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JWoww Heats Up the Maxim January 2012 Issue (Photo Gallery)

7, 2011 8:00am

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Curvaceous “Jersey Shore” star Jenni Farley, better known as JWoww, landed the cover of the Maxim January 2012 issue, and she couldn’t be happier about it.

“I cried when I found out,” she told the mag. “I was jumping up and down and totally bugging out. This is probably my highest accomplishment. This is the most fun I’ve ever had on a shoot, because it was Jersey Shore meets sexy Maxim. That’s what I loved about it.”

Ture Lilegraven photographed the cover and editorial for Maxim, and judging by the comments on JWoww’s Facebook page, fan reception is mixed. One commenter wrote, “You looked so pretty before, please stop the procedures!” Another offered her support, writing, “You are beautiful!” See them for yourself below.

Celebs.com Weekly Trend Report: The Trendy Trenches

6, 2011 2:30pm

Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, and the indomitable Carmen Sandiego

By Allison Daniels

The trench coat has been a key piece of wardrobes the world over for decades. Ever wonder why it’s called a trench coat? The answer is pretty simple. These classic coats were originally created as alternatives to the heavy serge coats worn by British and French soliders in WWI. They wore them in the trenches, hence the name “trench coat”. Both Burberry and Aquascutum claim to have invented the trench coat, with Acquascutum’s claim dating back to the 1850’s, and Burberry on record for having submitted a trench coat design in 1901.

After WWI and WWII, the trench started to be worn by civilians, but its former association with the military helped it retain the dignified formality that a trench coat lends to the most casual ensemble, even today. From 007 to Holly Golightly, Carmen Sandiego to Inspector Gadget, the trench coat is one of the most ubiquitous fashion statements in popular culture.

Emma Watson for Burberry’s Campaign

There are two things we can take away from this mini-retrospective of the trench coat.
1. The trench coat is not a recent innovation.
2. It is an incredibly versatile, adaptable item that can be by turns both incredibly masculine and incredibly feminine; utterly utilitarian and impeccably chic.

As I’ve mentioned in my other trend reports, fashion over the past few seasons has been particularly playful, adventurous, and creative. Our steadfast trench coat has seen the benefit of this, being twirled and tasseled, tied and dyed to create all manner of fresh, avant-garde versions of the classic.

Check out the best in the new generation of trenches, chosen by yours truly:

As the face of the Burberry brand, Emma Watson has access to bespoke pieces of Burberry. Here’s the lucky girl in (1) leather-sleeved trench, (2) studded trench and (3) suede, double-breasted trench.

Victoria Beckham in a military-esque trench with exaggerated buttons and lapels

Emma Watson in ethereal, lavender, puffy-sleeved Burberry trench, one of my favorite trench looks EVER.

Rihanna in ruched Burberry. Beside her, Sarah Jessica Parker in a leather, olive drab waist-cinching Burberry ensemble.

Blake Lively in a red, ruffled trench by Valentino, Fergie in forest green Gerard Darel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a vermilion Burberry (the Transformers star and Victoria’s Secret model is the face of Burberry’s fragrance).

Stylist Rachel Zoe in Burberry, Lauren Conrad in her own Lauren Conrad Collection trench

Despite the fact that Burberry clearly has the monopoly on creative, high-end trench coats, don’t make the mistake of thinking you can’t find great ones at accessible prices. Lauren Conrad’s line is a great option, and I’m going to give you several more:

Timberland Women’s Earthkeepers Waterproof Double-Breasted Trench Coat ($128, timberland.com); Trench Lessons Coat ($99.99, modcloth.com)

Belted Aviator Trench, ($44.99, charlotterusse.com); Calvin Klein Long Coat, Long Sleeve Faux Leather Tream ($67.49, nordstrom.com)

Knit Trench Coat with Belt ($32.80, forever21.com); Ellen Tracy Metallic Belted Trench ($94.99, macys.com)

Tahari Ruffle Trim Satin Trench ($64.97); Kenneth Cole New York Belted Trench Coat ($69.97). Both from Nordstrom.com

With this many beautiful and distinctive trench coat options (all but one of which are under $100), I dare you not to find one that suits your tastes as well as your budget.

Celeb’s Best Beds: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas Earns Triple Five-Stars

6, 2011 8:00am

 

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, so, when staying in Vegas, celebs look to ensure that where they stay reflects where they play.

