Kailyn Lowry's Gorgeous Wedding Shows How Beautiful a Theme Can Be (PHOTOS)

maandag 23 september 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 2 hours ago

I'm going to be honest here. In the past, when I've heard the words "theme" and "wedding" together in one sentence, I died a little inside. Something about a themed wedding just seems kind of wrong. But when I saw Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry's positively adorable Under the Sea themed wedding ceremony, I ate my words. Put a little salad dressing on them and ate them right up. And let me tell you: They were bitter going down.

Kailyn shared some super cute snaps of her recent ceremony to Javi Marroquin, and the whole day looks unbelievable (but, let's be honest here, her son, Isaac, in a tux steals the show). The lighting is low; the colors are gorgeous; and, well, for a wedding with a theme, it looks pretty classy.

But here's what I love best about this: Kailyn couldn't look happier. There she is, grinning from ear to ear, pregnant as all get out, arm full of tattoos, not caring what anyone thinks. That's what's most beautiful about this day. She decided to say "screw it" to tradition and did things exactly the way she wanted. I admire that.

But not as much as I admire this photo of Isaac. Good god, does this kid know how to wear a tux. Congrats, Kailyn and Javi!

Did your wedding have a theme?

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Robert Pattinson's Steamy Kisses With Beautiful Dior Ad Blonde Must Hurt Kristen Stewart

woensdag 28 augustus 2013

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by Rebecca Stokes 3 hours ago

All summer long people have been talking about Robert Pattinson's Dior ad. Are they sitting around rapturously discussing the fashion powerhouse? No, of course not. Why do that when you can speculate about the fantasy relationship Pattinson might have with the campaign's costar, model Camille Rowe?

Confession: I maybe first misread the pairing as being "Rob and Camilla" and did a double-take thinking someone was spreading rumors about Pattinson and the Prince of Wales' wife. Thankfully, that is not the case. The blonde in question is not the much-older royal, but a spunky young thing who's got scads of chemistry with Rob -- in front of the camera and behind it, if you believe the buzz.

Kristen Stewart, are you reading this?

Yes, the duo smooched big time during the campaign. They also did more racy stuff like blow cigarette smoke into each other's mouths and frolic in a pool.

But the real story isn't high fashion's idea of sexiness, it's about how well Camille and Rob got along behind the scenes.

The couple were apparently very comfortable with each other, which might be telling since the shoot is coming not long after Rob split with Kristen. Though no one's come forward to proclaim Rob and Camille a couple, given their cozy, laid-back interactions, it wouldn't be a surprise to anyone if they did hook up, would it? Plus, Rob really liked that Camille wasn't thrown by his star status. It's got to be a very welcome change.

Then again, every time Rob is spotted with a new "mystery" woman -- any woman whatsoever -- he is linked to her romantically, to the point where it's just getting silly. This could very well be more of the same.

Either way, it has to pain Kristen that her ex is getting along so well and has such smoldering chemistry -- on- and off-screen -- with another girl, a blond supermodel who looks nothing like her, no less. Ouch.

Do you think Rob and Camille are the real deal?

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Kailyn Lowry Bares Her Beautiful Belly in Lovely Pregnancy Photos

maandag 19 augustus 2013

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by Sasha Brown-Worsham 2 hours ago

Teen Mom Kailyn Lowry has come a long, long way since her days on the MTV show. She is now married to Javi Marroquin, mother to an active 3-year-old, and expecting baby number two. To celebrate her pregnancy, Kailyn took a series of nude and nearly nude pregnancy photos that were shared on several sites. They are lovely (see them here). 

I am sure that some people will judge her for taking this photo, but as a fellow pregger, I say you go girl! First of all, she looks fantastic. At 21, she still has perfect legs and everything is where it supposed to be, so good on her. But more than that, pregnancy is really a beautiful time.

Oh sure, I know, we all feel disgusting and overweight and not ourselves. I know I do now, in fact. But I also have the perspective of two prior pregnancies and I know that I will look back on this and think I was beautiful. Now, I wish I had photos of my babies in my belly.

Too often, during pregnancy, we lose perspective. Kailyn is smart in that she knows she will want to remember what she looks like right now. She knows it will matter to her.

It is also a sexy time. Oh we might not FEEL that way at the time, but the reality is, it is a time where we are ripening, blossoming, and moving into a new phase of life. It should be recorded.

Kailyn's photos went public and I am sure some will judge that, but I say it's a great thing. Why shouldn't we have more examples of pregnant women who are proud of their form and proud of the changes happening within them.

