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Writer suggests society bans ‘Bump Watch’

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In 2007, I wrote a blog post about the “Bump Watch” phenomenon, generally, discussing it in context of when the tabloids, public and media are wrong. In 2010, I wrote about how Jennifer Aniston is the most bump watched female celebrity even though she’s never been pregnant. At the same time, I was one of the early blogs that speculated in a post as to whether Jennifer Lopez was pregnant given her choice of dress during a concert. (I was right).

I am in that space so I get the fascination. And we here at Bellyitch have a long-standing ongoing “bump watch” tradition of following and covering celebrity preganancies.

I do, also, recognize that people hate the term “bump watch” as well as “bump” and “baby bump.”  It’s cool. No scene.

However, I think writer Rachel Kramer Bussel was going a weeee bit too far in her recent Salon commentary where she called bump watch anti-feminist and suggested we, as a society, should ban bump watch.

*Clutch the pearls!*

Bussel’s piece was a bit rambling and read like a stream of consciousness rant but I understand her thesis:  the incessant watching of and obsession over a woman’s pooch is offensive and reductive of her value to society outside of procreating.

In her post, Bussel bemoans how insulting it is when women are asked if they are pregnant when they may have just had one too many chicken wings the night before.

I can dig it, right.  I support women’s liberation and rights. I am a woman after all and I do and have benefited from all the work that my feminist and womanist sisters have done over the years.

Notwithstanding all of that…. I still think Bussel goes overboard in her rant.

I dunno. Head over to Salon and have a read and let me know your thoughts.

 

Weekend Red Carpet Roundup

Jennifer Lopes and Jennifer Nettles at the Tony Awards. SpikeTV Guy Awards nominee Taraji P. Henson

It’s been a busy couple of weekends for red carpet star-studded events starting with the June 2nd Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Berkeley Square Gardens in London, England.

We spotted several Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums like Kerry Washington killing it in a black David Komo bandeau top with gold embellished slim skirt with a deep split also by David Komo. Kate Hudson too was bringing this season’s plunging neckline trend to the forefront in her eye-catching Burnt Orange J.Mendel dress, accented with a gold Jimmy Choo clutch and Brian Atwood pumps. Rochelle Humes looked elegant as well.

Yesterday, at Spike TV‘s Guy Choice 2015 at Sony Picture Studios in Culver, City, we spotted Taraji P. Henson showcasing the white on white trend. With no surprise “Cookie” took home the Jean-Claude Ghad Dam award while another Bellyitch Bumpwatch babe Salma Hayek walked away with the much deserved Decade of Hotness award.

Tonight, at the Tony Awards, we saw a Jennifer Lopez was serving up the old Hollywood glam with the her wavy do in a darker shade than she’s been wearing lately. Her Valentino Couture  gown was elegant and perfectly accentuated with Harry Winston jewels, a Jimmy Choo purse and Christian Louboutin heels. Anna Chlumsky was also in the house in an eggplant colored form fitting Sophie Theallet dress.

I also adored what Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles wore too. She was gorg.

Kerry Washington, Kate Hudson and Rochelle Humes at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

My fave look for the weekend was not worn by a mom but Vanessa Hudgens. I loved the big bold floral patterns in this with the deep plunging neckline Naeem Khan gown. She looked Amaze Balls!

2015 Billboard Music Awards Recap – Bellyitch style!

Tonight was the 2015 Billboard Music Awards which took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
It was a star-studded event. As usual, the celeb women we’ve featured on Bellyitch in the past rocked the red carpet: Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez in Charbel Zoe, Taraji P. Henson, Britney Spears, Idina Menzel and Danica McKellar all looked stunning.
As did model Lily Aldridge who is married to Kings of Leon band member Caleb Followill.
Britney Spears made a triumphant return to the Billboards stage performing her hit song with Iggy Azalea, “Pretty Girls”. WATCH



Maria Carey took us back in time with a glorious performance of her classic song “Vision of Love” and finished up with her latest single, “Infinity.”


Kelly Clarkson gave a memorable performance of her hit song “Invincible” and looked amazing doing it in her new rocker girl hair.
And finally, the fashion trend for tonight was creme and black and plunging necklines as seen on Henson, Taylor Swift (who looked amazing and very sexy), co-host for the night Chrissy Teigen and Rita Ora. 


