Say what you will about some of the fashions that were on display at the premiere of The Time Traveler’s Wife, but I happen to think that young Brooklynn Proulx hit the proverbial ball out of the proverbial park with this outfit.
I love the dress, love the chain belt, love the red purse. All of it adorable and totally age appropriate. Noah Cyrus, get out some paper and start taking notes, young lady!
This is formerly wholesome teen star Miley Cyrus on the “green” carpet before the Teen Choice Awards. Not exactly the outfit I would have hoped for.
This is an even less wholesome Miley Cyrus performing on the Teen Choice Awards. It has been claimed that it technically isn’t a stripper pole because it is on top of an ice cream cart, but since when did ice cream carts have poles on them? Semantics, says I.
Remember when everyone thought this was bad?
I’m going to start a feature in which I take a look at the various sartorial choices of celebrity moms.
You know, probably because I am bored.
All right, I’m probably going to get crucified here, but I actually like this outfit.
Because I grew up in the 80′s, I have a total blind spot when it comes to rolled jeans. In fact, I love them. And perhaps they wouldn’t look as good on anyone else, but for Julia Roberts, they work.
Loving the ballet flats, especially the color, and I heartily approve of the bracelets and the splash of blue from the necklace. Not too matchy-matchy, though (as Clinton and Stacy would say).
To me, this outfit says fun! Casual! I have millions of dollars and really skinny ankles!
What about you, yay or nay on this look?
Oooooooooh, Miss Piggy’s gonna cut her!
By my calculations, if a Kermit doll is $70
If you have ever been pregnant, you know that months 6-9 are the toughest, physically speaking. This is when your protruding belly causes you to start literally waddling, you are unfortunately on the recieving end of progressively harder kicks to your bladder and ribs, and the sleeping!
Let’s talk about the sleeping, or more specifically, the lack thereof. Not only do you have to get up and go to the bathroom approximately four times a night, your growing belly prohibits you from sleeping comfortably. Back pain and hip pain are all too common.
So in its wisdom, the pregnancy industrial complex has devised all manner of pillows that purport to deliver you into the land of slumber, stat.
In my bleary-eyed misery, I was perusing some websites for a suitable pregnancy pillow that would alleviate my problems. I have experience with the wedge pillows, and also with the longer pillows which fit under both your belly and between your knees.
But things have changed since my last pregnancy, and I was confronted with this:
Whoa! I’m guessing this is for women who are secretly annoyed at their husbands, because there is no way your hubby is going to fit with that huge thing in the bed. Screw spooning!
Maybe I should just get myself one of these. It’s fairly similar, probably cheaper, and I can at least use it later!
I have a certain pet peeve when it comes to the monstrosities that people voluntarily place on their baby’s head. Yes, you heard right, I HATE infant hair bows for girls. You know, the kind that is attached to a headband.
I mean, don’t infants already suffer enough indignities already, what with all the drooling and burping and pooping in public? Do we really have to subject them to insecure parents placing huge fake flowers on their heads?
And I say insecure because I don’t understand why it is so important that it be broadcast to everyone that your hairless infant is A GIRL THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CAN’T YOU TELL BY THE OBNOXIOUS BOW I’VE PLACED ON HER HEAD? Would it be that much harder to correct someone if they thought she was a boy? With all the pink clothes, baby carrier, and blankets, I’m thinking it wouldn’t be hard to figure out anyway.
I also wonder exactly how long it takes for said infant to rip said bow off, as they don’t exactly look like the most comfortable things in the world. Heck, headbands tend to bug even me after a while, much less a young child who would probably prefer being totally naked all the time in the first place. And usually, my headbands don’t have embellishments that are bigger than my entire head, which is the case for many of the infant bows.
So I’m going to swear to you all right now, I will never place one of those, those, things on my daughter’s head, no matter how many I may happen to get at my shower.
And now that Lady GaGa has adopted the hair bow look, can we please officially proclaim the trend dead in the water?
The image is unspeakable, so of it we will not speak. The winner is unbeatable, and so we will not beat her. Because she wouldn’t like it, and she would send us to our rooms, that’s why.
Glinda Says:
July 18th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Rhonda decided that if she was going to have to change dirty diapers, she would do in style, dammit.
So as to avoid charges of a fix, we will forgo the normal presentation of hypothetical swag to the winner and instead will present the following to the subject of the photograph, who could surely use something tasteful to keep off the chill of our collective scorn: the Diane Von Furstenberg golden brown ring chiffon ‘Kynthia’ tunic coverup from Bluefly.com:
If you are anything like me, you have already started gearing up for back to school. Just this week I loaded up on pencils and markers at Target, which was having a sale. Whoo-hoo!
And what about backpacks? A good one is essential, not only for hauling home countless pieces of paper and books, but to help ease the strain on little backs by counting on good construction, ergonomic design, and sturdiness. Becuase if your kid is anything like mine, those backpacks take a beating.
Here are some that should easily see you through the year, from preschool to college!
JanSport – SuperBreak. One of the most popular and reliable backpacks out there, at a reasonable price!
The North Face – Jester Another classic, and not too hard on the wallet.
Quiksilver Kids – Ankle Biter A nice backpack for the preschool set.
JanSport – Big Student Another great Jansport product, this time for big students, just as the name implies. Perfect for college!
The North Face – Borealis A bit more utilitarian than the one above, great for laptops.
Hurley – One Backpack Hi-tech, with moisture-wicking material on the back padding!
Dakine – Prom Another hi-tech wonder, with an insulated cooler pocket! Good for laptops, too.
JanSport – SuperBreak W Old-skool style, with one main compartment and not too much else.
Quiksilver – Schoolie Backpack 10 Be the coolest surfer on the block! MP3 holder included!
JanSport – Wheeled Superbreak And for those who like wheels to save their backs, this one is for you.