fashion found

Ashley Tisdale rocks her new darker, shorter do as she pays a visit to the InStyle offices in Santa Monica, California yesterday. Leaving behind her standard uniform of bohemian print dresses and cool mocassins, Ashley stepped out in a more casual look Wednesday.

Get her look:

Free People Elysees V Top in Pimento

Free People We The Free Printed Lace Tank in Indigo

KSUBI Super Skinny Jeans with Ankle Zips in Vintage Indigo

Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses

Ash's favorite Prada Cervo Antic Shoulder Bag

Mystique Brown Leather Studded Thong Sandal

Free People Phoenix Fringe Earrings

sheer florals

Lately celebs have been turning up in sheer floral print blouses. Both Jessica Simpson stepped out in the floral tops paired with short shorts and heels.

Jess paired her breezy Tucker Paris Metro Ride blouse in red with her favorite William Rast jean shorts for dinner with friends at a trendy L.A. eatery.

Heidi went on one of many of the couple's infamous photo-op outings, this time to the grocery store, in a black chiffon floral blouse, black shorts (likely from her own line, Heidiwood), and a Hermes belt.

If you're loving this floral statement, but don't want to spend in the triple digits, check out Forever 21. The trendy retail outlet carries a whole slew of dainty floral blouses.

game on

Team Lauren has made the cover of the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine.

In case you're not up to speed, the saga rages on between best friends turned enemies Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag on the popular MTV show, "The Hills."

The latest cover of TVGuide feautures roomates Lauren Conrad, Lauren “Lo” Bosworth and Audrina Patridge.

Regularly-hated couple/villains Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are featured in an inside spread.

On the early season side-story (Stephanie Pratt, Spencer's sister, turned friend of Lauren):
“I think LC is going to figure out what my sister [Stephanie] is like,” says Spencer, “that she’s not a trustworthy person.”

“Why does Stephanie have to be friends with Lauren?” Heidi asks of the alliance between her best frenemy (Lauren) and possible future sister-in-law. “I just feel like, you know, there are lots of girls in LA to be friends with.”

Is it just me or are Heidi and Spencer's lashings-out stuck on repeat? Pick a new subject Speidi.

90210...let the scandal begin!

Former Beverly Hills 90210 stars (and queen bees, 90s style) Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty are together again to reprise their roles as rivals Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh in the new 90210 spinoff show. Fourteen years after the original show, Entertainment Weekly catches up with the girls to talk about the new one:

EW: In Tori Spelling's book sTORI Telling, she tells some pretty harsh stories about you, Shannen. Did you read the book?
DOHERTY: I will censor myself out of respect for Jennie because she’s friends with Tori. I got passages sent to me and a vast majority of it is incredibly exaggerated. Maybe it’s a difference of how I was raised. I just don’t believe you write personal on-set experiences in a book. For me, when you work it’s almost a sacred experience whether you get along with everyone or not. In 27 years of acting I’ve never sold out one of my cast members. Ever. And I will stick to that.

EW: In the book it says you two got into a fistfight. That sounds very badass. But is it true
GARTH: A fistfight? That makes us sound so tough.
DOHERTY: I know. Like we were serious gangsters.
GARTH: I didn’t read the book either.
EW: You’re thanked in it.
GARTH: For what? I wonder what I did. I asked Tori if I needed to read it and she said no, I shouldn’t bother.

EW: For the new 90210, you were both involved with determining where Kelly and Brenda were in their lives. Jennie, the producers initially wanted Kelly to be a West Beverly Hills High School board member, right? How did she become a guidance counselor?
GARTH: I didn’t want to be on the show for no reason. I wanted to have some value. When Gabe and [exec producer] Jeff [Judah] told me some of the things they were doing, I was like, ”Whoa. That is not 90210, people.” They were trying to educate me [about] how teens are in high school today. It was so shocking to me that I thought I should bring a positive spin somehow. Of course, I have yet to guide or counsel anyone.
DOHERTY: I think they must have told you the same things they told me.
EW: What kinds of things?
DOHERTY: All I know is there’s a girl giving a guy a b— job in the first episode.
GARTH: When they told me that, I thought, Aaron Spelling is rolling over in his grave right now.
The new 90210 has potential to be a huge letdown, but seriously - who's not tuning in to the CW September 2nd?

To check out the rest of the Entertainment Weekly interview, along with the sassy photo shoot pics, visit EW.


