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Gossip Girl fans recognize Kelly Rutherford as prim and proper socialite Lily van der Woodsen, a character who captured our hearts despite her shortcomings. You could fault Lily for a number of things but being a protective parent wasn’t one of them. When speaking about her character on the show, the actress says, “It was a lot of fun. She was a very different type of mother than we’re used to seeing on television.”
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By Shoshi
For today’s expert post, I want to look at the energy of three celebrity couples who are celebrating exciting times in their relationships: Katy Perry and John Mayer, who are back together and recently released their first duet; Kate Middleton and Prince William, who welcomed their son, Prince George, in July; and Fergie and Josh Duhamel, who are expecting their first child very soon.
…Click here to read about Shoshi’s predictions for these couples!
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By Molly Reynolds for Hope After Divorce
Months after my very messy divorce, I found myself sitting in a greasy diner with my friend Christi, and I was at a total stand still. I was staring across the table at her, trying not to cry into my grilled cheese sandwich as a million thoughts ran through my mind.
Christi had never been married before. In fact, she had been single since I’d known her. She is beautiful, funny, smart, a great friend — and one of the happiest people I know.
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Question from Stephanie K.: My boyfriend dated his high school sweetheart throughout college and they broke up two years before he met me. I just realized he’s tagged in pictures with her from college. Is it wrong of me to be jealous about that? How do I ask him to remove those pictures?
Answers From Our Love Experts:
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0 In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House discusses The Bachelorette.
Did you ever think a reality television show like The Bachelorette could actually offer you valuable real world advice? QuickieChick and dating expert Laurel House didn’t think it was possible…until this past Monday’s dramatic finale. The surprise ending made her reflect on her own relationship history, and in this week’s video, she reveals ten love lessons that she learned from Desiree Hartsock’s journey.
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Tell us: What did you learn from this season of The Bachelorette?
4 Sandy Malone is the woman behind Weddings in Vieques, a full-service destination wedding planning company that will take your wildest island fantasy and make it come true. The vivacious personality is dedicated to making each and every bride happy with her special day and will do whatever it takes, as showcased in a recent episode when she found a helicopter at the last minute. Now, viewers can share the high tension and drama when they join this thick-skinned wedding planner on her escapades as she creates romantic magic on Wedding Island, TLC’s new series that showcases Malone and her company.
…Don’t miss the rest! Click here to find out more about Malone and ‘Wedding Island.’
4 Are you thinking about getting back with an ex? Our resident dating mentor Laurel House did…over and over again. In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House outlines ten mistakes that she made, hoping to inspire you to avoid the same fate. “When you get back with your ex, you need to realize that this isn’t a rosy relationship,” the dating expert candidly shares. “You don’t think that they can do no harm because you know they can. You’ve already been there; you’ve seen their dark side.” Before moving forward, you have to address the reason for your split. You essentially have to take a step backwards first. Listen up for more helpful advice!
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Have you ever reconnected with an ex? Share your story in the comments below!
21 In this exclusive interview, CupidsPulse.com founder and executive editor Lori Bizzoco chats with Kelly Ripa about Super Saturday, which was held this past weekend in the Hamptons; her relationship with co-host and “soul sibling” Michael Strahan; and her strong marriage to Mark Consuelos. “We just love each other. We still dig each other,” the television personality says of the secret to their marriage of seventeen years. “He does it for me, and I think I do it for him. Otherwise, I don’t think he’d still be here!”
The mother of three also discusses her partnership with Electrolux and their French Door Refrigerator with the Perfect Temp Drawer. Not only does she love their products, but she loves their philanthropic attitude as well. “They’ve been helping me raise money for ovarian research since I’ve been with them. When a company puts forth such an effort not only to make lives easier but also worrying about the health of women, I just think that says something.”
In addition to the event in New York City, Electrolux is inviting Americans to visit www.livelovelux.com through August 22 to enter the Electrolux Perfect Temp Sweepstakes for the chance to win a French Door Refrigerator and a trip to a climate with the Perfect Temp (the Bahamas!). For every entry or share, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). Visitors to the site can also download Kelly’s favorite summertime recipes, including her famous spicy mango-peach Greek yogurt popsicle!
