Celebrity Baby Name: Blue Ivy Carter

I don’t hate the name Blue. In fact, I kind of love it.

That’s all.

Jay-Z and Beyonce

 

Why I Love Theory

Year after year, season after season, I buy Theory clothes. I love the classic style, neutral colors and flattering fit. And this season’s collection is gorgeous! Here are some of the cutest looks in this season’s collection available at Saks Fifth Avenue. I want to buy every single one!

(P.S. Can you tell I like their dresses?)

Theory Lavindina Multi-Tweed Dress

Theory Nidan Lamb-Leather Dress ($745)

Theory Emoran Silk Chromatic Dress ($395)

Theory Ablana Dress ($315)

Theory Shyann Sleeveless Dress

Theory Haliza Long Wool-Blend Coat ($1,125) Theory Wool Leggings ($345)

Here are a couple more looks from Neiman Marcus:

Theory Patchwork Tweed Coat ($685) Theory Flame-Print Silk Dress ($355)

Plaid Turtleneck Dress ($485)

And one more from Bloomingdales:

Theory Emoran Dress with Leather Details ($415)

Celebrity Check Plus: Kristen Bell in Etro at the Do Something Awards

Kristen Bell looked fabulous at Sunday night’s Do Something awards. She wore a black embellished Etro dress, Casadei pumps and Neil Lane jewels–and she looked amazing! It’s no secret I’m a big fan (I watched ‘You Again’ twice!) but she was by far the best dressed on the Do Something Awards red carpet.

Kristen Bell in Etro at VH1's Do Something Awards

Kristen Bell wears Etro at VH1's Do Something Awards

Isn’t the embellishment gorgeous? And I think the one-shoulder design is really fun and unique. Etro always makes such cool clothing. I lovelovelove it! What do you think: Do you like Bell’s dress?

Fashion Yay or Nay: Jumpsuits

At the premiere of ‘The Change-Up’ in Los Angeles Monday night, Sandra Bullock made a surprise appearance on the red carpet–wearing a strapless, full-length black Lanvin jumpsuit. More and more celebrities are appearing on red carpets in full-length jumpsuits–which begs the question: are they cute?

Here are a couple recent looks. What do you think?

Sandra Bullock in Lanvin

Sandra Bullock in Lanvin jumpsuit at 'The Change-Up' premiere in Los Angeles

Sandra Bullock in black Lanvin jumpsuit at 'The Change-Up' premiere in Los Angeles

Olivia Wilde in Emporio Armani

Olivia Wilde in Emporio Armani jumpsuit at NYLON party

Kristen Bell in TopShop

Kristen Bell in a TopShop jumpsuit at the Teen Choice Awards

Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli

Kim Kardashian in Roberto Cavalli leopard print jumpsuit

Jessica Szohr in a paisley Alice + Olivia jumpsuit at the MTV Movie Awards

After reviewing the different looks, I’ve decided I’m not a big fan of the full-length jumpsuit. That said, of those pictured, Sandra and Kirsten rock the look best. Olivia looks like she’s about to grant somebody three wishes, Jessica looks like a tablecloth and Kim looks… well… ridiculous.

Shorter jumpsuits, however, don’t bother me as much. This one is actually really cute.

Jessica Szohr in Sparkle & Fade

Jessica Szohr in blue Sparkle & Fade jumpsuit

 

 

 

Hot Shoe Alert! Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps

Alert. Alert. Alert. We interrupt your normally-scheduled blog post to inform you about some incredibly hot new shoes. These aren’t just any old shoes. They are drop dead gorgeous, sky-high black patent leather heels that will make people gasp in awe should you wear them.

Do you feel adequately warned? Because here they are…. Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps ($650, Saks Fifth Avenue.)

Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps (front)

Giuseppe Zanotti Patent Leather Peep-Toe Mary Jane Pumps (back)

AREN’T THEY INCREDIBLE? I realize they are reminiscent of the YSL Tribute Mary Janes that I also love but these are just fabulous. I love the covered platform and the shape of the peep toe. Just perfection. I think they might be a $100 or $200 cheaper too.

What do you think? Hot or not?

Designer Line I Love: Notte by Marchesa

Every awards season I always find myself swooning over Marchesa dresses. They are always the most intricate, most beautiful gowns on the red carpet. Sadly, they also have a price tag around $4,000. Spending that much for a dress is simply not happening in my lifetime. (Unless, of course, the novel I haven’t even begun writing becomes a huge blowout success and a movie is made out of it and for some reason I’m nominated for an Oscar for ‘Best Book to Become a Movie’… THEN maybe I’ll drop four grand on a dress. It could happen.)

Ali Larter in Marchesa

Kate Beckinsale in Marchesa (2009)

Reese Witherspoon in Marchesa (2008)

Anyway, much to my delight, designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig released a lower end line several years ago called Notte by Marchesa. The dresses are in the $700 range and still kinda out of my range but they just seem more attainable at that price point. Here are a few dresses from the line. What do you think?

(Note: For some reason, all these models are in ridiculous poses. Don’t let that sway your opinions of the gorgeous dresses they’re wearing.)

One-Shoulder Floral Dress ($725)

Ruffle-Bodice Strapless Gown ($990)

Ruffle-Sleeve Crepe Shift Dress ($660)

Strapless Organza Ruffle Dress ($795)

See the full collection of dresses as Bergdorf Goodman.