*Bonus: If you miss vintage 90210 as much as I do, wear it proudly next Tuesday (how apropos - - maybe we should wear our weekly support tees until the Super Tuesday, in which case we can switch to our favorite President-to-be.) The CBS Store carries a huge selection of great Vintage 90210 shirts, (not so vintage) Ipod skins, and DVD Box sets.

Whoever said fur was the new pink was seriously disturbed

A few days ago we collectively gagged over Ms. Aubrey O'Day's choice of fur and python, though I think we all agreed the plunging fur vest pushed her look over the fashion violation deep end.

Today as I was happily perusing People's Style section I stumbled across the below lineup in the Fashion Faceoff. Rihanna first wore her Elizabeth and James feathered vest while shopping in L.A., while Cassie attended the Vibe anniversary party a week later in hers; finally, a few days letter, Amerie stepped out at an L.A. charity event in the exact same vest.

Could this be the very same heinous white vest Aubrey wore to the Traitor premiere in N.Y.C. ??

And furthermore, Elizabeth and James is generally a sophisticated and appropriately edgy line of clothing. Hailed by ever-budding fashionistas, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the twins bring couture to the public. But that fur vest is disgusting. Disgusting.

madonna stirs up a little controversy - - the good kind

Today John McCain had yet another clash with the celebrity world (his last showdown was against the infamous Paris Hilton.*)

Madonna, who kicked off her “Sticky and Sweet” world tour at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff yesterday, threw the first punch during a performance of her song, aptly titled, "Get Stupid." As she sang, McCain’s image was flashed up alongside images of Hitler and Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean dictator, as well as images of destruction and global warming.

In an obvious contrast, Barack Obama was shown in a similar sequence alongside Mahatma Gandhi, John Lennon and Al Gore.

A McCain campaign spokesman, Tucker Bounds, said today, “The comparisons are outrageous, unacceptable and crudely divisive all at the same time.”

“It clearly shows that when it comes to supporting Barack Obama, his fellow worldwide celebrities refuse to consider any smear or attack off limits."

Madonna is no stranger to controversy on tour. In 2006 she staged a mock crucifixion only a few miles from the Vatican during the "Confessions" tour. (Times Online)


*The McCain campaign has recently portrayed Obama as a celebrity in Republican ad campaigns, pointing out what it says is his "lack of depth and experience." In one McCain attack, the Democratic candidate is compared to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton (similar to the images in Madonna's own concert.) Paris Hilton quickly made a spoof ad of her own on YouTube, ridiculing McCain as an old man.

PSA

This is a Public Service Announcement to all you cute couples out there....do not, I repeat, DO NOT, go all matchy-matchy with your boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse/or even bff for that matter. Last Night Tom Cruise and his seemingly robotic wife, Katie Holmes strolled the streets of NYC with little Suri in tow, wearing those snazzy matching jeans.

It wasn't cute back in February of this year when Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson arrived at Mist in Phoenix on Wednesday night with their matching all black outfits, sneakers and flat ironed hair. But at the very least, Pete and Ash stuck to traditional black (perhaps the sneaks were overkill.) Tommy and Katie - matching faded denim from the 90s = NOT CUTE.

hil's baubles

Hilary Duff, ever an easy trendsetter has been out and about L.A. this past week, pairing a chunky black and white resin chain link necklace with every look. From dry cleaning pick-up duties to dinner at Beso with her main squeeze, the necklace has become somewhat of a staple.

The necklace is actually made in Spain by designer Malababa. The Malababa Eslabote Necklace is carefully crafted with ombré resin link detail and leather tabs at the buckle closure. Snag Hil's look here.

disney innuendo

Disney announced on Friday that it will stop selling a line of panties for girls after parents in England complained about the message printed on them.

The underwear, made for ‘tween girls, invited the the reader to ”Dive In” and was, according to company officials, themed for a swimming pool scene from the Disney Channel hit movie,”High School Musical 2.”

In that scene, “HSM2″ boyfriend and girlfriend, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, sing about their love and dance in and around a swimming pool at the country club where both of their characters work during the summer.

“Unfortunately, an oversight was made and the text on the underwear was used out [of] context,” Disney said in a statement. “This product will not be part of any forthcoming collections and the remaining product has been removed from shelves.”

That was quite a miss!

good luck charm

Lauren Conrad never takes off her satin cord red hamsa bracelet. Following suit, many of hollywood's young celebs are rocking the same tell-tale red bracelet.

The red bracelets and charms are said to bring good luck, protect yourself from harm, and ward off evil wishers.

