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Liv Tyler, Ginnifer Goodwin and hockey star-fashion intern Sean Avery join other actors and style makers like Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Clemence Poesy and others for Gap’s Fall 08 ad campaign. Centering on a “Create Your Own” theme, the black and white images, shot by fashion photographer Mikael Jansson, feature each style star wearing Gap designs in their own way. Liv Tyler keeps it casual in a boyfriend cardigan from new creative director Patrick Robinson’s first full collection for the brand. Look for the ads in the September and October issues of national magazines, Gap stores and billboards. Tell us: What do you think of Gap’s new ads?

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For most New Yorkers, a chance to have a cocktail on one of the private roof gardens of Rockefeller Center is reason enough to head to a party, but add in some of Hollywood’s most stylish stars and a jaw-dropping collection of diamonds from Piaget, and you have an invitation that the fashion elite simply couldn’t say no to. While Leighton Meester and Emmy Rossum, both in strapless dresses, chatted excitedly on what part of the roofdeck, Liv Tyler and Maggie Gyllenhaal found a quiet place to sit and chat. And besides the glittering jewels and the amazing views of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the buzz of the night was how slim and gorgeous both Tyler and Gyllenhaal looked. Liv told PEOPLE that she can’t credit exercise with her slim figure, “I’d like to work out, I’d like to do exercise, it would be good for me, but. . .” Whatever she’s doing or not doing, she certainly looked as flawless in her Oscar de la Renta dress as the diamonds in the featured Limelight Paris-New York collection.

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Liv Tyler isn’t just in Paris this week to check out the couture shows — although she did make a front row appearance at Christian Dior already — she’s in the City of Lights with her younger sister Chelsea to ring in her 31st birthday. At the the Blue Soiree at the Hotel Crillon for Lanvin and Acne (celebrating the companies’ joint collaboration on a denim-wear collection), the Lanvin-clad actress tells PEOPLE that she’s “excited” for her getaway. “It’s my birthday tomorrow and I’m going to spend it with my sister and we’re going to a Givenchy show,” says Tyler. “I’m excited to have a little fun here with my sister.” But at that very moment, she was even more excited to see the man of the hour, whom she greeted with hugs and kisses. “I love Alber Elbaz. He’s such a kind man. I love Lanvin — he made it [the dress] for me,” she gushed of the diminutive designer. Other guests in attendance included Eva Mendes, in a swirling Dior dress, and uber-stylist Rachel Zoe.

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Trendsetters like Lauren Conrad, Paris Hilton, her pal “Lo” Bosworth, Paris, Liv Tyler, Lindsay Lohan and Kristin Cavallari have all scooped up Lauren Moshi’s hand-drawn designer T-shirts. Produced in limited editions of 200, the T-shirts feature bold motifs like butterflies, peace signs, elephants, teddy bears, pianos and more. Shop for your own, starting at $75, at singer22.com.

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Liv Tyler always looks classic, stunning and comfortable all at once. The actress and former model shared with people some of her favorite wardrobe items and her must-have beauty products. We can’t wait to get our hands on some of these goodies! When it comes to jeans, Liv loves her wide-leg 7 For All Mankind Ginger Jeans. “I’ve been wearing these great high-waisted jeans. I love them because they’re so ’70s looking.” To pair with her trendy jeans, the actress sticks to basic thermal tops from Splendid. “I wore Splendid to death when I was pregnant. That’s what I live in.” When Liv isn’t working the red carpet, she keeps her feet comfy in UGG Australia’s Coquette slippers. To keep her milky skin blemish free and radiant, Liv relies on La Mer Radiant Facials, and since she is no diva, Liv gives them to herself! “I’ll come home at night and lay a La Mer mask on my face. It’s wonderful and hydrating.” As for signature scent, Liv prefers something “fresh and light” like Very Irresistible Givenchy.

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Fresh from filming The Incredible Hulk, Liv Tyler took time yesterday to promote the new ad campaign for Very Irresistible Givenchy at Sephora in New York City. Tyler, the face of the fragrance since 2003, reveals to PEOPLE why the floral scent is still her favorite. “I personally don’t like it when perfumes are too strong,” she says. “I always love when you can say hello to someone and you can give them a kiss or a hug and you sort of faintly smell something and say, ‘Oh, my goodness, what is that?’ It makes me want to go back for a second smell. There are two different versions, one is a little bit stronger and a little bit musky if you wanted something a bit more intense for evening.” As for Tyler’s intense schedule of late, she confesses that she’s just trying to re-adjust. “I’ve been in such in another world! I’ve been away for four months making this film. I haven’t done anything but go from set to bed from bed to the car to set.”

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You can never have too many little black dresses. And right now, we are loving shirtdresses. Not only do they easily transition from work to play, but more importantly for this time of year, they move effortlessly from summer to fall. Just add a cardigan and you’re set for the chillier weather ahead. In the meantime, get an easy piece like Liv Tyler, Paris Hilton and Katherine Heigl. Here are a few of our favorites.

Isaac Mizrahi for Target shirtdress, $35 at target.com

Ruby Rox Ruffle-Front Belted Shirt Dress, $60 at macys.com

Full Skirt Belted Shirtdress, $79 at anntaylorloft.com

Nexx Stretch Cotton Shirtdress, $88 at nordstrom.com

Slim Fit “Dotted Swiss” Shirtdress, $204 (from $240) at rebeccaanddrew.com