Paris Spring/Summer fashion show just finished

High fashion runway debuts at the spring-summer 2009 collection in Paris wrapped up yesterday. Sneak previews included Givenchy and Lacroix designs, and Karl Lagerfeld’s couture design for Chanel.

Designers garnered inspiration from the 17th century, using puffy sleeves, fitted torsos, and plenty of embellishments. In light of current consumer cut-backs, the creative genuises of the show were pleased to be able to let loose for the chance to do something above and beyond with their talents for the sake of pure entertainment.

Maternity shoot for Ben Ross photography

Ben Ross contacted me a few months ago about doing a photo shoot during my last few weeks of pregnancy. He was a joy to work with and I absolutely love how the images turned out.

Here's just a teaser:

I've been featured on a fellow blog site!

Heads up!

This week, I've been featured as a writer on John Murray's blog SouthernGQ. Stop by to read my recent article about where to shop in San Antonio, TX.

Buy designer Lauren Conrad on Sale

Today and tomorrow, you can shop the new Lauren Conrad collection at great savings! HauteLook has some of her best tops and dresses at drastically reduced prices.

The only catch? When the sizes and styles are gone, that's it. Create an account and start shopping today.

A sad goodbye to a great photographer

It is a great loss to the fashion world to lose photographer George Hoffman of Onyx Photography. His work has graced the pages of fitness, bikini, and glamour-minded magazines. George died yesterday of undisclosed causes.

Sexy shoes make me happy

Shopping is powerful. It has the ability to make a frigid day just a little warmer, a dull afternoon just a little more fun, and create instant energy out of fatigue. Shopping is the aphrodisiac for life.

Here's my latest and greatest buy-- a sexy pair of python gladiator platforms from Charlotte Russe. The store was having a "last size" clearance sale, so they were priced at $6.99! How could I resist??

I count the day as a sucess-- not only did I find a pair of shoes on sale that make my legs look incredibly sexy, but I can feel good about the winter workout I snuck in by power walking the mall.

Celebrities gone foolishly wrong

It's true... even with the help of the finest designers and fashion gurus at their beck and call, celebrities can sometimes go "oh so wrong" when it comes to their clothing. Here are just a few looks from the past that didn't quite make the cut.

"Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan shows off her assets in a way that can only be called 'trampy.' The leotard bodice and 'barely there' gown would look more at home on a wealthy prostitute or cross-dressing Queen.

Here, Jessica Simpson takes on the role of 'vampire' in goulish lipstick and bust-embellishing gown.

Mena Suvari in probably would rather forget this photo taken in 2006.