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Jessica Simpson: Shoes Are My Best Friends

While Jessica Simpson’s wedding dress is wildly discussed by others (which the celeb has claimed will “out-do” Kate Middleton’s famous gown), Simpson herself would rather talk about her first love: shoes.

“Shoes are my best friends, so it’s a good thing we have a great relationship,” the pop star-turned-entrepreneur told “Extra” this week.

“I’d rather have a great pair of high heels than a hug.”

Simpson explains that it was her love of shoes that got her started on her eponymous line, which is reported to have earned $750 million in sales last year and is on track for revenues of $1 billion in 2011.

With numbers like that, Simpson is getting the last laugh at those who once mocked her for her ditzy television antics. In fact, she has “The Newlyweds” to thank for her success: “The reason I started the collection was that everyone was wanting to buy what I was wearing on my reality show that I did,” Simpson told “Extra.” “I felt like, ‘Why am I giving all these other designers props when I could be doing it myself?'”

Not that Jessica only favors her own brand. The bride-to-be recently received a swanky birthday gift from fiance Eric Johnson in the form of a giant Hermes Birkin bag.

We wonder if he’ll follow up with matching Hermes high heels as a wedding gift.

Tips on Women’s Dress Shoes

Guess every woman would like to own their dress shoes that are not just good to look at but also comfortable. Fashion tricks here that only very few people know of to get the best looking women’s dress shoes that are not just wonderful looking but comfortable too!

According to you, what are the ideal dress shoes? I am sure you will call a pair of shoes ideal if they not only make your feet look sexy but they also make you feel comfortable when you are standing or walking around.

I know plenty of women who put up with uncomfortable women’s dress shoes that hurt after some time of wearing them but they do continue to wear these shoes because they want to look their best when they are going to any special event. At the end of the day, their feet are sore and they hurt too.

I am sure you must also have gone through similar situations before and if you want tips to find the perfect dress shoes then you have come to the right place for we are going to discuss the tips of finding women’s dress shoes.

1. Heels- All the women’s dress shoes that you are going to find in the shops has heels because shoes without heels will not look good. However, it is absolutely not obligatory for you to select a pair of shoes that have high heels. You can opt for a pair of shoes where the heels are about two inches high. This way, you will be comfortable when you are wearing the shoes. On the other hand, if you want to wear high heels then you should opt for a pair of shoes with wedge heels.

2. Avoid opting for straps- While it is true that shoes with straps look sexy but believe me when I say that it is extremely uncomfortable to walk around in this type of shoes. If you want your shoes to look classy and sexy then opt for a pair that has longer and enclosed toe.

3. Soft upper lining- Make sure that the women’s dress shoes that you buy has cushioned and soft upper lining.

4. Right size- This is one of the most important thing that you should keep in mind when you are buying the women’s dress shoes for yourself. Do not buy shoes that are a size too small or too big.

With these tips in mind when buying a new pair of women’s dress shoes, you can never go wrong and you will not face the problem of getting uncomfortable shoes again.

Men’s Attire for Beach Weddings

Weddings that take place on the beach typically call for casual attire. However, that doesn’t mean you should wear a pair of board shorts or swimming trunks and a T-shirt. It’s important for all the male guests, especially if the invitation doesn’t provide specific information, to know what’s appropriate to wear to a beach wedding.

Shirts/Jackets

Men can wear a crisp linen, lightweight cotton or gauze-blend shirt to a beach wedding. Guayabera shirts, also known as Cuban shirts, cigar shirts and Mexican wedding shirts, are commonly worn to beach weddings. A pullover in lightweight, loose weave may also be worn. Choose a shirt that’s loose-fitting and soft but sturdy. Wear a light linen jacket for something a little more formal. If you want to wear something with color, choose summer or beach colors such as French blue, teal, light yellow or aqua.

Pants

Casual linen or cotton pants are often worn to beach weddings. The pants should be relaxed and loose fitting, and they can have a drawstring waist or a zip-fly or button fly. Pants with side and back pockets and cuffed styles are also appropriate. Colors for pants for beach weddings are often off-white, beige or white, but brown or black may also be worn.

