuted its first-ever advertising campaign, which features Kate Moss photographed by Craig McDean on the deserted streets of North London. Elsewhere in the city (Chelsea, specifically), David Neville and Marcus Wainwright opened the doors to their first European store. The space will be used for rag & bone's presentation during London Fashion Week, following its runway show in New York on September 7. See both of Kate's ads, plus Bette Franke for J.Mendel, Stella Tennant for Vivienne Westwood, and Ewan McGregor for Belstaff, in our comprehensive fall 2012 ads slideshow.

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Tomorrows Events and Sales: Up to 65 Percent Off at Kimberly Ovitz; Discounts at Nanette Lepore

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• Learn techniques from Shiseido celebrity and expert makeup artist Dawn Hilarczyk. Bloomingdale's, 1000 Third Ave. at 59th St.; call 212-705-2890 to reserve your appointment; 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Slideshow: The Best and Worst of the Teen Choice Awards Red Carpet

The Teen Choice Awards red carpet is usually a perfect storm of hot summer weather, neon colors, and teenage stars wading through the awkward phases of "figuring out their style," and this year's was no exception. Although plenty of celebrities showed up looking the same as they normally do (Taylor Swift, Zooey Deschanel, and Pauly D, to name a few examples), some ventured quite far out of their normal wardrobe ranges (Carly Rae Jepsen, Cat Deeley, and the Jenner sisters). Click through our slideshow to see how the kids fared.

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Whats This Bit of Paisley Doing on Cate Blanchetts Dress?

Cate Blanchett wore a dress from Givenchy's resort 2013 collection to the Uncle Vanya photo call in New York City on Saturday afternoon. She accessorized with Roger Vivier lace-up booties.

What do you think of the paisley fabric on the left side of Cate's dress? Is it distracting? Or an interesting break from the black and white?

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Facebook Commenters Horrified by the New Saint Laurent Paris Logo

Yves Saint Laurent officially released the new Saint Laurent Paris logo on their Facebook page today, which shows two black boxes stacked on a marble tabletop. As previously reported, the font — printed in white against a black background — is square, simple, and fuss-free; as promised, it's much more like the label's 1966 lettering than the swirly Yves Saint Laurent typography of recent years. (Also, remember that the label is keeping the YSL "Cassandre" logo on all of its beauty products.) Despite Hedi Slimane's nod to the label's past, Facebook commenters have responded to the new logo with vehement hostility. "Where's the iconography? This is not iconic," protested one, while another accused the new logo of looking a lot "like Zara"; a third very astutely observed that "YSL without the Y is not YSL." It'll hopefully be easier to get onboard with these changes once we get to see the clothes, shoes, and bags that come with them.

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The Spice Girls Will, in Fact, Spice Up Your Olympics Closing Ceremony

Playing coy on Friday, when asked by radio station RTE whether the group might take the stage at the event, Victoria Beckham responded, "I would love nothing more ... If they're up for something, then I certainly am." And a source told the Telegraph that the girl group was asked to be a part of the show two years ago, and planned to sing two songs (one would be "Wannabe"). Today, likely wearing her Chanel robe and lounging on the stairs of 31 Rue Cambon, Victoria finally confirmed to British Vogue that the Spice Girls would be reuniting for the Games' closing ceremony, and that she apparently "told friends the news last week." We must've missed her call.

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Victoria Beckham Is Sitting on the Stairs, Sipping Ros at Coco Chanels Apartment

... while dressed in a bathrobe. Nothing too lavish for a Monday, though WWD reports that Karl Lagerfeld is photographing her for an upcoming French Elle cover story.

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Enter Our First-Ever Twitter Giveaway and Win La Prairie Makeup

People seem to be terrified of cream blush, but there's no reason to be. In fact, cream blush just melts into the skin. Honestly, you can't mess it up. Even if you've applied too much, you can just keep rubbing in the stuff  until you have the right amount of tint on your cheeks. My go-to is La Prairie's Cellular Radiance Cream Blush in Plum Glow. Whether I'm slightly tan or wintry-pale, it makes my cheeks look alive. The color lasts all day, and the subtle shimmer gives my skin that glow that you can only get from endorphins and, well, excellent cream blush. And it works with or without foundation.

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The Russian Olympic Committee Doesnt Know What Dov Charney Is Talking About

While everyone weighed in on Ralph Lauren's China-made Olympic uniforms for Team USA earlier this week, Dov Charney lurked into the spotlight, with a mention on ABC's "World News Tonight" and similar intel printed in the Post:

Since 2011, the Russian Olympic team has been in talks with Los Angeles–based American Apparel for a deal to design its clothing for the 2014 games, sources confirmed.

"[Russian Olympic team representatives] said they didn't want anything that was made in China," American Apparel CEO Dov Charney told The Post. "It's not just for the uniforms — it's also the merchandise."

