Nothing like being on an airplane with people looking over your shoulder and having to look up details on one ridiculous reality show after the other. At least this week wasn't Toddlers & Tiaras and To Catch A Predator.

Dancing with the Stars 15 — ABC

Well, that's it, then. Once a reality program starts recycling old contestants, concocting bullsh*t ‘all-star' iterations of already shoddy programming, it's just over. Evidently they ran out of ‘stars' that were willing to make fools of themselves on primetime national television, and they have to bring back people like Emmitt Smith, Bristol Palin, Pamela Anderson and Joey Fat One. People, that is, that clearly have nothing better to do than test the ability of the show's tailors and seamstresses. Anyway. If you for whatever reason desire to watch these bozos prance around more than they already have,The mother of the bride dresses from Belk are elegant and tasteful. check it out. It premieres next Monday at 8 p.m. with a two-hour opener.

Survivor: Philippines — CBS

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Bling It On — TLC

There has to be one TLC show on the list, I'm told. Not sure what the consequences are for failure to comply,From the red carpet to the runway, one shoulder dress are everywhere this season. but all they'd have to threaten me with is more Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. This most recent hunk of reality garbage is all about dressmakers (seamstresses) and their insipid clients and their asinine requests for gaudy gowns. With the success of shows like Say Yes to the Dress and I Found the Gown, I'm thinking of pitching some ideas of my own. Why do dresses get to have all the fun? How about Say Yes to the C*ck Sock, or I Found the Banana Hammock? It could go on Logo and focus entirely on masculine unmentionables. And then, of course, we could not mention it. Bling It On brings it on this Thursday at 10 p.m.

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The 38-year-old host of America's Next Top Model is constantly ranked in almost every list pertaining to the world's most beautiful women, so it's hard to imagine that as a child her physique actually looked “sick and frail.”

In an interview with Huffington Post Live, Banks admitted that after dramatically increasing her food intake she was still unable to gain weight which eventually landed her in the hospital where doctor's tried to diagnose the problem.

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Eventually, Tyra was able to regain her health and although she was finally putting on a little weight her growth spurt was there to stay.

Growing an extra three inches was never a bad thing in the modeling world of course.

With her astonishing looks and height, Banks was able to enter the modeling industry when she was only 15 years old.

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she also became the first African American Victoria's Secret model to grace the cover of the catalog.

The American supermodel may have been struggling to gain weight back then, but now it seems like she's struggling to lose it.

Tyra went for a jog around New York yesterday morning and was far from ready for a close up.

The usually glamorous and gorgeous model was snapped without an ounce of make up and her hair wrapped under a base ball cap during her run through New York, and the photos made one thing very clear: Trya was exhausted.

She was photographed several times wincing and panting furiously, proving that perhaps this run was a bit more than she expected.

Honestly, you have to give the photographers props for even recognizing the Victoria's Secret Angel, because she looked like a completely different person without her pounds of TV make up.

Then again, it seems like people aren't quite sure if they prefer the Tyra with completely no makeup or the Tyra with utterly too much makeup.

During her appearance on Live! With Kelly and Michael, the supermodel looked like a life sized walking Malibu Barbie.

Instead of relying on her famous ability to “smize,” or smile with her eyes, the television host hid her eyes between pounds of eyeshadow and eyeliner.

The look was inspired by the classic cat eye, but perhaps this was just a bit much in addition to dark smokey eyes and giant hair.

To complete the life sized Barbie look, she even threw on a hot pink one shoulder dress along with a pair of black peep toe pumps.

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Fingers crossed that for Tyra's next television appearance she'll find the perfect way to style herself in moderation.

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Kate Middleton let her hair down and forgot the worries of the topless photos controversy as she joined in some traditional dancing in Tuvalu.

The Duchess of Cambridge donned a colourful skirt as she enthusiastically joined in the celebrations at the fatales - a local dance.

Husband William also got to his feet and showed off his shimmy (complete with skirt), even if he left it a little later to hit the dancefloor.

But William could hardly let the side down after his brother Harry's performance on his royal tour of the Caribbean earlier this year.

Prince Harry got into the swing of things in Belize at a block party staged to celebrate the Queen's 60-year reign.

And after that street dancing action, Harry dug out his blue suede shoes in Jamaica, where he was pulled up onto the dancefloor for some reggae dancing at a youth community centre in Kingston, Jamaica.

Harry added to his reputation as a party-lover this year with the naked Las Vegas photos,Discount Maternity Wedding Dresses for pregnant bride, We provide best maternity bridal gowns. but his summer break in 2011 hit the headlines in its own way.

