Celebrity Fashion: Golden Girls Go Graphic

By Wendy O

While us mere mortals shy away from graphic print dresses, Hollywood fashionista’s like Gwen Stefani, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie embrace them with a passion. Hilton even takes it to the next level by pairing two completely different (and totally clashing) patterns, donning a multi-colored patterned dress and black and white graphic shoes.

So I get what Gwen is doing…it’s not like a black and white palette is anything new to her. Since the early No Doubt days, she’s been seen in black and white stripes, up to her more recent off-the-shoulder number in her “Sweet Escape” video. These bold graphics play along nicely with her platinum locks, alabaster skin and red lips combo.

We all know now why Nicole Richie can get away with wearing long, flowy graphic print dresses…they are perfect for disguising a baby bump! Even a five months along pregs belly can be somewhat hidden in this swirly pattern.

But Paris…I don’t know if I can forgive you. Really…first the matronly short hairdo, and now this? Even if the shoes were paired with a solid colored dress, I don’t think that I could stomach them. I get what she’s trying to do, really…and the dress isn’t that terrible, but if you stare at her ensemble long enough you may become hypnotized.

So…graphic prints for fall, yay or nay? Choose your graphics wisely and don’t go around mixing and matching like a crazy heiress…whether you are looking to disguise a burgeoning baby belly or play up siren-like makeup, graphics are hot this season.

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Celebrity News: Gwen Stefani's rocker son

Gwen Stefani's 16-month-old son has learnt how to headbang.

The 'Hollaback Girl' singer says Kingston, her child with husband Bush guitarist Gavin Rossdale, has inherited his parents' musical genes.

Gwen told InStyle magazine: "He sings a lot to himself. He is just getting into music. He does the whole head-bouncing thing."

The 38-year-old star is so besotted with Kingston she would rather deprive herself of sleep than spend time away from him.

She said: "I love him so much. He is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

"This morning he woke up at 6am and I was like, 'OK, I'm going to die right now.' I definitely don't get enough sleep, but I'd rather spend time with him.

"I've got this extra-fun, amazing little guy who just wants to hang with me."

The No Doubt star even took Kingston on her 'The Sweet Escape Tour' and has adapted her bus to fit his every need.

She said: "There is a crib for Kingston with his little sleepy-time things on my tour bus. It is pretty adorable. And there's also a big playpen with a gate, so he can sleep up there if he wants. It's perfect for me too - sometimes he plays in there with me if I want to lie down."
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Gwen Stefani Pregnant

Gwen Stefani is three months pregnant with her second child.

The former No Doubt singer - who already has a 20-month-old son with husband Gavin Rossdale - was thrilled when the pregnancy was confirmed at Los Angeles Cedars Sinai hospital.

A source said: "They found out at the hospital and couldn't wait to share the news with everyone. They're absolutely ecstatic, it's something they both really want."

Last October, Gwen, 38, revealed she was keen to have more children but wanted to wait until she had finished her tour, which is now over.

She said: "Obviously I'm in a race to have another one but I don't want to do it while I'm on tour."

The 'Hollaback Girl' singer says becoming a mother to Kingston has changed her life for the better.

She said: "I love him so much. He is the best thing that's ever happened to me.

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Gwen Stefani at London playground

Expectant mom Gwen Stefani takes a well-deserved break from frolicking with 2-year-old son Kingston at a London playground on Monday.

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Gwen Stefani hanging outwith her family at London playground

Gwen Stefani and 2-year-old son Kingston are in on the joke as husband Gavin Rossdale catches up on a call Thursday at a London playground. The previous day, the expectant parents – sans their little guy – cheered on pal Roger Federer at Wimbledon.

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Gwen Stefani and son Kingston hanging out together

Expectant mom Gwen Stefani stops to rest – and gets a hand from an adorable helper, 2-year-old son Kingston – while out Monday in a park in London, where the singer has been enjoying plenty of family time.

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Photos of Gwen Stefani: Ready For Baby No. 2

Quickly approaching her due date, a heavily pregnant Gwen Stefani was spotted out spending time with her family in Los Angeles on Saturday (July 12).

With Kingston in her arms, the No Doubt frontwoman stopped by her parents house for a weekend visit as she continues to pay as much attention to her 2-year-old as possible before his younger sibling arrives.

Of her mindset before giving birth in the next few weeks, a source explained: “They (Gwen and Gavin) know they’re going to be busy with the new one within a few weeks so want to make sure that Kingston knows he’s loved."

The insider added: “They’ve also had Kingston pick out toys and clothes for the new baby so he feels involved. He’s probably looking forward to the birth as much as them.”

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