SPOT CHECK
Here's one instance where showing skin makes sense for fall: leopard-print bags, which are giving stars some serious jungle fever
ELIZABETH HURLEY with a Roger Vivier bag in London.
JESSICA SIMPSON carrying a Louis Vuitton bag in London.
MENA SUVARI with a Valentino bag at an L.A. event.
JENNIFER LOPEZ carrying a Dolce & Gabbana bag while out and about in L.A.
WINNER'S CIRCLE
Kate Beckinsale's look Clicked at the film's London premiere, where the star sported a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown and Cartier jewels.
Behind the Seams
BUCKLE UP: Legendary shoe designer Roger Vivier's newly launched eyewear line already has a gaggle of A-list fans. Uma Thurman, Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock are among the shady ladies who've been photographed in a buckle-accented pair....
Roger Vivier sunglasses, $445; Saks Fifth Avenue, (212) 940-2298.
DOWN THYME: How did Rachel Bilson decompress from playing a homewrecking vixen in The Last Kiss? With Thymes's pretty Kimono Rose candles, which she lit in her trailer between takes. Karma-balancing qualities are still to be confirmed....
Thymes Kimono Rose Candle, $28; thymes.com.
STELLAR VINTAGE: "I like my guests to feel completely comfortable," says Rona Stevenson of her celeb-magnet L.A. vintage boutique Coquette. "I buy all kinds of snacks, candy, wine." But the amenities are secondary for stars like Charlize Theron, Nelly Furtado and Christina Aguilera, who have all scored red-carpet pieces at the appointment-only shop. Luckily, the store just launched a Web site, so now mere mortals can buy Stevenson's designer pieces. Candy not included....
Items from $250; coquettecouture.com.
CREAM BUFFS: If type-A-ers like Reese Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey are fans, it must be good. Lollia's Relax Hand Creme, which contains infusions of violet, is a favorite of the high-achieving pair. (Take note, Ryan and Stedman!)
Lollia Relax Hand Creme, $24; lollia life.com.
DESIGNING DIVAS
BACK-STAGE PASS
It was a family affair as Beyoncé and mother Tina Knowles celebrated the latest collection of their House of Deréon line with its first-ever fashion show Sept. 29 in Chicago. The creative duo sat down with PEOPLE to talk shop.
Beyoncé, you have a new CD, you're presenting your first runway show, and you're starring in the upcoming Dreamgirls. How do you find time for everything?
This year has been overwhelming. But when I'm doing fashion I'm focused only on that, and when I'm touring I'm focused only on that, and when I did the movie I focused only on that. That's the only way I could stay sane.
What type of woman are you designing for?
Tina: Several women. There's such an age difference between Beyoncé and myself, but we're both wearing the clothes. We wanted to make the clothes fit well and there's something for everyone.
What is different about this new collection?
Tina: We have more suits and tailored looks—more of a Victorian flair.
Whose style do you admire?
Beyoncé: Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn and Diahann Carroll. Modern day: Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett.
$75,000
Brooch
"This brooch is extremely rare—ones with flowers are much more common," says Fred Leighton's Rebecca Selva of the early 19th-century piece featuring 15 carats of diamonds on silver and gold. "This is a regal piece that women would have worn in their hair as they often did with feathers."
SOLD!
Earrings
"Sofia was mesmerized by these earrings," recalls Selva of the 18th-century, 25-carat diamond pieces, which were sold to a private collector after the film wrapped.
Necklace
"That's a necklace a very young woman would wear," says Selva of the 95-carat pink topaz-and-gold showpiece. "It's early 19th century and a color that was very much of the period if you look at paintings that depict Marie Antoinette."
$75,000
Marie Antoinette
The Jewels
Playing the doomed teen queen in the upcoming film, Kirsten Dunst donned nearly $4 million worth of gems
In a movie filled with fashionable excess, it's only natural that the jewelry be over the top. Not that Marie Antoinette star Kirsten Dunst had a problem with that. "I couldn't wear fake diamonds," she says. "I was playing Marie Antoinette!" Luckily, jewelry house Fred Leighton was more than happy to oblige, exclusively providing all the precious pieces for the production. "This was very much what women of the court would have worn," says Fred Leighton's Rebecca Selva. With a few tweaks, of course. "We took certain licenses," says MA director Sofia Coppola. "I wanted to capture the palette of a teenager. Bright turquoise and pink candy colors." Here's a look at some of the glitziest pieces.
SALES SCOOP
The best of what's on sale this week ...
EXPRESS
Pinstriped Editor pant in luxury stretch in black; style #3734; 877-415-4551 to order; express fashion.com for stores.
$39.99 originally $79.50
ANN TAYLOR LOFT
Long sleeve V-neck tunic sweater in medium gray and burgundy; style #145515; 800-342-5266; anntaylorloft.com.
$24.99 originally $69
CONVERSE
Chuck Taylor AllStar sneakers in black; 877-659-5310; shoprapunzels.com.
$32 originally $42
AEROSOLES
Perfect hobo bag in black; style #05C1675; 16″ by 7″ by 1.5″; 800-798-9478 to order; aerosoles.com for stores.
$99.99 originally $169.99
More ...
RON HERMAN
Up to 75 percent off select clothing and accessories until Oct. 15; 866-654-4577; ronherman.com to order and for stores.
AMAZON
Up to 50 percent off select watches by Fossil and Bulova, among others; amazon.com/jewelry through Nov. 30.
MAVI
Twenty percent off select fall clothing through Oct. 31; mavi.com/shop.
PLANET FUNK
Up to 50 percent off select clothing by labels like Hudson and Drifter; planetfunk.com.
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- STYLE WATCH CONTRIBUTORS Diane Clehane,
- Clarissa Cruz,
- Jessica Herndon,
- Elizabeth Lamont,
- Samantha McIntyre,
- Kara Murphy,
- Elycia Rubin,
- Jenny Sundel.
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