The Prince was pictured at a nightclub during a holiday in Croatia - then cooled off by diving into a swimming pool .

He is happy to dance for a good cause too, getting up on stage at a Haiti benefit in 2010 .

The gig in Barbados saw TV viewers pledge 1,500 in 25 minutes to get Harry to join in the calypso dancing.

William is also no stranger to dancing, and is a good sport on official visits.

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Wills looked a lot less street when he was spotted dancing to Nelly Furtado's Maneater at the Concert For Diana in 2007. Standing next to him, Prince Harry looks distinctly unconvinced by his big brother's moves.

Perhaps the princes get their willingness to dance from their parents Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Their mum's most famous dance was probably with John Travolta at a White House gala ball in 1985.

Wearing a glamorous midnight blue silk velvet off-the-shoulder dress, the Princess of Wales captivated onlookers as she twirled around the ballroom with the Night Fever star.

After Diana's death in 1997, Travolta recalled: “I didn't know or expect that I was to dance with Lady Diana.

“It was the President's wife, Nancy Reagan, who said: ‘It is her wish.'

“At midnight I had to tap on her shoulder and say, ‘Would you care to dance?'

“She dipped her head in that Lady Diana way – and we were off for 15 minutes dancing. I'll never forget it.”

In 1985 Diana also took to the stage to dance with Wayne Sleep. She slipped from the Royal Box at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden, surprising Prince Charles by emerging on stage.

Wearing a white dress, she joined 5ft 2in ballet star Sleep for a number to Uptown Girl.

Sleep said later: “The Prince nearly fell out of his chair, especially when [Diana] did the kicks over my head….

“I was worried she'd fall apart under the spotlight, but she totally carried it off. She showed natural star quality.”

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This is how I knew it would feel. I didn't belong at a fashion show. But, as some of us know, last week was Fashion Week in New York, and my friend said he could get me in. So there I was, as usual in my life, unnecessarily nervous.

I followed him down Nassau Street, watching him inhale the rest of his cigarette and flick the finished product down at the feet of people waiting to get in the side entrance marked as backstage. I was following my “friend in the industry.” My friend in the industry informed me that it's a common joke, both having and saying you have a friend in the industry. And mine was now taking me down a dirty alley, away from everyone else, sidestepping stagnant puddles (I was wearing my nice shoes!), past a line of full Dumpsters, then over some plywood, and then,Our priority is to offer excellent services and unbeatable discount price A-Line Wedding Dresses to our customers. yep, right into the goddam heart of it. The backstage beating heart of fashion: wall-to-wall models, in a room brightly lit like a convenience store, mirrors and headsets and clipboards and shoes and clothing racks and makeup stands and more models ... and then just me, left alone, because my friend in the industry couldn't have his enemies in the industry knowing that he brought a friend who was not in the industry.

I've worked service my whole life. If I'd ever found myself here on my own terms, it'd be servicing, circling the front area with the filled champagne flutes, which I assumed someone was out front doing.

I pushed myself against a big concrete support beam that had been wrapped in heavy brown paper and took a breath.

“Anyone who doesn't need to be back here, seriously needs to NOT BE BACK HERE.”

She wasn't looking at me when she yelled that, but me was definitely looking at me. Going with everyone's first line of defense, I brought out my phone and then glared at my wristwatch like I wished the world would hurry the fuck up.

I glanced up with that manufactured disgust, searching for the most stressed-out person in the room. Everyone holding a clipboard was stressed out. People with headsets were stressed out. The models were ...Find Junior Bridesmaid Dresses gowns in great styles and hot colors. smiling. The professional photographers were stressed out, but it seemed to be a general discomfort, a general stress of discontentment. Maybe those cameras are really heavy.

“REHEARSAL in 10. LADIES, put your SHOES ON.”

My boy in the industry sent me a text, which I saw immediately as I was staring at my phone for no reason. The text suggested I watch the rehearsal out front, flee from the backstage area.

The venue was already dimmed into darkness, and the techno started simply, a pulsing, moaning note, like a whale, a heavy-breathing whale, and I pushed myself into the safety of an archway because the models were coming. I could feel them coming, but I didn't know from where. They could come right at me, and I wouldn't be surprised. They could run me down, and I would stare at them terrified and let them run me down, and I wouldn't be anything but terrified.

To see the rehearsal, now this was exclusive. They were running the spring line, and people with actual invitations weren't allowed in yet. The models emerged from where I least expected, and I took note of the fashion:

Amazingly accessible. Slightly baggy green khakis hanging off thin model hips, short jean jackets covering comfortable blouses. Even a loose, shoulder-revealing cotton shirt with a spray-painted happy face in red and blue, the eyes all crooked.A traditional Wedding Dress Shops specialising in providing an exclusively personal and professional service for brides. I thought they looked wonderful.

