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    • LA’s Regal Runway Show

      Christian Audigier unveiled his Spring 2009 Collection at LA's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and who better to have at his aristocracy-themed show than teen queen Miley Cyrus and runway royal Heidi Klum?

      Miley Cyrus and her mother Leticia enjoy their front-row view of the show … and the models. - Michael Buckner/Getty Images
       
      Audigier is probably best known for his ubiquitous Ed Hardy vintage tattoo wear, and counts Britney Spears among his biggest celebrity clients.
       
      But his newest collection, American Lord, is more chic and street. The line merges two distinct attitudes: the formality of nobility and the anti-establishment subculture.
       
      Playing off the theme of aristocracy, female models strutted down the runway in tiaras and Union Jack-emblazoned prints, while the male models wore top hats and deconstructed jackets. Plaid was everywhere, not just on scarves. Leggings, boots, and skirts all featured the classic pattern. 
       
      Plaid was everywhere: on scarves, skirts, and leggings. - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
       
      We wouldn't be surprised if Miley starts sporting this look. But we think that the 15-year-old was more interested in the male models -- her 20-year-old beau Justin Gaston in particular.
       
      Miley’s 20-year-old beau Justin Gaston strutted his stuff in a black suit. - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
       

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    • ‘The Thread’ Goes Back to the Sixties

      Kim Kardashian donned a fun retro frock at the Teen Choice Awards. - Steve Granitz/WireImage.comEverybody is talking about the AMC series "Mad Men," which has 17 Emmy nominations! Since the show is about the New York ad world in the early 1960s, the cast gets to don some fabulous retro fashions, which inspired designer Michael Kors' entire fall line.  

      I don't know about you, but I've always adored the styles from the fifties and sixties. Back in the day, women could be glamorous and proudly show off their curves without revealing too much.

      In this episode of "The Thread," Sarah Bernard discusses the popular trend and shares where you can find a form-fitting wiggle dress or voluminous full skirt of your very own!

       

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    • Red Carpet Replicas for Less

      The stars strut their stuff on the red carpet in gorgeous gowns that can cost thousands of dollars, but thanks to New York designer Niki Livas us Average Janes can now wear similar styles for much less.

      Brooke Shields' Badgley Mischka sells for $8,000. - Jason Merritt/FilmMagic.comHeidi Klum's Armani is a priceless one-of-a-kind. - Jason Merritt/FilmMagic.comChristina Applegate's dress by Reem Acra costs $4,000. - Frazer Harrison/GettyImages.com 

      Livas got right to work after the 60th Annual Emmy Awards aired on Sunday night and started copying some of the more popular red carpet looks, including Brooke Shields' hot pink Badgley Mischka design, Heidi Klum's one-of-a-kind dress by Armani Prive, and Christian Applegate's Reem Acra gown.

      The lookalikes are available in sizes 2-16 and range in price from $160 to $350. Check them out in the "Access Hollywood" feature below:

       

       

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    • Gisele Bundchen’s Glamorous Life

      Famed photographer Mario Testino shoots Gisele Bundchen for Vanity Fair. - Mario Testino/Vanity FairGisele Bundchen appears to have it all: beauty, fame, wealth, and a new marriage to Tom Brady.

      In the latest issue of Vanity Fair (on newsstands April 7), the supermodel admits there was a time when her relationship with her handsome husband was less than picture-perfect. Read what Gisele told Leslie Bennetts about finding out Brady's ex-girlfriend was pregnant with his baby, and how the newlyweds plan on facing future challenges.

      On learning that Bridget Moynahan (Tom's ex) was pregnant:

      "It was definitely a surprise for both of us. In the beginning you're living this romantic fantasy;you're thinking, 'This can't be true, it's so good!' And then,Whoops -- wake-up call! We were dating two and ahalf months when he found out, and it was a very challenging situation.Obviously, in the beginning, it's not the ideal thing."

      See Gisele's stunning Vanity Fair photos, past and present

      On whether she should've encouraged Brady to re-unite with his former girlfriend:

      "You question at times --

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    • Heidi Klum Gets Red Carpet Ready

      Heidi Klum dons a J. Mendel couture creation for the Met Costume Gala. - Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesEver wonder what it takes for a celebrity to get red carpet ready? Modelinia takes omg! behind the scenes with Heidi Klum as she prepares for the biggest fashion event of the year: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala in New York City.

