Dixie joins fellow returning CW series Gossip Girl, Nikita, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries and 90210.

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Fans can bid on the chance to go shopping or enjoy manicures with their favourite A-listers as part of the LA School Life 2012 Auction in aid of the non-profit organisation Communities In Schools.

Actress pals Bilson and Bell have teamed up to offer a fun-filled shopping spree in Beverly Hills, while Cougar Town star Philipps is auctioning an hour-long cake baking session.

Ali Larter is offering a trip to her favourite day spa in West Hollywood for a manicure and pedicure, and a double date with actress Amy Smart and her husband Carter Oosterhouse is also going under the hammer.

A meet-and-greet session with Elijah Wood on the set of his show Wilfred and a private singing lesson with former American Idol contestant Paul MCDonald are also up for grabs on the Charity Buzz website.

You can bid at the auction site charitybuzz.com until Wednesday, May 16th!

Winners will be announced on June 14 during the closing ceremony. Rachel Bilson (“Hart of Dixie”), Rosanna Arquette, Ted Danson (“CSI”), Jennifer Morrison (“Once Upon a Time”) are among U.S. guests expected to attend.

In the clip, the ladies show off ShoeMint.com‘s offerings for May, June and July as Tsai snaps away. “We just love that really feminine, girly but still sophisticated [look],” Chavez explains. “And I think our collection is a lot like that.”

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However, she ends up packing her bags and leaving Manhattan for life in the town of Bluebell in Alabama. It’s a bit of a culture shock for Zoe, and not everyone is pleased to see her…

Brought to us by Josh Schwartz, the creator of The O.C. and executive producer of Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie is about small-town living, big-city attitudes and complicated love triangles.

Find out what Rachel has to say about her latest project.

Tell us about your character?

She’s a doctor who moves from New York City to a small southern town, where she takes over half of a general practice. Zoe’s a surgeon and she’s only doing this so she can get the surgical fellowship that she wants. So the surgery asks her to go down and to be a general practitioner for a year.

How does Zoe Hart compare to the much loved character of Summer Roberts from The O.C.?

That is a very interesting question. It’s been so long since I made The O.C., I can hardly remember what she was like! But I do remember that it was such a fun show and that Summer was a really funny character. She was also very strong-willed, and she and Zoe are very similar in that respect.

Can you describe to British viewers what’s so special about the Deep South?

It’s like its own country in a way. People really know you down there; they know each other’s neighbour and there’s so much love and soul in the food. It’s almost like a religion down there, and generally people really care about things.

There’s a nice feeling all over the South when it comes to taking care of each other and taking care of their neighbours. If you compare it to New York , the South is a lot more of an emotional kind of place.

In Hart of Dixie, Zoe finds herself the subject of bad boy Wade’s affections. In real life, do you tend to go for the good boys or the ones with an edge?

Every girl can relate to that dilemma – that’s always the way it is! Every girl is usually attracted to a bad boy, but the interesting thing with Wayne is that actually deep down he is good. The triangle between Zoe, Wade and George is really fun to play – of course it is!

Hart of Dixie is new and exclusive to Really, Mondays at 8pm from 30 April (Sky 248, virgin 267, Freeview 20)

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Hart of Dixie Season 1 Episode 20 Extended Promo/Preview “The Race & the Relationship”.

In the show the actresses plays a doctor who leaves behind all she knows in New York for a new life in Bluebell, Alabama.

- Tell us about your character?

She’s a doctor who moves from New York City to a small Southern town, where she takes over half of a general practice.

She’s a surgeon and she’s only doing this so she can get the surgical fellowship that she wants. So the surgery asks her to go down and to be a general practitioner for a year.

- How does Zoe Hart compare to the much loved character of Summer Roberts from The O.C.?

That is a very interesting question. It’s been so long since I made The O.C. that I can hardly remember what she was like!

But I do remember that it was such a fun show and that Summer was a really funny character. She was also very strong willed, and she and Zoe are very similar in that respect.

- Can you describe to British viewers what’s so special about the Deep South?

It’s like its own country in a way. People really know you down there; they know each other’s neighbour and there’s so much love and soul in the food.

It’s almost like a religion down there, and generally people really care about things. There’s a nice feeling all over the South when it comes to taking care of each other and taking care of their neighbours.

If you compare it to New York , the South is a lot more of an emotional kind of place.

- In Hart of Dixie, Zoe finds herself the subject of bad boy Wade’s affections. In real life, do you tend to go for the good boys or the ones with an edge?

Every girl can relate to that dilemma – that’s always the way it is! Every girl is usually attracted to a bad boy, but the interesting thing with Wayne is that actually deep down he is good.

The triangle between Zoe, Wade and George is really fun to play – of course it is!

The UK Premiere of Hart of Dixie is new and exclusive to Really, Mondays at 8pm from 30th April (Sky 248, virgin 267, Freeview 20)

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Rachel Bilson, 30, is on a new series called “Hart of Dixie” and has a new film called “Life Happens.” But fans still know her as Summer Roberts from a 2003-07 Fox TV hit about kids dealing with sand, surf, and situations in La La Land.

“I still get asked about the show,” says Bilson. “Or I’ll get an ‘O.C.’ shout-out in an airport.”