The two men behind Proenza Schouler, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, graduated from Parsons in 2002, and already they'd opened a store on Madison Avenue. Even to me it seemed they were going to be huge. In fact, they were already huge. And the ladies looked fantastic.

But (and some of you might have already guessed this) the models weren't dressed in Proenza Schouler yet. The author of this article is a moron.

I needed a drink, but one quick glance around the dark venue told me there wasn't a bar. Or beverages of any sort. And it was super dusty in here. Really dusty.
 

The last weekend of summer has passed,This is our Top 15 Best oscar dresses 2012 featuring the most stunning. and something else is about to end as well.

Since mid-May, I have only worn shorts during that coveted down time we all enjoy. A scorching hot summer has made the choice of dress easier to make, but with temperatures as low as 40 forecast this week, that streak is about to end.

Frankly, I wish it had ended on the glorious Sunday that just passed. I attended church in shorts, and was drafted to be an usher because of a shortage in help. I was glad to lend a hand, but wish I was wearing a bit more formal garb.Collection of recommend press release and on china wholesale bridesmaid dresses, including wholesale dress china.

Paul and Theresa Carlson, of Kankakee, held their 30th wedding anniversary celebration last Saturday, and I was honored to be among the guests. Their seven children were on hand, and it was the first time the entire family had gathered together in a couple of years.

Their long union symbolizes many things, and among them is this -- the easy way is seldom the best way. In a day and age when about 1 in 2 marriages ends in divorce, the easy thing to do is call a lawyer when the first sign of trouble arises.

But the Carlsons have stuck it out. Kudos to them and all the other couples who have enjoyed many years of matrimony.

Kankakee earned mention through an unusual medium Sunday -- KMOX radio in St. Louis.

The station carries St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, and the Cards were on the West Coast playing the Los Angeles Dodgers. When St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina threw out a Dodgers' base runner midway through the game,Luxurious white, ivory designer ball gown wedding dress at chapel train is the best for church wedding occasions. broadcaster John Rooney (who for many years was a Chicago White Sox broadcaster) remarked,Enjoy our fresh 2012 collections of Cheap Wedding Dresses and special occasion dresses. "he was out from here to Kankakee, Illinois.''

Lastly, a local FM radio station was asking its listeners this question the other day: "What's you're favorite song to sing along with when you're driving down the road?''

For sentimental reasons, my answer would either be "Radar Love'' by Golden Earring, "Baker Street'' by Gerry Rafferty, "Police and Thieves'' by The Clash or "Hollywood Nights'' by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

Why? In each case, I was in a car at a memorable moment when these songs came on the air. In the case of "Hollywood Nights,'' a friend and I were driving toward Sunset Strip when the song started to play.

Do you have similar experiences? Drop me a line and they can be shared with the reading audience next week.

Designers interpret their dream brides at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week 2012

It's one of those shows which ended with a standing ovation and designer Pallavi Jaikishan humbly accepted all the compliments coming her way. The designer presented a collection named 'Ashrafiyan' — a showcase of bridalwear that was both classic yet contemporary.

Each piece from the collection seemed like a stylish heirloom and featured Pallavi's signature flourishes.

The designer opened the show with a palette of yellows and gold, which moved on to more deeper shades of red and festive colours. She also showcased a line of upada sarees. Rachel Maria Bayros concluded the show in a soft peach coloured bridal outfit.

Vikram Phadnis presented a signature bridalwear collection, replete with heavy embellishment and his 'Bollywood touches'. Showstopper Soha Ali Khan looked every bit like a bride and said she's finally broken a jinx with this show. "He must've asked me 12 times to walk for him, but it never worked out. Finally, the jinx is broken. I'm glad
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Known for their androgynous designs, especially their bodycons (which have been worn by international biggies like Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan, among others) Shane and Falguni Peacock presented their interpretation of bridalwear on the fifth day. The designers paired power shoulders with wedding gowns as well as goth make-up with soft hued sarees.This is our Top 15 Best oscar dresses 2012 featuring the most stunning.

Showstoppers Sarah Jane Dias and Zarine Khan closed the show for the designers, who included their signature feather add-ons to their creations. The Parisian touches to the designer duo's creations were also evident in the halter lace-edged blouse, which they showcased.Collection of recommend press release and on china wholesale bridesmaid dresses, including wholesale dress china. Salman Khan's sister Arpita co-hosted the show with friend Falguni, and family members Alvira, Sohail and Seema Khan turned up to support them.