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I recently came across this photo of Gwen Stefani (pregnant with her third child, btw) taking her two boys, Kingston and Zuma, to a California pumpkin patch for Halloween…and nearly died. First off, she is probably the hottest pregnant woman EVER and second, how cute is this casual cool outfit? Here’s how you can re-create the look:
Victoria’s Secret The Date Push-up Bra
Citizens of Humanity Distressed True Denim Straight in Slash
Of course, leave it up to my loyal Facebook friends to alert me to the fact that my all-time idol, Miss Gwen Stefani, has officially announced that she has partnered with OPI nail polish to release seven new limited edition nail lacquers next year. Inspired by the 2013 Met Gala in New York City that featured the theme “Punk: Chaos to Couture,” the collection celebrates the role of music as a major influence in fashion.
“With her expertise as a singer, songwriter and designer, who better to collaborate with than Gwen Stefani? Known for her trademark red lips, bold eye makeup and nail art, Gwen uses beauty to accessorize her style” says OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director Suzi Weiss-Fischmann.
Gwen Stefani by OPI includes seven limited edition nail lacquers: Hey Baby, I Sing in Color, Love.Angel.Music.Baby., 4 in the Morning, In True Stefani Fashion, Push and Shove and Over & Over A-Gwen. The latter color, Over & Over A-Gwen, was created to match Gwen’s signature red lipstick and is available in a boxed set that includes Swarovski crystals and studs to create inspiring nail art.
The collection will be available beginning January 2014 at professional salons, including Chatters, Dillard’s, Pure Beauty, Regis, Beauty First, Trade Secret, and ULTA.
I. cannot. wait.
SOURCE: NoDoubt.com
In honor of New York Fashion Week being in full effect, take five minutes to get excited about “Daria” in Prabal Gurung (image via StyleCaster)
Repurpose an old frame as a tray (image via Real Simple)
Find a magazine page that you LOVE and frame it. It’s a cheap and easy way to decorate a dorm room or your first apartment (image via Pinterest)
Try this delicious recipe for baked rosemary and basil zucchini chips. Healthy and easy. (image via Rue Mag)
Words to live by, especially during and after college (image via Design Inspiration)
You MUST watch “Hello Ross” tonight on E! (10|9c) (image via Facebook)
August Anarchy. Yes. Back in June 2011, I briefly blogged about a new “lifestyle” (e.g. diet) that I had been doing for about 2 months and I was LOVING it. I felt lean, toned and strong…which I really miss. It’s been a little over two years now and, sadly, I’ve gained a good amount of weight back at this point. Am I overweight? Absolutely not. But do I feel good? No. I’m not (and never have been) a naturally thin person and I’ve always had to work REALLY hard to not gain weight, most of which is really just diet and being slightly active. I’m a carb fiend, guys…no, seriously I LOVE potatoes and pasta and I’ve realized that the only way to avoid gaining is to really just limit my intake to once or twice a week and that’s it. Period. No exceptions. It sucks but hey, as Kate Moss once said, “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” and it’s really a choice: eating all of the food I love constantly OR being thin.
Long story short, I was inspired by my friend Beth’s journey to lose her baby weight. Granted, I didn’t have a baby, I’m just LAZY and love pasta, but Beth looks AMAZING. We’re about the same size/build so there’s really no excuse why I can’t do the same thing (seriously, look how fabulous Beth looks after only six months). Beth did Paleo, which is really similar to what I’ve had success with in the past: Tim Ferriss’ Slow Carb Diet. Basically, I’m going for it. August Anarchy. 31 days of hard-core Jamie…my friends are going to be annoyed (I tend to not be as social in order to avoid eating “no no” foods and drinks), but I’m doing it. And when I start to get annoyed, I’ll refer back to THIS Shape.com article, where I was glowing with excitement and energy.
If you’d like to follow along, you can follow my “Healthy Foods” Pinterest board, as well as my “Fitness!” board.
What do you guys think? Will you try out the Slow Carb Diet?
Seven foods that will make me happier? I’m in. – The Luxury Spot
OMG. Gwen has the cutest family EVER. – InStyle
Ke$ha looks like a complete crazy person in her new video…and I love it. – Into The Gloss
Small bathroom decorating ideas! Yay! – A Fab Life
It’s getting super hot outside and here are three great tips so your makeup doesn’t melt off. – Allure
Four warning signs that you’re dating a jerk! I’m taking notes… – Refinery29
I love, love, loooove The MET Gala. Why is it different from any other celebrity party? Well, for one, the fashion is always way more avant garde and this year the theme was “PUNK: From Chaos to Couture.” YES. While there were some “WTF was she thinking” outfits, I’m completely in love with these three looks:
1. Blake Lively: Blake, who claims that she doesn’t have a stylist, worked with Gucci Première to design this amazing dress that kind of makes me think of Black Swan. Her makeup in word word? Flawless. Her makeup artist, Elaine Offers, used NARS on Blake. “It starts with Blake’s signature approach: luminous beautiful skin,” said Offers about the look she created for Blake. “We created a serious eye shape as a nod to the punk theme by building on a smoky eye and winging it outward. With the diaphanous layers of her skirt and a light lip, it comes together as being both glamorous and edgy.”
2. Anne Hathaway: To be perfectly honest, I was so not impressed with Anne’s look from the Oscars but guys, she totally killed it in this Valentino dress, complete with Debbie Harry-inspired platinum blonde hair. Anne’s makeup also looks totally flawless and, according to her makeup artist, Adam Bereuchaud, he used Laura Mercier on the actress. Specifcally, Breuchaud gave a subtle nod to the event’s punk theme by creating a bold, “electric blue” smoky eye to complement Anne’s flawless, porcelain skin.
3. Gwen Stefani: To no surprise, I clearly love what my girl Gwen wore to the gala (a Maison Martin Margiela cut-out gown and Fred Leighton jewels). I can’t think of anyone more appropriate than the punk rock princess herself.
Bonus content: Jeannine has the scoop on a few of the hottest manis from the night and THIS, just for shits and giggles. I’m obsessed with Nicole Richie’s hair.
