Nicole Richie and Joel Madden went to Coffee Bean in Hollywood.

Actors Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker seen coming out of Cipriani’s restaurant together after being in there for 3 hours. When they finally came out, the didn’t seem to want to be photographed as Sarah Jessica Parker covered her face where possible with her hair.

Lindsay Lohan and gorlfriend Samantha Ronson were leaving the well know Mayfair restaurant before heading for a night out.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the Curzon cinema in Mayfair for a Q&A at a screening for Angelina’s new movie the Changeling.

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Heidi Klum arrived at a Halloween event wearing some figure hugging crazy patterned blue pants. The ‘Project Runway’ host was looking great as she walked into ‘Every Picture Tells a Story’ to read Halloween stories to local children. She accompanied her pants with a plain black top and matching handbag holding onto her cell phone.

The Pussycat Dolls hold a charity concert in aid of Breast cancer research in Melbourne Australia

Hayden Panettiere coming out of Thibiant salon in Hollywood.

Katie Holmes seen leaving her apartment for the opening night of her play All My Sons on Broadway in New York City.

Michelle Williams takes Matilda Ledger out the day after hanging out with Spike Jonze at the afterparty for her new movie ‘Synecdoche’.

Angelina Jolie visits the ‘Today Show’ at Rockefeller Plaza.

Miley Cyrus with her mother Leticia Cyrus with some friends attending the Christian Audigier fashion show in Culver City. The pop star enjoyed the show and took time to do a little texting. Miley made a few funny faces and chewed on her finger nails.

Christina Aguilera is seen leaving Nobu restaurant on Park lane in Mayfair, London. After leaving the restaurant, Aguilera went on to Whisky Mist night club just around the corner, where she partied with husband Jordan Bratman, friends and fellow celebs such as Paris Hilton, and British Royals Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry and Chelsea Davey.

Denise Richards and Krista Allen leave Planet Blue in Beverly Hills after attending a clothing line launch promoting breast cancer awareness.

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Angelina Jolie in Manhattan - October 4th 2008

This A-List Actress is one of the most famous women on the planet! Not only is she known for her very successful movies. But we have watched her transform from her bad girl image with ex-Billy Bob. To a graceful worldly mother and global activist. Next to her new hubby and father of her children - Brad Pitt. Even though not officially married, they make a great couple yet.

Looking dashing in a beautiful satin trench coat

The “Changeling” star lights up the film’s New York premiere in a custom black Versace strapless dress and Mikimoto pearls. You can get this look too! And for less! Here’s how. First let’s pick that distinctive dress. It has a beautiful off the shoulder cut, and a satin finish. I have picked three dresses from one of my favorite stores - Forever 21.

Basic Strapless Knit Dress -$22.80

A simple basic knit strapless dress with a fully padded bust, opaque lining, and a hidden back zipper closure. Gorgeous!

Deidre Strapless Dress -$22.80

A strapless figure-hugging short length dress constructed of gleaming satin and featuring a corset top with boning in the front. Feel like Angelina yet!

Bustier Tube Dress - $22.80

This sexy tube dress cuts a svelte figure with its satin upper and stretchy woven lower section. The bustier-style bust features lightly padded cups, while the skirted portion has side pockets, a back slit, and an included belt. This is great if you want to jazz it up a little, and add some contrast to your outfit. While still achieving the same look as Angelina. Now how about that trench coat? Here are two of my choices from Forever 21.

Belicia DB Coat - $44.80

Wool Blend Trench Coat -$34.80

An elegant single-breasted button front trench peacoat featuring a wool-blend construction. And an included matching belt.

Pearlescent Bead Earrings -$2.80

Fake those Mikimoto pearls with these three pairs of pearlescent beaded earrings featuring studs and half circle designs.

What’s great about all these style choices is that you are getting a great designer look - without the designer cost. Let us know what you think of the Angelina Jolie look!

Source: Forever 21, Omg!, Yahoo!

Article by © Jacqueline H. - Senior Writer 2008

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Angelina Jolie

The Changeling star lights up the film’s New York premiere in a custom black Versace strapless dress and Mikimoto pearls.

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Denise Richards shopping with her daughters in Santa Monica (October 4, 2008)

Alyssa Milano talks to a fan as the Los Angeles Dodgers play the Chicago Cubs during Game 3 of their MLB National League Divisional Series playoff baseball game in Los Angeles (October 4, 2008)

Jessica Simpson and her dog, Daisy, prepare for departure at LAX (October 4, 2008)

Katy Perry shows great cleavage at Beso restaurant in Hollywood (October 3, 2008)

Christina Aguilera and husband shopping for books in Hollywood (October 4, 2008)

Jessica Alba, Cash Warren and baby Honor strolling in Beverly Hills (October 4, 2008)

Sofia Vergara leaving Ago restaurant in Los Angeles (October 3, 2008)

Vanessa Minillo took a break from shooting her upcoming romantic comedy, Redefining Love, in West Hollywood (October 3, 2008)

Vanessa Hudgens out for dinner in Madrid, Spain (October 2, 2008)

Hilary Duff shopping in Hollywood (October 2, 2008)

Angelina Jolie on the streets of Manhattan in New York City (October 3, 2008)

Salma Hayek out and about in London (October 3, 2008)

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Couture in the City reader Lucy asks:

I have an event in Dallas tonight and it is “casual chic”. I borrowed a pair of pants from a friend and I’m not sure if they are cheesy or not.  The are black and split at the knee so when you walk it is almost like having a dress on.  Any thoughts???