The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, in its second year of operation in the city of sin, has just been awarded three lots of five-star ratings by the 54th annual Forbes Magazine Travel Guide.

 

The only hotel in Vegas to earn that acclaim, and already the recipient of the AAA five-diamonds, the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas plays home to some big players. including “Entourage’s” Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly and Emmanuelle Chriqui and US champion skater Apollo Anton Ohno.

Earning as many accolades for its spa (the Hammam provides “a mosaic-tiled, temperature controlled room with lounge-style seating”) and thermal therapies as for its accommodations, box-office juggernaut Will Smith and hip-hop mogul Sean Combs (aka P.Diddy, aka Diddy) also choose to rejuvenate here.

Check out some of the pics below. In keeping with its”Entourage” reputation, the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is currently offering packages for you and your friends to escape town for a two-night, three-day experience, including accommodations and rock-star treatment in the spa and 23rd floor bar for under $600 per person.

Check out some pics of the place below!

Alessandra Ambrosio Sports Futuristic Bob in Muse Winter 2011 Issue (Photo Shoot)

6, 2011 8:00am

Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio sheds her wings in favor of androgynous futurism in the Muse Winter 2011 issue.

Photographer Chad Pitman and stylist Melissa Rubini transform Ambrosio into an androgynous vision complete with multicolored bobs, Spock eyebrows and avant-garde fashion from houses like Balmain, Balenciaga, Celine and Chloe for the editorial.

This Muse Winter 2011 photo shoot shows Alessandra Ambrosio as we’ve never seen her before. Check out 15 images from the editorial after the jump. …Read More

Celebs.com Presents the Week’s Five Best-Dressed Celebs (Miranda Kerr, Heidi Klum, Charlize Theron…)

3, 2011 3:29pm

By Elizabeth Mitchell

We’re always excited to see what new color and style trends will show up on the red carpet each week, and this time around it was no doubt all about the red, white and sexy. From Sarah Jessica Parker’s feathered white Louis Vuitton frock to Heidi Klum’s daring red-hot plunging neckline suit, here’s a look at Celebs.com’s top 5 best-dressed celebs of the week. Tell us, who was your favorite?

5. Sarah Jessica Parker

Known for her undeniable sense of fashion, Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker definitely didn’t disappoint in her glamorous Louis Vuitton frock at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball earlier this week. She wore her hair in a half up/half down style and paired her chic dress with white pumps by the same designer.

4. Miranda Kerr

It’s easy to look this hot when you’re a supermodel, right? Well, if your name’s Miranda Kerr it is! Joining her fellow angels, the new mom took a walk on the wild side at a special viewing party for the Victoria’s Secret 2011 Fashion Show wearing a sexy leopard print dress by Dolce & Gabbana styled with Gianvito Rossi heels.

3. Taylor Swift

Does this country crooner ever make a fashion mishap? At the CMT Artists of the Year event on Tuesday night, singer Taylor Swift turned up the heat in a strapless red dress paired with gold peep-toe pumps and a matching red pout. She pulled her blonde curls back into a glam updo to complete her look.

2. Heidi Klum

At the Toronto launch of her new signature fragrance, Shine, Project Runway host Heidi Klum takes the plunge in all over head-to-toe red suit by Michael Kors. She sports matching red lips (similar to our girl Taylor Swift) and pulls her hair back into a sexy sleek bun. Blue nails and a few bangles finish off her red-hot business lady look.

1. Charlize Theron

Donning a super sexy black and white Gucci dress with a plunging neckline, Young Adult star Charlize Theron goes all out glam for the Gotham Independent Film Awards. She completes her look with a black clutch, bright pink lips and a Jennifer Behr headwrap.

 

David Spade Lists Malibu Manse on the Sand for $13.5m (Photo Gallery!)

2, 2011 2:55pm

David Spade, currently on “Rules of Engagement” but best known for his turns on “Saturday Night Live” and “Just Shoot Me,” and in the films “Tommy Boy,” “Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star,” “Grown-Ups,” has just listed his 4BR/3.5BA home on the Pacific Coast Highway for $13,500,000.

Property records show the place was bought back in 2005 for $9.3 million.

The home, just down the road from one owned by Adam Sandler, features a pool, a Shaker cylindrical staircase, 4 fireplaces, wood floors and, of course, the sandy coastlines that enable it to be defined as ‘the best at the beach.’ …Read More