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Celeb moms went bold in sheer at the 2015 Met Gala

Tonight in New York city was one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights. Stars came out to full glitz and glamour to celebrate the opening of the Costume Institute‘s fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art: “China: Through The Looking Glass.” 
In its honor, celebrities are asked to come dressed to the event euphemistically known as the Met Gala (or Met Ball) outfitted in custom designer originals that reflect the theme of the exhibit. 
It was a virtual reunion of sorts for us to eye the various celebrity women we’ve featured in Bellyitch in the past walk the red carpet in what is supposed to be the boldest fashion event for the year. 
Controversial and much-watched and talked about Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer co-chaired this year’s Met Gala. 
The proceeds from the event which long time Vogue editor Anna Wintour produces benefit the Costume Institute. This year the co- chairs were Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer and Wendi Murdoch.
As for the fashion, unfortunately, many played it safe and though looking amazing, were underwhelming in their interpretation of the exhibit. I saw a lot embroidered overlays on dresses and noticed that a lot of ladies selected Chinese designers. Nice.
There were some wow-worthy moments and I noticed a theme with all the mega divas rocking the sheer panel trend.
Beyonce Knowles Carter entered last on the red carpet like the queen of the ball. She stunned in a jewel and beaded embellished ultra sheer form fitting Givenchy dress which was excellently executed and pulled off because she has a much thinner frame now. She’s lost some of her signature curves for a minute I see. The high pony tail is interesting and bold risk. The winged eye liner is a nod to the theme. Jay Z was nice arm candy in his dapper tux.

Not to be outdone, Jennifer Lopez too showed off her fabulous body in a sheer nude Atelier Versace  dress with red sequins overlay, paired with a crimson clutch covered in Swarvoski crystals. It was signature J.Lo.
Kim Kardashian went sheer too in this fabulous well-designed custom Roberto Cavalli dress that hugged her curves with strategically placed beaded and jeweled embroider overlay and an elaborate feathered train. It was very eye-catching and drool worthy indeed.  Hubby Kanye West looked nice too. 

Sarah Jessica Parker did weave in the theme by topping her black Asian-inspired kimono dress she designed for H&M with a Philip Treacy head piece. Of course she wore her SJP Collection on her feet while toting a cute Fendi clutch (not seen in photo). Her jewels were by Jennifer Fisher, Cindy Chao, and Fred Leighton.

New mom Olivia Wilde also portrayed the theme in Prada with a muted silver Prada clutch, gloves and head band and Solange Azagury-Partridge earrings.

Sienna Miller was giving me Asian page boy in this Thakoon fringed tuxedo pants set. I love how that jacket opens in the front and the tassel earrings and belt really set off this look. She carried a matching red Rauwolf clutch in hand.

Emily Blunt channeled her inner geisha in Prada‘s take on the kimono. She went with Anna Hu earnings and a midnight blue Prada clutch.

Kate Hudson‘s interpretation of Chinese design was exquisitely done by Michael Kors in this custom gown that featured intricate gold leafing layered over the bodice of the dress. The top bun completes this look for me. Gorg!  Slay!

I didn’t really see Chinese aesthetic in this Zac Posen gown that Katie Holmes wore but I was convinced by the dramatic bob hair with the bangs. Nice.

Kerry Washington brought in spring in this very full asymmetric Prada ball gown that she creatively paired with green satin pumps and clutch, while rocking fine Harry Winston jewels. I could see the artwork of a Chinese relief painting in the embroidered embellishments in the train.

Claire Danes too didn’t really do the theme thing but she did look nice in this forest green black leather belted Valentino dress that she wore with Fred Leighton jewels. She managed to bring in edgy with the dark lips.

I could appreciate designer Roland Mouret‘s silhouette and handiwork on this dress Maggie Gyllenhaal is outfitted in. It reminds me of a work of abstract art. She carried a gold Palais Royal clutch.

We had a baby on board tonight as Jaime King worked the red carpet in radiant orange. She accented the look in red custom Jason Wu clutch and heels and dripped in Forevermark diamonds.

