American Eagle unveiled its new 25,000 square-foot flagship in Times Square Tuesday night with a decadent bash, attended by Gossip Girl stars Jessica Szohr and Michelle Trachtenberg, Adrian Grenier, Christian Siriano, Ashlee Simpson, and Pete Wentz, who served as DJ. Guests were given custom-designed hoodies and hats painted by local graffiti artists. Leighton Meester, who wore a revealing leather minidress, performed four songs that included her new single “Somebody to Love.”
—Erin Clements
Photo: Getty Images
The Twilight Saga: New Moon hits theaters next week, and Robert, Taylor, and Co. have embarked on their worldwide press tour. While promoting the vampire flick in Paris yesterday Kristen Stewart looked anything but goth in an ultrafeminine chiffon frock by J. Mendel, eschewing Converse kicks for beige Sergio Rossi pumps. —Erin Clements 
Rising “it” girl Camilla Belle pulled out all the stops at the premiere of end-of-the-world epic, 2012. The actress walked the red carpet in an avant-garde diamante-embroidered Alexander McQueen dress from his spring 2010 collection. Although it was difficult to imagine this high-fashion look transitioning from runway to real-life, Belle was able to soften the look by adding delicate Cartier diamond jewelry, an Alexander Wang skull clutch, and ivory platform heels. The exaggerated beaded shoulders and bustled skirt make this rising star look ten-feet-tall. —Kiki Von
Glinow 
Photo: Retna
The New York Public Library held its annual Library Lions Gala last night, during which local literati and Hollywood A-listers alike exuded leonine pride for the Fifth Avenue institution. Its hallowed halls then erupted into a giant dance party for the Young Lions Benefit, an affair put on by its twenty- and thirtysomething patrons. The evening’s guests included Dustin Hoffman, Billy Crudup, John Lithgow, Zoe Kazan, and Leighton Meester, who channeled her inner artist in a Prabal Gurung dress featuring a painterly print and oversize bloom.
—Erin Clements Photo: Getty Images
Our two favorite fashion moguls have
done it again! On the heels of their wildly successful labels, The Row and
Elizabeth & James, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have partnered with JCPenney
to launch their newest line, Olsenboye, a youthful mixture of urban chic and
bohemian edge. The girls been all around NYC this past week passing out free
cupcakes and showing off pieces from the new line in the Olsenboye Treat Truck,
an ice cream truck they converted into a shop on wheels. The best part is you
don’t have to hold your breath when turning over price tags—jeans, dresses,
shoes, and more are all at a price point of around $20-$50. Mark your calendars
because the line will officially debut in February 2010 at JCPenney stores
nationwide. And speaking of creations from celebs’ imaginations, Selena Gomez
is also launching her first eco-friendly clothing line, Dream Out Loud. The
environmentally and socially conscious actress, who recently spent time in
Ghana raising money for children’s
organizations there, is in the process of creating a line of dresses, floral
tops, jeans, and accessories that will all be made with organic materials and is
due out in 2010.
What do you think about celebs
turned designers? Will you support the Olsens' and Selena’s new lines?
—Kiki Von
Glinow 
Sienna Miller just made her Broadway debut in After Miss Julie,
Patrick Marber’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s 19th-century play
about class, seduction, and the battle of the sexes, which debuted last
night at the Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines Theatre.
Miller chose a dramatic look for the premiere: a glittery, asymmetrical
minidress from Balmain’s spring 2010 collection.
Photo: Getty Images
—Erin Clements
Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, which stars Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Heath Ledger, and Lily Cole, follows the fantastical tale of a traveling
theater troupe that lets its audience members transcend reality through
a mirror with supernatural abilities. Titian-tressed beauty Cole, who
plays the title character’s daughter, looked ethereal at the film’s
Rome Film Festival premiere, in a black corset gown by Dolce &
Gabbana that may have had some magical powers of its own.
Photo: Getty Images
—Erin Clements
At the New York premiere of Where the Wild Things Are, Blake Lively wore a ferociously sexy
feathered frock by Marchesa. And that's not where the film's sartorial
inspiration ends: Spike Jonze is celebrating his highly anticipated
adaptation of the 1963 children’s classic by Maurice Sendak, by
collaborating on a faux-fur clothing line with Opening Ceremony. For more on their untamed accoutrements, click here. 
Do you dream of being a model-actress? 16-year-old Brittany Martinez does too! And now, thanks to winning ELLEgirl’s Annual Nationwide Model Search, her dream has become a reality. While on vacation in Dallas, Texas with her mom, Brittany got a call with the good news and, soon after, she was on a plane to NYC! Once arriving in Manhattan, the Eagle, Idaho native was whisked away to a luxury downtown apartment where a gift basket with goodies awaited her. But the best part was yet to come—as part of Brittany’s prize package, she scored an acting spot on CBS’ award-winning daytime drama Guiding Light (right before its bittersweet end). Even better: After her TV debut, Brittany got to do a glamorous photo shoot with GL cutie Zack Conroy! The photos were snapped by celebrity photographer Francis Hills, who has also worked with Megan Fox and Kimora Lee Simmons.
Even though Brittany’s fabulous time in New York was brief, her moment in the spotlight didn’t end there. Not only is she kicking back at home with a free, year’s supply of SoBe water but—with the help of ELLEgirl—she now has good representation both locally and in NYC. Oh, and did we mention that her new acting coach is none other than Cody Linley’s mom?!? (Hmm. Wonder whether Brittany’s ever met the Hannah Montana hottie…)
Stay tuned for news on how you can be the next ELLEgirl Model Search winner! Until then, check out these pics of Brittany, Zack, and EG Model Search runner-up Ally Taylor.
—Emily Hebert
Brittany strikes a pose. Photo: Francis Hills
Brittany snuggles up to Zack. Photo: Francis Hills
Group photo! Brittany and Ally with Zack. Photo: Francis Hills
In director Alejandro Amenabar’s historical epic Agora, Rachel Weisz
plays the brilliant 4th-century astronomer-philosopher Hypatia of
Alexandria. Weisz’s sartorial wisdom was certainly evident at the
film’s Madrid premiere: The actress wore a scene-stealing
strapless Prada dress in a dramatic red hue with a sparkly jeweled
neckline. 
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