More than a trend, the red yarn (here, satin or you can find these in leather as well) began as an ancient Jewish custom (a bit of Jewish mysticism/Kabbalah).

Jewish grandmothers have been wrapping a piece of red string or thread wrapped around wrists, cribs, strollers, and anywhere else they can sneak the added protection for centuries. Apparently Bubbies got the memo long before the likes of Madonna, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Britney Spears, Tori Spelling, Eva Mendes and such.

Get the Satin Cord Hamsa Bracelet with dangling charm here.

the hermès legacy

One of the most sought-after purses of recent history has to be the Hermès Kelly bag, a timeless handbag design, right up there with it bag’s sister bag, the Hermès Birkin.

For a quick history lesson, the two life-long crave-worthy bags are named for two actresses.

Grace Kelly had been married to Prince Rainier of Monaco less than a year when she stylishly obscured her royal baby bump with a crocodile Hermes purse. The shot caught by paparazzi became eternal, appearing on a 1956 Life magazine cover. The stories behind the Birkin bag are less clear; named after Jane Birkin, the exact beginning are hard to pinpoint. According to author Stephanie Pendersen, in her book, Handbags, What Every Woman Should Know, “the bag’s idea first came from a plane trip Birkin took, when she found herself sitting next to Hermès president Jean-Louis Dumas. Conflicting reports say she was carrying a Hermès Kelly at the time, or a straw bag; and complained to Dumas that the bag’s opening was difficult to get into.” After that the Birkin, a younger, roomier, Kelly came to inception.

Created in 1892 as a large saddle carrier – Hermès, at first merely a French saddlemaker – began to downsize for daywear in the 1930s. But after its glorifying moment on the cover of Life Magazine, Hermes was dedicated to Grace Kelly and her suddenly high-demand bag. To this day, the Kelly and Birkin bags are somewhat of a legend.

More recently, the coveted bags have been featured in television shows and films such as Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, Will & Grace, Gossip Girl and Le Divorce, as well as on the arms of celebrities including Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, Martha Stewart and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Now I must vent…

Heidi Montag, of the MTv “reality” show, The Hills.

Generally there is a one year waiting list for the Kelly and the wait for a special order Birkin can be up to six years, depending on the type of leather/ skin requested. Most importantly, the bags range anywhere from $5,000 to $100,000 – a lofty price-tag for a bag carried by a girl just trying to make it. Heidi’s bag is almost laughable. Wait, did I say bag? I meant bag(S). Yes, she has multiple Hermes bags. Her hand-picked fake job must really pay well…I mean, REALLY well. Seriously?

Okay, I feel better now.

xoxo gossip girl

Both a hunting grounds for paparazzi and a feeding frenzy for the fashion hungry, the recent set of Gossip Girl, currently filming in NY, was no different the other day when Blake Lively stepped out in a perfect city-girl-chic look.

Getting some help from onscreen best friend/rival Blair Waldorf, played by Leighton Meester, Gossip Girl's Serena van der Woodsen tops off her Joie "Larissa" sweater dress with a Coach bucket hat.

So, here's the big question...can we wear white after labor day? Blake is seen being filmed for an upcoming episode of Gossip Girl, and the show's season premiere doeasn't even begin until Labor Day. Will Gossip Girl be guilty of the no white after labor day faux pas?

oh aubrey

Aubrey O'Day (most notorious member of the girl group Danity Kane - she's started her own boutique clothing line and turns up at every club and bar, Hollywood celebs in tow) arrived at the Traitor premiere in N.Y.C. wearing a plunging feather vest, black tights, and knee-high python boots.

Need I say more?

Okay, sure thing. This is a fashion don't. Don't Don't Don't.

Comments?

To see more pictures of Aubrey's halloween costume, go here.

squeal-worthy = cross your fingers

Rumor has it that Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the pair who met and dated from 2004 to 2007, may very well be back together. (Collective sighs heard round the world, no doubt.)

The pair started hanging out again in July when Rachel showed up to watch Ryan make his DJ debut at Hollywood hotspot Green Door lounge (mind you, they also seemed to leave the venue together.)

Then, just this Monday night, Ryan and Rachel turned up with a couple of friends in Toronto at Grace restaurant.

Recap: Ryan Gosling, 27, and Rachel McAdams, 31, began dating shortly after wrapping the devastatingly romantic 2004 film "The Notebook." They split in mid-2007, much to everyone's dismay. While the stars' reps are are declining to tell, the couple reportedly held hands during Monday's meal, according to a Canadian gossip Web site.

