Sparkle Like The Stars

What in the world was Kate Beckinsale thinking when she put this outfit on?! What is that - a blouse that turns into shorts? It looks like coveralls meet the catwalk. Yuck! The way the top is connected to the shorts makes weird lines and looks pretty uncomfortable.

Those earrings she’s wearing are out of control! They’re pretty fun! Let’s face it though, you’d look a little ridiculous wearing such big earrings if you’re not on the red carpet. I’ve picked out a couple of pairs here that are pretty terrific but better suited to every day wear.

There’s nothing more versatile than two tone gold jewelry. These 14K white and yellow gold dangle earrings are a perfect example of how glamorous this look can be. Smaller links of white gold finish with one large yellow hoop with bead accents. It’s a wonderful way to add some hip swing to any outfit.

Another great way to take advantage of two tone gold jewelry are with these 14K yellow and white gold twisted hoops. The polished white gold is twisted with textured yellow gold wires to create a new take on classic hoop earrings for just $135.

This last pair of earrings is an unbeatable bargain! For just $25 - YES! $25! - you can get these terrific sterling silver “wind chime” earrings. You’ve heard the saying “less is more”. Well, it holds true with these simple but elegant earrings. Gently twisted globes of sterling silver dangle and sway in these earrings just like beautiful wind chimes. They’re great for any occasion.

In a recent interview with Matt Lauer, Britney Spears said that she and her family “just needed privacy”. But here she is on the August cover of Harper’s Bazaar showing God and everybody her lucious lady lumps. I’d post the whole picture of the cover, but this is a family blog! Seriously though, one of the cover stories is “Nothing to Wear…Ideas Inside”. As you can see on Britney, even when you’re naked as the day you were born, jewerly is always a perfect fashion choice. Throw on a necklace and you’re dressed - without jewerly, you might as well stay in bed. One of the pictures in the magazine has Britney kneeling on a stark floor, holding her breasts and wearing nothing more than a gigantic diamond necklace! Now that’s Sparkling like a Star!

I’ve picked out several necklaces that would be the perfect place to start some fabulous outfits. Fresh, elegant, and glamorous, these pieces may inspire you to create a whole new look.

On the magazine cover Britney is donning a necklace with huge blue stones. Besides the fact that the necklace looks like it weighs ten pounds and would be a real pain in the neck to wear, it’s probably not afforable for us mere mortals. So, I know it’s hard, but you’ll just have to settle for this fabulous London blue topaz and sky blue topaz diamond pendant in 14K yellow gold! The London blue topaz, the deepest color of all blue topaz, is beautiful in this necklace. The diamond and sky blue topaz accents really make this necklace a knockout. It has an amazingly low price too - just $295 for a ton of glamour!

For a more regal and natural look, this double row carnelian bead necklace with a gold vermeil medallion is stunning. It will look perfect with a colorful evening gown or even under a business suit. The 16 inch length makes it perfect for wearing with a strapless dress. This $125 necklace is easy to mix with casual outfits like jeans and is also at home with runway fashions.

This festive pink sapphire and diamond necklace in 14K white gold will make you want to party all the time! This colorful combination of pink and white dazzle in this dramatic and unique design. This necklace is perfect for the club or any special occasion!

Nicole Kidman, even though she still loves Tom Cruise, recently married singer Keith Urban in Sydney. Stars that attended the wedding included X-men actor Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe, and Rupert Murdoch. Urban, 38, and Kidman, who turned 39 this week, confirmed their engagement in May. It will be Urban’s first marriage. Kidman was married to Hollywood actor and town nut Tom Cruise for a decade and adopted two children with him.

Nicole was photographed her through the windows of her limo before the wedding wearing a fabulous diamond necklace. It has a wonderful classy look that we’d expect from this well dressed star. Now, if you’re getting married too, you should definitely check out these beautiful pieces below. I’ve found some that will become family heirlooms for sure.

For just under $1000, you can get this sparkling and elegant diamond square pendant necklace in 14K white gold. The scalloped links and heart accents make this a wonderful piece for your wedding day. It’s a great way to get the same traditional look that Kidman donned at her wedding.

Pearls are classic gems for a wedding and this diamond and cultured freshwater pearl necklace in 18K white gold is a wonderful way to accessorize this look. The silky and elegant pearls will accent all the pearl in your gown. The graceful curved white gold design is beautifully decoroated with diamonds. This is a regal piece that will be appreciated for generations to come.