      Come along for the ride as the supermodel gets coiffed and styled to perfection:

      Gilles Mendel of J. Mendel designed a billowing black and blue strapless gown for the mom-to-be to wear. Rumors of Heidi's pregnancy spread when sketches of the dress -- altered to accommodate a baby bump -- were leaked a few weeks ago.

      In spite of the early preview, all eyes were on Heidi as she hit the red carpet at the Costume Gala. The event served as opening night for this year's special exhibition, titled "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion." The exhibit highlights over 50 years of famous fashion and faces. On display are haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces, photographs, and video testimonials from

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    • Backstage at the Golden Globes

      Tina Fey celebrated her Best Actress in a TV Comedy win with "30 Rock" costar Jane Krakowski. - Gavin Bond/InStyleSure, InStyle hosts the hottest Golden Globes after-party, but this year we started celebrating early, as we caught up with the winners right after they picked up their statues in our backstage photo lounge. Here's what went down:

      After picking up Globes for Best Comedy and Best Actress in a TV Comedy, "30 Rock" creator Tina Fey revealed that she'd enjoyed a mani-pedi before slipping into her cut-down-to-there Roberto Cavalli gown

      "Mad Men's" Christina Hendricks was in the mood for a snack by the time she got to us, requesting a cheeseburger from her publicist. "Anybody want a cheeseburger?" asked Hendricks, who's in the enviable position of having to maintain her voluptuous figure for her role in the award-winning drama.

      A shocked Kate Winslet asked InStyle if she really had won both of the Globes she held in her hands. When her parents called from England, Kate took a break from the giddy whirlwind backstage to fill them in. "I won them BOTH, Dad! I won them both!" she cried into

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    • Greek Chic on ‘The Thread’

      Taylor Swift strikes a pose in a one-shoulder frock. - amie McCarthy/WireImage.comWe've seen lots of one-shoulder dresses on the red carpet in 2008. Stars from 18-year-old country singer Taylor Swift to Gwyneth Paltrow have all sported the style, which is sexy without being too revealing.

      "The Thread" examines the trend, then counts down their top five fresh face beauties of summer. See who made the cut in the clip below:

       

       
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    • Beyonce: Hot or Not?

      Beyonce and her mom, Tina Knowles, celebrate the launch of their new House of Dereon dress collection at Bloomingdale's in NYC. - Will Ragozzino/Getty ImagesLast night Beyonce and her mom, designer Tina Knowles, celebrated the launch of their new House of Dereon dress collection at Bloomingdale's in NYC. Many of the gowns, which range in price from $310-$470, are said to be inspired by Beyonce's upcoming film, "Cadillac Records," in which she portrays music legend Etta James.
       
      Thanks to her teased 'do, Beyonce was looking a little older than her 27 years in a black frock that accentuated her curvaceous figure. Call me crazy, but I kind of think that her 54-year-old mother looked more pulled together in her magenta dress and matching pumps.

       

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    • Leighton Meester’s Style Secrets

      What's the scoop on "Gossip Girl" Leighton Meester's enviable hair and great style? Does she love her character, Blair? And how does she really feel about all those headbands? In Style asked the laid-back 23-year-old how she carries off both style personalities so flawlessly.

      How did you feel about becoming a brunette for "Gossip Girl"?
      "I'm naturally blond, but since my hair was bleached at the time, the dye soaked it up quickly and turned green! I didn't cry, but I thought, 'I'd better get this part.' Fortunately, my roommate back then was a hairdresser, so he helped me fix it."

      Find Out How Leighton Plays Up Her Perfect Features

      Have you picked up any secret hair tips from [Meester's go-to hairstylist] Charles Baker Strahan?
      "Yes! He tells me not to wash my hair every day... And ever since I bought a Mason Pearson brush, my hair is much healthier. The brush is especially good in the winter, when little dreadlocks start to form in the back of my head."

      Are there any wild hairstyles

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    • Career Comebacks of 2008

      Tina Fey nabbed three Emmy Awards in 2008! - Dan MacMedan/WireImage.com"The Thread" continues to reflect on 2008. This time around, the show focuses on three stars who rejuvenated their careers this year, including funnylady Tina Fey.

      After premiering in 2006, her show "30 Rock" struggled in the ratings despite receiving critical acclaim. But thanks to her spot-on Sarah Palin impersonation, Fey got everyone to start tuning in to "SNL" again -- and made folks curious about her NBC sitcom. Tina reportedly also signed a $6 million book deal. Not too shabby!

      Watch "The Thread" to see which other celebs reinvigorated their careers this year:

       

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