Bryon Williams, Nicole Richie, Andy LeCompte and Rachel Zoe.

After all the rumors about Nicole Richie and stylist Rachel Zoe, we were surprised to see the two posing for photos together at when we attended Andy LeCompte‘s West Hollywood Salon opening. Is it possible that LeCompte himself paved the way for a reconnection?

Regardless, LeCompte was so busying touring with Madonna, his salon went open for months before he could host a proper unveiling. Finally when he did, clients like Lindsay Lohan, Micha Barton and of course Nicole Richie all came out to support.

While Madonna was not on hand, LeCompte did reveal quite a few secrets of the popstar. We’ll share but first a little background - he opened the salon with business partner (and fellow stylist) Leanne Citrone,  the two hand picked everything from the “cute coffee cups” to the unique art on the walls by their favorite L.A. artist Paul Rusconi. The  artwork is vibrant and alluring on most every wall in the raw studio like salon, which is tucked behind L.A. fashion designer Jenni Kayne‘s store.

Andy LeCompte's West Hollywood Salon

The hosts, LeCompte, Citrone and Kayne, had candy bar stations equipped with everything from Lolipops to Hershey’s kisses and the washing station sinks were all filled with ice and champagne, poured by typically attractive Angeleno bartenders. In addition to candy and cocktails, guests were given gift bags filled with Joico hair products and some lucky goers also claimed their own House of Harlow headpieces, designed by Nicole Richie and sold in the salon. Nicole sported a gold one herself.

Other clients such as Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Kate Walsh and Fergie were not in attendance, but we’re told are frequent visitors. Now back to Madonna, if you want to get locks all sexy like her’s, LeCompte suggests adding texture by using Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Spray and then use either a Revlon 3 Barrel Jumbo Waver. Or if can’t get yourself an appointment to see LeCompte, get that sexy tousled look Madonna, Mischa and Lohan love, by using dry shampoo, a waterless way to freshen and restyle hair when you can’t indulge in a regular shampoo and blow out.

We took the advice and realized this was not only a great way to create that lusty look, but also a terrific soultion when you’re traveling, or rushing out the door with no time for proper primping.

Dry Shampoo Available at Sephora

Naturia Dry Shampoo by Rene Furterer, sold at Sephora is perfect to cleanse hair in minutes leaving it luminous and healthy with no water. The formula absorbs impurities and oil in the scalp with a high absporption power of essential oils that soften’s hair and will give you that “Madonna” look. 

Congrats to LeCompte, both talent and lovely, we could not be happier for his success!

www.andylecomptesalon.com

D&G reveals new collections & spokesperson

Eva Mendes, Naomi Watts, Kate Hudson, Freida Pinto, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova, Sheryl Crow, Lindsay Lohan, Fergie, Naomi Campbell and Scarlett Johansson all made their way to Dolce and Gabbana’s front row in Milan for fashion week. This line up is the biggest Milan has had in years, all for their fall-winter 2009-2010 collection.

D&G revealed that Johansson will be the company’s new spokesperson for cosmetics.

Lohan and Fergie at Dolce and Gabbana Milian Show.

This D&G ’09 collection was explained to be inspired by surrealist art with desire to push limits.

Dolce and Gabbana Milan Runway 2009.

Everything had a slim silhouette at the bottom and more elaborate from the waist up and was full of details from decorated headbands, ruffled stocking seams and puffed sleeves were widely shown.  

Dolce and Gabbana Milan Runway 2009.

 Furs of all colors made up a big part of the looks.   

Dolce and Gabbana Milan Runway 2009.

Dolce and Gabbana also added an iconic fashion theme to the show paying homage to Marylin Monroe. 

Marylin Monroe inspired collection at the Dolce and Gabbana Milan Runway 2009.

Gowns with Monroe’s smiling face adorned the models down the runway and it seemed that the new makeup ad campaign face, Johansson, who was dressed a light green silk dress with cap sleeves, could not keep her eyes off those styles. Johansson, a reddish-brunette at the moment, was done up in the campaign to look like Monroe with bright red lipstick and white blond hair.

Dolce and Gabbana Make Up Campaign with Scarlett Johansson.

The UK Telegraph reported on Johansson’s shoot saying, “I’m kind of buxom. I love red lipstick and I love a good lip. I was working with Pat McGrath, the British make-up artist, and she was so funny. Everyone kept saying, ‘Get Pat off the set. Scarlett’s smiling too much.” 

“She is beautiful, and she has beautiful skin,” Stefano Gabbana said of 24-year-old Johansson. He added that she embodied the concept of beauty for young people today.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana revealing their new cosmetics spokesperson, Scarlett Johansson.

Backstage at the show, several beautiful male models all joined together to hit the runway in their black and white themed well tailored suits, Dolce and Gabbana still seem to dominate the market for European style suits.

Backstage in Milan at the Dolce and Gabbana Milan Runway 2009.

Look for the new line of make up in stores just weeks from now and the new collection heavy with metallics and also whimsical romantic looks has already hit the flagship retail locations.