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A little rain didn’t stop the fashionistas from celebrating the unveiling of the D&G flagship store on Robertson Boulevard, benefiting Art of Elysium. Lauren Conrad planned ahead for the chilly night. “I wanted to wear tights, so I asked for a mini.” she tells PEOPLE of her black chiffon cocktail dress, which she paired with a Top Shop hair bow. Conrad says she has yet to decrease her shopping budget. “For me I’m cutting back everywhere except for shopping. I think being a designer I want to continue to support them right now. I think it’s a really scary time but if people stop spending it’s only going to get worse.” Jennifer Morrison, in a black velvet mini cocktail frock, had her own strategy to keep from shopping. “I’m trying not to look. I’ve already spent way more money in D&G stores than I ever should!” she says. But the 6,136-square-foot store contained plenty of temptation for the House actress. “In here they have space to really show the whole collection, which is so nice,” Morrison says. And Ginnifer Goodwin, also in all black, pointed out the “convenient” location. “Robertson definitely has its own following as a street. It’s a younger, hipper Rodeo,” says the actress, who chatted with host Rachel Bilson inside. Sister act Paris and Nicky Hilton chatted and happily posed for photos on the red carpet. D&G devotees also included some men, like Danny Masterson, who spun tunes under his moniker DJ Momjeans; Corbin Bleu, who chatted with Rumer Willis; Joel Madden, who hung tight with girlfriend Nicole Richie; and Golden Globe nominee Kevin Connolly who wants the fashion house to dress him for the big day. “It’s already a done deal. They’re always the nicest.” – Jenny Sundel

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Mandy Moore rang in the holiday season in style on Friday, sounding the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange — and highlighting Coach’s latest philanthropic cause, Coach Cares. And talk about looking good while doing good, from now through December 31st, the luxury brand is donating 20% of sales from some of their top-selling bags to the favorite charities of 11 of Hollywood’s hottest celebs, like Moore, Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Eva Longoria Parker. Click here to get all the details on Coach Cares — then get stylish while you give back.

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Rihanna and Gucci are giving us a sneak peek of the singer’s ads for the brand’s 4th annual campaign to benefit UNICEF. And talk about looking good while doing good! The series of ads, which won’t hit magazines in December, feature the singer modelling luxe goods from Gucci’s “Tattoo Heart” collection. A portion of proceeds from the all-white line will go towards improving the lives of children in sub-Saharan Africa through life-saving programs. And the singer couldn’t be happier to continue her work with the charity. “The work that UNICEF does in the world is so incredible,” she says. “And I am honored to be able to join forces with Gucci to create this amazing campaign which will contribute to UNICEF. I think the campaign and the sales of these beautiful products can make the difference.” Click here to learn more about UNICEF.

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Looks like Katherine Heigl isn’t the only one in her household to get the attention of designers. Australia’s “pajama king” Peter Alexander will debut a collection of PJs inspired by one of Heigl’s dogs, Romeo, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The best part? The pup will be helping his brethren, as all the proceeds will benefit animal charities, Hearts United for Animals and Kinder4Rescue. So is all this attention — including his likeness on the pajama bag– going to give her little schnauzer a big head? “You know what’s funny about Romeo is he’ll never care. He’s like, ‘You guys are lame. I don’t care about this,’” Heigl told PEOPLE on Wednesday night at the opening of the Peter Alexander boutique on Robertson Boulevard, where she and a Moschino-clad Alicia Silverstone stressed the importance of rescuing animals. But the Grey’s Anatomy star said she has no plans to adopt anymore, for the sake of her husband Josh Kelley, who attended the event with her mom. “Josh would kill me. Kill me! He married into a five-dog household.” Although more dogs are out of the question, kids are not. “I have grand aspirations of having a big family, though I’m a little afraid of saying that out loud because I might have one or two and call it a day. I get tired easily,” she said.– Jenny Sundel

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For the past three years, Hollywood dad Matt Damon has been huge supporter of ONEXONE, serving as one of the children’s charity’s most visible and active celebrity ambassadors. And it’s just become easier for you to help the cause too — and look good doing it. Luxe jeweler Links of London has partnered with ONEXONE to create an exclusive friendship bracelet — Matt’s already got his. Twenty percent of the purchase price of each $195 bracelet will go directly to ONEXONE to fund health and education programs for deserving kids around the world. Click here to learn more about the charity and click here to purchase one of the charity charms or bracelets for yourself.

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In light of the terrible plane crash that left Travis Barker and DJ AM badly burnt and four others dead, Barker’s Famous Stars and Straps clothing line is producing exclusive T-shirts in memory of the former Blink 182 drummer’s personal assistant Chris Baker and security guard Charles Still. The shirts were designed by pro skater and Famous team manager Felix Arguelles and Famous art director and artist Maxx “maxx242″ Gramajo. All the proceeds from sales of the shirts will benefit the memorial funds set up for Chris Baker and Charles “Che” Still. A source tells PEOPLE, “Everyone that is a part of the Famous family are really close, so Chris and Che were brothers to everyone. The shirts were made to honor them and support their families.” The memorial T-shirts will be available exclusively at Famoussas.com and at The Fast Life store in L.A.

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If there are two things that Hollywood’s biggest stars love, it’s stylish shoes and worthy causes. And the Stuart Weitzman-sponsored celebrity-designed shoe auction is combining the two — and letting everyone from Hilary Duff to Jessica Alba get creative and give back. Twenty-nine of your favorite fashionistas have customized and autographed the sole of a Stuart Weitzman pump, which are up for auction online only between now and September 30th, with 100% of proceeds going directly to support ovarian cancer research. And while we’re feeling partial to Jessica Simpson’s bedazzled creation above, click over to stuartweitzmancelebrityauction.com to check out looks by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rachel Bilson, Blake Lively and more to judge for yourself. Then place your bid and get in on giving back.