Shorts

If shorts are appropriate for the wedding, you can wear cargo shorts, khaki shorts or linen shorts. If you have a lot of things to carry, a pair of cargo shorts with plenty of pockets is ideal. Like pants, shorts should also be made of a lightweight fabric and should have a relaxed and loose fit. Furthermore, longer shorts with a nine- or 11-inch inseam are more appropriate than shorter styles.

Shoes

Some beach weddings call for no shoes at all. However, if you opt for wearing something on your feet, flip flops or leather sandals are appropriate. If you prefer to wear shoes, especially if the beach wedding isn’t on the sand, leather or canvas boat shoes, canvas slip-ons or leather shoes are appropriate. These shoes complement your linen or cotton attire.

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How to Wear a Wedding Veil

Wedding veils come in a variety of lengths and designs, before you select a veil, you should first determine how you would like to wear your hair on your wedding day — in an up-do or down. Also, keep in mind that different lengths of veils are intended to be worn in specific ways. Also consider whether you want to wear a blusher veil, partially or completely cover your face, depending on which style you choose.

Layered

Layered veils generally have two to three layers of material, with the top layer used as a blusher to cover your face when you walk down the aisle. A normal blusher is between 25 and 30 inches long, with the rest of the veil being any length that you desire. Layered veils with blushers are typically worn on the center top of the head and secured with a comb that’s attached to the veil material.

Short

A common type of veil today is the short, non-layered veil. This type of veil is worn at the center back of the head, or above or below a bun. These types of veils are kept in place with a comb on the veil, or with a hat pin that’s inserted into the hair through a pin curl. Shorter veils typically range in length from 18 to 36 inches.

Medium-Length

A fingertip veil extends from the top of the bride’s head to her fingertips, while a knee-length veil is approximately 45 inches long, depending on the bride’s height. Both types of medium-length veils are made for wear on the top, center back, or back bottom of the head. Hold them in place with combs, hat pins or clips and concentrate on how you look in the mirror from both a front view and a side view. When placing a mid-length veil on your head, consider whether or not you want a particular part of the back of your wedding dress to be showing and adjust the veil’s placement accordingly.

Long

Several styles of longer veils exist, including the waltz-length and regal-length. The waltz-length veil commonly extends down to the bride’s calves. Regal-length veils, on the other hand, are at least 144 inches long. Because of the length and weight of these types of veils, they’re normally secured with combs or hat pins inserted through pin curls.

Lady Gaga Slams Media for Winehouse ‘Spin’

Lady Gaga slammed the media Aug 01 for how it “spins things” about the death of Amy Winehouse and the late singer’s battle with addiction.

“Amy didn’t need to learn any lessons. The world could learn to be kind to a superstar,” said the 25-year-old singer, who spoke out while serving as a guest host on ABC talk show “The View.”

Winehouse was found dead at her home in north London on July 23. The cause of her death remains unknown but the English hitmaker’s struggle with substance abuse was widely presumed to be a major factor.

“I couldn’t speak for 48 hours straight. I was in such shock,” Lady Gaga continued about her response to the news of the 27-year-old’s death, adding that she felt “devastated and sad.”

The native New Yorker discussed how she herself dabbled in hard drugs but an intervention caused her to change her ways.

“I was so embarrassed. My dad called me out on it,” she said, though she admitted she remains part of the “green club” — alluding to marijuana use.

“There’s a way to be recreational and be young and have fun,” she said, but warned her fans — known as “little monsters” — to not hurt themselves.

Summer Style of Pippa Middleton

Though Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is on display at Buckingham Palace, it was her younger sister, Pippa, her maid of honor, who had heads turning at the royal wedding. From her street-chic style to her sold-out bag to her work wear, see Pippa’s summer looks.

