Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Celeb Style: Sarah Jessica Parker












The always fashionably cutting edge Sarah Jessica Parker arrived at the UK premiere of her movie Did You Hear About The Morgans? in a shocking pink L'Wren Scott dress and fabulously fun accessories. Her flowing black L'Wren Scott coat even carried a signature Carrie rosette pin. Check out those purple suede and pink satin pumps by Charlotte Olympia - swoon!















Photo credit: Getty, Wire Image

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Victoria Beckham: Precious Metal Perfect

Victoria Beckham was spotted the airport (December 8, 2009), and as always, the Posh one looked oh so fab before she stepped on to the plane. Though most of us would opt to wear this sexy silver tank for a night on the town, this is Posh Spice we're talking about here ...


Maybe she had some cozy slippers for the plane ride? Ah, she would never ... I seriously wonder how on earth she prances around all day, from plane rides to her kids soccer games to shopping, in 5" stilettos.


personal note: Love the P.U.H. (Personal Umbrella Handler)









Photo credits: X17 Online


Thursday, December 3, 2009

Sarah Jessica Parker in Glamour Magazine


Re-posted from PopSugar


Sarah Jessica Parker struck a pretty pose for the January issue of Glamour, which hits newsstands next Tuesday on the 8th — make sure to check out more behind-the-scenes photos. She's out and about on magazine covers to promote her new movie with Hugh Grant, Did You Hear About the Morgans? before it opens on December 18. SJP had lots to say to the magazine about her fashion choices and work schedule, which is hectic as production on Sex and the City 2 continues. She shared more personal details as well, about being a working mother of three and what pleases her about long-term relationships. Here's more:

















  • On having it all: "It is the eternal conflict of every working woman. . . The great challenge for me is to be all things to all people; I want to be a great mother, and I want to feel good when I’m at work. But it is hard."
  • On being a new mom: "It’s been amazing but complicated because of my current work schedule, which I have enormous regrets about."
  • On raising her children: "I don’t want my children to feel they have a sense of entitlement. I want them to work hard and be challenged."
  • On long-term relationships: "When you are younger, you get swept away by grand gestures. . . When you have children and years invested, it’s much more complicated. It’s the day-to-day stuff; the kind of parent you are, the kind of partner you are. It’s the little and big things as opposed to just the big things."

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Weird Celeb Trend Alert: Getting Decked Out To Sit Courtside


Reposted from Slaves to Fashion - Daily Style Blog by Glamour.com


There are a lot of ways to tell the world "I'm important--I'm a celebrity!" without saying a word, ranging from the not-so-subtle (yes, Heidi and Spencer and your endless "candid" photo opps, we're talking to you) to the slightly-more-discreet (showing up three hours late everywhere you go, including your own parties). But lately celebs have been flashing their select status by getting dressed the way most of us do for a once-in-a-lifetime Cinderella moment...for a basketball game.

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Last week, Fergie and the rest of the Black Eyed Peas went straight from the American Music Awards to the Lakers game--but she didn't bother to change out of her gold sequined Naeem Khan dress and glittering Christian Louboutin pumps. The rest of the Peas had plenty of time to slip out of their AMA ensembles, but Fergie must have taken one look at herself in that gorgeous dress and decided, "I'm a celebrity, dammit, I'm leaving this on!"





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Victoria Beckham recently sat courtside at the Staples Center with her family, too,and you know she wasn't about to show up in mom jeans and a pair of dingy white tennis sneakers. The former Spice Girl used her front row seat as a prime time forum to show off her new $930 Christian Louboutin Maggie pumps and one of the many Hermes Birkin bags from her $2 million collection--leave the boring jerseys to the boys!


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And speaking of boys, they've been getting in on the dapper spectator thing, too. Check out Jay Z in a velvet tuxedo complete with cuff links, a lapel pin, and a perfectly tied bow-tie, taking in a game with Interscope Records founder Jimmy Iovine. Nothing says "I'm a baller" like showing up to see the Lakers play in black tie, right?


What do you dolls think of celebrities getting all decked out to go to basketball games? Do you think they look a little ridiculous and should just grab a pair of sneakers like the rest of us, or do you feel like famous faces should always look their best? Does it make them seem a little bit more important and untouchable, or just out of touch? Would you ever get this dolled up to go to a basketball game? Discuss.


