Even though she claims to be a good Christian girl and is now married, that did not stop Heidi Pratt (Montag) from The Hills from posing for Playboy. Although she doesn’t appear nude in her cover or pictorial, her husband Spencer calls the photos “beautiful art.” Heidi and Spencer claim that the pictures are high class and Spencer just raves about the way that Heidi looks. In fact the couple were so proud of the Playboy cover they brought a copy of the magazine to the premiere of G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra. The issue hits newsstands August 14th, which also happens to be Spencer’s birthday.

Kelly Clarkson has come out in the new issue of SELF Magazine saying that her weight does fluctuate but she is fine with her weight and never had a problem with it. Well, it appears that SELF Magazine had a problem with it. If you compare pictures of the magazine cover with recent pictures of Clarkson performing on Good Morning America only a few weeks ago, there is a dramatic difference in the way that she looks. It looks like she had about 15-20 pounds Photoshopped off her for the cover of the magazine. SELF Editor-in-Chief Lucy Danziger says that they did touch up the pictures of Kelly but no more than what they do for other celebrity cover models. In a statement she says, “Kelly Clarkson exudes confidence, and is a great role model for women of all sizes and stages of their life. She works out and is strong and healthy, and our picture shows her confidence and beauty… We love this cover and we love Kelly Clarkson.” I wonder what Kelly is thinking when she sees the pictures and how different she looks. Reminds me of the cover that Kate Winslet did for a magazine and they Photoshopped a good 15 pounds off her as well. If only Photoshop could be used in real life.

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Celebrity women are ditching the dresses on the red carpet and instead are sporting power suits. In the past couple of months, there has been an increase of women celebrities wearing suits to red carpet events instead of the normal dress. Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, and Eva Longoria Parker have all worn suits to a red carpet event within the past couple of weeks. Another big celebrity that has been seen wearing a couple of different suits is Jennifer Aniston.

Celebrities seem to be making the suit more of a statement piece rather than a boring outfit that can only be worn to work. Celebrities know how to accessorize their suits and pick out the perfect pieces that flatter their body and make them look feminine.

To keep a suit looking feminine there are several things that celebrities do that you can also follow. The first would be to accessorize with big and bold jewelry. When Jennifer Aniston wore her black suit to the premier of her movie, she paired it with a long gold necklace that attracted attention. Amy Adams added layers of black beaded necklaces to her suit. For a look like Jennifer Aniston’s try a necklace like this one by Roberto Cavalli .

Another way that celebrities like to keep their suits looking feminine and not like they are wearing their husband’s suit are with tops that scream sexy and sleek. Again, look back at Jennifer Aniston’s suit. She paired a black suit and wore a low cut black top underneath to add the hint of cleavage and sexiness to the outfit. Anne Hathaway also paired her black suit with a plain low-cut shell underneath which provided her with that added touch. If you don’t want to go the low cut route, you can do what Naomi Watts did and pair the suit with a feminine and flirty blouse. Try blouses that have ruffles, ties, or are sheer for that added charm to the suit.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association officially votes on the awards given out annually at the Golden Globes. Unofficially, though, the ceremony is known as the first celebrity fashion show of the year. And 2009 definitely demonstrated the stars’ abilities to deck themselves in their classiest clothes.

Among those with fashion-to-die-for: Kate Winslet, who looked sleekly chic in her perfectly fitted black gown (Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent). The only detraction: bonny Kate tended to tug at the top of her strapless dress. Demi Moore, attired in a white Dior that contrasted beautifully with her hair, continues to appear about three decades younger than she is.

And although she and Brad snubbed Ryan Seacrest, Versace -clad Angelina Jolie looked every inch the star in a draped gown. Special mention must go to Drew Barrymore, whose exquisitely fitted blue gown deservedly drew gasps of appreciation as she paraded down the red carpet. From her perfectly coiffed hair to her demurely clad shoes , Drew shone like a real star.

It almost seems cruel to comment on some of the truly bad fashion that showed up for the Golden Globes … but it’s irresistible. Standing out among the worst: Renee Zellweger, who for some inexplicable reason (temporary insanity?) decided to slip into a solid white bra beneath her sheer black gown. Huh? Another pitiful failure: Rumer Willis, who wore a badly fitting dress that looked as if it came from a yard sale (hint to Demi: please give your daughter a lesson in fashion!).

Then there’s Maggie Gyllenhaal, a lovely girl who seems to have an unfortunate fondness for fashion errors. She began 2009 with her traditional lack of style by choosing a very peculiar print that had this volcanic eruption of fabric on her shoulder. Could someone please call in the fashion police for this hapless celebrity?

Last but not least: don’t men have fashion advisors anymore? The ones on parade at the Golden Globes certainly didn’t seem to. The one exception: youthful-yet-dapper Zac Efron, who chose a sophisticated tux-and-tie combo, which surely caused more than one young girl to sigh with envy at Zac’s gal pal Vanessa Hudgens (whose gorgeous gown’s elegance matched her boyfriend’s charm).

