In the latest issue of Life & Style, reality star Holly Madison reveals how she stays in shape after dropping 19 pounds.
"Not going to lie, strawberry cheesecake gets me every time!" she tells Life & Style. "So I do allow myself small splurges. I realize I don't have to say no -- I just indulge in moderation!"
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and the Victoria's Secret Angels are sharing how they up the sizzle factor for the hot holiday.
Tip: Pretty Up Your Pucker
A University of Manchester study found that men can't stop staring at a red pout -- so swipe on that crimson lipstick! "I love a red lip," Miranda Kerr tells Life & Style. No wonder her hubby, Orlando Bloom, is smitten!
Get the look:
Kate Spade New York Supercalifragilipstick! in Adventurous Red, $24
Want to know how the other VS Angels get sexy for Feb. 14's festivities? Pick up the latest issue of Life & Style for more exclusive tips from Miranda, Doutzen Kroes and Lindsay Ellingson.
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Rating: 3.5 Stars (out of 4)In Stores: Feb. 11
The fairy-tale wedding. The shocking pregnancy. The tortured love triangle. The first part of the Twilight finale -- the darkest, most disturbing and best movie in the series so far -- has it all. With the DVD, you can relive the moment Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) say "I do" and check out a six-part documentary on the making of the film -- just in time for Valentine's Day. -- Dan Jewel
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Singer Debbie Gibson sits down with Life & Style and reveals some fun secrets!
The last time I was dripping in jewels was...
I can't say exactly when, but it was Ivanka Trump's jewelry. It's so elegant!
I knew I'd made it when I could afford...
To buy my sister a car.
The most romantic thing I've done (or had done for me) was...
On vacation, my boyfriend and I had spent a day fishing. I thought we were going out to dinner that night, but instead, he had the chef come to our room and prepare the tuna we had caught that day! It was an amazing meal, with the tuna prepared every way you could imagine. I'm tough to surprise but my boyfriend pulled it off!
My idea of perfect Saturday night is...
Staying in! I don't like to go out when the rest of the world is fighting for a movie seat or restaurant table.
The stylish star I love (and why) is...
Tina Turner. She is always true to herself and that is timeless and always relevant.
My worst hair cut was...
The short bowl cut. It only ever worked for Chynna Phillips!
My must-have beauty product is...
Fake lashes! They make anyone look rock-star and way more awake in an instant.
The oldest thing in my closet is...
A Bugs Bunny T-shirt I got on a class trip to Great Adventure when I was 14. It has holes in it but it's super comfy.
My first job was...
Selling Christmas cards door to door, and teaching piano -- I had 15 students when I was 14 years old!
The worst advice I ever got was...
To do something scandalous. Many a publicist has told me that it would make their job a heck of a lot easier!
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Gretchen Rossi is ready for a family -- but that doesn't mean she's prepared to finally marry her boyfriend of three years, Slade Smiley.
"I know I want to have babies," the Real Housewives of Orange County star tells Life & Style. "But I don't know if I should have babies without being married, and I don't know if I really want to be married yet."
The 33-year-old reality star explains that this predicament will be the focus of the next season of the hit show.
"You'll see a lot of personal contemplation about the next stage in my life," she says.
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Elizabeth Banks raised the gold standard with her dazzling Emilio Pucci sheath on Jan. 23. But her ultrasexy gilt Louboutins -- which unexpectedly mix delicate straps with tough-chic hardware -- really upped the ante.
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Friends and family are still in shock as they continue to mourn the death of Leslie Carter, the sister of musicians Aaron and Nick Carter.
And now, Dow Brain, a songwriter and producer who worked closely with Leslie, speaks exclusively to Life & Style about his sadness over the 25-year-old's untimely death.
"I'm very sad to hear this news," Dow confides to Life & Style. "Leslie was a very kind and beautiful girl."
Leslie, who leaves behind a 10-month-old daughter and her husband, Mike Ashton, was found unresponsive in her father's home in Mayville, New York, on Jan. 31. The cause of the aspiring pop star's death has not yet been determined, but it is known that Leslie was taking multiple prescription medications.
"I imagine that it isn't easy to be surrounded by a family of superstars," Dow tells Life & Style.