Fashion Essentials: The Perfect Black Pump





Posted on Outblush.com:


A black pump is a black pump, is a black pump...unless it's a Louboutin. Or, even better, a Louboutin look-alike at a fraction of the cost. These Ann Taylor Perfect Platform Pumps ($175) stopped us in our tracks, and we wondered why good ol' Ann was selling the red-soled wonders. Turns out imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and we find it's good for our wallets, too. Now we just need to find some red paint!
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Shopping the Sale Rack: Anthropologie












I regularly enjoy browsing my neighborhood Anthropologie and often drool over their awesome selection of jewelry, accessories, clothing, candles and home goods. The secret to scoring good marked down items at Anthropolgie is the often re-stocked sale section! Here are my recent purchases:




Celebrations Blouse – $39.95 (was $68.00) 



I love this cute blouse! The crinkly jersey top has a loose, relaxed fit. I am always on the hunt for tops that are long enough to wear over leggings, and this one is perfect. I am in love with the special details, like the pompom trim and floral embroidery on each sleeve.


You can find the top in Blue (it's more of a purple, in my opinion) or Black currently on sale for $39.95 by clicking here.
























Fernlee Top – $39.95 (was $68.00) 



This top is really flattering - the drawstring waist adds some shape definition, while the loose fitting slubby cotton is incredibly comfortable. Cute details like covered buttons and the great teal-green color give it a dreamy, vintage feeling. I am normally not a green person, but this shade in combination with the fabric was super pretty. The details kind of get lost in the black version. 


The top (in Blue, Green or Black) is currently on sale for $39.95 and can be found here.




















Swept Away Top – $29.95 (was $48.00) 



This ultra pretty tank by Deletta has a graceful swag of airy chiffon, topped off with a spontaneous bow. The draping is very unique and almost feels like a vintage find.


The top (available in pink, brown, black and slate) is currently on sale for $29.95 and can be found here.




























Now, some of my favorite pieces currently in stores (and not on sale) that I've had my eye on!




Diaphanous Tunic



Oooh, hello gorgeous! This lighter-than-air silk chiffon tunic by Project Alabama is so dreamy, I had to post all the color options. I am dying to try this top on. Raw-edges ruffles tumble down a lengthy swath of lighter-than-air chiffon. Yes, please! The tunic length would look amazing worn over leggings or skinny jeans. The removable sash helps add the perfect waist-defining cinch.



The tunic top (in navy, ivory and lilac) is currently $88 and available here.




Leona Tieback



I am beyond in love with this! The silk top's delicately hued chiffon flows from pintuck pleats into billowy three-quarter sleeves.


Available in Pink, $98.00 here

































Snowscape Tunic
                                               
 


It's all about the details! This Corey Lynn Calter hammered silk top b features puffs of chiffon and flurries of beads sprinkling the neckline.


$148 in Ivory, available here








Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Rachel Bilson's Sexy Photo Shoot

I've never heard of ASOS Magazine but Rachel Bilson is feautred in their upcoming issue. Love the pics ... she looks adorable, fashionable and crazy cool in anything she puts on!




























Celebrity WTF: Rihanna's Wacky Shoulders

I just saw this little blurb about Rihanna's wacky fashion choices on one of my fave fashion blogs, The Cut and decided to re-post it here for giggles.




An Open Letter to Rihanna About the State of Her Shoulders

From left, Rihanna at her album-release party on November 24; November 30; again at her album-release party; and at the AMAs on November 22. And in keeping with today's caption theme:

From left, Rihanna at her album-release party on November 24; November 30; again at her album-release party; and at the AMAs on November 22. And in keeping with today's caption theme: "If it's not rough, it isn't fun."Photo: SplashNews, Getty Images

Dear Rihanna,


That you have triumphed this year is clear. Sure, Lady Gaga exploded with all those No. 1 hits and leotards and that weird teacup. But you overcame and spoke courageously about an abusive relationship, released a new album cleverly titled Rated R, and somehow turned strips of toilet paper into a performance outfit that was actually reasonably supportive. Your love of spikes has not gone undocumented, but recently we've noticed your growing affinity for placing increasingly scary ones on your shoulders. Clearly you're an independent woman who needs neither the shoulders of others to lean on nor others leaning on your shoulders. But frankly, we're concerned, because one day a moth could fly in front of your face and you could whip your head to the side suddenly and get an earring stuck on those things. And then you could be walking around bleeding from the lobe, and okay, Gaga made that look fantastic at this year's Video Music Awards, but we'll still write you blogletters without the spikes. You enjoy pantsless looks — why not try some fur or feathered (faux if you must) garters? When it comes to fashion, safety first, please. Karl Lagerfeld will tell you that.



Xoxo,

The Cut

Digital CeeBee: Rihanna







I've been addicted to a bunch of tracks off of Rihanna's latest album, Rated R. Her latest singles like "Russian Roulette" and "Hard" don't really excite me. It's the softer jams that always win me over.


"Cold Case of Love" and "Fire Bomb" are my current favorites. They stand out to me as the softer slow-jams with great vocals compared to the rest of her bass-heavy hip-hop anthems. After I read that Justin Timberlake wrote "Cold Case of Love", I became infatuated with this track even more! 


Listen to my favorite track "Cold Case of Love" by clicking here


Check out the super pretty "Fire Bomb" here