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For sunning on the beach or walking down the street, a cool summer bag will make you feel like a Hollywood celeb.

There are lots of bag types and brands to choose from. If you're looking to make a splash, why not go for a colorful tote from a bright-red Treejse or a green Maxx New York.

Seeking something that's both relaxed and stylish? Then a straw bag is perfect for summer weather. Stores such as Banana Republic and J. Crew offer them with different feel and decorations.

Neutrals--such as the Valentino and Nicole Miller--are a good bet because they're "timeless, functional and go with everything, says expert Jamee Gidwitz. And bags with patterns on them, from a Bulga to The Sak--will lend charm to any outfit.

For more on the hottest summer bags, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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First ladies have long been known for boxy suits, classic colors and ultraluxe pearls. But not Michelle Obama. As she moved into the White house this week and twirled her way through inaugural balls, the style agenda was clear: young, trendy and extremely new.

"Michelle's not someone who wants to be trapped in a box wearing a suit and sensible heels," Robin Givhan, longtime fashion editor for The Washington post, tells Life & Style. "Her clothes represent a generational shift."

For more on Michelle Obama's stunning sense of style, pick up Life & Style's special inauguration issue, on newsstands now!

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Heidi Klum wore this James Galanos dress to the Golden Globes — and didn't win any awards for her choice. In fact, 64 percent hated it! Why? The consensus is that it's more suited for a party than a formal awards show.

For pictures of more stars who went out on a fashion limb at the Golden Globes, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Kelly Osbourne (left) is in great shape, but her sheath clings too much, producing a lumpy look. Michelle Trachtenberg's A-line Jenny Packham flaunts the star's curves without squeezing.

The winner: Michelle

Kelly and Michelle aren't the only stars sporting look-alike looks. For more photos, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Think stars wouldn't be caught dead in anything but designer labels? Not in this economy! Celebs are hitting the same malls we shop at, mining for bargains at the likes of Urban Outfitters, Aldo and American Eagle Outfitters.

Taylor Swift (left) knows how to shop for flirty pieces like this Tallulah skirt. "French Connection is one of my favorite brands," the country singer tells Life & Style. "If something's cute, I'll wear it, no matter the price."

And she's not the only one. To see who else has been scooping up deals at the local chains, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Since showing up on Today on Oct. 16 in a little white dress from Ralph Lauren's spring '09 collection, Angelina Jolie hasn't seemed able to get the clean-cut designer off her back!

The world's most stylish mom of six stepped out in Lauren designs no fewer than five times in the fall, causing red-carpet watchers to wonder about the sudden infatuation. Could it be for business? The actress' endorsement deal with St. John ended in 2008, and she may be gearing up for a new collaboration, some speculate, although a Lauren rep wouldn't comment further about the label's professional relationship with Angie.

For more on Angelina's newfound fondness for Ralph Lauren, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newssands now!

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Even Hollywood's hottest celebs make fashion faux pas. They raid their kids' closets! They steal from their grannies!

Jessica Biel, here in a conservative Yves Saint Laurent suit, must have missed the memo that boyfriend Justin Timberlake brought sexy back.
Real age: 26.
Fashion age: 54.

And with all her money, does Madonna really need to share clothes with her kids? Her 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, wore a black vest and striped kneesocks weeks before the Material Mom did.
Real age: 50.
Fashion age: 15.

For more photos of stars dressed at their most age-inappropriate, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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On any given weekend in America, some 44,000 couples tie the knot, making the business of getting married a $72 billion industry annually. "Every bride has her own vision," notes wedding guru Colin Cowie. "But trend plays a role in every decision."

And Cowie knows what elements to look for when it comes to magical marriages in 2009.

For Cowie's inside scoop on what's hot in bridal style, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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There's no denying that Elle Macpherson (left) looks amazing in the Vivienne Westwood gown, but Pink's statement earrings dress up the bare neckline. It's quite the departure for the usually edgy singer. The winner: 75 percent love Pink.

For more of our six-page blowout special of Who Wears It Best, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now.

