Sundancin' in Style

Hi y'all,

First of all, welcome to the totally new and improved ELLEgirl.com! Chic, cool, hip, BEAUTIFUL, whatever you want to call it, we love it!

In spite of the circus that has been going on here, I managed to swing a trip to this year's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The trip wasn't just for films and parties, I skied too, promise! But I must confess the thing I was most excited for was an excuse to dress like a snowbunny and sport my eighties Technica apres ski boots I scored at my favorite vintage store on the Lower East Side. I swear I packed 100 lbs. of luggage (boots and coats weight a lot!) Just ask the very confused and appalled agent at the American Airlines counter. Her look said it all as she begrudgingly tied a "HEAVY" tag on my suitcase.

I won't bore you guys with tales of celeb sighting and hot ski instructors, instead be inspired by what winter fashions my camera captured on the streets of the festival. These girls prove freezing weather is no excuse to forgo style! Just layer, layer, layer!

Marsha Welcher, designer for Thayer, looks amazing, you would never guess it was 15 degrees, right?

  I love these boots, so Rainbow Brite!

Kate Ciepluch pulls off bohemian chic even in the freezing cold!

Her military coat looks perfect paired with a navy fur trapper hat and white puffer boots! Notice those navy with red stripes track pants? Genius.

Erin Crandall, Britney Gillespie and me taking a break from the cold in the St Ives Sensory Spa and Gallery lounge on Main St. Ahhhhh

A fur hat, grey sweater dress and happy pose equals instant Street Chic!

My friends and street finds aren't enough to satisfy your Sundance fashion cravings? Check out our big sister site for all the celeb who, what and wear o' Sundance: www.elle.com

Stay tuned for my daily New York Fashion Week Diary! If I survive...

xo Joyann

P.S. For more of my Street Chic pics click on...

Because who has time for the doctor?

Everyone I know is sick. Probably because I got them sick. See, for the last week as I've been working nonstop to bring you this beautiful new website (yay!) along with the other ELLEgirl editors, I've been running a low-grade fever and coughing up a lung, resulting in my boyfriend, best friend, and a former editor doing the same (sorrrrrry). Since staying in bed watching OC reruns will not be an option this weekend (Fashion Week starts today!), I had to get myself healthy without a doctor visit - and without loading up on sleep-inducing medicine. And we all know, there's no greater therapy than the retail kind... - Holly

The Yoko Factor

First thought upon seeing Mary-Kate Olsen rock these circular shades at Sundance: Goodbye, Wayfarers (and, along with them, the oversized sunglasses she made popular the summer before), hello granny glasses.

But before she could transform them into the sunglass shape of the moment, Heath Ledger passed away and fingers started pointing at her (Why was she called? Were they dating? What is she hiding? DID MK KILL HEATH?!?). Suddenly it hit me—she has, figuratively and physically, become the Yoko Ono in this whole situation. Like Yoko and Courtney Love, Mary-Kate is an easy target for a hard-to-believe event. Ridiculous? Yes. Sexist? Maybe.

Despite all the rumors going 'round, we're not going to know the truth behind Heath's untimely death for a while. So let's all leave Mary-Kate alone, give peace a chance, and put on a pair of granny glasses. —Rebecca

Clay admits the truth: The Invisble Man

At least American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken knows where he stands on the star spectrum – and he’s not afraid to admit it! While promoting his role in Broadway musical Spamalot, Clay recently revealed his thoughts on his own reputation. According to People.com, the crooner said, “Let’s not fool ourselves. …There are people like Justin Timberlake… and then there’s me.” He continues bashing himself by saying, “If I went into a dance club – which I never do – and I heard Clay Aiken come on, I'd roll my eyes and get out.” Ouch! Talk about self-deprecation. It’s sad but true—the only thing that comes to mind when we hear about Clay is his ironic old hit song “Invisible.”

Amy lives dangerously: The Jailed Bird Sings

Private letters from Amy Winehouse’s incarcerated husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, to his family have been published in the News of the World, with Blake revealing his constant worries about Amy’s drug use as well as their £500 a day drug sprees. NME.com reports that Blake claims to have warned his wife, “Quit smoking crack or you’ll be dead in three months,” and that he has cleaned up his drug habits while in prison. Blake says he wants Amy to “grab this opportunity in rehab so we can have a marriage and future together,” while also hating on his father-in-law, Mitch Winehouse, who he says is taking money from his songstress daughter. It’s nice to see that Wino’s husband seems to still care for her well-being, but we feel these two just need some serious, serious help.

LC is just a friend: Coast to Coast

After being seen making out and clubbing together, The Hills reality star Lauren Conrad wants to set the record straight on her relationship with ex-flame Stephen Colietti. Conrad told UsMagazine.com on Saturday that the two were “just friends” and that she was undecided with her Valentine’s Day plans. Hmm… We all know what “just friends” really means. Another Hills star, Brody Jenner, was rumored to have been hooking up with Lindsay Lohan this past weekend in New York. But Brody told E! News that “nothing happened,” and that he is “really happy with [girlfriend] Cora [Skinner].” West Coat or East Coast, these kids bring drama wherever they go!

Stolen Peaches: The Moldy Peaches get ripped off

After Kimya Dawson and Adam Green's Moldy Peaches song "Anyone Else But You" became the centerpiece song in Juno the anti-folk band (which broke up a few years ago) has had a revival of sorts—but not all of it good. According to NME, a toothpaste commercial in South America illegally used the song "Jorge Regula," without getting permission from the band. "Recently we've had music in adverts and people haven't even asked," said Adam. "We had to hunt down lawyers in South America to sue toothpaste companies that have used songs of mine." How did they find out about the ad? "We started winning awards for best commercial of the year in Argentina. Friends of mine would come back and say, 'Hey, I was just on holiday in Chile and your song is on the TV and radio all the time!'"

OK, No!: Jessica gets angry

Jessica Simpson is none too happy with OK! magazine since they claimed that she got dumped by her Cowboy beau Tony Romo. Jessica called in the refs—we mean, lawyers—and had them send out a "strongly-worded letter demanding a retraction," says USMagazine. "Jess and Tony did not break up. OK!'s story was full of lies," explains a source. Our guess? The rest of the Cowboys planted the story—their way of blaming Jessica for their playoff loss, like they've been doing all season.

Sing It, Sister: Scarlett records an album

She can act, she can model, but can Scarlett Johansson sing? We'll find out in May, when the celeb releases her debut album Anywhere I Lay My Head. People.com reports that the 23-year-old "spent five weeks recording 10 covers of Tom Waits songs and one original track in Louisiana last year." This won't be her first foray into singing—she sung The Pretenders' "Brass in Pocket" in Lost in Translation, and sung back-up to "Just Like Honey" for Jesus and Mary Chain at Coachella Music Festival last year. But Scarlett: Just because you were allowed to sing onscreen doesn't mean you should sing in real life.

Cause Celeb: Hayden saves the whales

Hayden Panettiere is certainly clear about which causes she favors. If it’s a marine mammal, she’s the poster girl! After a dramatic attempt to save dolphins from slaughter in Japan, the Heroes star is teaming up with “Save the Whales Again” campaign. Making the most of what she’s got, Perezhilton.com reports Hayden launched a website called panettierecloset.com which lets you buy items from her wardrobe to benefit the campaign. Somehow we are betting the wetsuit she wore in those infamous dolphin photos isn’t up for grabs!