Just when I thought I couldn't handle any more heightened states -- SO MUCH INTENSE INDIE SENSIBILITIES AND PERFECT FACIAL HAIR ON ONE BOY, THAT ELIJAH WOOD (find out more about Elijah's DNA 11 for charity project) -- out walks Chace Crawford-lookalike Ian Somerhalder, and my TV and brain almost melted simultaneously. Thankfully Kathy Griffin's boob popped out and smacked some sense back into me. Anyway, here's what Alexa Chung wore today!

Tuesday, September 9
+ Sweater: Gap
+ Leggings: Bird by Juicy Couture
+ Shoes: Converse

Pour yourself into some leather leggings if you're so inclined. Bird By Juicy Couture's are $895. (Or check out these Ashlee Simpson-inspired leather pants for $39.50.)

'Tis so the season for baggy, oversized slouchy boyfriend cardigans in dark colors, like this Acne cardi. It's $160 at Lagarconne.com.

'Tis always the season for Chucks. And Delia's always has the best selection of Converse. Yes, Delia's. It doesn't disappoint. These black hi-tops Converse are $49.50. (Check out their grey hi-tops too. Loves.)

And check out Beadforlife for beaded jewelry -- they're an extraordinary poverty-fighting organization based in Uganda. All of the jewelry BeadforLife sells is made by HIV-positive mothers, civil war refugees, former prostitutes and other impoverished people-turned-crafters and entrepreneurs.

Gather 'round fashiony friends. It's time to talk brilliant blazers and leather bottoms (again) -- in this case Ashlee Simpson's leather pants! Here's what Alexa Chung wore on today's episode of It's On With Alexa Chung.

Thursday, September 3
+ Cardigan: PPQ
+ T-shirt: J. Crew
+ Skirt: American Apparel
+ Shoes: Marni
+ Stockings: Hue
+ Necklace: Iosselliani

These white blazers with black trim are SO deliciously Gossip Girl gone REAL bad. The cropped tux jacket on the left is by Jaeger London, and it's $371 at My-Wardrobe.com. The mohair jacket on the right is Marc Jacobs, and it's $2002 at My-Theresa.com. (Sorry.)

This American Apparel black circle skirt is $45 and it's almost enough to make me want to learn to ice skate. Almost. (BTW, is that model one of the porn stars? I so can't even keep up.)

Okay, let's discuss Ashlee-Simpson and her LEATHER PANTS! First of all, can you even BELIEVE a human body came OUT of her human body?

Anyway, Pete Wentz's wifey was in some TIIIIIGHT-ass leather pants. Want your own? The leather pants on the left are Preen, and they're $808 at Matchesfashion.com. Saving for college? (Snore!) Get the leather pants on the right at Alloy.com for $39.90. Boing!

+ Because Justin Timberlake doesn't have nearly enough to do (running clothier William Rast, golfing, making tequila, owning a BBQ restaurant in NYC, and CERTAINLY the most time-consuming thing: dating Jessica Biel!), an obvious next step would be to do an ad campaign for the Givenchy fragrance "Play." Holla for a dolla! (Popbytes)

+ NYC Police are preparing for the worst when rapper 50 Cent holds a "surprise" free concert in late August in the Queens neighborhood where he grew up. (NY Post)

+ Anyone in the mood for some new Weezer? We are too -- the band just announced their new single will drop on August 25. And if ya look real hard, it might just be floatin' around on the GooTube. (NME)

+ Will someone please tell me why Madonna is swimming in boxing trunks and a basketball jersey? (DrunkenStepfather)

+ Celeb feuds are as old as 'The Hills,' and Perez Hilton is usually the cause. This week, Ashlee Simpson told the Queen of Pink where he can stick it (and we're pretty sure it's a dark, dark place, devoid of all life), after meddling in her and hubby Pete Wentz' drunken affairs. (Cele|bitchy)

+ And speaking of Twitter, you'll be surprised to learn that Robert Pattinson does NOT like Twitter...(PopEater)

+ ...probably because people catch him maaaaaaybe kissing his maaaaaaaaybe girlfriend and co-star Kristen Stewart. (MTV News)

Today's news that Jeff Archuleta -- father of Buzzworthy idol David Archuleta -- was arrested for soliciting a sex act at a not-really-focused-on-relieving-your-back-pain massage parlor was nothing short of completely shocking and extremely sad. We're extremely protective of our little Arch Angel and wish him lots of love and... whatever else you wish a person when they (and the whole world) find out that their Mormon dad got busted for a happy ending. By the cops.

With that, here are five more celebrity dads who will absolutely give me another heart attack if I find out they went to an "unlicensed spa."

KEVIN JONAS, SR.
Paul Kevin Jonas, Sr., father of Kevin, Joe, Nick, and Frankie is a former pastor and manages his sons' career (they're in a band called "the Jonas Brothers") which is a full-time job. Also, I've met the man, and he's a saint. I JUST KNOW in my happy little heart that Kevin Jonas, Sr. is just not capable of such indiscretions. It's just impossible.

