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Trend Alert: Diamond & Onyx Jewelry

FabSugar — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:55:12 PST

I have an (old) pair of petite, square shaped onyx studs; I wear them when I'm feeling a bit dark and moody. But what is missing from my studs to be of-the-now? Diamonds! Life & Style demonstrates this jewelry trend in this week's issue. Maybe I can achieve this trendy diamond & onyx jewelry look if I wear my diamond studs in my second ear hole? Aha! This dark, icey jewelry look is art deco in nature, and a bit street - I'm definitely into it. Check out my designer and non designer finds:

David Yurman Onyx/Diamond Ring, $875.

Banana Republic chunky labradorite and smoky quartz necklace,
$88.

To see more of my diamond & onyx jewelry finds,

read more These White House Black Market Ingenue Chandelier Earrings, $38, were found by justjaime27 in the Girls just wanna be frosted group.
Novica Onyx Ring Around the Moon bracelet, $58.95.
Emily and Ashley Onyx Dangle Earrings, $645.

Revenge Style Battle: Emily VanCamp and Ashley Madekwe Face Off

Hannah Weil — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:34:48 PST

We have a confession to make: we're seriously addicted to Revenge - partly because of the thrilling plot twists, Emily's take-no-prisoners approach to avenging her father, and in huge part because of the show's killer fashion. Both of the series's leads, Ashley Madekwe and Emily VanCamp, show off an enviable wardrobe of cocktail dresses, easy beach wear (it is the Hamptons after all!), and everyday looks we're dying to steal. So, we got to thinking about the actresses' style off screen. How do the style-setters' looks compare when they're not on camera? We dug through the archives and some of the ladies' most recent pics to put them head to head. Click through to see the Revenge girls face off in our latest style battle - then be sure to tell us whose fashion wins out.

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky Are Expecting!

Katie Henry — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:25:52 PST

Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky are expecting their first child - People
Emily Maynard is the new Bachelorette - UsWeekly
Rachel Bilson shows off her wild side in a new rap video - JustJared
Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams are happy to chat about their new film - Lainey Gossip
Some moviegoers aren't in love with The Artist - Huffington Post
Did Heather Locklear's meltdown start with a fistfight? - D-Listed
David Beckham to make official LA Galaxy announcement tomorrow - Insider
Snooki has an interesting new look - The Superficial
Les Miserables adds a Gossip Girl star to the cast - Hollywood Reporter
Olivia Munn doesn't need to get fancy for errands - Hollywood Tuna
Ashley Greene gets cozy with her new man in NYC - TooFab
Netflix is in hot water with its shareholders - Newser
Goldie Hawn recalls an uncomfortable casting room situation - The Frisky
RHOBH may be adding new ladies to the cast - Pink Is the New Blog
Which James Bond car is the coolest of all time? - The Daily Beast
Is Chuck Norris a big softy? - The Blemish

5 Tips For Raising a Child on a Vegan Diet

LilSugar — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:04:44 PDT

As moms, we all know how hard it can be to get tots to eat their veggies and fruits. Let's be honest - sometimes it can be a nightmare! A nutritious, balanced diet can be a difficult thing to achieve for a child, especially when other kids at school or on the playground are allowed to eat everything they're not! Raising a child on a vegan diet - like vegan advocate and new mama Alicia Silverstone plans to do - poses some additional hurdles. We asked Ashley Koff, RD - Emily Deschanel's dietitian and the author of Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged ($17) - to give us her top five tips for raising a child on a vegan diet. Check them out!

5 Reasons Ashley Needs Her Girlfriends

Tara Sharp — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:45:50 PDT

Watching Ashley last night on The Bachelorette was like watching a long, drawn-out car crash. Hearing her cry and sigh over her lost love Bentley, who we all know is a soulless jerk, was so painful that only a drinking game (drink every time Ashley mentions "Bentley") kept my friend and me from losing our marbles. While we sat there dismayed that she could be so clueless about the show's "worst villain ever," my friend said, "this is what happens when you're separated from all your girlfriends." Exactly! What Ashley really needs to help her process these relationship decisions are her girlfriends (sorry, Chris Harrison, you can't quite fill those shoes, er, heels). Here are five reasons the bachelorette needs her besties.

