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Jessica Alba Gives Her Maxi the Cool-Girl Denim Treatment

Hannah Weil — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:13:00 PDT

Jessica Alba layered up a breezy maxi dress and made quite a case for adding a denim vest to our Summer wardrobe staples while out in LA. Her jean topper is just the thing to toughen up her easy day dress, giving it just the right dose of cool. Really, Jessica's dress is just the starting point for this street-styled ensemble; we love that she plays up her seasonal add-ons, slipping into metallic gladiator sandals and showing off a pair of gold-trimmed oversize shades. To finish, she keeps it classic and functional with a neutral tan leather tote thrown over her shoulder. Feeling inspired? Channel Jessica's pulled-together style for anything from errands to weekend brunch - just shop our editors' picks to get the look.

Jessica Alba Adds Some Glamour to the Business World in a Photo Shoot Celebrating The Honest Company

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:51:57 PDT

She's much more than just a pretty face! Jessica Alba knew she was on to something when she couldn't find a cute, affordable, and eco-friendly diaper after Honor Marie, 3½, was born. And it looks like other people are on to her now too. Jessica, through her founding of The Honest Company, was just recognized as one of the 100 most creative people in business by Fast Company magazine. The actress, activist, and mom of two (lil Haven is 9 months old) posed in a beautiful photo shoot for the magazine, both with and without her daughters, and spoke about the inspiration for her latest venture. Among the parts of the interview that didn't make it into the magazine were her desire to shake up kiddie design and the obstacles she's overcome to get this far.

On incorporating modern design elements: Your baby is so cute, and you have to put a diaper on, and all of a sudden, it's like, wait, there's a paper bag on my baby's bottom! So once we got the effectiveness of our diapers down, I was like, "Why not make it cool?" I have tattoos, I have piercings, I grew up on MTV, I am a global citizen, I've been connected to the Internet pretty much my whole life; I feel like there's no company that speaks to me as a modern mom. I wanted to appeal to different types of aesthetics out there. So for boys' diapers - my partners thought I was completely cuckoo bananas - but we have skulls on a diaper, because I'm obsessed with Alexander McQueen and he makes skulls beautiful. And they were like, "Skulls on babies? No way!" And it's been one of our number one sellers, because people even like them on their girls, believe it or not. So we had anchors, as well, for the more traditional mom, and gingham.

On the whirlwind of creating a new company: I've been through lots of trials and tribulations, and I've learned a lot, and I now appreciate the uphill battle and struggle, because it forced me to be more tenacious and more focused and more passionate than I ever imagined that I could have been. I think that was probably the biggest lesson that I've learned.

Keep reading to see the entire photo shoot!

Photo courtesy of: Fast Company

100 Celebrities You Should Be Following on Instagram!

Katie Henry — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:04:19 PDT

Instagram has quickly become our latest obsession, and celebrities have likewise taken note by sharing tons of their personal photos. From Channing Tatum to Justin Bieber to Oprah Winfrey, everyone is hopping on board the social networking app. If you're not familiar with using it, then check out GeekSugar's helpful Instagram instructions for iPhones and the recently added Instagram for Android.

Click through to see who we're following, and once you're signed up, be sure to find our account and stay connected with us by searching for PopSugar. Happy sharing!

Your Guide to Wearing Spring's Pastel Trend - Three Ways to Get the Look!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:28:59 PDT

Fashion is having a pastel moment right now - everything from dresses to shoes to sunglasses have been dipped in these softer shades for Spring. Runways including Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Vera Wang debuted lighter looks for this season, and style setters like Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, and Kirsten Dunst have already tested out the trend. Accordingly, we headed over to Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills and styled up some Spring-perfect outfits using a pastel palette. From a breezy daytime look to a sequined minidress, watch to see how you can wear pastels from day to night. On Allison McNamara: Proenza Schouler dress.

