The world's first ladies kept busy this year, jet-setting around the world, campaigning for their partners, and even giving birth. France's Carla Bruni-Sarkozy made a cameo in Woody Allen's hit Midnight in Paris before welcoming a new daughter in October, Michelle Obama took a Summer trip to Africa, and Britain's Samantha Cameron turned heads when she decided not to wear a hat to the royal Read more

Nicole Richie threw on a studded leather jacket for an appearance in LA yesterday. She stopped by Milk Boutique to support pal Masha Gordon at her If Pockets Talked pop-up shop, where Samantha Ronson DJed. The evening out was just the latest in a string of events for Nicole, who also attended Mindy Kaling's book launch party at the Roosevelt Hotel on Monday. Over the weekend, Nicole hosted a Read more

Nicole Richie was back at the gym in LA yesterday following a weekend trip to Mexico with friends. The result of her efforts in the gym were on display at her Cabo resort when Nicole was spotted lounging poolside in a sexy black bikini in the company of her good friend Samantha Ronson. The pair sipped drinks and grabbed lunch with pals Jessica and Ashlee Simpson who were also vacationing in Cabo. Read more

For Spring 2012, Jonathan Saunders took an extremely juicy trip to '50s ladylike dressing, giving us a collection of ultra-feminine dresses and separates in an array of colors that wasn't unlike the contents of a Starburst tropical fruit package. Add to that Indian-inspired prints and a curlicue print that reminded us of a Palm Beach grandmother's white wrought iron fence, and you have a bold Read more

Charlotte Ronson had some of her closest loved ones, including her twin Samantha Ronson, Rashida and Kidada Jones, Nicole Richie, and Paris Hilton at the launch of Charlotte Ronson Beauty at Il Sole in LA last night. Charlotte's new makeup and hair care line will be sold exclusively at Sephora, and she collaborated with friends such as Nicole and Samantha on everything from the packaging to the Read more

When we read The Hairpin's article about how your American Girl doll shaped your life, we immediately began reminiscing about our own AG dolls. This year American Girl is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, and only a couple of the historical girls we grew up with are still available. But I remember when it was just the classic Molly, Samantha, Felicity, Addy, and Kirsten. I had Samantha first, Read more

Rachel Zoe spent the past weekend out at the beach on Long Island, and on Saturday she dressed up to celebrate being on the cover of Hamptons magazine's September issue at the restaurant Georgica. She was decked out in an outfit from her namesake resort collection to pose with her husband, Rodger Berman, as well as pals Debra Halpert and Samantha Yanks. Rachel and Rodger's young son Skyler, Read more

Nicole Richie shared a laugh with friends on the beach in Malibu yesterday. Nicole was joined by husband Joel Madden, his brother Benji, pal Samantha Ronson, West Coast Vogue editor Lisa Love, and others in celebrating Fourth of July in the sand. She sported long blond braids for the event, which included checking out a fireworks show over the water. Nicole and Joel weren't the only stars who Read more

Lindsay Lohan was in an LA court yet again today for a hearing in her felony theft case. The troubled actress, who is charged with stealing a $2,500 necklace from a Venice Beach jewelry store, was presented with a tough ultimatum this morning — she can either settle the case with the district attorney and face "significant" jail time, or take her chances by pleading not guilty and hoping the Read more