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U.S. Olympic skater Tanith Belbin might be envied by millions for her effortless turns and spins — but, she tells PEOPLE, if you’re convinced figure skating is all grace and glamour, think again. “To warm up prior to taking the ice, we don’t only stretch. We’re doing push-ups, sit-ups and running,” she says. “In that little warm-up, that’s when I do a lot of my sweating. Then, I have to go directly in my costume and you want to make sure you still look good and don’t stain [it],” Tanith explains of what prompted her to partner with Secret as the new spokesperson for the brand’s Clinical Strength Deodorant. And the skater has extra incentive to to keep her costumes in pristine condition — many of them are designed by her mother, including the look she wore to the last Winter Olympics. “There is something to be said about a costume that you know was made with love,” she says. “[My mom] is so conscientious of my body and my feeling comfortable, and that’s really what I want to feel going into a competition — cool, and confident and comfortable. In my mom’s dresses I feel the most like that.” And while Tanith has yet to decide if mom will be creating all her looks for the 2010 Olympic games in Vancouver this February, one thing is certain: she can’t wait to get back on the ice. “This time around, I’m really trying to concentrate on taking in the entire experience, still focusing on what I need to do on the ice just enjoying the process.” She continues, “It’s so incredible to say you’ve [worked] for something your entire life and then have achieved it. It’s really, really an outstanding experience in my life.” –Kristin Larson

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The life of a fashion designer might consist of glamorous parties and famous friends, but if their New Year’s resolutions are any indication, some style stars are just like us! WWD asked several star-favorite designers, including Thakoon Panichgul, Behnaz Sarafpour and Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia, what their 2010 goals were. Thakoon, whose celebrity fans include First Lady Michelle Obama and Diane Kruger, is expanding his cultural horizons by attempting to learn Japanese. For Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet 2010’s goal will be “to get my driver’s license so I can get a pink Smart car.” Meanwhile, Behnaz Sarafpour, whose famous clients include Claire Danes and Rachel McAdams, admits that even though she should be going to the gym, she knows “that just won’t happen, I am aiming for something more realistic and will try to become more of a morning person.” We know exactly how that feels! So with the start of 2010, tell us: What are your New Year’s resolutions this year? –Kristin Larson

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Long hailed as the Sexiest Woman Alive, Angelina Jolie can add yet another honor to her name: Beauty Icon of the Decade. In a poll commissioned by British brand Superdrug, in which 3,000 people were questioned, Brad Pitt’s leading lady was named number one on their list of the top 20 beauty icons of the decade. “Angelina Jolie is not a conventional beauty but her strong character shines through her fabulous features to give her a unique standing in the beauty world,” Steve Jebson, Commercial Director for Superdrug, tells the UK’s Telegraph. Also making the top five are Jennifer Aniston, Kylie Minogue, Catherine Zeta-Jones and British star Cheryl Cole. Check out all the stars who made the list here and then tell us: Do you agree that Angelina Jolie is the beauty icon of the decade? Who else would you have put on this list?–Andrea DeSimone

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While there remains no shortage of Hollywood starlets whose stick-thin frames continue to appear in magazines and on the red carpet, it seems now more than ever ordinary women are tiring of the look — and the possible extreme measures it takes to achieve that near-impossible standard. A recent survey, which polled 2,000 women aged 18 and over, found that stars with curvier, healthier figures were more desirable, reports the UK’s Daily Mail. Topping the desirability chart is Kate Winslet, followed by Halle Berry and Beyonce. Also making the list: Megan Fox and Lily Allen, while svelte Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss tie for last place. Could the era of too-too-skinny starlets be coming to an end?  –Andrea DeSimone

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While Lindsay Lohan’s troubles as artistic advisor at Ungaro continue, the actress isn’t letting sartorial drama at the French fashion house slow down production of her own signature 6126 legging line. Yesterday Lindsay took to Twitter to reveal that she would be expanding the collection beyond hosiery, saying, “i need MORE followers i am so sad about this, how can i tell everyone about my 6126 full collection COMING OUT! all clothing.” This morning, WWD confirms that the expanded collection will launch for fall 2010 and feature 100 pieces that range from $18 leggings to a $300 leather jacket. The following spring the line will grow even further, to encompass 150 items, including handbags, shoes, jewelry and cosmetics. Tell us: Do you plan to dress yourself in Lindsay’s clothes? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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From harem pants to fingerless gloves, fashion trends got risky in 2009. And though some things, like tie-dyed jeans were better left in the ’80s, not all trends were bad. Who didn’t buy fringed sandals after Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel and Jennifer Love Hewitt stepped out in the same pair by Gerard Darel? We sure did! In fact, we are hoping many of 2009’s biggest trends make the cut in 2010 — including Miley’s lace tights, Kate Hudson’s suiting dress and Penelope Cruz’s thigh-high boots. Click here to check out the year’s 20 best trends and then tell us: Which would you like to see make it to 2010 — and which do you hope will disappear?–Andrea DeSimone

She did it again! After months as a blonde, Britney Spears has traded her flaxen tresses for a raven color. And while hair changes are nothing new to the star, who has notoriously sported everything from her signature baby blonde to, well, no hair at all — we always love seeing her change up her look. Tell us: Should Britney keep walking on the dark side in the new year, or go back to blonde? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

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It’s been a year of sexy looks for Kim Kardshian. From a slinky LBD at the Playboy Mansion to a white-hot plunging frock at the Hollywood Style Awards, the reality star sizzled on and off the red carpet. Check out her sexiest looks from 2009 — and see which look was not so hot. Then tell us: What did you think of Kim’s fashion this year? Who was your favorite style star of ‘09? –Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester

In her 10 year run playing character Greenlee Smythe on All My Children, Rebecca Budig has had quite a few on-screen beaus (including Josh Duhamel, with whom she was co-nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for America’s Favorite Couple in 2002) — so who better to turn to for kissing advice with the big New Year’s Eve midnight smooch approaching? Budig, who is married to former Bachelor Bob Guiney, was kind enough to give us the rundown on how she preps for puckering up. “For kissing, I like lipgloss. But not the sticky kind. The smell good, smooth kind!” she says, and cites Sephora and Kiehl’s as two of her favorites. In addition, Budig tipped us off to Ayur-medic Lip Enhancer, a vitamin-C infused gloss that “tastes good, and gives your lips a little color,” she says. To make the tint last, the Cincinnati native suggests using lip liner to fill in lips before applying gloss: “That way, once the gloss is gone, there is still color! And the liner tends to really stay which is why I use it all over.” The star also shares her obsession with Colgate Wisp, a miniature breath-freshening toothbrush. “I use that after meals, on the plane, before love scenes…it’s just very convenient and makes my mouth feel very clean!” And when asked her thoughts on the best on-screen kiss—hers or otherwise—the actress chooses wit over fairytale romance: “In The Jerk, when Steve Martin licks Bernadette Peter’s face. It always makes me laugh!” -Emily Hsieh