For the birds

HITCHCOCK REVISITED: The recent Hollywood edition of Vanity Fair featured one of their best photo portfolios ever, stars in famous Hitchcock scenes. Jodie Foster playing Tippi Hedron in "The Birds" is my favorite, but also great are Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem as Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart in "Rear Window."

The Hills are alive with the sound of backstabbing

IT'S BACK! Twenty-seven hours and counting! "The Hills" makes it's much-anticipated return tomorrow night. Will Kristen really make an appearance in the coming episodes? Is it really kaput between Spencer and Heidi, Lauren and Brody? Whitney and Teen Vogue? We can't wait to see how it all unfolds!

On target

The latest designer line to come to Target is Jojovich-Hawk, a line helmed by actress/model/singer Milla Jojovich and model Carmen Hawk. Truth be told, I haven't been a huge fan of Target's designer collections. Heresy, I know, but I always feel like I can tell that the collections are pale imitations of the original. I was so excited about Temperley's line last year, and was sorely disappointed in the results, a mish-mash of trendy hippie looks with no compelling standout piece. But Jojovich-Hawk's collection is one of the strongest of the Go lines. It's also perfect for spring, as the looks are heavy on florals and flounces. The dresses are very cute, with forgiving silhouettes that would be perfect for a backyard barbecue or just hanging out in a hammock. They definitely make me yearn for Sundays full of badminton, lemonade and farmers markets. And what could be better than that?

Welcome to the jungle

With only one episode remaining in Candice Bushnell's new series "Lipstick Jungle," I can safely say that it's really not that good. It's improved from being stupid enough to offend to being utterly non-offensive in every way, which is a good thing, I guess, but which has rendered the show totally unremarkable. It's not as wildly unbelievable or smugly self-satisfied as "Cashmere Mafia," but it's just as far-fetched. Lindsay Price plays a likable young designer who's swept off her feet by - no kidding here - Andrew McCarthy, who has enough money to drop $50 million on a painting. I meet those kinds of guys everyday, don't you? Brooke Shields plays a film producer who is trying to balance her family and career - yawn. And Kim Raver plays a magazine editor having an affair that began as sexual harassment. It's all very "Unfaithful," but not nearly as well-acted. So, all in all, if you haven't caught an episode yet, don't worry, you haven't missed much. You're safe sticking to "Sex and the City" reruns.

Cute and cropped

This time of year can be tricky wardrobe wise, it's too cool to go jacket-less and too warm for a heavy coat. Last year marked the inauguration of the cropped jacket, a stylish take on the traditional light coat. If you didn't pick one up last year luckily they're still in this year, and J.Crew has the cutest of the bunch. This white jaquard jacket is perfect with jeans or with a summer dress. We like the white best, but try one of their khaki cropped jackets for a more casual look.

It's in the bag

IT'S EASY BEING GREEN: Plastic bags may be convenient and cheap, but they're going to be around a lot longer than the groceries you put in them, and will outlive you as well. Starting April 22, Earth Day, Whole Foods is going to stop offering the bags to shoppers, and many other retailers are curbing their addiction to the Earth-unfriendly bags as well. So now is the perfect time to pick up some canvas bags that are strong enough for your groceries yet stylish enough to tote around town. Keep one in your car and one folded up in your purse and you're good to go, and everyone else will be green with envy.

Fantasy League results

SISTER CHRISTIAN: All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately "Project Runway" is now a memory, as well as our first fantasy league. Christian claimed victory, thanks in no small part to Posh Spice's vote. I'm all for adding some credibility to the show with famous fashionista's like Posh, but it would be nice if the designers were judged, for the final, by the three judges who know them best and have seen their triumphs and tragedies throughout the season. Truth be told, I wasn't fully crazy about any of the last three collections, but I thought Jillian's was the strongest overall. It was contemporary, wearable and covetable, all things Christian's collection was not. Christian is a good designer, no doubt, but he excels at costumes, not clothes for everyday living. And I'm all for the Viktor & Rolf's and Alexander McQueen's succeeding in the business, but if I'm going to pick the next great designer it's the Miuccia Pradas and Marc Jacobs who have the greater impact on people's lives. The clothes you see at the mall are inspired by their collections, not by those of the avant-garde artists. Jillian was robbed! FANTASY LEAGUE RESULTS: In the end I couldn't be caught, thanks to a few early wins, but it was close! Brad and Julia tied for second, and were only one win behind me. Kate and Angy finished in third with four wins, and Rachel was in fourth place with three wins. Unfortunately Andrea finished last with one win, but there's always next season!