This last piece is simply a showstopper! The clear blue sapphires surrounded by halos of diamonds in this sapphire and diamonds 18K white gold necklace is a winning combination. This is definitely the “something blue” that will make your wedding or any occasion extra special.

Ok, so this isn’t the greatest picture of Paris Hilton’s jewelry. Hey, I tried. Anyway, she’s wearing a heart shaped white gold and diamond pendant that’s pretty terrific. Hearts are a favorite of Paris and we’ve even shown her donning heart shaped earbobs here at Sparkle Like the Stars.

Girls, I love this 1/4 carat diamond and 14K white gold heart pendant. It is flirty and youthful but the diamonds add a lot of class and glamour! It’s definitely not a little girl’s heart locket! We’re talking serious amore!

Now if all those diamonds are too much for you (as if!) and you’re looking for something a little more subtle, this multi-gemstone and mother of pearl sterling silver heart pendant is just the thing for you. For an unbelievable price - just $29! - you can help any outfit sparkle with this delicate pendant. Featuring peridot, amethyst, and garnet, this pendant will match practically everything in your closet.

For a different twist on the heart shaped theme, take a look at this interesting Jova ladies sterling silver heart shaped dual time zone watch. This unique timepiece has Swiss Quartz movement and round mother of pearl dials. It’s a beautiful watch that will add a little romance to your wardrobe.

Anne Hathaway looks simply stunning with co-star Adrian Grenier at a premiere of her latest movie, “The Devil Wears Prada“. They make such a cute couple! Her dress is a knock out and she did a wonderful job with her earrings. I think that showcasing her flawless skin is a great idea but there’s plenty of room too for a fabulous necklace. I’ve picked out a few fabulous pieces that will make you sparkle like a star too!

For just $95 you can complement your wardrobe with the rich, wine-red color of garnets. These spectatular earrings featuring diamond accents and large teardrop garnets are just the thing to complete a true Holywood look.

Of course rubies are also a wonderful choice for a romantic red! I mean, what could be more perfect than these earrings with square cut rubies and dazzling diamonds? This opulent dangle design is perfect to the red carpet or any other special occasion!

To complete the movie star look, you’ve got to have a fabulous bracelet! The rich yellow gold and the red hue of the garnets in this bracelet are a classic combination. In this timeless 8 inch garnet and 14K yellow gold tennis style bracelet the gems and gold sparkle to perfection. At $250, this bracelet is a wonderful piece to match with the earrings above.

At $7,995 this piece admittedly is out of most budgets but I just had to show you the options Ms. Hathaway had available to her. This vintage ruby and diamond necklace in 18K white gold would have looked fantastic with her scoop neckline. There are 553 diamonds in this necklace - what luxury! Oh well. Next time!

This ruby and diamond 14K white gold bracelet is simply regal. It had a timeless quality that will bring sparkle and glamour to any dress or gown. In this bracelet the fiery rubies are wrapped in halos of diamonds all encased in settings of white gold. It will make you look and feel like a queen!

Alicia Silverstone looks clueless in this weird outfit. All I have to say is - shorts! What is up with that? She looks like some kind of beach-bound secretary. Shorts are great for hanging around the house, doing yoga, hiking. They are not for the red carpet, dear. I kind of like Alicia’s blouse though. It is sexy with it lace panels, but the way that it’s gathered makes her chest look flat and her tummy, well, like she has one. Since her blouse has such a high collar, I think that it’s ok for her not to wear a necklace. But I don’t see any accessories at all on this girl! Like they say, it’s our ability to accessorize that seperates us from the animals!

Now, I do not recommend that you wear an outfit just like Alicia’s. However, the combination of a black bottom with a crisp white shirt is a classic look that is perfect for the office. You just have to be sure that you don’t end up looking like a waiter. One way to do that is by adding some beautiful jewelry. A black and white outfit creates a wonderful backgroud for gems. One of my favorites gems is the emerald. The rich green color will make a wonderful accent to this ensemble.

A great place to start the fabulousness is with these emerald and diamond 14K gold earrings. For just $95, these sparkling green emeralds can be yours. It’s a wonderful way to add some color to your jewelry wardrobe!

A coordinating emerald and diamond pendant is the next stop. On sale now for just $179, this lovely floral pendant won’t be around for long. Take advantage of this special offer now!

To wrap up the complete look a dazzling emerald and diamond ring in 14K yellow gold is just the thing. The simple beauty of this ring is reflected in the concentric oval of diamonds surrounding the emerald. It’s a classic piece that will be in style for decades to come.

