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    • First Lady Michelle Obama poses for famed photographer Annie Leibovitz in a magenta dress by Jason Wu at the Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. - Annie Leibovitz/VogueWhile Barack Obama was on the campaign trail in his quest to become president, somewhere along the way his wife Michelle became a style icon. Now, the First Lady is gracing the cover of Vogue's March issue. According to the Washington Post, she's only the second first lady to do so! (Hillary Clinton was the first.)

      In the feature, Obama opens up to Vogue's editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley about everything: from what she felt when her husband was elected president -- "I was proud as a wife, amazed as a citizen" -- to criticism of the cardigan she wore over her Narciso Rodriguez dress on that wonderful night. "I also have to be practical," she notes. "In the end, someone will always not like what you wear -- people just have different tastes. Some will think that a sweater was horrible, [but] I was cold; I needed that sweater."

      The mother of two also discusses settling into Washington, D.C., her struggle to maintain a healthy balance between work and life, her upbringing on the South

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    • ‘Project Runway’ is Back!

      Judges Michael Kors, Heidi Klum and Nina Garcia, along with design mentor Tim Gunn, pose with the cast of the fifth season. - Virginia Sherwood/BravoClear your Wednesday night because Heidi Klum and her fabulously fashionable friends return to Bravo tomorrow at 9 p.m. with the fifth season of "Project Runway." Who will be the next Christian, Chloe, Jeffrey or Jay? I, for one, am dying to delve in to another season full of crazy challenges, snippy fights, and uncontrolled blubbering. Check out pics of the new cast at Yahoo! TV.

      In an odd twist that may be related to the show's impending move to Lifetime for season 6,  Bravo isn't keeping episode details under wraps this year. If you don't mind spoilers and want to know who will appear as a guest judge this season, check out Bravo's website. If you just want to whet your appetite for tomorrow's premiere, check out the rude awakening in store for the latest batch of designers:

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    • Straight Off ‘The Fashion Show’ Runway

      James-Paul describes his style as "experimental." - BravoHow fabulous would it be to sit in the front row at a fashion show rubbing shoulders with the industry's elite and have the best piece from the collection delivered directly to your home? Thanks to Bravo's new reality competition "The Fashion Show", your dreams of shopping straight off the catwalk can come true.

      Though "The Fashion Show" and its predecessor, "Project Runway," share a handful of striking similarities, one of the biggest differences between the two shows is that "Fashion Show" viewers have the opportunity to purchase the winning garment from each episode via Bravoshop.com every week. Considering the success of designer collaborations for retail stores like Target, H&M, Payless, and Kohl's, bringing high-end designs to the mass market is a smart move on Bravo's part.

      The first elimination challenge divided the fifteen contestants into three teams. The teams were tasked with creating a "must-have" piece of clothing that each designer had to replicate and incorporate into

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    • Us Weekly’s Hot Hollywood Style Honoree: Fergie

      When it comes to fashion, Fergie's come a long way! - Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesMy, how far she's come!

      Us Weekly's style icon of the year, Fergie, has evolved from Doc Martens and dreadlocks into a bona fide fashionista. It's why we're honoring her in our newest issue, on stands today.

      "Picking out clothes is a creation for me," says the singer, 34, who wed Josh Duhamel in January. "It's another part of staying artistic."

      From overalls to Oscar dresses, see how Fergie's style has changed over the years!

       

    • Who Looked Hotter in Burberry?

      Jennifer Aniston is well-known for her clean, chic, lots-of-black style. So it's certainly no surprise that she donned her favorite color for the Los Angeles premiere of her hit film "He's Just Not That Into You." Alas, two-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams sported the same Burberry suit, albeit in white, to the premiere of her buzzed-about flick "Sunshine Cleaning."

      While Adams is still a few hits away from competing with the beloved Aniston for her funny-girl-next-door crown, might this up-and-comer present a challenge in the style department? You be the judge.

       

    • Even Celebs Wear Spanx

      Last night Eva Longoria Parker stepped out ... in Spanx! A shutterbug snapped the lovely "Desperate Housewife" star as she arrived at an Allure magazine party being held at Beso (her restaurant in Hollywood) and managed to catch a glimpse of Eva's "mid-thigh shaper."

