Belts and Bangles

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 …

Fall is here and love is in the air! I know the phrase is traditionally reserved for spring, but Marriage season is apparently upon us: in the past month we’ve seen so many weddings – the nuptials of Seth Rogen to his longtime sweetheart, writer Lauren Miller; Paul McCartney has shocked the world with new nuptials after a gruesome split with ex-wife Heather Mills, and of course the Kardashians stormed through America’s collective consciousness with a marquee wedding and the addition of a new …

Weddings styles and traditions are constantly being redefined by new trends. I can never get enough celebrity news. They are always a good window into the latest trends. With wedding season winding down I thought it’d be prefect to do a little celebrity engagement ring wrap-up and highlight four big trends in celebrity rings. What a Rock! Among a lot of celebrities it seems that bigger really is better. Recently married Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring totaled 20.5 carats and $2 million. …

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 …

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 …

Celebrities are infamous for making fashion statements when they are in the spotlight, and celebrity weddings typically follow suit. The past several years, however, have seen a return to the classic and understated for many celebrity brides and grooms. Wedding day choices for those in the limelight have become much more personalized and sentimental. From traditional music to retro-inspired gowns, A-list weddings have taken an understated turn for the better. Personal touches that reflect the individuality …