Who would have known that goofy “Fez” would grow up to be super hot star Wilmer Valderrama?! This guy doesn’t just sparkle - he sizzles! Of course, his transformation was helped along by his former love interest, Lindsay Lohan. She did a bang up job, because Wilmer is just cute, cute, cute!

In this shot he’s knocking us out with his big brown eyes - and his bling! Check out that ring! He’s also sporting a pretty hefty chain and pendant that kind of gets lost in his white t-shirt…hmmm…I’d love to get lost in his white t-shirt! Ok - enough of that.

You can get your man some serious boy bling with this diamond 10K two tone gold ring. The deep cut design features a quarter carat of round brilliant diamonds. The two colors of gold means this ring will match anything in your guy’s collection.

For just $250, you can pick up this handsome 1/5 carat diamond ring in 10K tellow gold. The geometric setting features 20 sparkling diamonds in this super masculine ring.

To complete the look that Wilmer’s put together, you need this cool 22 inch sterling silver figaro necklace. For just $55, you can get this necklace with traditional figaro links of gleaming sterling silver. It’s versatile and will make an excellent gift!

Scarlett Johansson, according to FHM the sexiest woman alive, even has sexy earrings! There are few things are are true in this world and one of them is that girls love diamonds! Lots of people in Hollywood are doin’ the dangles. I mean, I have seen more than my share of chandelier earrings. Don’t get me wrong, I love them. Every once in a while it’s refreshing to see something different though. Scarlett is turning it up with her earrings. These earrings, styled close to her head, really look great with her hair pulled back. This style of earring will look great also with up-dos.

Earrings like Scarlett’s are classics that will become heirloom pieces. You can get your own classic diamond earrings with this pair of 1 carat 3 stone diamond 14K white gold earrings. Tres Audrey Hepburn! This dazzling trio of diamonds sparkle beautifully and make a gorgeous look!

For just $195, you can get this lovely pair of 14K white gold diamond earrings in a classic basket weave design. Four diamonds are nestled together in a woven square of white gold. The size of these earrings will give you a similar look to the one Scarlett is sporting.

I couldn’t resist these super cute 14K white gold diamond earrings. Ok, so they’re dangles - so sue me! Seriously, these earrings are a steal at just $115! Jump on this deal a.s.a.p. because they’re going fast! The best thing about this pair of earirngs is that the white gold settling has a ton of gold - and gives these earrings a lot of punch without hurting your purse!

Julia Roberts really isn’t known for her fabulous style. I mean, other than her stint as the Pretty Woman, she’s had questionable choice in fashion - and men! Hello! Remember Lyle Lovett?! Julia is looking ok here at the Tony Awards. I like her simple black ensemble. She’s doing the right thing by not wearing a necklace with the high-necked halter-top neckline. Her earrings and bracelet are simple and basic accessories.

You can get a similar look with these great 14K yellow gold shell earrings. These earrings are stylish and versatile. They have an elegant shape and graceful curves that will be a great match with just about any outfit.

Another wonderful option are these fabulous 14K yellow gold oval earrings. These unique earrings will get you noticed without being over the top. They echo classic designs but definitely have a modern twist for just $125.

Speaking of jewelry with a twist - this 14K yellow gold twist bangle would be a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection. The twisting design catches the light and adds a sense of drama to this basic accessory. It looks great worn alone but would be really dazzling stacked with other pieces.

Sophie Dahl just looks so cute here at a screening of “The Omen” which opened on June 6. Sophie has a little “Meg Ryan before the lip disaster” cuteness going on. It’s working for her. Her plain black top is just fine and she adds a tough of sparkle with her single diamond pendant. I think that the chain on the pendant could have been a little longer, but it still looks good. You know, it’s not a red carpet knock out look. It’s a great look for the office, running around town, or a casual night out.

For something a little more unique than your ordinary diamond pendant, you might try this 1/4 carat solitaire diamond pendant in a 14k gold bezel with a 18-inch 14k gold snake chain. It is a modern twist on the solitaire pendant that I am sure will become one of your favorite pieces. For just $350, you can have this unique piece that will add sparkle with a little something extra to all of your outfits.

Sophie’s 3/4 length shirt sleeves are begging for a bracelet. A 3/4 length sleeve creates a dramatic “window” on your arm that is perfect for framing a dazzling bracelet. This elegant and simple 14K yellow gold four row ball bracelet is a wonderful choice. The four delicate strands of yellow gold ball chain are joined together to provide grace of movement without being over the top.