Months after the royal wedding to remember, Pippa joined her parents in June for a beach-themed party at London’s Goring Hotel, where they had stayed the night before her sister’s big day. This time, instead of stunning in Alexander McQueen, Pippa was sporting a fuchsia cardigan and belted floral dress.

While her big sister was unveiling her wedding-dress exhibit at Buckingham Palace with the queen, Pippa was seen in Chelsea in this blue-and-green polka-dot dress.

Pippa opted for neutrals for a stroll in Putney, wearing varying shades of tan from her puffy-sleeved blouse to her skinny khakis to her tan wedges.

To watch Andy Murray beat Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in Wimbledon’s quarterfinals, Pippa slipped into this bright red, hip-hugging dress, stepped into wedges, and carried her trusty Modalu handbag, which is now sold out everywhere.

Out and about for some shopping on another sunny day in Chelsea, Pippa opted for this printed fitted wrap dress.

Pippa grabbed juice in South Kensington to kick off her summer day, donning slim-fitting jeans, a boyfriend blazer, and, of course, her Modalu bag.

Find the Best Ball Gown Wedding Dress

Ball gown wedding dress, a beautiful creation for everyone who wish to have a new design for their gown. It has various designs that would fit the taste of those who wishes to wear it.

For each of the ball gown wedding dresses, there is a unique style for it. It depends on what kind of fabric the customers want. It can be made from silky satin, chiffon or taffeta fabric. Every kind of fabric makes a ball gown wedding dress look unique and beautiful for a bride. Through each fabric, it can be accentuated with the use of embellishments. Every fabric can be paired up with an embellishment to look more attractive. Beads are the commonly used accessories for ball gown wedding dresses. However, embroidery and applique are also used nowadays.

With the use of good fabric and embellishment, the ball gown wedding dresses are created with uniqueness. But there is something that lacks the packaging. Each of the ball gown wedding dresses should have different necklines too. Necklines are essential for it enhances the beautiful features of a girl. If it is combined with the fabric and embellishments, it would make a stunningly beautiful ball gown wedding dresses. And for the final touches of the ball gown wedding dresses, the most important is the style to be used. It is the most important for it determines the unique features of the gown and the wearer.

Whenever you want your ball gown wedding dresses to be classic looking or an elegant and luxurious style, as long as the right fabric, embellishment and necklines are applied, it is certainly the best gown that can be made. But if you want to try the chic and modern style and add a sweetheart neckline, it would definitely suit your taste. Many options are offered and the ball gown wedding dresses are made especially for your taste. Fulfill your dream of wearing the perfect ball gown wedding dresses by choosing the right style with the corresponding accessories.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows makes $1bn

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has passed the $1bn (£609m) mark at the worldwide box office, the final instalment in the eight-part boy wizard series is the first to reach the milestone.

The final instalment in the eight-part boy wizard series is the first to reach the milestone.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone had the previous best global takings with $974.8m (£593m) in 2001.

The 2009 epic Avatar holds the current record for the biggest worldwide box office haul with $2.8bn (£1.7bn).

Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is expected to pass Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides soon, which is this year’s top grossing movie so far at $1.03bn (£626m).

The Harry Potter film took $21.9m (£13.3m) at the North American box office over the weekend, climbing to a domestic total of $318.5m (£194m).

It has now topped the franchise’s previous best in the US and Canada of $317.6m (£193.6m) for Philosopher’s Stone.

But taking into account today’s higher admission prices, Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has not yet caught up to Philosopher’s Stone in terms of actual tickets sold.

Meanwhile, The Smurfs and sci-fi western Cowboys and Aliens tied for the number one spot at the North American box office, both taking $36.2m (£22.1m) according to early estimates.

“Generally, in the world of movie box office, $1 million is a close call, so to have two films in a dollar-to-dollar tie is somewhat unprecedented.”

How to Look Fashionable in Cocktail Dress?

Cocktail dress is woman’s dress usually worn at cocktail parties. It is important to dress in the right outfit if you are attending casual or formal parties. Wearing a cocktail dress is every woman’s desire but remember it is not that every cocktail dress can make you look stylish, so how to look fashionable in cocktail dress? Below are cited body types and cocktail dress styles that will enhance them.