Although, Leslie had yet to reach the same level of success as Nick and Aaron, her 2001 single "Like Wow!" appeared on the Shrek 3 soundtrack.
"Leslie was a very talented girl," Dow says. "I remember our recording sessions fondly."
Our hearts go out to Leslie's family and friends.
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Kathy Wakile dancing the night away with her family at the YK Foundation & Esposito Men event in Woodland Park, N.J.
Jenny McCarthy smoking a South Beach Smoke electronic cigarette inside LA's boutique nightclub AGENCY.
The Real Housewives of New York's Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan soaking in the sun on a recent vacation in St. Bart's.
Nick Jonas and girlfriend Delta Goodrem kissing between frames at Frames Bowling Lounge in NYC.
Amber Heard attending the Guess & Guess by Marciano Summer 2012 press preview at Helen Mills Studio in NYC.
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When the self-proclaimed first family of fashion opens its dress-boutique doors for season two, it's as bold and big-haired as ever. The clan's style isn't for everyone, but if Say Yes to the Dress with a Jersey twist is what you want, you're shopping in the right place. -- Jackie Strause
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--Madonna premieres her new video for "Give Me All Your Luvin'" featuring M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj (Just Jared)
--She promises "no wardrobe malfunctions" during Super Bowl halftime show (X17 Online)
--The new Hunger Games trailer has arrived -- check it out here (omg! from Yahoo!)
--Roseanne Barr joins the race for the White House (Zap2It)
--Jamie Lynn Spears talks teen pregnancy in Glamour magazine (MTV Buzzworthy)
--The five most memorable American Idol auditions from St. Louis (Huffington Post)
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Jennifer Garner's one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, but that doesn't mean she needs a lavish baby shower!
She celebrated the upcoming birth of her third child quietly at a friend's home in the Brentwood section of LA on Feb. 1, Life & Style has learned.
"It was a lot of moms and very small," a friend of the star tells Life & Style. "It was just a normal group her friends, but Jen was very excited to see everyone."
And the mom of Violet, 6, and Seraphina, 3, didn't event want gifts!
"She asked that no one give her anything, but she still ended up getting a ton!" the friend adds. "She was thrilled."
But what's Jennifer, 39, looking most forward to? Adding to her brood with her husband of six years, Ben Affleck.
"She's so excited," the friend tells Life & Style.
"Having a baby fills your life in such a way that no matter what you're doing, there's something bigger," Jen has said about motherhood.
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Zoë Kravitz and Penn Badgley's relationship is getting serious. The actress has introduced her actor beau to her dad, Lenny Kravitz!Photo Credit: Splash (2)
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We can't keep our eyes off Olivia Palermo's beaded velvet Dior clutch -- and that's why it's Life & Style's pick for bag of the week!
On Jan. 23, Olivia attended the Christian Dior spring-summer 2012 haute couture show held at the Salons Christian Dior in Paris, where she sat in the front row holding the designer's bold, luxe clutch.
"I love a great accessory, a strong piece to pull the entire outfit together," Olivia tells Life & Style. "It kind of adds that extra touch."
Pick up this week's issue, on newsstands now, to find out how you can get the look for less!
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Diane Kruger's makeup was just as stunning as the pieces heading down the runway at Versace's spring 2012 couture show in Paris on Jan. 23. The actress balanced modern double-winged eyeliner with naturally flushed cheeks and frosty pink lips. Très chic!
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Life & Style columnist Brad Goreski has the in with A-list style stars and all the hottest designers. Now the star stylist has the scoop on the up-and-coming designer you should be looking out for:
"Keep your eyes peeled: Honor's the label to watch. It's quickly becoming a serious celebrity favorite -- just ask fans Kirsten Dunst and Kelly Osbourne. There are plenty of spring trends packed into each piece -- think lace, leather, exposed corsets and full skirts. It's sweet and sexy at the same time!"
Get the look: Honor, $1,500, Honor NYC, 212-255-2233
For more style advice, anecdotes and adventures from Brad, read his column every week in Life & Style and catch his show, It's a Brad, Brad World, on Bravo Mondays at 9 p.m.
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