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According to HBO, Barbie is over.

So over, in fact, that the cable company is releasing a new line of True Blood collectible dolls.

Sookie, Eric and Bill all come in porcelain busts that are about 6″ tall.

Plus, at about $70 each, these collectibles are for seriously die-hard fans.

Our thoughts?

We’re kind of creeped out, and think that these scary-looking dolls might give us nightmares.

We’ll stick with Barbie, thanks.

See the whole True Blood crew for yourself here!

Once late summer rolls around and our wallets are almost totally empty, we’re all about finding cool stuff to do- for free.

Instead of celebrating their release of their fourth album at a swanky venue, Interpol is going to be performing in an L.A. parking lot.

If you’re in the area, be sure and check out the band’s “out store” performance in the parking lot of Space 15 Twenty.

Although the show is technically free, it’s bound to fill up fast, so you can get guaranteed entry by pre-ordering the band’s latest CD, Interpol.

For more info, check out the Space 15 Twenty site.

Remember those duck tape prom dress contest that the tape companies hold each spring?

That’s what we thought of when we saw this duck tape tank top by Cheap Monday.

Ann Sofie Black has designed a mini-collection of duck tape clothing for ASOS, including a body con dress and the shirt at left.

It’s just a basic white tank, with real duck tape detailing.

We’re not crazy about the look at all.

However,  if you are, it’s about the easiest (and cheapest) DIY there is.

Maybe that’s the reason it’s on sale for $13….

Would you ever wear this duck tape style, DIY or otherwise?

“Hi Faran.  Couple months ago I traveled to Hong Kong, and came across this at a small fisherman’s village on Lantau Island. It looked like a children’s picture book on the wall.  Adorable, isn’t it?  – Irena”  It’s super, especially against the marina backdrop!  If you have graffiti, send it to us!  faran@nylonmag.com – we love it!

So I’m cleaning out my desk – Fall is around the corner, it’s my version of Spring Cleaning  (go figure).

Fortunate me, I have accrued a bunch of gift certificates from the holidays.  With fashion week around the corner I thought it would be a perfect time to put them to use.

First I went to Ralph Lauren, where I picked up a flannel – something everyone should have for Fall.  I chose a green and peach RRL.  I don’t like to buy things that fit small, but I noticed a flannel could go a bit boxy – and then you just look large.  I want to wear it over a striped LnA tee and PRPS skinny jeans – it’s a fitted, really cute look for Fall.

Next up, I went to French Connection, and bought a shirt we just shot for NYLON!  It’s splatter paint and says “FREAK” on it.  Then I bought a white dress with a cap sleeve, what could be chicer?  Contrary to popular opinion, I feel that “winter white” is the new black – I don’t believe in these Labor Day rules, and I assure you I will be rocking white for Fashion Week.

Next up was A/X Armani Exchange, where I did some serious damage.  Thinking ahead for Sundance, I bought a black puffer.  Then I took a cue from our senior fashion editor, Michelle Renau, and bought a black sheath dress with gold rope embroidery down the front.  I also bought a sweatshirt blazer and a nautical striped top, which is a trend that’s carrying over from summer to fall.  Also, disco leggings.  You really need these.  I mean it.

Last but not least, a stop in Victoria’s Secret never killed anybody.

I got three undies for $30 and a matching bra, that isn’t padded – which is hard to find there.

Now I just have to worry about how to get it all home.

–DANI STAHL

Fact: we love Natalie Portman.

Somehow she always manages to look classically stylish without being too boring.

Case in point?

Here she is at the Venice Film Festival, at the premiere of her new movie, Black Swan, in an amazing Rodarte gown.

It makes perfect sense, considering the Mulleavy sisters designed all the gorgeous costumes for the ballet film.

(Just check out the movie’s trailer for even more fashion envy).

What do you think of her look?

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Yesterday afternoon,  Blake Lively (er, Serena) was spotted on the set of Gossip Girl, on the arm of her supposed on-camera love interest.

Does he look familiar to you?

Turns out his name is Sam Page (thanks imdb!), and he’s acted in about a billion TV shows, including Popular, Desperate Housewives, Greek, Melrose Place (the new one), and, as seen at left, he played Joan’s creepy husband on Mad Men.

P.S. Don’t even get us started on Serena’s dominatrix attire…

This new CD just made our Wednesday a little more exciting.

This is Real Life is a mixtape from Indieshuffle.com and DJ wait what, featuring tons of mash-ups from artists like Sleigh Bells, LCD Soundsystem, and Miike Snow.

Plus, they’re offering it as a pay-as-you-want system, so you can donate as much or as little as you’d like for the album (yep, even $0).

But if you do choose do pay, all the proceeds go to 826 Valencia, an organization that promotes youth writing.

Interested?

Get the album for yourself here!

Thanks to Not Couture, we’ve discovered a new jewelry line that somehow combines literature and fashion.

And, the result is pretty cool.

Literary Jewels takes vintage books and makes them into rings, necklaces and bracelets.

Designer Jeremy May laminates hundreds sheets of paper together and then finishes the pieces with a high gloss, making each one totally unique.

The best part?

At the end, the final product is re-inserted in the empty space where the paper used to be.

See more of May’s designs here.