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New Fall 2012 Ads: Karlie Kloss for Elie Saab, Dree Hemingway for Ermanno Scervino, and More

Karlie Kloss shows off her long legs for Elie Saab's new advertisements, and Dree Hemingway poses with a horse for Ermanno Scervino. Meanwhile, Freja Beha Erichsen wears animal ears for MO&Co's latest campaign. See these and more in our updated fall 2012 ads slideshow.

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Soulless Oblivious Clothing Website Celeb Boutique Sees Golden Marketing Opportunity in Colorado Massacre [Updated]

Celeb Boutique Employee #1: Oh my god, Ashley, did you hear about the shooting in Aurora, Colorado? Twelve people were murdered. It's so awful.

Celeb Boutique Employee #2: I know, I can't even — wait. Aurora? We sell a dress called Aurora!

Celeb Boutique Employee #1: Awesome!

[Celeb Boutique Employee #1 and Celeb Boutique Employee #2 high-five.]

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Slideshow: Celebrating the Best-Dressed Lady Superheroes

The best thing about being a superhero, besides the ability to fly and see through walls, is that you can dart around a city without wearing pants and no one will give you any trouble. It makes sense — cropped trousers and harem pants are great if you’re sitting at a desk all day, but spandex tights and leather bodysuits are much more work-friendly if you’re in the crime-fighting business. So, in honor of Anne Hathaway’s debut as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, we celebrate these pantless, leather-clad ladies of comic-book and fantasy fame. Click ahead to see some of the most fashionable lady superheroes, from Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman to Halle Berry as Catwoman, and a few villains (how could we possibly leave out Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy with her Taylor Tomasi red hair and shiny, green leotard?) in our slideshow.

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Kate Spade New York Is All Set Without a Big-Name Star in Its Ads

Katia Kuethe, the brand's new senior director of creative, told the Times, "I think the whole celebrity thing has become very formulaic: the idea of using a celebrity just for the sake of using one. Essentially it's become just paying for exposure. Our brand doesn't have to go there. Mind you, if I find that perfect girl [ed. note: like Bryce Dallas Howard?] that I think could work with our brand long-term in a year or whenever, I'll reconsider, but for now, Kate Spade New York is doing fine without."

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Vanessa Williams Is Starting a Skin-Care Line

The actress-slash-singer-slash-former Proactiv spokeswoman is now branching out with her very own skin-care line, called ReVitalistic Skincare, which will be sold on QVC, WWD reports. She's reportedly got her sights set on a fragrance, too.

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25 Glamorous Clip-On Earrings

For those of us who weren't allowed to have pierced ears as tweens, clip-on earrings were the next best thing. Slightly painful and usually gaudy, they bring to mind bad eighties fashion or endless days playing dress-up — but the newest ones look anything but childish. Made from sparkly crystals or sculptural metals, these updated statement pieces are a nod to the glamorous and oversize jewelry of the fifties. Lanvin's star-shaped studs or Oscar de la Renta's dangling, sapphire-hued stones are investment-worthy pieces that will instantly draw attention to your face. And if you'd rather test the trend, Forever 21's rhinestone clusters or Betsey Johnson's ombre rosettes are just as eye-catching. Click ahead to see these, and more, in our slideshow.

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Sherri Shepherd, Longtime Wig Proponent, Gets Her Own Hairpiece Line

A wig and hair-extension company called Luxhair has roped three celebrities into repping new lines for them, including Sherri Shepherd, whose well-documented history of wig-wearing dates back to her childhood. She has previously likened hairpieces to accessories, "like a hat or a bracelet," adding, "you can become someone else, and then you go home and take that bad baby off!" She tells WWD:

One day I can wear what I like to call my ‘Back to you, Barbara’ look — professional and full of layers — and the next day you may see me in my ‘Bubblin’ Brown Sugar’ look — curly, fun and bubbly.

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The Louis Vuitton Train: Part Deux

Thanks to the dramatic opening of the fall 2012 Louis Vuitton show, when a full-size locomotive stuffed full of models, enormous hats, and besuited men carrying huge pieces of luggage chuff-chuffed its way into the Louvre, the world knows that said train is actually capable of moving. It has since moved all the way to Shanghai, where it reprised its role yesterday before a crowd of Chinese celebrities including Fan Bingbing, Kiko Mizuhara, and Luodan Wang (plus some folks Louis Vuitton flew in for the occasion, like Peter Marino, Alexa Chung, Poppy Delevigne, and Clemence Poesy). The real question is, where will this train go next? Will it be laid to rest, its fifteen minutes of fame over and done with? Or perhaps it'll go on a much-deserved vacation, full of delicious cocktails and extravagant dinners (come to think of it, the poor thing's probably been on a liquid diet since March).

