NYE: What To Wear

Ladies, don’t fret! You still have time to put together a fabulous outfit for this evening’s festivities. Tonight, you’ll want to kick off the New Year in style, especially with all those flashing cameras, so we’ve come up with a few looks that will be instant hits! It’s all about accessories at crunch time, so think about hair pieces, layered necklaces, or anything that glitters!  - Claire

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Red Carpet Buzz: Eva Mendes

Though her new movie The Spirit might be dark and deadly, Eva Mendes sported a sunny dress and radiant glow at the LA premiere. Dazzling in a jewel-studded, sunflower print by Bill Blass, her bright, floor-length gown was fun and playful yet effortlessly elegant. - Claire

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NYE Style Tips from Tracy Reese

3…2…1… The countdown has officially begun! You have less than a week to decide what you’re going to wear on New Year’s Eve! It’s important to ring in the New Year looking your best, especially when you’ve got to lock lips with a certain someone at midnight. We asked designer Tracy Reese for simple yet stylish tips on how to put together some looks that are festive and affordable. Click here to view all of the pics and pointers!  - Claire

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Red Carpet Buzz: Keri Russell

In Bedtime Stories, Adam Sandler portrays a hotel handyman who regales his niece and nephew with colorful nighttime tales that begin to inspire surreal happenings in his own life. Fortunately, there was nothing sleep-inducing about the ultrafeminine Azzaro par Vanessa Seward frock that costar Keri Russell wore to the film’s premiere. Next up for Russell: The actress will bring her stylish superpower to an animated Wonder Woman. - Erin

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ELLEgirl Interviews Keke Palmer

Last week ELLEgirl took time to chat with Keke Palmer, the up-and-coming teen actress who stars in the recent flick The Longshots alongside Ice Cube and director Fred Durst. We’ve already been blown away by Keke’s steady success, featuring some knock-out performances with big time co-stars in Akeelah and the Bee and Cleaner. And although there’s no doubt she’s talented, this down-to-earth gal definitely hasn’t let it all go to her head! Read our entire interview with Keke below, and take a look at The Longshots giveaway here! - Claire

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ELLEgirl: Did you know how to play football before you started making The Longshots?

Keke Palmer: No actually I did not! I’ve seen it a couple of times on TV. I’m sort of a tomboy and a girl at the same time. So I’d thrown a football before but I wasn’t really an expert at it!

EG: How did you prepare for the role? How many hours a day did you practice?

KP: We trained for four weeks before the movie got started, and I just learned the technique of throwing the ball, you know the strength in your legs, the footwork and all that type of stuff. We practiced from 11AM to 3PM.

Win A Date With Brody Jenner

Calling all Brody Jenner fans! We know that you’re undoubtedly psyched for Brody’s new reality TV show “The Bromance”, so we thought we’d give you the 411 on the chance to meet Brody himself! Read it to believe it: You and a friend could win a trip to Hollywood and have dinner with Brody and his “bros” courtesy of e.l.f. Cosmetics. And that’s not all – e.l.f. is providing a total beauty makeover to the lucky winner and guest before the big date! Sign us up! Click here to enter. Oh, and don’t forget to check out our e.l.f. giveaway, only on ELLEgirl.com. - Claire

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Look Fab for the Holidays!

The holidays are just around the corner, and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit and celebrate Santa’s arrival and the new year with the season’s most sought-after looks! Whether you’re going for edgy rocker-chic or hoping to transform yourself into a glamorous Oscar (de la Renta) girl at this year’s holiday bash, one thing is certain, you’ll be sure to turn heads with our favorite picks below! So what will you be wearing while sipping your (non-alcoholic) eggnog? - Natasha

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Red Carpet Buzz: Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio recently reunited—for the first time since Titanic 11 years ago—to star in Revolutionary Road, based on Richard Yates' 1961 tale of postwar suburban ennui. But there was nothing lackluster about the sparkling Balmain number Winslet wore to the movie’s L.A. premiere; the formfitting one-shoulder minidress revealed that Road is full of the right kind of curves.

—Erin

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Red Carpet Buzz: Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz isn't playing Princess Fiona in the theatrical adaptation of Shrek—Tony winner Sutton Foster is stepping in to portray the winsome ogress that Diaz has voiced throughout the film franchise. But she still looked like royalty at Shrek the Musical’s opening night on Broadway, appearing in a stunning white Bill Blass dress, Brian Atwood pumps, and Yossi Harari jewelry. Fans looking for Diaz to reprise the role will have to wait until the 2010 release of Shrek Goes Fourth. - Erin

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It-Brit Fashion News

Great news from across the pond this week! While Kate Moss signed on for an additional 3 years with Topshop at a reported $6.1 million a year (wow!), Sienna Miller and her sister, Savannah, just announced that their Twenty8Twelve clothing line will make its catwalk debut during London Fashion Week in February.

Given our obsession with these It-Brits, we couldn’t be happier—even if, in the case of Kate, it’s for purely selfish reasons! Seriously, the thought of shopping on Topshop.com without being able to snag her chic styles is just too upsetting to think about. We’re also pumped about Sienna’s upcoming runway show—props to her for sticking to her roots and showing in her home town!

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Are you as into Kate Moss for Topshop and Twenty8Twelve as we are? Post your comments below!

—Meredith Stebbins