Pregnancy might feel like forever when you are in the midst of it, but in the long run, it is a blip, an instant, a small moment in your life. It is worth recording and sharing and being proud.

There is nothing fiercer than pregnancy. Kailyn looks great and she is proud of it. Good for her for showing it off.

Would you ever do nude pregnancy shots?

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Kate Middleton May Be Breaking With Royal Baby Portrait Tradition in a Beautiful Way

woensdag 14 augustus 2013

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by Maressa Brown 2 hours ago

We haven't seen Kate Middleton and Prince William since they stood outside of St. Mary's last month with tiny Prince George all bundled up in a cozy white blanket. But our next glimpse of the happy royal family may not be far off. What's more, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may be passing on releasing a run-of-the-mill, traditional professional portrait, multiple sources told the Daily Mirror yesterday. Gasp!

A royal aide notes, "One of the options they are looking at is releasing a couple of family photos they have taken themselves. Kate has a great eye for pictures and wants the first official ones of George to be natural and in a relaxed environment." This way, they'd also be able to avoid the disruption to their routine that bringing a pro into their Bucklebury home would cause. 

The royals are also planning to release the cozy snapshots on Twitter and their personal website as soon as next week, so that "as many people have access to them who need to," according to People.

Aww! Fingers crossed it's true! Because how awesome would that be?!

Of course, lay people often use formal photography to announce their little one's birth, but there's a case for using less polished, but more intimate family photos, too. They have a personal touch -- and for Kate and Wills to let us in that way and even go so far as to make those photos the official baby portrait is amazing.

Apparently, not everyone is a fan of the idea, though. HollywoodLife.com interviewed a royal source who explained that using home photos would be “fine for the private album,” but “not good for an historic first picture of a future monarch.” Pfft.

Who says? Maybe this is just one more way the royal couple wants to break with another stale, stuffy tradition and modernize the monarchy in a lovely way. If that is the case, more power to them.

Would you prefer to see a family photo or professional shot as the official royal baby portrait?

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Penelope Cruz Gives Baby Gorgeous Name With Hauntingly Beautiful Meaning

maandag 5 augustus 2013

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by Nicole Fabian-Weber 3 hours ago

Remember that time Penelope Cruz gave birth to a baby girl the same day Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy? That was awesome! Two celeb births in one day, one of which we had no clue about! And while the world has had their collective eye zeroed in on Kate and baby George Alexander Louis, Penelope has been basking in some much-loved private time with her daughter.

Oh, and hey, did you hear? Penelope picked a name for her baby! And it's absolutely, positively awesome.

Keeping things in the two-syllable "L" family, Penelope and husband Javier Bardem decided to name their baby girl Luna, which means "moon" in Spanish. Love it. Love the name, love the meaning, and love that it goes perfectly with big brother's name, which is Leo. Luna and Leo. Doesn't get much more adorable than that.

The babe's full name is Luna Encinas Cruz, being that Encinas is Bardem's paternal surname. What a beautiful name for what's sure to be a beautiful baby. Can't wait to get a glimpse of that cutie. And can't wait to start hearing about all how, suddenly, "Luna" has moved up 900 spaces on the popular baby name list. That is one lovely name, and others are sure to follow suit.

Do you like the name Luna?

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5 Simple Tips to Making Those Beautiful Flowers Last Longer

vrijdag 26 juli 2013

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by Emily Abbate 16 hours ago

It's not every day that a lady gets flowers. Whether they're from some special someone or you're buying them on your own, the added pop of color brightens up the home and has a certain way of making us all feel special. That's why there's no bigger bummer than when you finally get fresh flowers into your home, settle them into the perfect vase, and then within 24 hours, they're kaput.

So how do you change that? What's the big secret to getting fresh flowers to last for days on end? Check out these 5 easy tips to making fresh flowers last:

1. Put your flowers in water ASAP: Once you trim the stems of your bouquet on a diagonal angle, immediately place the flowers into water.

2. Aspirin: This one's new to me. Simply crush up an aspirin and put it into the water before adding in your fresh flowers.

3. Hairspray: Just like your strands, flowers will stand taller if you give them a quick spritz to stay put. Reader's Digest suggests standing about a foot away and spraying the bouquet on the undersides of the petals and leaves.

4. Don't overcrowd your bouquet: You want to make sure that air can circulate between each of the buds. If you use a vase that's too small, the flowers won't be able to breathe and may become bruised.

5. Use a little soda: Pour about a quarter cup of soda into your water to make your flowers last longer. For aesthetic reasons, I would choose something on the clearer side like seltzer or Sprite.

Do you have any tips or tricks of your own?

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