The Notebook must have some kind of power over me, and every other girl on the planet, because where I regularly could care less who's split, who's wed, and who's made babies in golden Hollywood, I care deeply about the state of affairs between this adorable Canadian couple. Please, please, please get back together - you two are perfect!

**Update: Tuesday they ran errands in Yorkville, seen at the Manulife Centre, strolling hand in hand on Avenue Road, and at one point smiling broadly as they ducked into a store. - Lainey Gossip

tuxedo dressing

Ever-fashionable on her morning coffee runs, Ashley worked a slightly different yet still chic pintuck shirt dress and suede moccasins while out in L.A.

The beauty of Ashley's loyalty to stores like Free People and Urban Outfitters - her look is not only within reach but affordable. While some stars will only strut their stuff in the likes of Dolce, Cavalli, and Hermes - Ash makes celebrity fashions contemporary and realistic.

This Kimchi & Blue 3/4 Sleeve Pintuck Tieback Tunic is at Urban Outfitters for only $58 - not bad for celebrity digs. Get your tunic in mushroom, plum, or hunter online or in UO stores while they're hot!

Music's Baby Power Couple: Rihanna and Chris Brown

Despite never having fully admitted the extent of their relationship, the dozens of photos and sightings of the couple canoodling in every city and on eachother's every concert tour, along with Rihanna's admission about Chris Brown to Elle magazine that “We’ve always been friends, but we’re very close now,” signals the beginning of a very strong couple indeed.

Recently, the pair swapped $200,000 diamond necklaces for one another, according to jeweler Jason Arasheben. The young couple also travels every chance they get, aside from their busy concert tours, the pair have made trips to an amusement park in Virginia, went jet skiing in Ocean City, Maryland, vacationed in Paris and Jamaica, and visited RiRi's home in Barbados.

But here's the clincher, Chris Brown and Rihanna are two of the hottest singers on the planet. Rihanna, a mere 20, and Chris, an even younger 18, are both multi-platinum selling artists. Both have an impressive list of nominations and awards including those from the likes of the Grammy's, MTV, Teen Choice, BET, the Billboard Awards, etc. Rihanna’s latest single called “Disturbia” is number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 and officially ties her with Mariah Carey and Beyonce for the most #1's by a female artist this decade. Chris Brown's latest "Forever" is number 2 on Billboard's Hot 100. The best part: Chris Brown wrote the #1 song "Disturbia" for his girlfriend, Rihanna.

Rihanna scored the title of Sexiest Female Musician on Victoria's Secret 2008 What is Sexy? List; Chris Brown was named on the list as well. Both Rihanna and Chris have starred in television shows and movies as well. Still babies themselves, the world is their oyster for Chris Brown and Rihanna.

So, what's next? A clothing line?

Legendary Denim: Featuring Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian poses for the most recent issue of Radar magazine in a throwback to the famous 1980 Calvin Klein ad campaign starring Brooke Shields. The once risque ads showcased a 14-year-old Brooke Shields breathlessly stating that nothing comes between her and her Calvins. The 1980 ads caused quite a stir when they first hit magazine stands and billboards.

Now, Radar’s September cover girl shows off her famous derrier in Brooke’s iconic poses in a number of contemporary jeans — and as Peaople.com points out, ironically none of them Calvin Kleins — including Jordache, J Brand, Bongo, Rag & Bone and Serfontaine.

Check out all of Kim’s pictures at Radar Online.

Dita Von Teese unveils her new Wonderbra Lingerie Line

Dita Von Teese, burlesque artist, model and actress, has introduced her new line of lingerie that she designed exclusively for Wonderbra. Available to buy in mid September, the collection was designed by Dita and includes three different lines - Multi-Teese, Spot-Teese and Satin-Teese - all inspired by lingerie from the '40s and '50s.

In the latest issue of Marie Claire UK, Dita explains, "I love it when you can go about your daily business with the knowledge that you have a little secret of your own on underneath. Lingerie shouldn't be something you just put on for your lover; you should do it for you. It's not about seducing men, it's about embracing womanhood."

fashion found

Leighton Meester walked the streets on the New York City set of the hit CW show, Gossip Girl, wearing an adorable strapless maxi dress.

Get the Tart Ginger dress in blue tortoise print like Leighton's (or in black for those slightly less daring) at Blue Heaven Boutique!