      Eva Longoria Parker is spotted stepping out in Spanx! - Greg Tidwell/PacificCoastNews.comThe "Desperate Housewife" star looks flawless thanks to her body shaper. - Donato Sardella/WireImage.com

      In Allure's November issue, the actress revealed that she had gained about seven pounds over the summer, but was still a size zero. "I never went up a size," she said. "I just got rounder." I don't know about you, but it kind of makes me feel good to know that even size zeros need help holding in their tummies every now and then. (Or perhaps Eva's trying to disguise a baby bump? Just kidding!)

      For those on a budget, Target offers a more affordable version of the Sara Blakely-designed shapewear called Assets. While online user reviews of the Spanx spin-off aren't stellar, the products might be worth it if they save you a few bucks.

      At any rate, with all of the holiday parties coming up -- which means cute cocktail

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    • Vanity Fair just unveiled it's 69th Annual International Best-Dressed List. Funny, but I seem to have missed the previous 68.

      Sarah Jessica Parker earned a spot on the list, but rising star Rihanna did not. - Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com (left), Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage.com (right) It should come as no surprise that a few celebs made their way on to the list. Sarah Jessica Parker earned a spot, as did 007's Daniel Craig and hip hop superstar Kanye West. While Victoria and David Beckham both shared the honor last year, this time around only Becks made the cut. That seems odd to me since even when Posh assembles a ridiculous ensemble, she always does it with style.

      Also left off the list? Gee, just about anyone under 30. If the list is annual, why not honor some exciting newcomers like "Gossip Girl's" Leighton Meester or Blake Lively? Or Eva Mendes, who always looks exquisite, whether she's dressed up or down. Katherine Heigl certainly knows how to dazzle on the red carpet, as does Heidi Klum. Plus, Heidi's stunning in every episode of "Project Runway." If Angelina Jolie deserves a mention for looking fab while pregnant, what about Halle

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    • Celebs Get Ruffled

      This week's episode of "The Thread" focuses on the return of the ruffle. As with every fashion trend, there is a right way and a wrong way to wear it. That's why "The Thread" decided to do a fashion smackdown of sorts that examines stars sporting the same ruffled ensembles, like the Roberto Cavalli for H&M number that both Christina Milian and Eva Longoria Parker wore below.

      Christina Milian - Chris Weeks/WireImage.comEva Longoria Parker - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.com

       

      Check out "The Thread" to see more celeb face-offs!

       

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    • Celebs Turn Back Time

      Thanks to our unstable economy, we've all had to cut back on our spending, but that doesn't mean we can't still be stylish. The latest episode of "The Thread" has some great ideas on how to create new looks on the cheap by using what we already have hanging in our closets.

      Tyra Banks is simply beautiful at 34. - Tony Barson/WireImage.comShania Twain is flawless at 43. - Jim Spellman/WireImage.comMichelle Pfeiffer is fabulous at 50. - Fred Duval/FilmMagic.com

      In addition to these tips, "The Thread" reminded me that daylight saving time is coming to an end this weekend, which means we get an extra hour to sleep come Sunday! In honor of turning back the clocks an hour, "The Thread" selected several celebs in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, who have managed to turn back time thanks to their beautiful skin. See which stars made the cut!

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    • Valentino: The Man Behind the Tan

      Valentino poses at the 61st Cannes Film Festival with his muse Gwyneth Paltrow. - Mike Marsland/WireImage.comEven if you're not a fashionista, chances are you know the name Valentino Garavani, aka Valentino. Although Gwyneth Paltrow is considered his most recent muse, the perennially tan designer has outfitted everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy to Miley Cyrus.

      After 45 years in the business, Valentino announced his retirement as the curtain closed on his final haute couture fashion show in Paris last year. A new documentary, "Valentino: The Last Emperor," chronicles Garavani from 2005-2007 and gives insights into the man behind the tan, including his lifelong relationship with Giancarlo Giammetti and the sale of the House of Valentino to the Marzotto Group.

      Let's just say the drama isn't limited to the runways!  

      Check out the theatrical trailer below:

       

      Even though Valentino takes tremendous pride in his work, he admits that a few of his fashions have flopped on their way down the red carpet. See what the couturier told Newsweek about his famous couture creations, good and bad:

       

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