Maggie Gyllenhaal hosts the Gen Art & SoyJoy Fashionably Natural runway show in LA. - Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.comThat plate of edamame you shared over a sushi dinner could have very well been made into a hip, earth-friendly t-shirt and no one is more amazed about that than "The Dark Knight" leading lady Maggie Gyllenhaal. Last night, Maggie helped kick off LA Fashion Week as she took on hosting duties at the Gen Art & SoyJoy Fashionably Natural runway show featuring the work of four eco-fashion designers. The show took place on the second floor of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which was decorated with kitschy art and presentation booths boasting the many uses of soy -- food, clothing, fuel, ink, the list goes on and on.

"Look at all the cute girls in short skirts," Maggie pointed out as she opened the show and then promptly took her front row seat. Also spotted up front were Krysten Ritter ("Confessions of a Shopaholic") wearing a vibrant purple shift dress and upcoming "Gossip Girl" guest star Willa Holland (aka mini-Coop on "The O.C."), who was casually cool in a leather biker jacket. I was

Rihanna shops along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. - Highlander/Fapian/Splash NewsIs there any doubt Rihanna is one of the most stylish stars traipsing around Hollywood these days? She may occasionally have a misfire, but I give her massive props for always taking risks, keeping current, and defining her own style.

Case in point: Rihanna was out and about in her Balenciaga gladiator boots for a casual afternoon of shopping along the trendy Melrose Avenue in L.A. Even if these boots are not your cup o' tea, you have to admit that Rihanna knows how to carry them off! I love the colorful top she's sporting as well. It's a perfect complement to the detailed graphical look of the boots. She even continues the black and white theme in her mani/pedi, sporting dark fingernails and light toenails. This look may be edgy, but I say it's a winner!

Jennifer Connelly wears head-to-toe Balenciaga to the Los Angeles premiere of "Reservation Road." - Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com Rihanna's not the first celeb to don these boots. Balenciaga Spring 2008 model and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Connelly wore the shorter version to the "Reservation Road" premiere in October 2007. Jennifer paired the ankle boots

FILA is back and better than ever! The Italian sportswear company, which first rose to prominence in the early '70s with the groundbreaking introduction of colorful tennis attire, is once again at the forefront of fashion. Case in point: their latest lines for men and women. And, not only are people like you and I jumping back on the bandwagon; celebs such as Paris Hilton, rocker Joel Madden, and "Hills" hottie Audrina Patridge are even singing the company's praises. In fact, Paris recently shot an ad for the label near the beach in beautiful Venice, California.

Audrina Patridge shows off her favorite kicks. - Chelsea Lauren/WireImage.comJoel Madden rocks a FILA jacket on the red carpet. - Jesse Grant/WireImage.comParis Hilton pops a pose in a fresh FILA ensemble. - JD/Kaminski/Splash News 

Whether you're looking for tennis, yoga, or lounging attire, consider giving FILA's stylish sportswear a shot. Why? Because it's comfy, casual, and most importantly affordable! And, if you're in Southern California, don't forget to stop by the sportie LA store on Melrose Avenue to stock up on FILA's hottest footwear. The specialty shoe shop has the largest and most exclusive collection of FILA sneakers in the entire country!

Fergie showed off her dark new locks at the March of Dimes 34th Annual Beauty Ball Thursday night.

The Black Eyed Pea went brunette over the weekend, just in time for the band's "Boom Boom Pow" music video shoot on Monday.

Fergie previously sported lighter locks - Stefanie Keenan/WireImage.comNow her hair is dark and sleek - Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com  

According to Usmagazine.com, Fergie loves her new color, and so does her hubby Josh Duhamel. 

Madonna kicks off her world tour in Cardiff, Wales. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage.comMadonna's "Sticky and Sweet Tour" just kicked off in Cardiff, Wales. Thanks to photography, those of us who were not lucky enough to attend still got a peek at one of the most important parts of a Madge gig: the outfits! Ever since her Madgesty embarked on her "Blonde Ambition" tour sporting designs (including that infamous cone bra) by French designer Jean Paul Gaultier, I've waited with bated breath to see who would be given the honor of designing her new dance togs. This year Madonna called on Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci. Tisci designed two outfits for the two-hour extravaganza, which also features designs by Stella McCartney, Tom Ford, and Miu Miu, to name a few.

If you've seen Madonna in concert then you know the woman loves to dress in layers -- that she can take off. By the end of each outfit she's often down to her skivvies reminding the world that she's still hot even at 50 years old! The "Sticky and Sweet" looks seem heavier on the black than what the Women's Wear Daily website

I long for a day when the world stops telling me I'm fat just because I am a woman. Apparently, you must weigh under 100 pounds in order to not have the press criticize your figure! Case in point: Jessica Simpson's recent performance where she wore an unfortunate pair of high-waisted jeans. Sure, she's not as tiny as she was when she was Daisy Duke, but I bet Tony Romo is happy about that. Don't men supposedly like women with a little meat on their bones?

Unflattering high-waisted pants can make even a hottie like Jessica Simpson look like she's packed on a few pounds. - Chris Gordon/WireImage.comJ Simp is slim and trim again in cute black pants and a fab jacket with ultra-flattering vertical details. - LAX/X17online.com

Since we do not yet live in the world that I dream of, I suppose we could all use a few tips that would help us avoid an awkward moment like the one I witnessed at the grocery store not long ago when the cashier asked the lady in front of me when she was due. The woman informed us all that she was not pregnant. Oops!

If you're looking to avoid a baby-bump moment like that one, or the public flaying Jessica Simpson received for looking like she weighs more than 100 pounds, check out the latest episode of "The Thread," which is full of

Mischa Barton wears a headband to a charity event in June. - Amy Graves/WireImage.comWomen's Wear Daily is reporting that Mischa Barton, former Keds spokeswoman and star of "The OC," is cashing in on her fashionista cred and designing headbands!

Barton has teamed up with accessories designer Stacey Lapidus to create her own collection of upscale headbands with luxury accoutrement such as silk, feathers, and pearls that will range in price from $40 to $200. For a headband?! I think that's a little steep for something you can buy at the mall for less than $10. Forever 21 has a great selection of headbands adorned with feathers, beads, and bows.

This isn't Mischa's first foray into the world of accessories. The British-born actress also designed handbags for ASOS, an online fashion store in the UK. Some of the bags are kind of cute, and they're reasonably priced if your paycheck comes in pounds sterling.

According to "Project Runway" judge Nina Garcia, "A classic trench can work in any kind of weather and goes well with almost anything." If you don't already own one, you need to check out this episode of "The Thread." The long, belted coat, which was designed in 1901 by Thomas Burberry for the British and French soldiers fighting in World War I, never seems to go out of style and is a perfect cover up for fall.

While celebs like Kate Hudson, Mary J. Blige, and Demi Moore have been spotted wearing designer trenches by Valentino, Burberry, and Giambattista Valli, there are several inexpensive options out there for us regular folk. Check 'em out below, as well as some funky fedoras that perfectly top off the somewhat "mysterious" look: