The wrap dress, a popular silhouette today because it is flattering to so many figures and accommodating to a fluctuating size, got its start in the 1920s, when hemlines went up and the heavy structural garments that had been a part of women's clothing for not just decades but centuries went away. The wrap dress was just one of many fashions to come out of the flapper
era and was a celebration of women's free movement. But more than being part of the outrageousness of the time, the wrap dress was deeply practical, being easy to construct and not needing to be fit precisely.

Diane von Furstenberg is widely credited with bringing the wrap dress back to
modern fashion in a trend that has now lasted more than 30 years. She highlights how easy the dress is to wear and the way it echoes more traditional garments from kimono to togas. The kimono comparison is particularly apt; the 1920 were mad for all things Asian in fashion, hence the wrap dress's initial success.

Since then the dress has found succes for any number of reasons -- it's quick and easy to put on, but looks great, thus accommodating the modern woman and her very busy life and is just as easy to take off, a real bonus in a society that is relatively nonrestrictive about women's sexuality.

Today's wrap dresses come in a huge range of fabrics and styles, making them perfect for everything from casual to formal wear. The silhouette has even become to popular that the faux wrap dress is now often seen on racks, allowing women to have that look of criss-crossing fabric without having to worry about slipper ties that made need adjustment. The true wrap remains the most practical however, allowing one to wear it as modestly or outrageously as is appropriate for the occasion. A knee-length version can be the perfect day to evening dress with an under 60-second adjustment.

David Duchovny, of X Files fame, checked himself into rehab this past week. No, he's not an alcoholic or drug addict. David Duchovny checked himself in to treat his sex addiction. That's right boys and girls, David Duchovny has an Internet porn addiction. Now I don't feel so bad for David Duchovny - after all he is a grown man. But I do feel bad for his wife, actress*Tea Leoni*. Especially because news of David being a sex addict quickly sparked rumors that he obviously must've cheated on his wife. But no, no allegations of David straying have surfaced ... just a good, old-fashion, Internet porn addiction.

Pink broke things off with her husband, Carey Hart, not too long ago. But now she claims that she's still in love with him, even going as far as to claim that they remain the best of friends. Now it really drives me crazy when separated or divorced couples play the "We're still best friends" card, because if that were true, then why not just stay married to your best friend? Am I right? But hey, that's just my opinion.

Sopranos star James Gandolfini tied the knot in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his fiancée, Deborah Lin, this past Saturday. The bride, a former model, wore a beautiful white gown made of Italian lace. Since the wedding took place in Hawaii, there were a lot of Hawaiian touches and Chinese touches to the wedding and reception as well as to celebrate Deborah's Chinese heritage. Congrats to the happy couple!

And finally, here's the latest "Who is Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps dating now?" rumor. Word has it that Michael Phelps heard that American Idol winner Carrie Underwood thinks that he's cute and that was all it took to get things going. Michael and Carrie are apparently texting up a storm and already planning their first date. No word on what they're going to do on the first date (dinner and a movie, anyone?), but it will most likely take place close to Carrie's home in Nashville, Tennessee, and far from the eyes of paparazzi in LA.

Sources: Celeb Slam - http://celebslam.celebuzz.com, Contact Music - http://contactmusic.com, People - http://people.com, Pop Crunch - http://popcrunch.com