Archive: August 16th, 2006

If you ask me, Heidi Klum is just showing off. She’s really rubbing it in. She’s already second trimester preggers with her third child and the only telltale sign is her bump – no pregnancy knees, no jowly cheeks, no flabby arms. At two recent events, she’s dressed in shoulder-baring, empire-waisted dresses and looks exactly as she always does – that is to say gorgeous – only with a belly, and even that looks cute. A few weeks ago she stepped out in skinny jeans that she had custom-made for her by Childish designer Skye Hoppus. Who among us can pull off skinny jeans even when we’re not pregnant? Skye says that, to add insult to injury, Heidi is still wearing a size XS – EVEN IN SKINNY JEANS. “I had no concern about the jeans not being flattering on Heidi,” Skye tells me. “What a body this woman has! I know the cut is not for every pregnant woman’s body, but they were perfect for Heidi.” — Alison Gee

Check out more of hot mama Heidi on tonight’s Project Runway. Then come back tomorrow and tell us what you think of the episode!

Photo: Evans Ward/JPI; Clark Samuels/Startraks

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Some fall trends are making women a little nervous (ankle boots, anyone?), but there is one that has me totally thrilled–jersey dresses! From super-slinky to babydoll, I love them all. Besides making me feel like I am wearing ultra-comfy pajamas to work, they are amazingly versatile, going from weekend errand running with flip-flops (like chic Carmen Electra) to big-night out paired with heels. For extra comfort and style points, try layering leggings underneath short tunic styles like Liv Tyler (at left). I also own Liv’s dress from Velvet and live in it on the weekends. — Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Here’s a few more that I really love:

For a Real Splurge, try the Marc by Marc Jacobs Cynthia Dress , $358

For a Splurge, try the Scoop Minidress from Anthropologie (at left), $158

For a Good Deal, try the
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For a Real Steal, try the
“target=”_blank”>V Neck Empire Dress, $25

To see more dresses that we love click here

Photo: Adam Nemser/PHOTOlink; courtesy of Anthropologie

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I had given up on fake eyelashes after accidentally gluing my top and bottom lids together. And the smoky eye trend never made it into my arsenal either. That all changed when I discovered make-up artist, Tricia Sawyer, and her video tutorials “Trix of the Trade”. You can watch the make-up maven guide you step-by-step through a complete look or a specific trick at TriciaSawyer.tv. You can also subscribe to the iTunes podcast to download and receive updated lessons on blending foundation, making the most of your eyeshadows, and getting the looks of celebrity clients like Sharon Stone and Denise Richards. Did I mention, it’s free?! No more mad dashes to the counters at Barneys to have them fix my beauty disaster. If I mess up, only my little 3-inch iPod screen will know! — Amy Keith

To get to Tricia’s tips: Go to iTunes Podcast Directory and look under “Tricia Sawyer” or go to her website at Triciasawyer.tv

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