Do you know who is being a very funny girl? Ah, the Rahulio will be telling you! It is being none other than the Barbra Streisand! (She is being like the mantequilla, as they are saying!) The Barbra Streisand, she is the old-fashioned goddess - maybe she is not being the most prettiest thing who is being under the sun, but the men are wanting her anyway because she is the goddess, and all the old Jewish ladies they are saying, “The Babwa! We are loving you so so much because you are singing and dancing and acting and playing in the Yentl!” The Rahulio has heard these things being said.

The Barbra, you are seeing, she is going back on the tours! Yes, now you can again be hearing the Barbra sing all the classics of old. Maybe you are thinking and saying, “The Rahulio, I am remembering that not so many years ago the Barbra was singing all the farewell concerts,” but to this the Rahulio is saying, “The Barbra she is not, how you say, beholding to you! The Barbra can do what she is wanting, for she is the diva! And if you are not jumping for the joys, then what is being wrong with you??”

The Rahulio he is loving the Barbra because she is the stylish lady. She is knowing the value of a good bangle when she is seeing one. The Rahulio has always been loving the bangles and he thinks sometimes he is not seeing enough of them. So here he will show you the sterling silver bangle at the so so nice price of 75 of the dollars. It is as glamourous as the Barbra herself!

Oprah is looking pretty in pink here and as always, she’s wearing some fabulous earrings! Oprah usually goes for more conservative pieces but with huge diamonds. This is one girl that really loves the bling! I like the way in this outfit she has paired a basic every day top with this fancy, dangly earrings. It just really goes to show that with the right accessories, you can take and outfit from ordinary to extraordinary!

If you are looking to add some pretty pink flair to your wardrobe, these multi-colored cubic zirconia sterling silver drop earrings are the way to do it! The multi-colored gems will let these earrings coordinate with just about any outfit. Like Oprah, you can use them to add some sparkle to office attire. They’ll also work just as well with an elegant evening gown. At just $35 (Yes! Just $35!) you can’t pass up these versatile earrings!

Are you all reading to be swallowing the most jaggedest of all the little pills? Yes, again the Rahulio he is fearing that he must bring to you the lovely people the bad news, the horrible news of when the love is lost and the lovers they must be parting from each other. You are seeing, the Alanis Morissette, who was becoming so so famous in the 1990s because she was singing lots of songs about spoons and knives and hands in the pockets and doing things that are so very much unladylike in the theaters to people who were in the Full House, she is breaking her engagement which was lasting two years already. The Alanis she was engaged to an actor who is named the Ryan Reynolds. The Rahulio he does not think he has ever seen the Ryan Renolds in a movie, but he was I am guessing good enough for the Alanis for a few years. The Rahulio he is hoping for the Ryan’s sake that the Alanis she is not singing a song to all the people about the detailings of their relationship which the Rahulio thinks should be kept in the very privacy! Are you not agreeing?

But from looking at many pictures of the Alanis, the Rahulio he is thinking maybe he has found the problem in the Alanis’ love life. The Alanis does not like to be wearing the jewelry! Alanis, listen to the Rahulio, for he is saying to you, “The Alanis! I am knowing that you are having the, how you say, empowerness, and you are not taking any of the attitudes from the men, and you are playing the Lilith Fair which is for women who are liking the quiet guitars and not liking the brassieres, but the Alanis! The jewelry she is too glamorous to be denying! If Rahulio was being a lovely woman like yourself he would be wearing the jewelry all the day and all the night! Why must you say no to her?”

The Alanis, surely you can be appreciating a very simple and elegant piece of the jewelry like this the
14K White Gold Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant. It is only costing 95 of the dollars. Treat yourself to it, amore, you have been having the tough times! The Rahulio, and the jewelry, they are being there for you.

The Rahulio he will be admitting to you that he has not been watching the American Idol. This is not being a judgement of the values on the part of the Rahulio, but merely that the Rahulio he often finds himself in occupations with the other things on the weekday nights! He is sure are you understanding.

But of course, it is being the labor of the Rahulio to be telling for you all the news of the celebrities and what things they are wearing on their pretty selves! So I will be giving you the American Idol news. The Katharine McPhee, who was coming in the number two place in the American Idol contest, she is maybe not being so unlucky after all even though she has lost because already she is having a record deal with the Clive Davis, who is being very very famous in the world of the pop stars!

The Rahulio is maybe not so sure about the choices the Katharine is making about the dresses she will be wearing on the television for all the world to be seeing (she is maybe looking here like a banana being peeled to be revealing the nice boobies?) but he cannot say bad things about her jewelry! She is staying with the classics, like a nice gold bracelet, which is being something like this very styling 18K Medium Bamboo Bracelet with Diamond Rondell. It is the super sexy, no?

