Off the Rack

Wondering what the big trends for the New Year are? PEOPLE Magazine Senior Editor Galina Espinoza appeared on the Today Show this morning to give you the lowdown on the Top 10 trends featured in the February 2007 issue of StyleWatch. If you didn’t catch Galina this morning, tune in tonight to Extra at 7pm to hear all about the trends from PEOPLE Magazine Style Editor Clarissa Cruz. Here’s our hit list of things you will need in your wardrobe for 2007.

1. Bright Accessories Greens, fuchsias and even neons are the hottest shades for shoes, belts and bags. In patent, they’re the ultimate look-at-me accents like these Belle by Sigerson Morrison peep-toe wedges, $290, 212-941-5404

2. Day Clutches will be the new alternative to the oversize satchel. Try the Gustto “Patent Puchette” white leather clutch, $395, Henri Bendel, 212-247-1100

3. Lucite Try chunky beads with basic black for a futuristic but sophisticated look. Check out these clear winners at alexisbittar.com.

Click through to the next page to read the rest of the Top Ten Trends list

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Emmy Rossum is usually the picture of polished, slightly conservative good taste, so we had to look twice to make sure this was her. Emmy attended a Swarovski event at the Metropolitan Opera House in a suitably elegant Georges Chakra dress and Rickard Shah pumps, but her crystal-studded smoky eyes are what really got our attention. We’re all for a little glitter, but four different colors of Swarovski crystals glued to her eyes reminds us a little too much of 80’s club kids or drag queens to be worn out in real life. And how exactly do you remove those sparkles when you get home at night? Tell us: What do you think of Emmy’s makeup? Would you wear this look?

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Taking everything that isn’t tacked down in a swag suite can be awfully tempting for most, but apparently, not all stars are susceptible. Turning the tradition of the swag suite on its head, Golden Globe winner Forest Whittaker spent an hour talking to the various nonprofit organizations assembled at the GBK suite at the Friar’s Club in Beverly Hills. During his conversation with Educating Young Minds founder Angeles Nichols, he realized one of his good friends Bill Duke was a board member. He promised, “I’ll give him a call tomorrow!” to ask about ways he can help the group in the future. The actor then spent time chatting with representatives from Habitat for Humanity, Amberwatch, and Global Green. GBK president Gavin Keilly remarked, “Forest pretty much left empty-handed. That didn’t make the vendors the happiest people but Forest took time with what he thought it should be about. That says a lot about who he is.”

Check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog for more award show news.

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Besides supporting independent films, Sundance is not exactly your typical film festival. While starlets swan around Cannes and Venice in gorgeous gowns, actresses hit the streets of Park City, UT clad in fuzzy boots, tucked-in jeans, ski parkas — and this year, it seems there is one hat that everyone must have! Stars Keri Russell, Gretchen Mol, Kristen Bell, Sienna Miller and Famke Janssen have already been spotted in cozy beanies in neutral shades from oatmeal to gray. Now this is a trend we can get behind — wearable, weather-appropriate, and affordable! The only question that remains: What to do about hat-head?

Check back every day this week for more Sundance coverage on Off the Rack.

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Besides being nominated for the upcoming SAG awards, what else do Jennifer Hudson and Leonardo DiCaprio share in common? Turns out the two mega-talents both love the Dermalogica skin care line — Jennifer keeps her glow going with Super Rich Repair and regular visits to the line’s famed spa in Santa Monica, while Leo keeps it simple with their Special Cleansing Gel and Active Moist moisturizer. Other fans of the line include Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller and mommy-to-be Marcia Cross (and more than one PEOPLE editor). For star-worthy skin, check out the whole line at dermalogica.com.

For more of the latest news and gossip on all the award shows, check out our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

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Getting dressed for the red carpet can be daunting for anyone, but just as in her much-nominated roles, Helen Mirren makes it look so easy. We thought that the double Globes winner looked fabulous in her custom-made Donna Karan gown at the awards show, but other blogs have been buzzing about a sixty-one-year old showing off that much cleavage. We thought she looked sexy and comfortable in her own skin, but tell us: What do you think of Helen’s Globes gown? Is it appropriate or too much for a sixty-something?

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After getting the scoop from her hair and makeup artist, we love seeing Katharine McPhee get glammed up for the red carpet. She looked perfectly polished at the Golden Globe after parties on Monday night. Then, for a Wednesday lunch, we spotted Katharine looking very natural with minimal makeup, straight hair and dark-rimmed glasses. The former Idol seems to be one of those lucky girls who looks pretty good either way. Tell us: Which way do you like Katharine? Glam or natural?

For the latest on the new season of Idol see our American Idol 2007 blog.

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