Tough love: She needs her girlfriends to knock some sense into her, and I don't mean in the boxing ring. Guess what, Ashley, Bentley is gone, move on. Are you really pouting about one guy who left you when you have 11 guys who are obsessed with you? Get it together. And her friends would be able to see Bentley for the scumbag he is - sometimes you need outside perspectives from the people you trust to see a bad guy's true colors.
Shoulder to cry on: Yes, Ashley needs to move on, but she also needs to allow herself to be sad about losing someone she cared about. Maybe if she had been able to talk through Bentley leaving with a friend and really get all those emotions out, she would have been able to get past it and start fresh with the other guys.
Fug radar: I'm sorry, but some of the fellas she's keeping around are a bit on the fugly side. We all have those friends, or have been them ourselves, who keep a guy around because he's nice, even though there's no sexual chemistry. She needs her friends to tell her straight up, "why are you keeping him around if you're not attracted to him?"
Loosen up: Ashley is so stressed out, I get anxiety just watching her. What she really needs are some gal pals around to laugh with and put things in perspective. She's taking everything so seriously right now and is so tightly wound she can't even enjoy the process. It's even causing her to make rash decisions like kicking off both Ben F. and William on the two-on-one date. A much-needed, girls-only venting sesh would help her relax and clear her mind.
Confidence boost: Why in the world is Ashley so down on herself? She is so self-conscious about the guys not liking her or wishing the bachelorette had been Emily (and that nightmare roast didn't help), she can't even see that these guys are head over heels for her. She needs her friends to give her a heart to heart about all of her strengths and how she's a great catch.

5 Pregnancy Diet Tips For Vegan Mamas-To-Be

LilSugar — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:35:06 PDT

When eating for two, mama-to-be needs to modify her normal diet to ensure that both baby and mom are getting the nutrients they need. For moms with an alternative diet that may present an even bigger challenge, as there isn't as much information out there for them. We asked Ashley Koff R.D. - Emily Deschanel's dietitian and the author of Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged ($17) - to give us her top five tips for maintaining a vegan diet during pregnancy. Check it out!

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What Jokes About You Are Off-Limits?

Tara Sharp — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:35:44 PDT

On last night's Bachelorette the producers had possibly the worst date idea ever: having all the contestants "roast" Ashley, in front of an audience no less. A few of the guys took the safe route by making fun of the other guys, but then the brave ones started making digs at the bachelorette, specifically, knocking her for having small boobs. I couldn't believe they'd go there - how old are these guys, 13? - but surprisingly, Ashley said her chest size was fair game and laughed along.

It wasn't until William committed the ultimate no-no, joking about wishing The Bachelorette was Brad's pick, Emily Maynard, instead of Ashley, that she wasn't laughing along anymore. Since she's in great dancer shape, body confidence isn't something she's lacking in, but after being rejected on The Bachelor, comparisons to "perfect Emily" are a different story.

Whether it's body issues or former flames, we all have sensitive subjects that hit a nerve when people mock them. I'm curious, what are yours?

Meet the New Bachelorette: Ashley Hebert

Shannon Vestal — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:41:30 PDT

The Bachelor has wrapped up another season, with Brad Womack choosing Emily (who was also your pick!). Even though we don't know yet if we can look forward to a wedding for them, there is another follow-up we can put on the calendar: The Bachelorette! On Monday, May 23, we'll once again meet up with the latest lady to hand out roses: Ashley Hebert. Here's what you need to know about the newest Bachelorette.

She was the second runner-up on the current season of The Bachelor behind Emily and Chantal, but Womack rejected her because he felt like they didn't have enough chemistry.
She's 26 and lives in Philadelphia, PA.
If you watched some of this season, but Ashley doesn't look that familiar to you, it may be because she just received a makeover on the reunion show. Here's her before look.
Ashley made it clear that her dentistry career was important to her, but she's taking a break from school to be on the series.

What do you think of the choice of Ashley as the new Bachelorette? Did you want to see someone else from Brad's season or someone completely new?

Former Bachelor Winner Emily Maynard Talks Brad Breakup With Chris Harrison

Tara Sharp — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:00:00 PDT

On last night's Bachelorette, Ashley's tube time was cut short to include a Chris Harrison interview with Ashley's invisible rival, former Bachelor winner Emily Maynard. Emily and bachelor Brad Womack have had an off-and-on relationship since the show ended, and she agreed to sit down with Chris despite complaining about all the media attention. Emily seems genuinely sad about the breakup with Brad, but I wonder why she's still doing interviews if she wants to get out of the spotlight? Do you think she's going to be the next bachelorette? Would ABC mix up the standard alternative Bachelor and Bachelorette seasons to take advantage of Emily's popularity?