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Leona Lewis' clunky heels (left) shorten her frame."The shoes and the opaque tights weigh down the light, airy dress," says Alana Kelen, senior fashion stylist for VH1. "Tiered ruffles don't help either."

But Leona's dainty sandals (on the right) elongate her legs. "Bare legs and strappy sandals work wonders," says Kelen. "The Jenny Packham frock is so frothy, it needs simple shoes to offset the volume."

For more of Kelen's shape-enhancing tips, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Vanessa Hudgens shows off her gorgeous gams in a BCBG Max Azria minidress.

You too can get cocktail-dress-ready! Brooke Siler, author of Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge, shares her go-to moves — in the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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One star rocks it, and the other falls a little flat. The smallest touches can make all the difference!

Although HSM3's Jemma McKenzie-Brown (right) dresses up the French Connection strapless with a belt, the rich violet version warms Tori Spelling's fair complexion for an overall glow. And her H. Stern statement baubles lend a luxe touch to the affordable frock. The vote: 65% love Tori.

For more not-quite-matching sets of stars, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Life & Style counts down the 10 best dressed celebrities of the week! Among the winners are:

Eva Mendes (left), a ray of sunshiny ruffles in a strapless Bill Blass frock at the Dec. 4 London launch party for The Spirit, is No. 10. "I love color and try not to fall into the black trap," she says.

"It just feels so pretty," Taylor Swift (center) told Life & Style at the Grammy-nominations concert on Dec. 3 in LA. How pretty? Her violet chiffon Jay Godfrey confection earned her No. 8 on the list.

A J. Mendel-clad Lucy Liu stunned at the UNICEF Snowflake Ball in NYC on Dec. 3 in one of the season's hottest hues: cobalt blue. She's No. 3.

For the rest of the Top 10, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Button-downs, sexy? Absolutely! It's all about finding the right collar, cut and style.

Tuck a snug top like Nicky Hilton's J Crew style (far left) into a fitted skirt. It will create the illusion of curves, says designer Anne Fontaine. To downplay a larger bust, go for a simple structured cut, like Katherine Heigl's.

For more ideas for the not-so-simple white shirt, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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All eyes were on Britney Spears as she celebrated her 27th birthday at NYC hot spot Tenjune on Dec. 2. "She was wearing a tight dress that showed a lot of cleavage,", says a partygoer. The super-sexy Roberto Cavalli dress was the perfect choice to flaunt her figure, says an insider close to the singer. "She made her boobs look great by packing them into that dress!"

Britney's breasts made such an impression, it added fuel to the ongoing speculation that she may have had a boob job.

Did she or didn't she? For more on why Britney is able to show off her breasts, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Life & Style counts down the 10 best-dressed celebrities of the week!

Among the winners: Gossip Girl's Blake Lively (left), in Chanel T-straps and a Reiss belt at the NYC premiere of Australia on Nov. 24, comes in at No. 5. Sarah Michelle Gellar, getting a height lift from her $695 Loeffler Randall boots, is No. 7. And Nicole Richie, looking dramatic in draping, on Nov. 22 at the UNICEF Snowflake Lighting ceremony in LA, is No. 4.

For the rest of the Top 10, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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What a difference between one-shouldered blue dresses worn by Carmen Electra! The dress on the left, says celebrity stylist June Ambrose, hides "her beautiful curves." On the right, however, "a tapered torso and above-the-knee hem show off Carmen's sexy waist and legs," says Ambose.

For more of June's shape-enhancing tricks, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Want to look sexy without going over the top? The right dress, cardi, jumpsuit or jeans can flatter every figure!

What's best for curvy figures? For small busts? For athletic frames? For petites?

For these and other tips on how to do holiday glam, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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Life & Style counts down the ten best-dressed celebrities of the week!
Among the winners:

Kim Kardashian (in a Riser Goodwyn dress) comes in at No. 8; Tori Spelling, going casual in jeans and leather jacket, takes No. 7, and America Ferrera, in Oscar de la Renta, is No. 5.

Who's No. 1? For photographs of the winner and the rest of the Top Ten, pick up the latest issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

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