BILLY RAY CYRUS
Miley's "Thrill Billy" daddy does have the whole out-of-wedlock thing on his side (come on! it was the free-wheelin' '90s!), and then there was the Vanity Fair/ almost-naked pix thing, but he's still a true family man who's biggest crime, in my opinion, is the highlights.

PETE WENTZ
Pete Wentz already aired all of his dirty laundry (and more!) before he settled down with Ashlee Simpson, who cranked out super-cuters Bronx. And even though he's hung with the occasional stripper, he's got a totally hot piece at home. Plus, they're one of those couples who sorta looks like they do it all the time. VIVA LA SIMPSON-WENTZES!

CLAY AIKEN
Clay Aiken is far too busy... wait, what's Clay Aiken doing these days? Oh, going to the airport! Anyway, yay! He has a cute baby! Yay!

CHARLIE SWAN
BELLA'S DAD commit a crime? PUH-LEASE! What crime could the CHIEF OF POLICE OF FORKS possibly commit? I mean, sure, he's sometimes a little emotionally unavailable, and he can't cook to save his life, and true, he's still a bit hung up on his ex-wife, but you CANNOT say that  Charlie Swan doesn't love his daughter. Probably the only crime Charlie Swan is guilty of is BEING BORN A HUMAN.

+ Now, speaking of fathers and crimes, watch George Michael's "Father Figure" video.

+  OMJ!!!!!! The Jonas Brothers performed on Good Morning America this morning in Central Park in front of throngs of sweaty tween girls. We could hear the screaming all the way in our Times Square offices. (PopCrunch)

+ While we're on the kiddie tip, Her Madgesty Madonna fought hard and won the battle to add another Malawian child to her brood.  Good? Bad? What say ye? (Bitten & Bound)

+ Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson took time out of their busy schedules to shoot some publicity photos that help (or hurt?) the anti-Prop 8 campaign. (Webster's Is My B***h)

+ Lady Gaga with Marilyn Manson on a remix of "LoveGame?????" EW!!!!! (Ryan Seacrest)

+ Eminem done messed with the wrong woman. Mariah Carey is putting on her boxing gloves! The first track off her forthcoming album is called "Obsessed," a direct response to his songs about their alleged affair. It's gonna get NASTY and we can't WAIT. (Rap-Up)

+ Bonnaroo is ON this weekend and for these kids, their party (and business venture) came to a screeching halt. (Murfreesboro Post)

+ Oh holy GOD yes that IS Joe Jonas drip-drying by the pool, after having jumped in fully clothed. Yes. It. Is. (Buzzworthy)

+ It's Friday and we're lookin' great, feelin' great. That's why we're sharing this instrumental version of Britney Spears' next single "Radar," courtesy of someone who seems pretty good at tickling the ivories. (BritneySpears.com)

+ And on that note, don't bother putting that extra mole sauce on your chimichanga, kids. The JoBros have cancelled all their Mexican concert dates due to that pesky piggy flu that keeps rootin' around. (Us Magazine)

+ Buxom country music sweetheart/legend Dolly Parton wants to lend a "set" of helping hands to "perk up" Jessica Simpson's "sagging" career. (Celebitchy)

+ Barenaked Ladies have launched their own Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor, much like predecessors Phish and Jerry Garcia. And if ex-lead singer Steven Page had his way, he would have named it "It's All Been Done" -- and then frantically called his dealer. (The Canadian Press)

+ OMG we just got our frosted hair and fire engine-red lipstick in a twist -- Blondie and Pat Benetar going on a U.S. tour this summer?  WHAT?! (The Tripwire)

+ And speaking of uh-mayzing summer tours, Blink-182, Weezer, AND Fall Out Boy are getting together and traipsing cross-country from July to October.  Word on the street is that All-American Rejects may join in the fun, too.  WEEEE! (MTV News)

+ If this rumor is true that Ashlee Simpson is preggo again... we just. cant. (The Blemish)

With naked photos of Cassie that leaked online (twice in one WEEK!), and now, what may be photos of Rihanna naked, we're starting to wonder if taking naked photos of yourself (and having your naked photos leak onto the Internet) is the new Lost?

According to a study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (they get PAID to study sexting!) one in every five teenagers has sent or posted naked photos of themselves. Combine the inexplicable popularity of sending naked photos of yourself (what ever happened to giving your love a lock of your hair? So much more romantic!), using your dog's name as your password for everything, and a gnarly break-up, plus a few easy peasy keystrokes, and you've got an unfortunate recipe for public humiliation in the form everyone seeing your naughty bits and birthmarks. (Including your teachers and parents! GROSS!) And if you're famous, you've got even more to lose. Just ask pop stars like Miley Cyrus, Pete Wentz, Lily Allen, and more, who've had their naked or naughty photos accidentally shared with the world -- and fortunately recovered from the fall out to pull off career comebacks.

And remember -- if you're gonna take naked pictures of yourself... don't.

Cassie: Not only did Cassie make headlines recently for shaving half her head bald, but this week not one but two naked photos of her leaked online after they were stolen from her personal computer. Cassie admitted that the photos were hers, referred to the person who leaked the naked photos as "evil," and told the world that we all basically need to get over her boobies and get on with our lives.