Fans of Tart Clothing include both Leighton Meester and Jessica Simpson. All of Tart's pieces are made of ultra-comfy jersey material and flow just right to flatter every shape.

give peace a chance

Lately Miley Cyrus has been setting trends left and right, but two of my most recent favorites: making exercise adorable (circa her Dorothy-esque basket bicycle) and rocking femme 80s styles...loving the pink off-the-shoulders sweatshirt. Miley wore this baby pink peace shirt with denim cutoffs after a family breakfast Sunday at Patys Restaurant in Toluca Lake, California. Give this peace sweatshirt a chance and score one of your own at Divine Online.

fashion found

Love Linds Lohan's fringe sandals? Get them on sale for $89.95 (regularly $128.00) at Free People. The Free People Charlton Fringe Sandal is a suede braided thong sandal with fringe trim. Half fringed mocassin, half summer sandal - these flats are the perfect transition into Fall.

fashion found

Lately, everywhere Miley Cyrus goes, her tattered denim follows close behind. Her trusty jeans? True Religion "Becky" Jeans in Death Valley Medium.

Get the True Religion Death Valley jeans in Billy, Joey, or Johnny ON SALE for $120 (Regularly $240 - as are the Becky jeans) at Revolve Clothing.

What do you think of Miley's favorite pair of blue jeans? Is Miley bringing flares back?

LAmade

LAmade is an ever-growing collection of knit/cotton basics with a bit of added flair. All of the pieces are designed with uber soft fabrics and work as everyday looks. All of the LAmade tops, hoodies, dresses, etc. go one step beyond the American Apparel tights and t-shirts. The LAmade collection looks very now - the cotton ensembles are based on both the latest in fashion with addded cool 1960's vibes.

"At LAmade, we have created a niche in the fashion market by satisfying a young, savvy shopper, by enabling her to look like a true trendsetter, without forcing her to spend a fortune." (LAmade.net.)

LAmade can be found in boutiques as well as major department stores across the nation. For a huge online selection of LAmade clothing, try Revolve Clothing.

fashion found

On Thursday, Gossip Girl star, Leighton Meester, was photographed walking to the New York City set of the hit CW teen drama Gossip Girl (season Premiere: September 1st).

Leighton, in character as Blair Waldorf, was seen wearing a gorgeous belted shirt-dress. The silk dress is actually one of the latest by Catherine Malandrino and features a jewel neckline, belted waist, and pleat detail on the sleeves for added prep.








If you're up for the splurge, find the Catherine Malandrino shirt-dress at Neiman Marcus.

NYTimes on Rachel McAdams

In the New York Times’ latest issue of T Magazine, Rachel McAdams steals the spotlight. The 31-year-old has been out promoting her latest film, The Lucky Ones. The story revolves around three soldiers — Collee (McAdams), T.K. (Michael Pena) and Cheever (Tim Robbins) — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. A few highlights from the interview with Rachel…

[Even though you wanted to become an actress,] you still stayed in Canada instead of jetting off to L.A. or New York. [Why?] I had a small-town life — I worked at the local McDonald’s for three years. I’m not sure why they kept me: I am something of a daydreamer and a dawdler, so they would only let me be the ‘‘friendly voice’’ that greeted you when you entered the restaurant. I was slow — I would be organizing the sweet-and-sour packets in the customer’s takeout bag while the line snaked out the door. Even at a fast-food restaurant, I wanted everything just so.

Do you like to audition? I love auditioning. Since ‘‘The Notebook’’ and ‘‘Wedding Crashers,’’ I don’t have to audition anymore, and I miss it. You get to show your interpretation of the character. I get nervous when I don’t audition. What if they hate what I want to do? I also like screen tests, where they put you in a room with your male co-star. They want to see if the two of you have chemistry together. There’s something wonderfully old-fashioned about a chemistry test. During a movie, chemistry is so important, and yet they just assume actors can fake their way through it. That doesn’t always work.

In ‘‘The Notebook,’’ you and Ryan Gosling had amazing chemistry. Are love scenes difficult? They’re strange. A kiss with anyone, on or off camera, can be intimidating. I’ve been kissing for nearly two decades now, and I’m always convinced I’m not doing it right. Chemistry is so important in a great kiss. You can act your way through anything, but it’s hard with a kiss. It’s much better if there’s an attraction.

To read the full article on Rachel McAdams or check out more photos from her gorgeous shoot, check out the article “Crazy Like a Fox” at NYTimes.com.

rue la la

Rue La La is the latest in "exclusive" (a.k.a., members only)shopping sites. In order to shop the incredible boutique sales, shoppers must be invited - a minor formality considering the impressive discounts (30-80% off retail.) Rue La La is a sister site of Smartbargains.com, Loehmann’s online site.