Enchanted

The ever ubiquitous Amy Adams has made it to the Vogue best dressed list. And she looks great in the color of the season (almost) past: grey. She's reminiscent of Nicole Kidman in her redhead years. For a classic look at Adams, check her out in a couple of early episodes of "The Office," which she appeared in a couple of years ago before her star really rose. She played Jim's short-lived girlfriend, who was almost as dumb as Dwight, but a lot better looking.

Dressed to impress

AND THE AWARD GOES TO: Well it's a bit late for my favorite Oscar looks, but better late than never! The dresses this year were really great overall, with few misses and a lot of people looking much better than in recent outings, including the Jennifers: Garner and Hudson. And the best dressed ladies were all about the accessories, from baby bumps to jewels to die for. Among the best were Helen Mirren in a ruby red dress, Penelope Cruz in sapphire blue and Anne Hathaway in stunning scarlet. But the best looks of the night? Check out a pregnant Jessica Alba, Marion Cotillard in a fishtail white gown, Jennifer Hudson in a look reminiscent of "Dreamgirls" and Nicole Kidman dripping diamonds while also pregnant.

Fantasy League week twelve

MY PICK FOR WEEK TWELVE: Well this is it, the end of another season, and the onset of Runway withdrawal. I think Jillian is going to win it all, and I think it's well deserved. I would be OK with any of the three finalists winning, but disappointed, absolutely, if Jillian doesn't get the recognition she has deserved all season. She's a great designer of clothes for women. They're drool-inducing and fashion forward without being over-the-top. Christian's clothing is too costume-y, which is why I think he got along so well with Chris. It's all collars and darts and Flock of Seagulls looking. Rami makes beautiful dresses, no doubt, but that's it, and the next great designer has to do more than dress a starlet.

Get on the bus

THE TIME OF THE SEASON: I've always loved these old VW buses. If only my parents had one so I could've inherited it and drove it until it died, I would've been thrilled! But I have another chance, as Volkswagen is releasing a new bus later this year. At just $20,000, it's not exactly cheap, but totally reasonable for an amazing slice of the past.

If the shoe fits

If you're going to buy one new shoe this year, it should definitely be a gladiator sandal. Flat sandals are great, very practical for weekends and cool with short skirts. But if you're like me and you like a little boost for your 5'2" frame, these Nine West heels are perfect. They elevate the classic style by adding a platform heel, and will work with jeans, pants or longer skirts. And at only $89, they're a great investment. But hurry, they're already beginning to sell out!

UPDATE: LookGirl beauty here, just chiming in to let you about my recent Gladiator-inspired purchases. (Please ignore the horrible photos I took trying to bend over and point the camera in the vicinity of my feet and my desperate need for a pedicure!) Last weekend I was browsing Target's shoe racks and came out with a great pair of sandals from Issac Mizrahi for $24.99. They're not real leather clearly, but for that price they seemed like a steal. Plus, they're very comfortable. Then, this weekend, while consignment shopping with a pal, I found the most amazing pair of like-new Coach Gladiator heels (they're higher and cuter than they look in the pic) in gold. They are fantastic! But you haven't heard the best part: They were only $28. Yeah.

Eastern promise

My favorite store in New York City, and there are a lot of great ones to choose from, is Pearl River Mart. It is an Asian-goods emporium, with everything from silk pajamas to tea pots to paper lanterns. Everything is super affordable too, much less than you'd pay for comparable items at other stores. Check out their Web site whether you're furnishing your home or your closet. Our favorites are the wall fans and the embroidered tops. And you don't even have to fly to Hong Kong to snag them.

Week eleven results are in...

Oh Chris, poor Chris. He seems like such a nice guy, and we all know what happens to nice guys. They finish last, and deservedly so in this case. Chris made a truly frightening collection, complete with jackets and dresses trimmed in human hair. It was more macabre than masterful, and he paid the price. Not that Rami's collection was anything special. It looked straight out of the mall, although the craftsmanship on the gown was impressive, although the dress itself wasn't terrible original. FANTASY LEAGUE RESULTS: It was almost a complete sweep, with all but Andrea and Rachel picking Chris to go home. All in all I'm still in the lead with seven wins, Brad, Julia, Kate and Angy all have four wins, and Andrea and Rachel have one.