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Mischa Barton, in a glorious one-sleeved ivory blouse and ruffled black skirt — Chanel, no less — accepted the InStyle Germany VIPer award from legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld on last week in Berlin. The high lord of fashion gushed over the former OC star, saying: “So many girls want to look like Mischa Barton. She is a fashion role model for an entire generation. I am so happy to be able to present her with the VIPer Award.” Barton, in town with her mother, gushed right back, reports Bunte. “For so long I’ve wished that I would receive an award from Karl. Today my dream came true.” The VIPer Award, says Patricia Riekel, editorial director of InStyle, “was inspired by the VIPer Room in Hollywood. This club, which Johnny Depp founded, is the top address for all stylish and famous personalities.”

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Mischa Barton is one of those stars who always seems to be changing up her look, whether it’s her wacky fashion sense or her ever-evolving hair. We just saw the actress in N.Y.C. with dark red hair curled into a retro ‘do — but only days later, she turned up in Ireland with bright blond curls! We love the lighter locks on Mischa, but we want to know what you think! Tell us: Do you love Mischa’s new blonde ‘do? Or do you hate it and prefer her as a brunette?

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Mischa Barton went for a decidedly grown-up look for a N.Y.C. Keds event. Her makeup artist, Nick Barose, describes it as a modern take on a 50’s pin-up, starting with matte but luminous skin. Then he brushed on a shimmery warm Dior Blush in Peachy Keen, $34, using the matte shade on the apples of her cheeks and dusting the shimmery shade to the tops of her cheekbones. He added a little sparkle to the eyes with Clarins Soft Cream Eye Colour in 01, $18 to her lids, brow bones and inner corners of the eyes. Then added a coat of Clarins Wonder Length Mascara in Black, $22, to her lashes, adding an extra coat to just the tips. To elongate her eyes, he lined her upper lashline with Dior Liquid Eye Liner in Black, $30. And for the truly retro touch, he created an intense, opaque mouth by using a lip brush to apply Clarins Rouge Appeal in Scarlet, $22. Barose really made the color pop by dabbing a light reflective concealer around the edges of her mouth.

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Though Ashlee Simpson caused quite a stir at Wednesday’s BCBG show, nothing could have prepared us for yesterday’s Miss Sixty show. Just as we were getting settled, Maggie Gyllenhaal descended the stairs and sat directly in front of us! The actress and newlingere model, clad in sexy high-waisted trousers, had to put her gold wire aviators on to shield herself from blinding camera flashes. But total chaos broke out when a jeans-clad Hilary Swank entered — being led by Demi Moore! Hilary greeted Maggie with a kiss while gorgeous Clive Owen slipped into his seat next to Demi. With everyone going so crazy over that fab foursome, Mischa Barton’s entrance was hardly noticed. When the show finally started it was hard to tear our eyes away from the front row, but the Italian design house’s bold all-over logo prints, electric colors like yellow, mauve and steel blue, patent bags, wide brimmed hats and super short-shorts inspired by Andy Warhol’s pop art kept the audience wrapt. When the lights came up, Demi, Hilary and Maggie were gone in a flash, to the safe haven of backstage!

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Vests made a comeback last fall — and from menswear-inspired to open cropped styles, we thought we’d seen them all. But then some fashion-forward stars have come up with a new twist on the wardrobe staple — cropped, multi-colored vests. From Mischa Barton’s all-sequined number to Jessica Simpson’s bright macrame version to Sienna Miller’s metallic patchwork, the trend seems to be taking hold of some pretty stylish women! Besides the cropped length — which is tough for most women to pull off — there is something about these that seems more costume-y than retro-cool. But maybe that’s just us! Tell us: Would you wear these multi-colored vests? Is this a trend you want to try?

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The California friends took their fashionable lunches to the east coast. Catching up in New York City the starlets made quite a spectacle in their summer dresses and designer bags. We have the scoop on how to get their outfits and the look for a whole lot less!

Get Mischa’s Look!
See by Chloe color block dress, $505, neimanmarcus.com. Try an American Apparel color block dress, $32, americanapparel.net for a more affordable option.

Miu Miu nude and nutmeg multi-colored patent flat, $395, at select Barney’s stores and for an immediate purchase get these “Tuti” multi flats, on sale $20, at ninewest.com

Chanel ‘CC’ Punk Handbag, $4,750, from Spring Summer 2006-07 Collection and no longer available at Chanel stores, but you can nab other celeb favorite and Chanel look-a-like, Moe Camy bag, $165, at couturecandy.com.

Get Nicole’s Look!
Mason by Michelle Mason Richie halter bubble dress, $285, for pre-order at blaec.com or go with this floral bubble halter, $38, forever21.com

Givenchy medium “Nightingale” satchel, $1,295, barneys.com. Try this Merona black tote bag for a budget friendly option, $21, target.com

Christian Louboutin wooden wedges, $525, check saksfifthavenue.com for availablity. Get these look-a-like Steve Madden wedges, on sale $50 from $90, now at stevemadden.com.

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We knew that Mischa Barton loved her Juicy Couture lace dress so much that she had to have it in two colors, but now we can add Ashley Tisdale to the list of stars who have this airy frock — we’ve spotted Debra Messing and Molly Sims in the style too! Part of the fun of multiple stars wearing the same outfit is to see how differently they accessorize, and this Fashion Faceoff is no different! Mischa adds a touch hipster flair with her straw fedora, while Ashley goes luxe with her multi-colored Louis Vuitton bag. We want to know what you think! Tell us: Who wears their green lace dress better: Mischa or Ashley?

Love the dress? Get it in white at neimanmarcus.com, $328.

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