Previous sales on Rue La La featured Chloe, Prada, Hanky Panky, Lagos and Juicy Couture. Upcoming sales include Kate Spade and Muse. What's more, apparently their customer service is excellent. During the Chloe sale in April, shoppers received bouquets of tulips as a thank you for doing business with them (members wrote this on the Purse Blog.)

If you’d like an invite, just leave a comment with your email address and I’ll send you one! Happy Shopping!

need to know basis

America's Next Top Model - Cycle 11
CW - Spetember 3rd - 2 hour season premiere

The Rachel Zoe Project
Bravo TV - Coming Soon!

The Hills
MTV - Premieres August 18th at 10pm

90210
CW - September 2nd - 8pm - Season Premiere

Gossip Girl
CW - September 1st - 8pm - Season Premiere

Grey's Anatomy
ABC - September 25th - 9pm - Season Premiere

Th Rachel Zoe Project

Tune in this season for Bravo's latest sure-to-be hit, The Rachel Zoe Project. The colorful first episode proves this show may very well be a hit (at least for us fashionistas out there.) The Rachel Zoe Project follows Rachel Zoe (a celebrity stylist) and her trusted group - husband, Roger, and fashion (a.k.a., oh so fashionable) assistants, Taylor and Brad, looking to create Zoe's own design business. In the first epidose alone we are taken through racks of drool-worthy gowns, incredible hair and make-up, major fashion houses, big names (fashion gods and magazine editors), and a bevy of celebrities whom Rachel Zoe styles from head to toe.

Bravo explains, "Every week viewers will get to see Zoe and her team struggle to balance putting her at the forefront of a new design business, while insuring that she has plenty of time for the one-on-one requirements of her successful business as an A-list celebrity stylist, where she's on call 24-hours-a-day to shop, shape, and council, racing from meetings with designers at their showrooms to coast-to-coast hunting for unique clothes and accessories. Zoe will show viewers how her personalized touch has made her a household name by making over and styling models, private clients, advertising campaigns, editorial shoots, and runway shows in each episode."

The one constant in the show is that Zoe endlessly looks exhausted, but she's a fighter, and despite Perez Hilton's claws-out strategy against all things Zoe on his own Blog, you can't help but like Rachel Zoe. She's unbeleivably, to-die-for, fashion-forward, and her motley crew (the perfect husband and catty assistants - watch as Taylor eats poor Brad alive) make Rachel all the more balanced and able to handle the chaos that is the fashion world. If for nothing else, watch the show for the clothes. The gowns in the first episode are enough to bring tears to your eyes. Trust.

Brit's Re-Comeback

In her first one-on-one interview in two years, Britney Spears talks to OK! magazine...

On not wanting her sons, Jayden and Preston, to pursue a career in the entertainment business: “I’d rather not. But but I’d love them unconditionally if they wanted to. I’d just as soon they have a more normal childhood.”

On younger sister Jamie Lynn’s recent pregnancy: “I was shocked a little bit. She’s always been the baby, and now the baby was having a baby. It was mind-boggling.”

On wanting her boys to be close to her newborn niece: “I’m sure the boys will be like big brothers to Maddie.”

On her new album hitting stores in six to nine months: “I think it is more urban. I’m writing every day, right here at the piano in this living room… This is my best work ever.”

Her father, Jamie Spears, was also present during the interviewing, sharing how Britney is capable of being manipulative to get her way: “It’s wonderful. (The relationship) is new for both of us. She sometimes calls me 50 times a day and asks me things that light my life up. But like all daughters, she is very manipulative and cunning. So she gets what she wants a lot… G-d has a way of taking something bad and turning it into something good. If this hadn’t happened, I would never have been able to get back with my daughter and have this relationship I have with these two little boys.”



If you're loving Brit's white smocked maxi dress, check out this Ivy Maxi Dress by Ella Moss.

To read the full article, check out Ok! Magazine online or pick up the latest edition on newsstands everywhere.

dressing like the boys

If you're loving the preppy "boyfriend" look as much as I am this Fall, check out these amazing, adorable, eco-friendly bracelets, rings, wallets, bags, and so on at Prix-Prix/Etsy.

New Orleans-based designer Laura Skelton uses vintage men's neckties (filled with Mardi Gras beads for a little added spice) to create the fabulous prepster necklaces, etc. Each peace is one of a kind and handmade. And the best part: at just $20 each, you can stock up on every preppy hue to perfectly complete your boyfriend-wardrobe-stealing ensembles.

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