Mary-Kate Olsen was seen out Christmas shopping with her mom on Sunday afternoon. The pair hit up nearly every store in New York and seemed to be having a really good time.

We rarely see the girls with their parents, so this is a nice treat! I wonder what sort of presents MK bought for her family.

I can’t post the photos here (legal reasons), but check them out at Just Jared.

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Being back in the States for the holidays, I’m catching up on one of my favorite trash-tastic reality TV shows, The Real Housewives of Orange County. While I love to see the girls gab and chat, I can’t say I’ve ever been a fan of their style. Who would want to?

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Drapey tops that are too low for a “mature” women, skimpy dresses and bedazzled loungewear aren’t really my idea of what’s cool or chic. I would think others think the same, no?

Apparently not, since the show has it’s own fashion line now. A quick Google search led to nothing, so I’m not sure where the clothes are sold, which is a good thing. I’m anxious to take a look at the price points of this Real Housewife of Orange County. I have a feeling it’s going to be incredibly affordable in order to appeal to the masses, or it’s going to be incredibly overpriced. Of course like Dolly Parton says, “It’s expensive to look this cheap!” I think the housewives know a thing or two about that.

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We all saw Eric win episode 2 of Launch My Line. The challenge involved creating a look for the beach and Eric went the typical route creating a sheer print caftan with a bedazzling butterfly at the center.

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Was it innovative Not really. I’m afraid Dsquared2’s flamboyant taste is going to drive this show into the ground. I had no problem with week 1’s winner from Louanna (a darling asymmetrical cocktail number), but this latest winning design was kind of tacky.

What do you think of Eric’s design for week 2?

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They’re baaack! Just when you thought you could kick off your Manolos, the girls of Sex & the City are back. I guess at this point, I should probably refer to them as ladies and not girls, no? At any rate, the Sex & the City 2 movie poster was released yesterday. While I’m afraid they’re jumping the shark with the sequel, I can’t lie and say I won’t be in line on opening day.

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The poster has a slight Lady Gaga-Bad Romance-video vibe. I’m not sure if it’s the white and silver, Carrie’s big aviators or what, but the minute I saw it, I was reminded of the video. You can check out the Sex & the City 2 movie poster here. Let me know what you think and if you plan on seeing SATC 2 when it hits theaters next year.

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Oxygen has just announced The Russell Simmons Project, a reality show following the day-to-day life of mogul Russell Simmons. I guess it will be done in the same vain as his ex-wife’s reality show on The Style Network. While Russell is no longer involved in Phat Farm fashions, he is always on the lookout for new projects.

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My hope is that we see any up-and-coming fashion-related projects and how they come to be. The show will also follow Russell’s dream team of women who help run his life, from mundane tasks to large deals. I really would liked to have seen this show on MTV or VH1, but Oxygen will have to do. If they run it back-to-back with The Bad Girls Club, you know I’m there!

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Nicole Richie seems to be a designing fool these days. With her collection for A Pea in the Pod and the recent announcement of her own contemporary line, who knows if there are enough hours in a day to create not one, but two jewelry lines. House of Harlow 1960 is her vintage-inspired jewelry line sold at Intuition, Kitson and numerous other boutiques. I am guessing Nicole was smart enough to realize that while many women shop in these chicy stores, even more shop at America’s playground – the mall.

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Nicole Richie for Bebe is basically House of Harlow 1960, with a lower price point. It’s the same look. Chunky rings, statement necklaces and cuff bracelets, all done with a vintage edge. A lot of the rings and cuffs remind me of Rachel Zoe, who we can thank for introducing Nicole to vintage years ago when she styled her. I’m not really impressed by either line, but if you don’t mind paying a price and aren’t a fan of thrift stores, this might be the road you take to get the vintage look.

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It looks Rachel Zoe can sit in your closet and give you fashion advice. Or, at least you can pretend! It looks like Mattel has released a Rachel Zoe Barbie! I’m not sure if this Barbie has to do with QVC or just Mattel, but Rachel tweeted about the doll on Saturday.

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Clad with long, dirty blond tresses, a baggy beanie, a faux fur vest and inky denim bell bottoms, the doll looks a lot like Rachel in terms of style. She even comes with a bright orange tote, meant to mimic one of Rachel’s Hermes Birkin bags.

The doll is one-of-a-kind and was created for charitybuzz.com’s Project Angel Food’s project. Bidding starts is at $550 for this collector’s piece. Find out more at charitybuzz.com.

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While Whitney’s fashion choices leave a lot to be desired, there’s no denying her gorgeous hair, which works perfectly on both coasts. Besides the stellar color, Whitney’s hair is thick, long and ultra shiny. It always looks luxe and now she’s told us which hair products get her hair in fabulous shape.

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Enjoy hair products don’t seem to be anything special on the surface and if it were any other starlet giving them a plug, I wouldn’t care less, but Whitney’s hair is so darn gorgeous that I’m anxious to try it out. Whitney claims her mother and sister have both started using Enjoy after she left them at home, so maybe there’s so truth to this?

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Have you tried Enjoy hair products?

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Back when Lo and company lived in Juicy Couture sweats and Louis Vuitton monogram handbags, I wasn’t a huge fan of Lo’s style. Yet, like all young girls, as Lo grew up, so did her style. For awhile, it was classic, and actually channeled an Olivia Palermo-like vibe with lots of low, tight buns, slightly winged eyeliner, and classic pieces such as high waist skirts.

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Now Lo seems to have dipped into the ’80s, wearing leggings just about every single day and topping them with huge shirts. More than that, she loves big hair, too much makeup and dangly earrings that could rival a drag queen’s. Overall, I have to give a nay to Lo’s current style and am glad to have her off my TV for the time being (The Hills finale aired last night).

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I have to admit, I’m the first to reach for a timeless, little black dress when it comes to holiday parties. A black sheath is classic, especially when you amp it up with a statement necklace and bold shoes. It’s easy and always fits the bill. For today’s issue of The Zoe Report, Rachel Zoe suggests using ruffles to spice up our holiday party wardrobe. This is a great way to play with shapes, but stick to dark colors well within your comfort zone.

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As always, Zoe mentions the golden rule of playing with proportions in the right way by keeping one item sleek and the other voluminous for a dramatic impact that’s easy for many figures to pull off. Here are a few budget-savvy pieces from retailer Forever 21 for adding a little something to your holiday getup.

• Sheer Ruffled Blouse ($15.80) – Add a cami and classic black pants for an office party look.
• Metallic Satin Shrug ( $24.80) – Throw this on over your favorite LBD to give it a fresh spin.
• Plus Size Tiered Dress ($24.80) – Every size can wear ruffles, as long as they aren’t adding bulk in the wrong areas. This dress has flat tiers, which adds texture without creating a heavy look.

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