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Charlotte Ross has a Hollywood story meant for the big screen: she fell in love with acting at an early age and began pursuing her dream while growing up in Winnetka, Illinois. She worked at Second City and the Goodman Theatre until graduating from high school. Just a month later, she moved to Los Angeles and was quickly cast as Eve Donovan on the infamous soap opera Days of Our Lives, a role that later garnered her two Emmy nominations. Audiences now recognize her as Quinn Fabray’s uptight mother Judy on the hit show Glee as well as Olivia Vincent in the summer series Hit the Floor.
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The eternal sunshine, lazy days and carefree attitudes make summertime the ideal season for celebrating. If your beau is lucky enough to have a July or August birthday, be a great partner and throw him a party he’ll never forget. Before you pick a theme, consider your man’s hobbies and passions. Once you’ve settled on an idea, go all out: make sure the food, drinks, decorations and even the guests’ outfits align with the bash. Below, we’ve developed a list of five fun party themes — ideas that can be further flushed out on Pinterest. Happy planning!
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By Whitney Johnson and Kristin Mattern
Pop singer Joy Enriquez and Grammy award-winning music producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins have been married for nearly a decade and have been blessed with three beautiful children: RJ, Heavenly and baby Hannah. In their new show House of Joy for NUVOtv, they bring their family into the spotlight as they work together to make Enriquez’s dream of having a hit single come true. “Nine years later, I still want a hit!” exclaims Enriquez. “I still want a song, and now I can say, ‘I gave you the kids, Rodney. We got married, and we’re working together as a family, but I still want to sing.’ That dream is still inside of me.”
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By Marni Battista
Moving on after a breakup can be tough. At Dating with Dignity, we don’t think the best way to get over your ex is to get under someone else! Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest are one Hollywood “It Couple” that recently ended their relationship, and it looks like at least one of them has moved on. Rumors have it that Seacrest has already bagged himself a new lady friend, while Hough still wants him back. If we could advise the bubbly blonde on how to pick herself up again, here are the tips we’d give her:
5 How do you know if your guy is ready to take the next step in your relationship and get married? In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House shares the questions you should consider in order to figure out if you’re the one he wants for the rest of his life. And, of course, you have to first decide if you’re ready to spend forever with him. Plus, the dating expert tells you how to ensure that you’re not coming across as too needy and how to deal with your man if he’s acting desperate.
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How did you know when your partner was ready for marriage? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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By Kerri Sheehan
Summer is heating up and so is Hawaiian Tropic’s New Face contest. Earlier this year Hawaiian Tropic® announced that they are retiring their Miss Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contest, and instead launching an online search for the New Face of Hawaiian Tropic. The brand, which introduced new, premium formulas and updated packaging in recent years, invited women to enter their nationwide Facebook contest to become the brand’s news spokesperson. Since then five finalists have been chosen and have a chance to appear in Hawaiian Tropic advertising, receive an all-expense-paid tropical vacation and serve as an official brand spokesperson. Now it’s up to you to decide whom you want to win. Vote for the woman who you think best embodies everything Hawaiian Tropic now stands for – beauty, confidence, style, enjoying the sun and keeping skin healthy.
“The modern Hawaiian Tropic woman still loves to spend time in the sun, but also understands the importance of sun care in helping to keep her skin healthy,” said Danielle Duncan, Brand Manager of Hawaiian Tropic. “We’re looking for a new face of the brand who captures that sensibility, and shares the Hawaiian Tropic philosophy that broad-spectrum sun protection can be as luxurious and pampering as any other beauty product.”
Hawaiian Tropic has always been at the forefront of innovation, creating luxurious sun care that pampers and protects the skin. The brand introduced the first SPF 70 in 2000 and launched Silk Hydration sunscreen in 2012, the first sun care to combine ribbons of moisturizer and sun protection. The brand has evolved as consumers’ expectations of sun protection have changed, but at its core Hawaiian Tropic has remained committed to offering premium, indulgent sun care products infused with exotic flora and fauna extracts and a signature tropical fragrance.
