Belts and Bangles

If I’m buying a marble statue of the Pieta or something, I expect it to be expensive–sure.  But how much should it cost to look my very best on the red carpet?  Red Carpet styles and looks are temporary works of art and they cost whoever’s wearing them a pretty penny.  Check out this infographic to learn how much ladies spend to prep for walking down that long red carpet….     Presented By Bh Cosmetics …

Being in love under the spotlight comes with many disadvantages.  All your critics have something to say about you.  Celebrity marriages have lasted between nine days (Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman), to two weeks (Mario Lopez and Ali Landry) and the infamous 72 days (Kim and Kris).  With the start of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” last week on E!, fans are hoping to get a glimpse into what caused the new marriage between Kim and Kris Humphries to collapse.  It’s not just rich and …

Many of you may have grown up being taught that jealousy is a bad thing. To some extent you are right. Many relationships have been ruined because the green monster of jealousy reared it’s horned head. On the other hand, jealousy is necessary in almost all relationships to help two people grow closer in affection. Something that may surprise you is that there are actually two kinds of jealousy: simple jealousy and complex jealousy. The effects of simple jealousy on a relationship are positive and …

I talk a lot about big fashion houses here at Belts and Bangles, but recently I’ve been getting into smaller design houses turning out big ideas. While talking to a New York friend of mine about our friend Irene, she put me onto a line called Bedford Street Laundry. The style is definitely a trip (we’ll get to that in a second) but what initially endeared me was the story of its inception. Bedford Street Laundry is named after an actual laundry service of the same name operated by lead designer …

Independence Day has come and gone, but Hollywood’s hot young couples are still lighting up our lives! Teen heartthrobs Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reportedly spent their holiday together in upstate New York, sexing up the Hamptons with their youthful charm, freedom, and good looks. The two stars have been spending lots of time in the Empire State lately. Just a week ago, the couple dropped a few pennies to rent out an entire floor of the Ritz Carlton at Central Park; a reasonable expense/venue …

It’s hard to see beautiful actresses like Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore walking the red carpet in a slinky dress or frolicking on the beach with a tiny bikini body and not feel a pang of envy. Even post-pregnancy, they look gorgeous! The good news is, although it might be hard to believe, these stars aren’t superheroes and their tips and tricks can work for pretty much anyone. Kristin Bell, most recently seen in “Scream 4″, has great down-to-earth advice for sneaking in an extra workout …