 

Hope Solo & Abby Wambach: The New Mia Hamms

I grew up obsessed with Mia Hamm–and when she retired, I wondered if someone new would step up and fill her role as “BADASS FEMALE SOCCER PLAYER.” And Hope Solo and Abby Wambach have. It’s important there be cool, accessible role models for young girls who play soccer–and these two are filling those shoes very well.

Hope Solo and Abby Wambach celebrating after beating Brazil in 2012 World Cup

Solo and Wambach play on the women’s national team that just finished competing in the 2011 World Cup. Solo plays keeper and Wambach plays striker. And they’re awesome. Both played huge roles in getting the team into the finals–and both were great spokespeople for the team throughout the tournament. Great, great athletes that spoke honestly and succinctly after each match. It’s no wonder the country so eagerly got behind this team.

It’s too bad the World Cup is over and we have to wait another four years to see these girls in action. I’m hoping the success of the women’s team in the World Cup will give women’s soccer the jump start it needs. Seriously, if you live near a team in the Women’s Professional Soccer League, go to a few games! Particularly if you live in Southern Florida: Solo and Wambach both play for MagicJack at the FAU Soccer Stadium.

And, just because I like them so much, here are some cool photos of them:

Hope Solo on the cover of Sports Illustrated

Abby Wambach scores winning goal against Brazil in 2011 World Cup semifinal

Hope Solo in Nike Women "Make Yourself" campaign (Shot by Annie Leibovitz)

Abby Wambach celebrating game-winning goal against Brazil in 2011 World Cup

Hope Solo

Red-Carpet Review: Jennifer Aniston’s ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere Dresses

Jennifer Aniston just finished making the international rounds for her ‘Horrible Bosses’ press tour and I thought it’d be fun to review her different looks.

Jennifer Aniston at Los Angeles ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere

Jennifer Aniston in Balenciaga Dress at Horrible Bosses Premiere

As a huge sequins fan, I want to really love this dress. And while I think it’s cute, I’m not in love with it. She seems to be standing weird in it and it’s not the most flattering frock in the world.

Jennifer Aniston at London ‘Horrible Bosses’ Premiere

Jennifer Aniston in Valentino Dress at London Horrible Bosses Premiere

This stone-grey dress is pretty amazing–and those Tom Ford shoes! They are gorgeous.

Jennifer Aniston at London Press Call for ‘Horrible Bosses’

Jennifer Aniston in leather Celine dress at Horrible Bosses Photo Call

This dress is FAB-U-LOUS! The cut is extremely flattering and it’d fun to see Aniston sporting some leather. The strappy heels look stellar too.

Emma Watson’s Fashion Faceoff: LBD vs. Long & Tiered

I’m consistently impressed by the gorgeous looks Emma Watson pulls together for the red carpet. She’s been a fashion darling for several years now and it’s been exciting to see her choices on the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows press tour.

Emma Watson in black Rafael Lopez dress

This short Rafael Lopez black and lace dress is just stunning on Watson. It fits her well, it’s a good length for her (not too short, not too long) and she seems to be having fun wearing it. And the belt is the perfect finishing touch. (The Chanel heels aren’t hurting either.)

For the big London premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Thursday, Watson wore a tiered Oscar de la Renta gown. While I understand the event necessitated something a bit more formal than the black frock she wore the day before, I’m not a huge fan of this dress. The bodice is beautiful but I don’t love the color or the tiers–she appears washed out and matronly.

Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'

What do you think? Which dress do you like more?

Recent Red-Carpet Commentary: Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ali Larter and Others

A couple of recent red-carpet looks and my thoughts on each…

Jennifer Aniston at Daily Show taping

We all know I love Jennifer Aniston’s style–and this look is no exception. I think this black Nina Ricci dress is super cute, flirty and fun. And while she’s five minutes away from being too old to wear it, I think she looks fab. (Not the hugest fan of the shoes however.)

Ali Larter

Ali Larter had a baby around the time Kai was born. And needless to say, she looks AMAZING–it’s hard to believe she gave birth just six months ago. I think she’s gorgeous–and while I don’t love her dress, I think her hair and makeup look great. And I covet her shoes.

Jennifer Love Hewitt in Herve Leger by Max Azria

Yikes! Usually I’m a huge fan of Herve Leger dresses–in fact, if I had the figure to wear bandage dresses, I’d live in Herve Leger. But this isn’t working. Perhaps the dress is a size too small? And the top part? All wrong. (She does have great hair though.)

Ashley Greene wearing a nude lip

Ashley Greene is almost always photographed wearing red lipstick but in this photo, she’s wearing a sheer pink gloss–and it looks amazing! Greene is gorgeous but at times I’m distracted by what feels like heavy makeup. And this is a refreshing look for her. Check plus.

Selena Gomez is pretty in purple

Selena Gomez is only 18 years old but she’s one of the best dressed celebrities this year. She always looks classy and cute. I can’t wait to see how her style evolves and pray she avoids the path previously taken by Miley Cyrus.

Pippa Middleton in Tania black knit dress

Pippa Middleton’s maid of honor dress at the Royal Wedding was drop-dead gorgeous–but she’s yet to hit another high note (in my opinion.) Until this little black number. Middletown looks super cute in this Tania black knit dress. Young, flirty, fun… perfect. I wonder if it’s a fluke or if she’s back on track…