And as for the Katharine, the Rahulio is looking forwards so much to her singings!

It is not only the very very big celebrities who are having the marriagings and the babies with each other. Sometimes the celebrities who are not being so famous or being the very important movies, the celebrities who people are looking at and saying, “Ah yes, he or she is being the brother or sister of this very famous other actor!”, they are also getting married.

A good example of this is the recent marriaging of the Summer Phoenix and the Casey Affleck. The Summer she is being the little sister of the River and the Joaquin. The Casey is being the little brother of the Ben. Maybe the Casey was seeing the familial blisses of the Ben Affleck and the Jen Garner and was saying, “The Summer! We also should be married so that we will no longer be living in the sin! It has made my brother the Ben so so happy!”

The Summer, we can see, she is being an optimistic girl. Maybe it is hard for you to be telling, but she is wearing star earrings, because she knows one day she will be the star! The Rahulio he also likes star earrings on the ladies, like these 14kt White Gold Diamond star earrings for only 225 of the dollars.

Congratulatings to the Casey and the Summer! May they have more of the famousness than their siblings in the future!

You know when you go to the beach and you put your blanket or towel down the ocean breeze sometimes blows it up? Well, if you’re like me, you try to find something heavy to weigh down the corners. I use a sandal or a cooler - whatever is available. Well, Nicole Richie looks like she’s worried about being blown away by a stiff wind too. She weighs herself down in style - with jewelry! Look at those fabulous chunky bracelets! Well, I guess every bracelet will look chunky on an arm the size of a toothpick.

The chunky look is great for the beach. But I think that if you wear too much, it’ll look like you’re scared to leave your jewelry in your hotel room. A big flashy bracelet is a neat contrast to a little bikini. It’s unexpected to see people wearing jewely at the beach and it will get you noticed - and remembered. Wearing an oversized bracelet is a great way to add some class to your beachwear.

This 14K yellow gold round link bracelet is exactly what I am talking about. Its link are a luxurious size and it will really make the difference in your beach or poolside look. It will take a plain, solid color swimsuit and make it tres Hollywood! For just $495, this bracelet will take you from the beach, to the boardwalk, to the boardroom!

We are all hearing very much lately of the Brad Pitt and the Angelina Jolie and the Shilo Nouvel Jolie-Pitt and the Namibia and all these other things which we are probably growing so very very tired of hearing about! The Rahulio he is very happy for the Brad and the Angelina’s happinesses, but he is a man of the privacy and he does not need to hear about who was doing the cutting of the umbilical cord (it was the Brad) when he is eating his breakfast meal in the mornings! This is something you should be keeping to yourself, the Brad and the Angelina.

So with all of these news of the Nambia and the umbilical cords, we are maybe sometimes forgetting that once the Brad was married to the Jennifer Aniston, and before he was leaving her for the big big lips of the Angelina, they were the number one couple of the Hollywood! The Jennifer she has been somewhat of the quiet lately, but she is in a new movie with the Vince Vaughn (is she smooching him or is she not smooching him???) called “The Break Up,” which is being very appropriate, no?

The Jennifer is looking good as always, too! I bet the Brad he is looking at the Angelina’s stretch marks or so so now-distorted tattoos and saying, “I wonder if I am still having the Jennifer’s phone number?” The Jen is very glamourous in the hoop earrings. The Rahulio he loves hoop earrings, and is especially loving these fun and funky 14K Tri-Colored Gold Geometric hoop earrings. They can be hypnotizing people with the spinningness!

So all the best to you, the Jennifer Aniston! Do not pay attention to the Namibia!

When stars wear crazy things, like the outfit Alyssa Milano is donning here, it’s no wonder that people gossip about their mental state. That bright yellow is a crazy color choice. I like the cut of the dress, but the white design over the bright yellow makes my eyes hurt. Alyssa’s jewelry choice wasn’t all that great either. I mean, the hoop earrings were easy and the necklace is cool but it all just doesn’t come together.

This elegant 1/5 carat diamond 14K white gold pendant with chain has the right swing to go with Alyssa’s dress and just about any other outfit. The flowing design can be yours for just $250.

Nothing says “movie star” like a fancy, diamond tennis bracelet. This 1 carat diamond 10K white gold tennis bracelet is a great choice. At just $395, this is a wonderful way to add this jewelry wardrobe staple to your collection.