In “Life Happens” (opening Friday), lifelong girlfriends deal with changes when one gets pregnant during a one-night stand.

“This film says that you can’t do it alone. You need your girlfriends,” she says. “I’ve had the same girlfriends since I was 13,” she says. “We’re still so close. I don’t know what I’d do without them. They’re my family, too.”

Bilson is also a fashion columnist for InStyle magazine. Her spring advice? “Get out of all the black, but black is always a good go-to. It’s spring, so mix a little color in. Neon and vibrant colors are everywhere.”

Any fashion faux pas she sees on the streets? “I try not to pay attention the bad stuff,” Bilson insists. “To each his own, I say.”

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The TOMS “One Day Without Shoes” campaign gets the support of celebrities every year (check out this Cambio video from last year to see who was involved), who join the effort to raise awareness about children in need of shoes.

This year, the “One Day Without Shoes” event includes Bilson, Armie Hammer, Heather Morris, Chris Pine, Gillian Zinser, and Julia Jones, along with many others, who will go without shoes on April 10.

TOMS asks that you go barefoot for the day to support the “One Day Without Shoes” effort, with the goal to get people to be involved and thinking about how to make the world better.

TOMS’ founder and chief shoe giver Blake Mycoskie created the One for One shoe concept, explaining that “with every pair of shoes someone purchases, a pair of new shoes will be given to a child in need.”

Mycoskie explained the One Day Without Shoes campaign: “This movement is about raising awareness and asking people to do something – anything – without shoes. We are so eager to see the world’s participation this year. So, do what you normally do – just without shoes and help start the conversation.”

The press release explains: “On Tuesday, April 10, TOMS will ask the world to go without shoes for its annual One Day Without Shoes event. This is the day each year that TOMS raises awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. Last year, people went without shoes at over 1,000 events in over 25 countries around the globe.”

TOMS asks everyone to participate, noting that taking off your shoes can raise awareness about the millions of children who are exposed to injury and disease because they don’t have proper footwear.

Visit OneDayWithoutShoes.com for updates, event information, and an event tool kit. You can also stay connected through the One Day Without Shoes mobile application for iPhone and Android.

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Seventeen: Which sunglass trends are you loving for spring?

Rachel Bilson: I keep seeing bright neons. I just think it’s cool and it’s kind of retro in a funky way. I like it!

17: Which type of frames looks best on different face shapes?

RB: It really varies. I have a smaller face, so the Wayfarers work because they are a small frame. If you want to try big ’60s frames, you kind of need an angular face and a good nose.

17: What’s your biggest tip when it comes to shopping for sunglasses?

RB: Try anything on. You never know what they will look like until you put them on your face.

17: You have the BEST hair — what products do you use to style your waves and what’s the secret to getting your look?

RB: There is some stuff that I love and swear by. Davines’ shampoo and conditioner are really good. Frederic Fekkai’s Summer Hair Beach Waves spray is awesome!

17: How do you perfect your signature smoky eye?

RB: I do like a slightly smoky eye! I usually wear eyeliner on the inside and smudge it underneath which kind of helps. I also use a darker shadow in the crease.

17: What’s it like working with Jamie King on Hart of Dixie?

RB: We don’t work together that much because our story lines don’t cross that often, but we were friends before the show.

17: Your characters have such different style. Have you ever wanted to switch outfits?

RB: I really like the vintage thing. it’s very proper and I think I’m a little too laid back for that style, but I admire it!

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What’s on your spring shopping wishlist?
I want a few cute short skirts that I can wear with chunky boots, and some cozy tee shirts. I’m always on the prowl for comfortable fabrics.

What’s your can’t-live-without-it item in your closet?
Hands down, my Ray-Ban Wayfarers!

What are your spring staples, other than sunglasses?
Wide brimmed hats. They are super glamorous and so key in sunny Los Angeles.

What style of sunglasses should every girl own?
Every girl should own two pairs. One formal pair for when you are feeling ultra-glamorous and one more casual pair for the every day.

You’re a self-professed shoe lover. What are your wear-with-everything kicks?
My Chanel boots are my favorite go-to shoes. They’re so easy to wear with everything and make your feet feel so stylish.

What five things do you always have in your purse?
Dr. Pepper lip smackers, pack of gum, Dr. Dre Beats, a scarf, and my Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

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The movie will open in select cities on March 30th and expand to additional cities on April 6th.

“I just really love being in my pajamas,” Bilson, 30, tells the April issue of Lucky. “My mother just got me a pair of Miss Piggy pajamas, and I love them.”

Bilson’s day-to-day look is equally low-maintenance. “I seem to naturally go to neutrals, with a pop of color. I’m really big accessories person. You wear a plain T-shirt and jeans and then do something really cool with the jeans or the amazing shoes, or a really cool scarf or belt or bag.”

The Hart of Dixie actress says when she puts outfits together, she focuses on comfort and warmth. “I don’t like to wear anything I’m not in the mood for.”

That includes short, backless dresses with plunging necklines. “I guess I’m not too crazy about slutty dresses,” Bilson tells Lucky. “You try something on, and if you feel like a slut, you probably look like one.”

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All new episodes return on April 9th!