Pete Wentz: Pete Wentz was sending naked Sidekick photos of himself back before it was all the rage -- and back when people still used Sidekicks. His naked photo incident went down in 2006, when Pete proved to the world, once and for all, that he really likes Morrissey. Pete himself summed up the penisgate incident quite succinctly when he told MTV News, "If you really don't want pictures of yourself to end up on the Internet, don't take the pictures." Wise words from the now-family man.

Vanessa Hudgens: Disney darling and "Sneakernight" singer Vanessa Hudgens suffered her own sex scandal when several naked and nearly-naked photos found their way to the Internet in 2007. Vanessa apologized to her fans, made four movies (including High School Musical 3) following the incident, and scrubbed away the scandal by continuing her stint as the face of Neutrogena. Vanessa was named one of People's most beautiful people in 2009, plus, she dates Zac Efron, so she wins.

+ Lily Allen, Miley, and Britney after the jump!

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+ Holy Sunday! Taylor Swift "appears" to have stolen the show at the Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. After taking the stage via magician David Copperfield's magic elevator, Ms. Fearless went on to win Album Of The Year and accepted a Crystal Milestone Award from Reba McEntire for bringing country back to life! (Associated Press)

+ In other magic crystal news, here's an eyeful of the Ferrari-red shoulder-baring mind-blower that Taylor Swift wore to the awards. (Just Jared)

+ Miley Cyrus to Teen Vogue: "Robert Pattinson? More like Blob-ert Fat-and-sucks." (MTV News)

+ Gabe Saporta's ass-shaking days are over (for now)! A major Vegas ankle bust has the Cobra Starship rocker rockin' a cane and tweeting for dear life. Help me Pete Wentz! Revolting photos included... (@GabrielSaporta)

+ Illin' in a leather trench and cracked black fedora, that same skinny brown-haired Eminem who graced this page Friday, helped induct childhood heroes (and temporary fashion inspirations) Run-DMC into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. What a night for Cleveland ... (MTV News)

+ Ashlee Simpson demonstrates the pregnant splits, among ... other things, via TwitPic. (I Don't Like You In That Way)

+ Madonna and Angelina Jolie squabble over "spicy brown baby," baby island, space babies and more on Saturday Night Live. (Perez Hilton)

+ Wrestlemania champ John Cena to Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg: "Please help me find a job that's not getting punched in the face with chairs?" (MTV News)

+ The City star Whitney Port was snapped having a hot-n-heavy makeout sesh with Robert Buckley, the dreamboat from Lipstick Jungle.  We totally support this and any liplocking that does not involve Jay Lyon. (Pretty Boring)

+ You can have whatever you like, but you, T.I., can only have this state-issued orange jumpsuit which you'll be wearing for the next 366 days in prison. Sorry, brah! (MTV News)

+ Who knew that Jennifer Hudson once wanted to pursue the exciting career of tattoo artistry? (Scandalist)

+ We totally forgot about Ian Somerhalder (you know, the hottie from 2002's The Rules Of Attraction). Looks like he'll be playing a bloodsucker on the CW's new show Vampire Diaries. (Socialite Life)

+ Kelly Clarkson looks seriously adorable on the cover of her new single "I Do Not Hook Up." (ICYDK)

+ Mmm... wanna see a huge, disgusting chunk of wax in Zac Efron's ear? Of course you do. (TMZ)

+ In the "Why?/ Because 'Why Not?'" category for today, Lady GaGa will be performing "Poker Face" on American Idol??? (Pop Crunch)

+ Chicago thinks Pete and Ashlee are on the rocks, but WHAT does Chicago know? Meanwhile, over in Twitterland, looks like Ashlee was keeping Pete's seat warm at the Australian VMAs. (Chicago Sun Times)

+ Does Anna Kournikova do anything anymore besides put on bathing suits and make pouty faces? Did she ever do anything else?? (Egotastic!)

+ MTV hottie Audrina Patridge dropped her top for the new Divine Rights of Denim ad campaign.  We think she's getting better with age. Or maybe it's just the lack of clothing. (Egotastic)

+ Dater/stalker of the stars Doug Reinhardt proposed to Paris Hilton last night, only to have her tell him she needed "to think about it."  Poor Dougie just can't catch a break, can he? (Pop Crunch)

+ Is there trouble in Pashleeville?? Didn't Ashlee Simpson learn anything from watching Meet the Barkers? (Page Six)

+ Well, Rihanna went and bought herself a gun. It's about damn time. (Celebitchy)

+ Janet Jackson was spotted in NYC looking "bookish." At least she's getting out of bed. (Rap-Up)

+ American Idol finalist Adam Lambert shed the nail polish and mascara to perform Smokey Robinson's "Tracks Of My Tears" to rave reviews last night.  We have to say he actually looks kind of hot! (Towleroad)

+ Madonna is brushing up on her skills to play Mrs. Hannigan from Annie, having just filed papers to adopt yetanother Malawian child. Yawn. (People)