January 06, 2009 8:00 p.m.

Kate Expectations

Kate Hudson is Hollywood royalty, but she's no princess

"Down 1, down 2,” Denise Leitner, Kate Hudson’s dance teacher, calls out, as Hudson launches into a pliant spine roll.“How’s that beautiful dancer boy?” Hudson... Read Full Story

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January 06, 2009 4:00 p.m.

Ask E. Jean: Sun-tzu Says

All Warfare Is Based on Deception

Dear E. Jean: How do I keep my head screwed on in a world that worships youth? This guy I’ve been seeing for nine months is a high-profile musician in our town and lots of... Read Full Story

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January 06, 2009 12:00 p.m.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

The new mom celebrates NYE in style

It’s been a pivotal 12 months for Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: 2008 saw the singer’s marriage to Fall Out Boy bassist-songwriter Pete Wentz in May and the birth of son Bronx... Read Full Story

Read More About: Ashlee Simpson, celebrity, red carpet

January 06, 2009 11:03 a.m.

Ride the Waves

With surfer-girl accessories in splashy colors

Whether it's surfing jams, Girl Scout gear, or crafty tie-dye, the look for spring is forever young. Read Full Story

Read More About: spring 2009 fashion, trends

January 06, 2009 7:00 a.m.

Kate Hudson’s Style

Go behind the cover shoot—plus get her boho-chic style

Laid-back beauty Kate Hudson arrived at ELLE’s cover shoot in L.A. wearing a rock ’n’ roll T-shirt by Ksubi, jeans, and vintage cowboy boots. Inspired by Adrian... Read Full Story

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January 05, 2009 2:00 p.m.

Kate Expectations

Kate Hudson is Hollywood royalty, but she's no princess

On being boy crazy: “When I was a teenager, like, when I turned 16, I loved boys. That was just my thing. My mom was like, ‘Oh boy, she loves boys!’ I always loved... Read Full Story

Read More About: actress, Kate Hudson, movies

January 05, 2009 7:03 a.m.

Center Part

Loose locks fell evenly to either side at BCBG’s spring 2009 show

To complement the seductive, contemporary clothing of the BCBG spring 2009 collection, lead hairstylist Laurent Philippon chose a similarly modern hairstyle. And at the... Read Full Story

Read More About: beauty trends, hair, long hair, spring beauty

January 04, 2009 1:00 p.m.

Check Republic

Ride the retro ’50s wave with gidget-worthy gingham pouchettes

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Read More About: fashion accessories, handbags, spring fashion

January 04, 2009 10:02 a.m.

Coat Check

Warm up in winter's coolest toppers

Who says you can't be cozy and chic? From quilted puffers to fitted blazers, a good coat (or two, or three) is a winter can't-live-without. Read Full Story

Read More About: coats, street fashion, winter fashion

January 03, 2009 1:01 p.m.

Reversal of Fortune

Bernardine Evaristo turns history on its head in Blonde Roots

In Blonde Roots (Riverhead), her first prose novel (after three in verse), Bernardine Evaristo boldly turns history on its head, recasting Africans as rich, powerful slave... Read Full Story

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