Miranda Kerr pulled off the modern Chinese millennial businesswoman in this black and silver Louis Vuitton mini dress. I think the middle of the head parted slick back hair works great with this look.

Fellow model Adriana Lima looked like a porcelain China doll in this custom Marc Jacobs dress, accented with Chopard jewelry, and a Judith Leiber clutch.



Another top model Lily Aldridge‘s  Carolina Herrera dress looked like water flowing to me and I absolutely loved it. One of my favorites of the night. The quirky fish clutch was a nice eclectic added touch. See the visual effect comes through totally.

More embroidered overlay in this gorgeous custom  Louis Vuitton dress that actress Jennifer Connelly wore, paired with  Jessica McCormack jewelry.

Wow! Uma Thurman is statuesque and striking in this white Versace dress that gives off a Grecian feel to me. Wrong country but still a beautiful look Oscar worthy not Met ball edgy enough.

As usual, Solange  Knowles pushed the envelope and wasn’t afraid of going bold and over the top in this Giles Deacon creation that resembles a Chinese fan. Well played.

As she always does, Ivanka Trump looked stunning in Oscar de la Renta and Cindy Chao jewels. It’s classic Ivanka and the extra long train with the white block in the train is the “extra”  for the Met Gala.

I really liked Alicia Keys  in this playful Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble. It’s a mix of structured on top with that sharp fitted jacket and bustier juxtaposed with feminine daintiness on the bottom with the ballerina tulle but it works.

Reese Witherspoon was sophisticated bombshell in ruby red Jason Wu. A beautiful yet safe and non-newsworthy choice.

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2015 MTV Movie Awards: Celeb moms on the red carpet

The MTV Movie Awards went down last night, April 12, 2015 at the Nokia Theater L.A. Live and on the red carpet before the event were a few of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch  alums.
Amber Rose  showed off her curves in a silver metallic dress and matching silver Giuseppe Zanotti Pyton Mules.
New mom Scarlet Johansson looked hot in a Zuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2015 coral jumpsuit with super cute “Nicole Pineapple” sandals by Sophia Webster.  


Jennifer Lopez was my fave in a very sexy black Verus Versace Spring 2015 jump dress with black Giuseppe Zanotti  black sandals. She accessorized the look with rings on each finger, hoop earrings and bracelet cuffs. Love Loved her look!

Celeb moms at 2015 Nick Teen Choice Awards

The 28th annual Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards went down yesterday, March 28th at The Forum in Inglewood California. 

Several of our past Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums attended with their families including Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson with her son David Daniel Otunga, Jr.

She and Iggy Azalea performed their song together, “Trouble.”
Angela Jolie was there in a long black Verscae dress with Zahara and Shiloh and won for her role as Maleficent. 
During her award speech, the Academy-Award-winning actress who recently removed he ovaries and Fallopian tubes as a cancer-preventive move told the audience:
“When I was little, like Maleficent, I was told that I was different. And I felt out of place — too loud, too full of fire, never good at sitting still, never good at fitting in,” the humanitarian said. “And, then one day I realized something, something that I hope you all realize: Different is good.”  And Jennifer Lopez showed serious leg in a white Robert Cavalli minidress and Jimmy Choo heels. Garcelle Beauvais was also in the house.
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Selfie Sunday: What Celeb moms are sharing on Instagram

 
It’s Selfie Sunday! 
We follow your favorite celebrity mom so you don’t have to and here is what some of our Bellyitch Bumpwatch alums (like Ciara above) and moms-to-be are sharing in Instagram today and in recent weeks.
 
Ali Larter was snuggling up with her infant daughter. 
Beyoncé was doing her creative interpretation of African art. 
Bethenny Frankel shared a pic of herself on BravoTV‘s Watch What Happens Next. She will be on tonight at 10:30pm. 

Jennifer Lopez was getting all dolled up.

Brandy Norwood was having a girl’s night out with a pal. 

Hilaria Baldwin was showing off a bumpiliciois selfie. 

Zoe Saldana was having a tender moment with her hubby Marc Perego. 

