After a couple seasons, the maxi dress is still a hot summer fashion trend.  But don’t take my word for it — check out these fab photos of celebrity fashionistas flaunting their flowing dresses.  It looks like Nicole, Rosario, and Vanessa are ready for summer.  Me too.
 
 
 
 
 
With a ‘lil help from Old Navy, here’s how you can get this celeb maxi dress look for less:
 

 
Image credit: PCN Photos, Old Navy

Nicole Richie stays true to her hippie chick style during her second pregnancy. Despite the vapid company she keeps, I’m a fan of Nicole’s.  She’s bitingly funny (I think she’d be great on a sitcom) and her fashion sense is always fresh and cutting edge.
Nicole is a rock star Mom in this colorful, silk, tie-dye print.  The dress has a relaxed, Boho vibe and it nicely accentuates her baby bump.  
What do you think?  Does Nicole Richie look Hot or Not?

 
 
Image credit: Bauer-Griffin

I love that actress Joy Bryant is wearing yellow, the “it” color for spring.  Because of the sunny hue, this strapless dress by Missoni is indeed eye-catching, but I’m not sure the design totally works.  The shapeless draping makes it look more like a dressy beach wrap than a formal gown.  And from the way she’s holding it (second photo), it appears to be too long.  

Bryant, a former model who had a breakthrough performance in Denzel Washington’s “Antwone Fisher,” recently appeared in an episode of “seriously, I’m about to freak out” stylist Rachel Zoe’s reality TV show “The Rachel …read more

Whether you’re dressing up or wearing something casually chic, Nicole Richie’s sparkly silver-and-gold ensembles lend plenty of Hot Mama fashion inspiration.
Option A: Richie is in full Hollywood glam mode in a long, gold beaded gown that shows off her healthier shape.  This look is perfect for a formal New Year’s ball or VIP gala.
Option B: Nicole stands out with a silver sequin headband (one of the hottest looks of 2008), a plain white tank top and black leather skirt.  This look is well-suited for a cool New Year’s party at a club or a hip dinner outing (add a jacket or …read more

Fellow b5media blogger Julie Bonner is hosting a challenge on The Snarkstress, and I’m jumping on board.  It’s called “The Snarkstress Challenge” and each week Julie will ask her readers to step out of their beauty and fashion ruts.  Sounds like fun, right?
In keeping with the celebrity trend of the moment, the first challenge was simple… to wear and/or buy a scarf.  So below is a photo of me wearing a black “Pashmina” scarf (and a cute black and white stripped turtle neck I scooped up at Forever 21 for only $8.50) during my dizzying four-day stay in Las Vegas.
 
The photo was …read more