Good one Lucy! Yes, split knee pants are a murky area; on one hand, you are probably going to be the only one at your event wearing them. On the other hand, that may not be such a good thing.

There are a few ways that you can wear pants like these without looking like a refugee from the midnight buffet on a Carnival cruise. Try these options for a “casual chic” event with split knee pants the next time you feel adventurous:

1) Black on black: create an ensemble that Angelina Jolie would be proud of and go for black on black. Not only will this make your outfit look more seamless, it will be slimming and sophisticated. Top off with some layered chains (very big right now) or long artsy necklaces and high heels and you are done.

2) Disco Queen: really play up the novelty of these pants with an equally edgy top. Think sequins, think glitter, and don’t look back. Ok, there could be a point where too much is more than enough. I would suggest a neutral colored tank with a sequin or bead embellished bolero jacket, metallic heels and a clutch.

3) Peek-A-Boo: take advantage of this seasons’ uber popular textured tights and wear a pair under these pants with a neutral top, belted sweater or tunic. Every time you take a step, people will get a flash of interesting texture instead of your leg. Top this look off with t-strap sandals or pumps for maximum effect.

So there you have it Lucy, and you were right to be skeptical. Generally speaking, split-to-the-knee pants are not so hot right now. Lucky for you, they are black and with a little imagination, you can make them work. Enjoy your chic soiree!

Got a question for the Couture in the City fashion experts? Drop us a line…we’ll tell you how to wear those acid wash jeans you can fit into again, and whether or not to ditch those neon pink go-go boots. Bring on the fashion quandries!

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by Leslie Gornstein

Scarlet Johansson

Hot is relative, my dear. Look at Jennifer Aniston, poor little spud-faced thing. Eyes like a Siberian husky, she has. And yet some people just adore her looks, and think she’s a Greek goddess in the manner of Aphrodite or Persephone. Then there’s Sarah Jessica Parker. Someone at Vogue must have thought she was pretty, because they put her on the cover a few months back.

Same deal with designer dresses and accessories. One person’s hideous is another person’s irresistible. Otherwise, how do we explain ScarJo in that scary red-orange dress on the left that makes her look like a roadside warning cone? Or Jennifer Hudson in that space bolero at the Oscars? We don’t. That’s how.

But you can’t blame only the designer for creating an ugly dress. What about the middlemen? The minions? Find out who the real sinners are when it comes to bad red carpet looks, after the jump.
For the uninitiated, celebrities loathe any kind of hard labor. In Hollywood, cooking counts as hard labor. So does picking an outfit for the red carpet. Stars rarely do that themselves, instead relying on a hot stylists, like Jennifer Rade (Angelina Jolie) or Maria Serra, who is credited with getting Gwyneth Paltrow to finally show off her gams.

Stylists, in turn, have favorite, pet designers—clothiers they consider brilliant artists, good friends, or powerful benefactors who should never be told “no.” In those cases, I am told, stylists often take whatever the designer hands them and turn right around and slap it on the hapless celeb.

In other instances, “the designers give the stylist something for free, and the stylist feels obligated to put that on the client,” says fashionista Folake Kuye, who helped create the look for a Britney Spears video as well as magazine shoots before turning to her own fashion label, WeWe.

The celebrities, meanwhile, rarely question stylists’ choices.

“They prefer to rely on their stylists to make them look good,” Kuye says. “Sometimes it works out, and sometimes it doesn’t.”

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Yes these celebrity Mom’s to be are just glowing in their new role. And it looks like they are keeping up appearances too! Comfort and style is the hot fashion trends we are seeing amongst the Hollywood stars.

Angelina dazzles in this beautiful white frock, accented with a large flower design

As if the Angelina Jolie family couldn’t grow any larger! This Mother to be has twin girls on the way, and she sparkles here on the red carpet. Looking smashing and very comfortable in this ensemble. The white silk dress is accented beautifully with gorgeous back and red flowers. And she keeps it neutral with beige shoes.

Gwen Stafani is the most stylish mom in Hollywood!

Gwen is expecting baby number two on the way! And is looking just fabulous here in a long dress in a black and white abstract design.

Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio is expecting her own little angel!

Who would have thought that a Victoria’s Secret model would be having her own little angel. Well Alessandra Ambrosio has just surprised us all! She glows in this flowing white dress, and flat greek sandals.

Nicole lights up the red carpet

One of my favorite actresses - Nicole Kidman. Is finally expecting a baby of her own. She looks stunning and classy still, in this light grey evening dress, accented with pearls.

Camilla Alves sporting green

Yes she has been on our site all week. And that is why Camilla Alves is our favorite celebrity of the week. She looks superb, and we commend her on her new line MUXO. Anyone who could tame Matthew McConaughey’s wild ways, you sure know is a great lady. With excellent fashion sense too! Bravo Camilla!

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