Off the Rack

Forget the clothes, the real show is in the front row. From Mary-Kate and Ashley to Lil Kim, find out who’s been making the rounds at Fashion Week! Click here to check out our Fashion Week gallery.

- Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen finally turned up at a show on Wednesday, showing their support for young L.A. designer Jenni Kayne.

- The always-chic Rachel Bilson made a cameo at the Badgley Mischka show, posing for photos with Amber Tamblyn before the models came out.

- Celine Dion covered up in oversize frames and fur at the J. Mendel show. Mary Louise Parker and Natasha Richardson sat a few seats away.

- Marc Jacobs had the hottest front row, as always: Lil Kim was giggling with Lenny Kravitz and his daughter Zoe; Katharine McPhee and Joss Stone chatted away; Rod Stewart accompanied daughter Kimberly; and Michelle Rodriguez showed off her ankle bracelet.

-Narciso Rodriguez pulled in a strong fan base, with good friends Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld anchoring the front row. Rachel Weisz and Claire Danes sat next to the power couple.

- It looked like a girl’s night out at Chaiken, with Cynthia Nixon, Mary Louise Parker and Juliana Marguiles bonding before the show began.

- Kelly Rowland is keeping her title for most shows attended, popping up at Heatherette, Luca Luca, Behnaz Sarafpour and over five more!

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From Marilyn Monroe to Nicole Kidman, Chanel No. 5 has been on the pulsepoints of some of the century’s most stylish women. Fragrance is one of the most personal things you can wear — scents change depending on individual body chemistry, so a perfume rarely smells the same on any two people. We want to know: What’s your favorite fragrance? Do you have signature scent or switch around?

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We were definitely suprised when Jessica Simpson showed off a warm reddish-brown haircolor over the weekend, but now she’s gone ever darker! After dining at Mr. Chow’s with BFF and hairdresser Ken Paves, the former blonde emerged from the restaurant with rich chocolate brown locks. (The change prompted one PEOPLE staffer to squint at the photo and wonder “Is that Paula Abdul?”) If she’s not going to go back to her light locks, we’re liking this latest dark hue better — but Jessica, just don’t go all Britney on us and start changing your hair color every week! Tell us: What do you think of Jessica’s darker look? Love it or hate it?

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Why not give your loved ones a “Believe” bracelet for Valentine’s Day? Not only will its smiles be contagious, but they’ll also be touched to know that all profits will benefit Charley’s Fund, a non-profit organization which raises money to help find a treatment or cure for DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy), a heartbreaking illness with a 100% fatality rate. Julianna Margulies sports one on her wrist to show her support. Started by Charley’s parents after learning their son was diagnosed with the disease, the organization has raised nearly $2.5 million thus far. To purchase or to learn more go to Charleysfund.org.

Check out more of our Valentine’s gift ideas here

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Carrie Underwood is the ultimate all-American girl, so what better for the nominee to wear to the Grammys than a great American designer? We know that Carrie has great legs and a taste for the feminine, so this nude J. Mendel dress would be perfect for her. Hmm, we like the idea of Carrie in a pale tone, so what about a floaty Jason Wu frock, a gilded Bill Blass mini or this goddess-like Michael Kors dress? Or go full tilt the opposite direction and wear a bold citrus Diane von Furstenberg stunner or a trendy cobalt sheath from Oscar de la Renta. We have just one thing to ask of the singer — Carrie, no more shorts/ballgown combos please. Tell us: What do you think Carrie Underwood should wear to the Grammys?

For all the award show gossip, check in with our Red Carpet Confidential blog.

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