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Since catching the attention of fans as Gossip Girl’s rebelious Jenny Humphrey, the 15-year-old actress has been thrust into the fashion spotlight. Just like her onscreen character, Taylor Momsen has adopted an edgy downtown look for her own. “[It's] kind of eclectic. I dress for my mood, so it changes daily. There’s always an element of black in it,” Taylor tells Teen Vogue , who caught up with the teenager to talk fashion. Unlike most girls her age, Taylor has the opportunity to wear some of the hottest designers [DASH] the Ford model names Alexander Wang, Marchesa, Dior, YSL, Miu Miu and Dolce & Gabbana as her favorite lines. Along with the big names, Taylor is also discovering young New York designers like Gary Graham. “He’s got a tiny little boutique, where he mixes grungy with girly,” says Taylor about her lesser known favorite. From her own closet, Taylor says, “One favorite staple that I could never get rid of is my black leather jacket. It’s perfectly worn in. And keep in mind that I have a lot of leather jackets, but there’s just that one I always want to put on.” And, it looks like the heavy eye make-up that her onscreen character is known for is also part of her own look. Taylor doesn’t leave the house without mascara–citing Maybelline and Lancôme as her go-to brands. Check out her whole interview with Teen Vogue including an inside look at her work-out regime at TeenVogue.com.

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest red carpet fashions, then you know that many celebrities, like Jessica Simpson and Kate Bosworth, are big fans of Herve Leger’s body-hugging bandage dresses. It’s just one of the ways designers are reflecting this season’s streamlined silhouettes. But it seems like just yesterday we were embracing more billowy styles, like Kate Beckinsale’s bubble dress. Only a few seasons ago, the look was perfect for a top, skirt or dress and post holiday weight gain, that’s one trend we wouldn’t mind revisiting. Now the editors at StyleWatch want to know what you think. Tell us: What fashion trend would you love to see make a comeback and why? –Archana Ram

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Men in kilts is nothing new — just look at the warriors in Braveheart. A little more recently than William Wallace, Marc Jacobs has been sporting skirts this fall, causing a buzz among fashion followers. But when Twilight star Cam Gigandet went shopping in Beverly Hills yesterday in argyle socks and a kilt, we had to take notice. Putting aside the speculation about what gets worn under kilts, we want to know your opinion of Cam’s bold new casual look. Tell us: What do you think of Cam’s kilt for everyday wear?

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From Michelle Obama to Julianne Moore to Amanda Peet, chic women love Thakoon Panichgul’s fun and feminine designs. And now, we can all get a piece of his clothing, featuring his signature bold patterns, at Target! His affordable line features tie-dye prints, sexy stripes and bikinis for winter get-aways. We love the “Shibori” woven dress, $40 and the floral tie-front skirt, $27. Check out the full line at Target.com. And pick up the perfect accessories to go with them while you’re there — the Hayden-Harnett for Target purse collection has also launched this week, filled with wearable shoulder bags and sleek clutches, all between $20-$50. Check out that collection by clicking here.

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Not only is Kate Moss gearing up to release an accessories collection in 2009 for TOPSHOP, the supermodel will also star in British design house Longchamp’s Spring ‘09 ad campaign — along with Russian model Sasha Pivovarova. This is the first advertising campaign which showcases Longchamp’s ready-to-wear collection. The bold, graphic photos which highlight Kate and Sasha’s sassy and sexy personalities are intended to epitomize the Longchamp woman. We love the bold lips and look-a-like bobs! Check out all the ads when they hit magazines in January 2009. Tell us: What do you think of Kate’s new campaign?

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L’Oreal’s iconic ads already feature some of Hollywood’s most gorgeous women, including Eva Longoria Parker, Beyonce, Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz. And now the beauty brand is adding one more star to the ranks — Elizabeth Banks. For her part, the W actress, who will star in L’Oreal print and TV spots starting in February, couldn’t be more thrilled about her new role. “I am so honored to be the newest L’Oreal Paris spokesperson and to join such a distinguished group of women who proudly say the iconic phrase, ‘Because You’re Worth It,’” she says. Tell us: What do you think of L’Oreal’s latest choice?

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We’ve been hearing about Kanye West’s potential fashion internship plans from everyone but the hip-hop star, and last night, West spoke to PEOPLE at the Flaunt 10th Anniversary party about his plans to balance music and fashion. First and foremost, he says “I’m not breaking with music. I’m just going to do it on weekends. Just learning, learning as much as I can about fashion.” Turns out that this is hardly a new passion, “I was drawing and designing stuff for the longest [time]. I actually went to art school and dropped out to do music. It’s the real thing for me. It’s not a thing that I just put my name on something.” Speaking of fashion with his name on it, Kanye tells PEOPLE that he’s “going to Paris this Saturday to finish my shoes up that I’m doing with Louis Vuitton.” The timing of the internship is still up in the air at this point, but he’s already had several invitations from fashion world pals. As for his own fashion idols, he says he admires, “Stefano Pilati, Raf Simmons, Kim Jones.” If his timetable isn’t concrete, his long-term goals are. “Just trying to get to the point where I’m good enough to make clothes to put my name on it…it’s my love. It’s something I want to do for the rest of my life.”