Nicole Richie’s boys celebrated their birthdays in faux tats to match their dad’s. 
Adrienne Bosh and daughter celebrated dad Chris Bosh‘s temp return back to the court while he’s out on injury. 
Busy Phillips‘ daughter Birdie reenacted a scene from Full House for a school performance.
Garcelle Beauvais and twins Jaid and Jax enjoyed ice cream cones. 
One of our fave fashion IG’ers Up Close & Stylish was looking ridiculously stylish while on a boardwalk stroll with her daughter 

Emily B is showing really well as her bump grows. The Love and Hip Hop star is 7 months preggers now. 

Louboutin who? Jimmy Choo and Monolo Blahnik make a red carpet comeback

It’s probably safe to assume that Zuhair Murad made a splash at this year’s Academy Awards, outfitting many celebrity women including Anna Farris, Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Aniston among others.
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Besides this design house’s red  carpet  success, I’ve noticed a resurgence of women wearing Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik pumps too this award season. The two lines feature low heeled and delicate architecture, and were once made popular by Sarah Jessica Parker‘s character Carrie Bradshaw on the hit HBO  series Sex in the City. She craved them and would forgoe eating and paying rent to get her hands on the coveted shoes. 
But with Christian Louboutin becoming a recent hit, the old faves of the late 90s had all but disappeared at high society events.
It’s refreshing to see more shoes with more sensible heights for moms and moms-to-be make a comeback! 
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Vanity Fair Oscars 2015 Party: Celeb Moms Style (PHOTOS)

Okay Okay…one last Oscar fashion post and it’s out of my system. I was totally blown away by all the fab looks rocked by many of  the women we’ve featured before on the blog who attended the Vanity Fair Oscar after party. So here is a quick rundown of who all attended and who they wore including Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad Couture.

 

MOMS – TO-BE: Keira Knightley in Valentino Couture and Jaime King in Altuzarra

 

NEW MOMS: Zoe Saldana in Prabal Gurung,  Christina Aguilera in Marc Bouwer and Kristen Bell  in Talbot Runhof.   
Beyonce in Stella McCartney,  Solange Knowles in Naeem Khan  and Natalie Portman in Dior.
Thandie Newton, Idina Menzel in TheiaJenna Dewan-Tatum in Zuhair Murad Couture
 
Not moms but whoa at Russian model Irina Shayk and Brit singer Rita Ora.  

 

Not moms but other wow-worthy dresses were worn by Academy Award Best Supporting Actress winner Lupita Nyong’o, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Aniston

And I loved seeing mom and daughter duo Lisa Bonet and her model/actress daughter Zoe Kravitz.

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Oscars 2015: What Celebrity Moms Wore on the Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

In addition to the celeb moms we’ve covered in the past who were nominated last night (Reese Witherspoon, Marion Cottilard, Keira Knightley, and Sienna Miller) and those new moms (Scarlett Johansson and Zoe Saldana), we also saw some uber wow-worthy dresses and looks from our other Bellyitch bumpwatch alums at the 87th Annual Academy Awards which took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California last night.



Blush dresses were trending and Jennifer Lopez looked stunning as usual in a Cinderella-style Elli Saab dress with a cute little Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Love the all neutral look. Simple and elegant. 

This has got to be my all time fave look on Kerry Washington ever. This embroidered Miu Miu blush tone peplum dress was a stand out last night. She accented the look with Fred Leigton jewels, jeweled Christian Louboutin pumps and a Miu Miu box clutch. 

I thought Jenna Dewan-Tatum  too stood out in all white Zuhair Murad Couture gown, accessorized with diamonds and a Lee Savage clutch. Love how the pop of red lip made this look stand out. So graceful. 
It was a safe yet another knockout look from Jennifer Hudson who dazzled in a Romona Keveza and Jimmy Choo sandals. I loved the Oscar winner’s make up too. She slayed!


 

Anna Farris looked angelic in this shimmery Zuhair Murad Couture dress paired with Jimmy Choo sandals, a Judith Leiber clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels. 

Georgina Chapman looked stunning in a black with embroidered floral Marchesa dress of course. 

 

Not a mom but my fave for the night was  Samurai Girl actress Jamie Chung in an absolutely gorgeous Yanina Couture gown. Love it! 

 

Jane Fonda wowed for a woman in her late 70’s in this Zuhair Murad Couture sheer jumper with Niwaka jewels. Amazing a woman of her maturity can pull off such a hawt look.  Me love it!

 
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