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Youll Be Able to Shop the Next Barneys Warehouse Sale Online!

Anyone who has ever been within a one-block radius of the biannual Barneys New York warehouse sale knows what a nuthouse it is. There are people lined up down the street, people lined up at the registers inside, and people lined up just to look at the shoes. Since there are no dressing rooms, there is unabashed nudity. Oh, and there's wildly discounted designer stuff everywhere, which means that everyone has that frenzied, crazy look in their eyes because they're convinced they're going to find something amazing for unbelievably cheap ... as long as no one else finds it first. It is, in other words, not for the faint of heart. But this fall, Barneys is making the sale available online before it even hits the racks — so that you can shop in an infinitely more civilized manner and not have to take your pants off in front of your fellow shoppers while your friend tries (unsuccessfully) to shield you from view. WWD  reports that you can even preview the sale — which starts in August —  now, here.

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Alessandra Ambrosios Dog Wore Pink

Alessandra Ambrosio was spotted out in West Hollywood yesterday wearing a black-and-white striped tank top and cutoff shorts. She accessorized with a Celine bag, red bedazzled boots, an armful of bracelets, and her dog, whose pink dye job seems to be in need of a touch-up.

This is a look that very few people (and dogs) could pull off, but does Alessandra? Or is this an outfit that no one should try?

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Tim Gunns Best Moments From Project Runways Season Ten Premiere

Tim Gunn was in fine fettle for last night's season ten premiere of Project Runway, despite his befuddlement over some of the garments. Because — be honest! — we all wish Tim Gunn could be our own personal mentor, we've clipped together his best moments from the episode so that you can close your eyes and imagine he's speaking to you. Happy Friday!

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Read the Tales of a Photo Retoucher; Its Time for Anne V to Get Serious With Alexander Skarsgrd

• BuzzFeed Shift talked to a photo retoucher who said, among many other interesting things: "I work on supermodels, and people are always asking, what do you do to them? We do a lot of skin clean-up to make their skin look perfect, but I don't do any distortion of their bodies because these girls are really genetically blessed. I have smoothed boniness before — like when models have bones sticking out of their chest, they want that subdued. That's somewhat common." [BuzzFeed Shift]

• Anne V is apparently "ready for something serious" with Alexander Skarsgård. [Us Weekly]

• In other Anne V news, she covers the August 2012 issue of Numéro, photographed by Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones. [Design Scene]

• Salvatore Ferragamo is designing the Olympic uniforms for the Republic of San Marino. Hopefully the outfits will be made in the Republic of San Marino. [WWD]

• Kate Middleton's w edding dress has raised £10 million (about $15.6 million) in ticket sales since going on display at Buckingham Palace last year. [Vogue UK]

• Prince Harry has a new love interest, reported to be model Cara Delevingne by some media outlets and socialite Cressida Bonas by others. Either way: booooo. [Fashionista]

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Survey Says British Women Wear the Highest Heels in Europe, With an Average Height of 3.3 Inches

Sounds like the French and the Germans really need to step up their game. (Ugh.)

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Mischa Barton Made a Split Decision

Mischa Barton wore a long-sleeved black gown from Temperley London's fall 2012 collection to the launch of Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve in London last night. She accessorized with black pumps.

Aside from her bare shoulders, this look is pretty covered up. Should she have picked something more summery? Or do you enjoy a good medieval dress in July?

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Sadly, There Are No Tiny Thong-Clad Men in Gaga's New Fragrance Video

In Lady Gaga's first promotional video for her forthcoming fragrance, Fame, bare-chested male models slave away over bubbling beakers in the so-called "Haus Laboratories" in Paris. While the camera pans over honey-drizzled apricots and white orchid petals, a dour-sounding voice informs us, in French, that the fragrance is "black like the heart of fame." But where is naked Gaga and her tiny man-thong-wearing army?!

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Nina Garcia Joins J.C. Penney

In addition to being the style director of Marie Claire, a judge on Project Runway, and an adviser for Moda Operandi, Nina Garcia has signed on as J.C. Penney's  "Style Voice and fashion collection curator," according to her website. This means she'll help the retailer's merchandise and design teams figure out what's trendy, as well as drum up publicity through social media and public appearances. The announcement was surely pegged to all the fuss over Project Runway's season 10 premiere (tonight!).

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Experts Divided: Does Kate Middleton Look Pregnant or Anorexic in This Dress?

Dressed in electric blue Stella McCartney for a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, Kate Middleton's midsection has become a litmus test for body dysmorphic disorder: Whereas The Daily Beast's resident royalist thinks Kate looks "pregnant?" in this shift, Us Weekly says she looks "slim, sexy."

Middleton's middle: a Rorschach blot for determining whether you are more obsessed with babies or bodies.

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