You can vote for the woman you believe best embodies the modern Hawaiian Tropic woman by visiting the brand’s Contest Page page. The finalist with the most votes will be unveiled as the New Face of Hawaiian Tropic on July 31, 2013. Throughout the contest, woman can also enter to win weekly prizes including designer sunglasses, beach towels and Hawaiian Tropic products. For more information about Hawaiian Tropic brand sun care products, please visit www.hawaiiantropic.com. Now what are you waiting for? Get online and vote so you can go back outside and enjoy the sun!
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By Janeen Diamond for Hope After Divorce
“Some men are actually very afraid of roller coasters.”
We women think we have men all figured out. Many of us believe they only care about three things: sex, food and sports. But the reality is, they are human beings who experience human emotions, and the sooner we accept that fact, the sooner we will begin to experience true joy in our relationships.
…Want to know the four biggest myths about men? Click here for more!
5 Many fans — myself included — look to Alison Sweeney as a source of inspiration when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. In our exclusive interview with The Biggest Loser host, she shares her tips for staying motivated and helping her family make smart choices when it comes to diet and fitness. For instance, when it’s snack time for her two children, keeping her refrigerator organized is incredibly important. “I want those healthy choices front and center. I want them in their eye line, so that they see them when they open the refrigerator door,” she explains. “I think that makes it much more likely to be something that they pick.”
Plus, Sweeney shares some behind-the-scenes secrets from her upcoming film Second Chances, premiering on The Hallmark Channel on July 22nd.
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This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Arden.
By Gabriela Robles and Petra Halbur
Finding the perfect fragrance can be tricky. Every woman wants a scent that smells feminine but strong and still makes heads turn, a scent that lasts all day without being overpowering. Fragrance Celebrity of The Year 2013 winner Taylor Swift has created Wonderstruck and Wonderstruck Enchanted, two perfumes that embody everything you want in your signature smell.
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6 If we’ve learned anything from this season of The Bachelorette, it’s that men are pretty good at faking their feelings and only pretending that they’re into you. Poor Desiree Hartsock has been fooled by not one but three contestants so far: Brian had a girlfriend at home; Bryden left because he wasn’t “feeling it;” and James was only on the show because he hoped to be the next Bachelor. So how can you tell if your guy is just using you? In this week’s dating advice video, dating expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House offers her tips for figuring out what men are genuine and what men have crummy intentions.
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Have you ever been used by a guy? Share your story in the comments below!
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By David Wygant
The Fourth of July is upon us – can you believe it? Before you know it, Labor Day will be over, and just as you start to catch your breath from that, it’s Christmas time. An important part of any happy relationship is celebrating the holidays and enjoying your special traditions. So how do you start a new Fourth of July tradition that your man will remember for years to come?
…Read on to discover some unique date ideas for this Fourth of July!
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There are no set rules in the game of love, and it’s easy to question if you’re dating Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now. Such doubt often leads to broken hearts, but as many Hollywood pairs have proven, time apart may be just what the doctor ordered during the search for happily ever after. Here are five celebrity couples that reunited after a breakup and found lasting love (for now at least):
…What celebrity couples are together again after a breakup? Click here and find out!
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By Shoshi
For today’s expert post, I want to look at the energy of three celebrity couples who have been plagued by rumors this summer: Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, recently-split Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest and new parents Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.
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By Joanne Pittman of Pittman Consulting & Image for Hope After Divorce
The teenage son of a dear friend of mine said something one day that really stuck with me. He was speaking about a relationship his mother was building with a new boyfriend, and he flatly stated, “He is not the star of my show!”
As an image consultant who has worked with celebrities, models and public figures as well as professionals and individuals, I see all of my clients as “stars of their shows.” Life is filled with transitions, and divorce is one of them. While in a transitional state, it’s common and needful to make adjustments to our images that allow us to circumvent needless and costly detours on our road ahead.
