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(Credit: Steven Klein, Vogue Italia)

By now you've probably seen Rihanna -- all of her, as Queen Ri is about 80% naked -- in the pages of Vogue Italia's September 2009 couture supplement.

The highly conceptual photos feature nearly-naked Rihanna, and when she's not naked, she's in bondage gear, Valentino, Versace, metal undies (by Buzzworthy couture crush, The Blonds), knee-high boots, and, errumm... a muzzle (!!!?!?!?), making a big wet, wild, watery messy of everything. And then there's all that glammy Grace Jones makeup.

The pasties and hot body I cannot procure for you. The makeup? YOU MUST check out British beauty brand Illamasqua for the MOST insanely dramatic, dramatically insane bright and bold colors -- not to mention risque product names like Danger and Mislead (ahem), Angst, Victim, Stalk, Growl, Maneater, and Fetish. A must-own if you're looking to cop Rihanna's style: Illamsasqua's jet-black lipstick in Pristine.

And, if you're having a Rihanna dress-up party, might as well do it right in a-morir's black sunglasses. They're covered in pyramid studs, and they're the same sunglasses Rihanna wore in Jay-Z's "Run This Town" video.

Hai gurl.

Thank you, Alexa Chung. At least YOU had a sense of humor about bitchassness! Unlike SOME people! Like Diddy. Who's apparently too cool to plunge a toilet. The NERVE. You DO want people to watch your show, don't you? (SPEAKING OF -- that show is CALLED Making His Band, and it starts tonight at 10pm.) Dude, Didatron DID NOT bring his "let's-go-people/lock-in" attitude today. But Alexa locked right in on her perfect style as always. Here's what Alexa Chung wore today on It's On With Alexa Chung. Besides a No Bitchassness shirt.


Monday, July 27
+ Shirt: Steven Alan
+ Shorts: Levi's
+ Espadrilles: LK Bennett

I've gone on and on about Steven Alan's marvelous buttondown shirts for a boy and a girl. Check out this purple Steven Alan buttondown from the pre-Fall collection. It's from the men's section, but ladies, come on. Wearing a men's shirt doesn't make you any less of a lady. It's $168 from Stevenalan.com.

Or get four Company 81 buttondowns (Brendon Urie's been seen in the label) for the price of one Steven Alan shirt.  $42 at Company81.com.

Finally, here's where to get some cute black lace-up espadrilles.


My mind is still slightly blown by Joanna Garcia's menagerie of mini horses, goats and other amazing animals, and by Kristin Cavallari's revelation that she's RESPONSIBLE FOR INTRODUCING HEIDI AND SPENCER, which I totally forgot about. I can't figure out if I'm glad there's someone to blame for that or if I'd rather just not know. Anyway, let's FOCUS ON FASHION, shall we? Here's what Alexa wore today on It's On With Alexa Chung!

Wednesday, July 8
+ Shirt: Kova & T.
+ Jeans: Current/Elliott.
+ Shoes: Chanel, her own.
+ Necklace: Delphine-Charlotte Parmentier Paris

Steven Alan is the MASTER of the button-down boyfriend shirt for hims and for hers. Get one for $119 at StevenAlan.com.

Shopbop carries some of Current/ Elliott's skinniest jeans -- their dark-wash "legging jeans." Get them for $218 at Shopbop.com.

Sisters Danielle and Jodie Snyder are behind DANNIJO jewelry. Check out the mashup of metal, chains, yarn and suede that forms their "Siena" necklace. It's $238 at Charmandchain.com.

... And find out more about Alexa's gorgeous two-tone Chanel Mary Jane chunky heels here.

+ 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)

+ We bet Beyonce hates to be reminded that they still have to crank out one more album for their label. The other two who-see-whats, however, could probably use the cash. (PopCrunch)

+ The Barenaked Ladies took home a Juno Award for 'Children's Album of the Year.' Guess all the all the mounds of coke lead singer Steven Page was sucking down before he got kicked out of the band really did provide some inspiration. (Yahoo! Canada News)

+ What to do before going to court on Monday? If you're Rihanna, you slip away to Hawaii for a few days.  (PopSugar)

+ Holy sneak peek at the new Jonas Brothers World Tour stage. WOOT WOOT! (Teen Hollywood 411)

+ K-Fed, looking oddly like Shrunken Head Man from Beetlejuice, has clearly ordered one too many Moons Over My Hammies. (Pink Is The New Blog)

+ Time for some Robert Pattinson kiddie porn from a photo shoot waaaaaay back in 2001.  It's reeeeally good -- we promise. (Socialite Life)

