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Gwen Stefani

Wonder Woman: Gwen Stefani

Frontwoman for the band No Doubt and solo songstress, Gwen Stefani also steals the spotlight as a songwriter, designer and mother.

Frontwoman for the band No Doubt and solo songstress, Gwen Stefani also steals the spotlight as a songwriter, designer and mother. The 38-year–old trendsetter and wife of rocker Gavin Rossdale with whom she has adorable Kingston, has got it goin' on.

After successfully launching L.A.M.B. apparel in 2003, the designer created her Harajuku Lovers line. And more recently, she found another place to express her creativity in her HP Harajuku products.

And, just when we thought our girl Gwen has done absolutely everything, she starts a charity —the Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship for students who have lost their homes or sources of income due to fire. As reported in the San Diego Union Tribune, Stefani said:

"When I heard about the devastation of the fires, at first I felt I should cancel my San Diego show out of respect. But then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution."

The pop star also donated roughly $160,000 in proceeds from her October concert to the San Diego Foundation fire–relief fund, proving that this wonder woman is not "just a girl."

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Fashion Flash

Fab Flash: Gwen Stefani Sues Forever 21

Diane von Furstenberg filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 back in March, and now Gwen has followed suit, claiming in her lawsuit that the fast fashion chain has illegally ripped off Harajuku Lovers' designs.

Diane von Furstenberg filed a lawsuit against Forever 21 back in March, and now Gwen has followed suit, claiming in her lawsuit that the fast fashion chain has illegally ripped off Harajuku Lovers' designs.

The complaint cites Harajuku's trademark red, white, and black hearts and heart-box designs have begun to appear in nearly identical red, white, and black prints on Forever 21 clothing, handbags, and accessories. The only difference is the wording that accompanies the hearts and Japanese characters: Gwen's line says "Harajuku Lovers" while Forever 21's designs say "Forever Love." Sounds suspicious...


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Love It or Hate It

Harajuku Lovers Orange County Girl Watch: Love It or Hate It?

I have a couple of really pretty watches, but I've never really been a watch girl.


I have a couple of really pretty watches, but I've never really been a watch girl. What I mean is I don't really use my watches as fashion accessories. I don't dislike this Harajuku Lovers Orange County Girl Canvas Band Watch, on sale for $47, but it may be a tad too childish for my taste. Plus, the numbers are so small I can barely read them. Tell me your thoughts!

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