Want to get a body like actress Kate Winslet’s? Well, apparently you don’t have to live at the gym. Winslet tells UK Elle magazine that she does “Pilates workout DVDs for 20 minutes or more every day at home.” She also goes on to say that she doesn’t “believe in this craziness for being skinny, but I eat sensibly and I don’t stuff down chocolate biscuits.” So, to get a size six figure like Kate’s, all you have to do is work out for 20 minutes a day and eat sensibly. Don’t we really wish that is all it took?

Could another former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner be getting ready to walk down the aisle? According to E!, Holly Madison and boyfriend Criss Angel were seen at Berger & Son Fine Jewelers in Las Vegas this past week. They were seen looking at rings at the store, but according to a rep for Madison, Criss did give Holly a ring. The trip was only for her birthday and did not result in an engagement ring. Holly has made it quite clear when she was with Hefner that she wanted to get married and have a family while she was still young. Well, Holly just turned 29 and she may not want to be single and unmarried for her 30th birthday.

Another member of the Spears family has gotten married. Britney’s brother, Bryan got married on New Year’s Eve to Graciella Sanchez, who is his little sister Jamie Lynn’s manager. Only close family and friends attended the New Orleans wedding. According to a source, the couple has known each other for quite some time, and Sanchez is “already a trusted friend of the family.” I wonder how long this marriage will last. Maybe Bryan will be different from his sister and actually stay married.

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The most highly anticipated fashion show of the year is the red carpet at the Oscars. For designers it’s a chance to shine, and fashion week aside, the most memorable fashion moments for fashion followers in the past 20 years have been Nicole Kidman in chartreuse Dior (high point) and Bjork and her swan apparel (low point for style, high point for humor).

It’s a little early for Oscar fashion predictions, since the nominees haven’t even been announced yet, but here’s a rundown of potential nominees, and what I hope they’ll wear in February:

Anne Hathaway: Anne Hathaway is my favorite Jersey girl (she grew up two towns away from me), but she’s had a very difficult year. The wattage of her superstar smile has dimmed a bit, but surely winning an Oscar would give it a little more juice. If I were styling Anne, I’d put her in severe black Dior with a “New Look” silhouette; it would show off her alabaster skin to perfection, and John Galliano can go a long way toward helping anyone make the transition from girl to woman.

Angelina Jolie: I guess I’m into high contrast, but Ms. Jolie has the severe look down pat, so I’d like to see her sharp edges blurred a bit (anyone who’s the mom to six kids and counting has to be a marshmallow at the core). I envision her in a 1930s-inspired, bias-cut satin Verrier gown (Ashleigh Verrier, protégé to Tim Gunn and one of New York’s hottest young designers) in a pale celadon.

Kate Winslet: She’s been seen at the Oscars in Badgley Mischka before to great acclaim, but in my opinion, the color could use a little tweaking … Badgley Mischka, yes. Periwinkle, not so much. I’d love to see her in a soft cinnamon with a neckline that shows off her amazing shoulders.

Amy Adams: Amy Adams has that all-American look about her, which is why I’d dress her in “America’s Favorite Designer,” Ralph Lauren . There’s a beautiful champagne satin party dress in his Black Label line that would look amazing with her coloring, but it’s only knee-length. Surely she could make an impact this way by standing out.

One person who I really respect for their healthy body image in Hollywood is Kate Winslet. Kate has said that she refused to use a body double or lose weight for her role in her upcoming movie, The Reader. The actress has had two children and admits that her body is not the same after having children and that she is not perfect, but who is? She goes on to say, “This is who I am and look at me not being perfect! I’m proud of that.” Kate Winslet does admit that she tries to eat healthy and exercise but will not restrict what she eats. She has such a healthy attitude, which is refreshing among celebrities in Hollywood, as there are quite a few celebrities that will go on fad diets and starvation diets and do extreme exercise to fit into the Hollywood industry.

Joe Jonas from the Jonas Brothers band is finally speaking out about his relationship with Taylor Swift. Swift has publicly come out and told people that Jonas broke up with her over a 27-second phone call and dumped her for actress Camilla Belle, who he is currently dating. Well, Joe has responded with an official message on his web site, where he writes, “I never cheated on a girlfriend. It might make someone feel better to assume or imply I have been unfaithful but it is simply not true. Maybe there were reasons for a breakup. Maybe the heart moved on.” He also goes on to address the 27-second phone call, writing, “I called to discuss feelings with the other person. Those feelings were obviously not well received. I did not end the conversation. Someone else did. Phone calls can only last as long as the person on the other end of the line is willing to talk. A phone call can be pretty short when someone else ends the call.” He later states that he did try to communicate with Taylor, but his effort was not reciprocated. The main reason he wrote this message was to clear his name with his fans. I mean you can’t have 12-year-old girls mad at you! It still is awful shady that he started dating Camilla Belle only days or so after this breakup.

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