Off the Rack

Another town, another store. While in New York City filming scenes for her new movie Blonde Ambition and hanging out with boyfriend John Mayer last week, Jessica Simpson found some time to visit celeb-fave boutique Kirna Zabete. Jessica’s visit didn’t faze any staffers — according to co-owner Beth Buccini, “any celebrity you can think of us has been in here, and lots of them come in everyday!” Though her purchases are confidential per store policy, we have a pretty good sense of what she might have snapped up. Co-owner Sarah Easily tells us that Lanvin ballet flats are flying off the shelves (Cameron Diaz and Naomi Watts are fans of the style), espcially in spring shades of gold, silver, red and navy. And their prediction for their next hot item? Kate Moss’s beloved Superfine jeans in skinny, high waist or flare styles in faded black and black wax (at $200-$300 a pair, they are among the cheapest items in the store). If you can’t visit their NYC store in person, check out their website or order via phone 212- 941-9656.

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For those of us freezing in the arctic blast enveloping the Northeast right now, Jennifer Lopez — and that Miami sunshine — couldn’t look more appealing. From her cheerful yellow swiss minidress to her stacked bangles and blinged out hoops to her lighter straight hair, she is showing off all our favorite spring trends. We love her look so much that we had to figure out how to get it — for less, of course! If only the temperature was as easy to get. . .

Dress: Jennifer’s $198 Juicy Couture dress won’t be available to the rest of us until April, but get the look with this Carilyn Vaile Tunic Minidress, $124, at nordstrom.com or the super-steal Polka Dot Yoke Tunic at forever21.com, $18.

Earrings: Get almost exact copies of J. Lo’s hoops with the Glamorous Hoops, $45, at fantasyjewelrybox.com or go bling-free with these funky plastic Kenneth Jay Lane earrings, $18 at maxandchloe.com.

Bracelets: We love the piles of pastel bracelets! Stack up sparkling bangles from alltherageonline, $7, or get a set of 6 bangles, $45, from shopintuition.com.

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Wow! Only a day after lightening her hair from chocolate brown to light red, Lindsay Lohan has dyed her hair again — this time to a bright blonde. After spending two hours and $400 at the Neil George Salon in L.A., Lindsay emerged yesterday afternoon with dramatically lighter locks. Is it just us or does she really look like her blonde mother Dina now? Was yesterday’s red just part of a two-step process of lifting her dark hair up to brown, or did she really just change her mind on the color? We just hope this is the end of the dyeing, and a shocking platinum à la Selma Blair isn’t next! Tell us: Do you love the blonde or hate it? Which look do you like best for Lindsay: brunette, redhead or blonde?

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We love when fashion is not only affordable, but comfortable as well. So, we were thrilled when we heard that uber-adorable designer Nanette Lepore was teaming up with Keds, and the results are everything we hoped for! From the leopard-print ballet sneaker, $55, to the polka-dotted thongs, $55, these are one-up on your run-of-the-mill flats. Pair them with sweet sundresses, like Keds spokeswoman Mischa Barton, or jeans for a chic but casual look.

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We didn’t know that Star Jones Reynolds had any more reinventions left in her — her dramatic weight loss several years ago was so over-the-top, it was virtually impossible to recognize the then-View host. After a scandalous departure and laying low for a few months, Star has emerged with yet another radical reinvention — serious legal eagle. Gone are the long, loose waves and shimmering makeup. No more sexy minidresses to show off her new svelte figure, gone is the mega-bling. In their place, we see sleek straight caramel hair, tortoise shell glasses (don’t they always convey serious and smart?) and low-key tailored separates. What’s next for the new Court TV host? Pinstriped suits and low pumps? Tell us: What do you think of Star’s new look? Which style do you prefer for her?

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She’s not even a year old (or able to walk) yet, but Shiloh Jolie Pitt is already sporting the coolest kicks! (Are you surprised with such stylish parents?) Out for a stroll in the Big Easy, Brad and Angelina’s baby was spotted in the same classic style of “Old Skool” sneakers from Van’s as Ashlee Simpson, who tied on a pair a week later for a day of shopping in L.A. Available in a suede and canvas combo for adults, $45 and cute, colorful canvas styles for babies, $20, these trendy trainers look cool whether you can lace them up yourself, or not.

See this week’s cover story on Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and their expanding family, here

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