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For two hundred lucky fans at N.Y.C.’s Macy’s flagship yesterday, Christina Aguilera had a much-welcomed message: “Come on over!” To promote her new fragrance, “Inspire”, Christina signed perfume bottles and chatted with fans — some of whom had camped out since Sunday — in Macy’s jam-packed Beauty Arcade, as a soundtrack of her hits like “Lady Marmalade” and “Dirrrty” played in the background. Wearing a chic, skin-tight Roberto Cavalli dress and black patent YSL pumps, the singer — who arrived sans husband Jordan Bratman or eight-month-old son Max — signed more than two hundred bottles of the scent. And even if you missed your chance to get an autographed bottle of Christina’s new scent, you can still get Inspire-d at Macys.com. Tell us: Will you try out the singer’s fragrance?

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When we first spotted Christina Aguilera on a photoshoot with wild hair, we chalked it up to an over-the-top editorial look. But when Tyra Banks hit the streets of N.Y.C. to tape her show with a bevy of gorgeous models in perfectly crimped hair, our worst suspicions were confirmed — along with pegged jeans and neon colors, the ’80s revival is bringing back crimped hair. We retired our crimping irons with our scunchies and fingerless lace gloves a long time ago, but considering that we’ve even seen this trend on the haute couture runways of Paris, we might not have a choice! Tell us: Will you crimp your hair? Do you like the look?

Mark Seliger for Macy’s

Macy’s has been a household name for their great fashion for years, and as part of their 150th birthday celebration, they’re letting some their biggest stars shine in a series of commemorative photos shot by famed celebrity photographer Mark Seliger. Each of five stars will represent one facet of Macy’s, with Christina Aguilera embodying the famous Flower Shows, Tommy Hilfiger taking on the Fourth of July, Martha Stewart personifying the holiday season, Donald Trump heralding the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Calvin Klein representing the Macy’s fashion portfolio. And Seliger, who’s been one of the industry’s most successful rock photographers for over 20 years, couldn’t be happier for the opportunity to create the larger-than-life images that will roll out this fall in Macy’s stores across the country. “It’s been a privilege to collaborate with Macy’s for its 150th anniversary,” he says. “And to work with such great talent, like Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, who are icons in the fashion world, Christina Aguilera, who is one of the most important voices in popular music, and Martha Stewart and Donald Trump, who are just about as much of American icons as you can get — next to Macy’s of course.”

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Being a muse is nothing new to Christina Aguilera, whose retro-inspired fashion sense is appreciated by many the world’s top designers and stylists — and jeweler Stephen Webster is no exception. The London-based designer, who is known for his unconventional, modern jewelry, has just selected the star as the face of his new Spring 2008 advertising campaign. The ads, which feature the singer swathed in his luxe collection of necklaces, cuffs, rings, and earrings, play on the singer’s Old Hollywood glamour while giving a nod to classic Hitchcock films like Rear Window. And although the pair’s business arrangement is new, the star has long been a fan of Webster as a designer — and a person. “Stephen and I have been friends for many years,” Aguilera says, “He is a wonderful designer with a creative spirit and innovative vision, and I am honored to be a part of it all.” And we can’t wait to see the rest of the campaign when it launches in the April issue of W Magazine.

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It seems Christina Aguilera is already passing on her love of great shoes to her new baby boy Max Liron. The singer and her husband may have kept quiet on the sex of the baby but certainly kept themselves busying buying blue goodies. Prior to the birth, Christina had ordered two pairs of Robeez sneaker booties — the Athletic brown and teal booties and the the Trainer in Royal (both $2 — for her recent baby shower. That’s not all, the new parents also picked out this luxury organic blanket in ocean blue, $55, from robbieadrian.com and this “new” boy onesie, $24, from huddybuddy.com. Now we can’t wait to see the little guy modeling his new kicks!

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Now that she’s announced her baby news to the world, the petite popstar is finally showing off her new pregnancy curves with pride. And she isn’t sacrificing her personal style to do so. At a recent event, Aguilera stepped out in a hunter green silk minidress by Vanitas of California — a hip new line full of flowy silk tops and dresses in rich solid colors and vibrant prints. And it’s definitely not a maternity line — turns out that Christina has been discussing how great it is to skip the maternity department with another famous mom-to-be. “I saw [Halle Berry] at a party, and I was like, ‘You’re completely right. Fashion is definitely on our side because the empire trend is totally working right now,’” the singer told PEOPLE. And Vanitas of California seems to be the new go-to label for those stylish mom-to-be who want to keep shopping in their favorite stores. Nicole Richie was spotted earlier this year in their floral sleeveless tunic dress ($255). Get your own dress like Christina’s at shopatmilk.com, $343.

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How many blankets does a newborn need? Christina Aguilera is making sure her firstborn has more than enough, picking up five Little Giraffe Plus Luxe Chenille blankets in chocolate and cream, $86 each, at celebrity favorite babystore NoMi in Los Angeles on Tuesday. But that wasn’t all the singer bought for her baby. “Her receipt was a mile long!” says an observer about Aguilera, who spent more than three hours in the store with husband Jordan Bratman and a personal assistant. Other items included a Petunia Pickle Bottom Society Satchel in midnight black for $350 and a formfitting pregnancy T-shirt for herself for $47. “She was in a great mood and had so much fun,” says the bystander. “She’s so excited to be a mom.” Check out the store online at nomiboutique.com.