In Beverly Hills April 16 for a pal's wedding, Gwen Stefani was the very picture of casual cute, what with her flowy, strapless polka-dot dress and pinup-worthy platinum waves. The maxi look may be a super-hot trend, but polka dots? They never go out of style. And happily, this season has no dearth of dotted dresses to fit every body shape--and every budget. We've rounded up some simply stunning (and affordable) options that will have you seeing spots.

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So what has the future princess been up to as her big day nears? Why, shopping of course! And for things like underwear! Just in case you're one of the suckers who hasn't downloaded an app to keep up with all things royal-wedding-related, here are some Kate Middleton headlines to tide you over until the day the earth stood still April 29.

• Besides lacy knickers, Kate bought sundresses and summery items from Banana Republic on her shopping jaunt. So that means Wills and Kate are honeymooning somewhere tropical, right? [People]
• Also, apparently, she looked super svelte while shopping, says the Internet. Responded Hollywood, "But she doesn't have anorexia!" [Entertainment Tonight]
• While we're still left guessing as to who has designed her bridal gown, she leaves little doubt what her preferred denim brand is. [Racked]
• But we do know who she won't be wearing: Sophie Cranston. Poor Sophie?! [Us Weekly]
• And while we're on the subject of royal wedding gowns ... [The Telegraph]

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Sure, braids have been floating around pop culture since Rapunzel let down her hair. Still, with warmer weather looming, I've been anticipating those super-fun up-dos that keep sweat at a minimum and still come off as super chic. That's where the braid comes in, and never has the plaited style been more on-trend. Long gone are the tight, Heidi-esque criss-cross braids of yore. These days, celebs are all about the loose, effortless-seeming low side braid. The best part: The ultra-feminine look is all to easy to re-create. For the how-to, and to see how A-listers fashion their plaits, take a peek at our gallery of the best in celeb-inspired braided hair.

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It's the most classic of wardrobe staples: the belted trench coat. No matter the season, no matter the year, this quintessential outerwear is always appropriate. And while beige is the go-to trench color for most fashion fans, some are stepping it up with bright, showstopping hues. To wit: Renée Zellweger, who sported a fiery red Tommy Hilfiger trench in Italy last week. Yes, you'll love (and wear) your trench forever, but that doesn't mean you have to drop buckets of cash for one. We've rounded up more affordable red trenches so you can snag Zellweger's star style for much, much less.

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The 24th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards happened in LA over the weekend, and as always, the attendees that walked the cable channel's orange carpet glowed in fun, casual styles -- and in one case, tangerine-hued eye shadow. Click through our Kids' Choice Awards gallery to see how the family-friendly stars dressed for the occasion.

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Looks like Lily Allen's hiatus from music just got extended. This week the British pop star, who last year announced a break from performing to open a vintage store with sister Sarah Owen, previewed looks from her first collection. Lucy in Disguise (the line shares a name with her London retail store) will spotlight Allen's love of all things vintage, with looks reminiscent of everything from flappers to '50s housewives. Of the 18 pieces, which will retail between $175-$630, Allen tells WWD she was inspired by a fictional character, "a time-traveling fashionista who's inviting you to explore her wardrobe....It's a great opportunity to play with the character."

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Darling of the press, royal-to-be, and all-around fashion plate Kate Middleton never makes a style misstep. (Well, almost never.) The 29-year-old just always looks so effortlessly put together, from her minimal makeup to her long, glossy locks. As the countdown to the big royal wedding begins (she and Prince William are set to tie the knot April 29) you can be sure Middleton -- and her fabulous, fashion-forward hats -- won't fall out of the headlines anytime soon. Click through the gallery to see how her head-topping looks have evolved over the years.

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It's now officially spring, and with the return of warmer weather comes many pleasant things--sandals, sundresses, short sleeves and spaghetti straps. In other words: less clothes, more skin. And if you happen to be pregnant these days, we might be talking a whole lot more skin. So, do you take a streamlined approach, working your baby bump in a slimming, all-black ensemble? Or do you keep it easy-breezy casual, outfitting your growing belly in forgiving fabrics and sensible shoes? Whether you need maternity-style inspiration or just want to gawk, click through the gallery to see how pregnant stars are sweating it out, spring-style.

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Ha, I love Pink. The lady never minces words, having called out everyone from Christina Aguilera to Britney Spears (and that was just in the past two weeks). The singer's latest targets? Her hair stylist and (cheekily) her followers. After debuting a short, silvery pixie cut last week, the singer tweeted, "The woman that did my hair butchered it. I hate it. Thanks for pointing out how much you all hate it, too. Helpful." Aw, Pink, we always think you look cute!

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Hollywood hair just keeps getting shorter (and in some cases, blonder). Yesterday in LA, Katherine Heigl debuted a new 'do, trading in her signature long hair for a shaggy, pixie-like cut. She also upped the golden-hair ante, opting for a platinum color that rivals the shocking-white shades that Michelle Williams and Kate Winslet have been sporting with their similarly cropped cuts. What do you think? Is the actress pulling off the punk-inspired look?

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