+ David Archulet-me congratulate you on your upcoming Hannah Montana appearance! Evidently Miley Cyrus was totally fun to work with and it was a hoot to be on set with everyone. Take that, haterz!  (Disney Society)

+ Better be sitting down for this one, kids. This. is. the. last. season. of. The. Hills. for. Lauren. Conrad.  AHH!!!! Who will provide me with all the awkward stares and knowing glances I have grown to love??? (TV Watch)

+ Resident narcotics hoover Lead singer Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies is no longer of Barenaked Ladies.  Not that we care, but seriously -- i will pry. shed a tearzorz everytime i sing "Chickity china the chinese chicken..." (E! Online)

+ A certain Miss P!nk is giving Britney a run for her money in the abs department. Take me to the "Funhouse" please!!! (The Sun)

+ What the ffffffffffffrenchtoast is Kanye West doing with THIS chick???? (The Evil Beet)

+ Do you think Plies could do a better tablescape than Sandra Lee?  My money's on Ft Myers. (Rap-Up)

+ Steven Page, the fast-talking lead singer of 90's pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies, was arrested on drug charges after he accidentally left the driver's side door of his car open and essentially led police to his nearby cocaine lair. Whoopsies! (Billboard)

+ Timbaland is already amped about Jay-Z's next album. "[It's] gonna be phenomenal. You know why? We don't care. We're doing great music just to do it." (MTV)

+ Similarly, Britney Spears' managers say the singer's been laying down tracks in the studio "just for fun." The proof? "In the studio, 'She's giggly,' he added. 'Some days she'll go in and get nothing done.'" (People)

+ A bouncer who failed to recognize Chris Martin of Coldplay denied him access to an exclusive rooftop party over the weekend. (E! Online)

+ Lily Allen admits her new song is a "rip-off." (NME)

+ Mariah Carey celebrates her happy nuptials by bringing her hubby to the happiest place on Earth. (Ohnotheydidn't)

+ Kanye West to perform at the Democratic National Convention where "F--- Bush" outbursts are, presumably, appreciated. (AceShowbiz)

+ Fifteen-year-old Miley Cyrus says she wants to do a "younger, cleaner version of Sex and the City." You know, kinda like the Samantha-less reruns on the CW. (Derek Hail)

+ Heroes star Hayden Panettiere just released her first single! Unfortunately, it's "a sweet but forgettable summer song, reminiscent of Paris Hilton’s ‘Stars Are Blind’." Ouch. (We Are Pop Slags)

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Today's "My TRL Week" fan co-host Blythe, from Seattle, totally has that "this girl can do anything" glow about her, you know? She's got a smile that could light up Times Square, and just as much energy to boot. She was definitely rockin' a fantastic look: colorful, young and totally one-of-a-kind, which makes sense because she told us she likes to score her pieces at hole-in-the-wall boutiques where she can find unique pieces. Here's what else she told us about her style:

What she was rocking: Serfontaine jeans; Urban Outfitters top; Stuart Weitzman shoes; Lia Sophia necklace; Alex & Ani bracelet
Favorite store: Trendy Wendy in downtown Seattle.
Favorite designer: "Roberto Cavalli -- he tries to match his clients with the curvier figure, and I have curves. I'd love to wear one of his pieces later on down the road! I really admire his style."
Favorite make up brands: Urban Decay and MAC: "They always come out with really cool colors and themes. It's really good quality make up. I love it."
How she describes her style: "My style is very original. It varies from sporty to grunge to cute, you know?"
Style idols: "Gwen Stefani. Her stuff is so original, she's so talented, and she has this vision of her, and it shows through her wardrobe. And Beyonce, of course: she's a role model of mine. She has great hair too!"
If she could go on a shopping spree, she'd get… "Couture jeans. I love jean shopping. Rock & Republic is my ultimate favorite, plus Paper Denim & Cloth and 7 For All Mankind. And True Religion. Plus, shoes! Jimmy Choos, Steven by Steve Madden, Michael Kors."
Item she can't live without: "I have these dangly Chanel earrings. I love 'em. They're very bling!"

We looooved Blythe's Urban Outfitters top, and we had no trouble finding plenty of bold, bright and boho (not to mention budget-consciuous) tops from Urban:

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Lux Mixed Print Calico top, $14.99

 

 

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Honeycomb Ombre Frock, $14.99

 

 

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Lux Zigzag Yacht top, $14.99

 

 

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Lux Geometric Kimono dress, $58

 

 

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And we LOOOOOVE this Rocawear top. And it's just $28!

 

 

Ciao for now, y'all! We'll see you back here tomorrow with (sniff!) our last "My TRL Week" fan co-host!