Bottom heavy women for achieving stylish look should focus on her upper part and hide bottom part. While women those who are heavy at the top should focus on accentuating the bottom part and take attention away from the upper part. These women should look for cocktail dress that is snug at the waist but not too tight. Bottom part of dress should have flare so as to hide big hips and thick thighs. Ball gowns, flared empire waist cocktail dress, a line cocktail dress etc. are perfect styles that suit them. Also keep in mind your dress should be of full length as you have nothing to show at bottom.

Another cocktail dress styles that suits bottom heavy women are the ones flaunt your upper body. Strapless cocktail dress, halter cocktail dress, off the shoulder cocktail dress, one shoulder cocktail dress etc. are some of them. Also dresses embellished at upper part are good options. These garnish attention towards upper part and draw away from bottom which you want. With respect to colors you should wear bright colors at top and dark at bottom. Reason is bright colors catches attention and dark colors gives slimming effect as well hide flaws. Thus what bottom heavy women should wear for looking fashionable is clear now.    

On the opposite for top heavy women cocktail dresses showing legs are appropriate. Short cocktail dresses, knee length cocktail dresses, short ruffle hem cocktail dresses, short fitting cocktail dresses, short bubble hem cocktail dresses etc. are appropriate choices. Also dresses having embellishments at bottom are good enough. Such cocktail dress styles lend fashionable look to top heavy women.   

Understand it very well that for looking fashionable it is not necessary to wear latest trend dress but the one that enhances your personality. A cocktail dress looks fashionable if it well suits your figure. Another thing which is equally important for looking fashionable is accessories. Women must wear accessories with cocktail dress for completing the look. Earrings, bracelets, chokers, necklaces, and handbags are must have accessories for giving final touch to appearance.

Just keep the above tips in mind you will look fashionable in cocktail dress.

Sweet Lolita Dresses

Sweet lolita dresses often adopt the pink color, but some elder girls think that pink color is too lovely to accept. Meanwhile, they want to wear sweet lolita dresses with cuteness and elegance. There exist some other colors which is not so sweet in reality, we will mention them in detail.

One kind of sweet lolita dress is called White Sleeveless Sweet Lolita Dress, which adopts red bow as the ornament in the collar. It is often designed as square collar and lace embellishing. On the aspect of sleeve, it can not adopt the puff sleeve design, but the none-sleeve can make this Sweet Lolita Dress is more unique. Meanwhile, in the hem of the dress, it also can not use the multilaminate design and adopt the simple hemline. These devise is often simple and generous, but it feels fine. These characters can make this dress lovely and elegant.

Another sweet lolita dress is called White Lace Bow Sweet Lolita Dress, which is a typical representative of the sweet lolita dress. This kind of dress is full of laces in the shoulder tape, the chest, the waist and the hemline, we can see the lave design. If we are fascinated of laces, this kind is our best choice. Besides, the adoption of the pure white color can make the Lolita clothing more pure.

The last one is the Jewel Neck Lace Cotton Sweet Lolita Dress can be said the most elegant Sweet Lolita Dress. As a matter of fact, we should pay enough attention to the cute feeling of the sweet lolita dress. Most sweet lolita dresses also emphasize the loveliness. But on the part of some elder girls, they are more willing to other characters: elegance, briefness and pretty flavour. So this kind can be taken into a tailor for these people. Most sweet lolita dresses are more like the ordinary dress, has one little bow as the ornament in the bosom, and adopts the none-sleeve design similarly. Finally, the most special part in the hemline is that it can use the pleated skirts design. This style is not only quite elegant, but also reveal the lovely feeling. At the same time, the jewel color can make your skin more white and supple. If we choose the Sweet Lolita Dress which is suitable for us, we can be a real princess in the castle.

Whether you are pursuing elegance or cuteness, you can find your own ideal sweet lolita dress if you follow our tips.