Jessica Alba Talks Trading Her Sexy Image For Motherhood in Marie Claire

Meghan Rooney — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:08 PDT

Jessica Alba shows some skin in a Versus dress on the cover of Marie Claire's June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday, May 22. The mother of two turned 31 last month and seems to enjoy the juggling act that comes with motherhood and stardom. She recently stepped out in a Michael Kors number at the Met Gala in NYC and mingled with other famous faces at the star-studded White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC. Jessica will also appear in a new film, A.C.O.D., set to be released sometime in 2012. In the magazine, Jessica opens up about her early career image, how she has changed since becoming a mom, and her former sexy self. Here's more from Jessica Alba in Marie Claire:

On her early career image: "I had a show, Fox’s Dark Angel, that premiered when I was 19. And right away, everyone formed a strong opinion about me because of the way I was marketed. I was supposed to be sexy, this tough action girl. That’s what people expected…I felt like I was being objectified, and it made me uncomfortable. I wanted to be chic and elegant!"
On how she has changed since motherhood: "Now that I’m older, I’ve learned how to own it, but I’m still not very overt. There are some women who dress for men. I dress for myself. It took me some time to get here. Being a mom and feeling grown-up have helped. Now if I’m going to wear something short, it has to have a high neck or a little sci-fi toughness to it, an edge."
On her former sexy self: "I like to get positive attention. But if I have a choice between someone noticing in a negative way what I’m wearing and going, What was she thinking? or someone not noticing what I’m wearing, I would rather not make a statement at all and just have a good conversation instead."

Celebrate Mother's Day With a Look at Sweet Celebrity Mom Moments

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:35:09 PDT

Happy Mother's Day! As we celebrate the lovely ladies in our lives, we're taking a look at some of the most adorable celebrity moms and their cute kids. Stars like Angelina Jolie and Victoria Beckham are always out and about with their broods, and bikini-clad moms like Gwyneth Paltrow and Gisele Bundchen can be spotted hitting the beach with their kids.

In honor of the big day, we've rounded up some of the sweetest moments between celebs and their little ones. Click through to see them all.

Jessica Alba Always Wanted to Be a Mom, Did You?

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:36:36 PDT

It's Mother's Day weekend and the talk show hosts are pulling out all the stops to remind us (and hopefully our husbands) just how amazing we moms are. Over on Anderson, the host and his own mother Gloria Vanderbilt surprised Jessica Alba and her mom with a sweet video message from the actress and healthy living advocate's husband and kids, Honor, 3, and Haven, 8 months, whom she hadn't seen in five days.

During the conversation about Jessica's new eco-friendly baby care line, The Honest Company, she told Anderson that she always wanted to be a mom, saying, "I always knew I was going to be a mom, and then when I found out I was pregnant and I was going to be a mom I had this awakening that I wanted to protect my child from everything that I possibly could." How about you?

Jessica Alba Gives Us the Cool-Girl Spin on Printed Trousers

Hannah Weil — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:24 PDT

Your everyday look is still an opportunity to dress up - just look to Jessica Alba who artfully mixes her statement pants with closet staples while out and about in NYC. The style pro outfitted a cool-girl twist on abstract floral-print pants, adding a leather jacket (perfect for transitional weather!) and edgier accessories, like her chain-link necklace. To finish, she polishes the whole look off with a pair of platform pumps - the ensemble would work just as well with a pair of ballet flats if you're running around the city. Feeling inspired? Just shop our editors' picks and a selection of similar printed pants to channel Jessica's sophisticated play on floral printed trousers.

Jessica Alba Gets a Head Start on Mother's Day Celebrations in NYC

Lauren Turner — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:19:30 PDT

Jessica Alba continued her string of recent public appearances at the Outstanding Mother Awards in NYC yesterday. She chose a printed Narciso Rodriguez dress for the event, which honored Nina Garcia and Gayle King, and topped the look off with a leather jacket for a visit to the Anderson studios later in the day. Jessica's other obligations this week included a stop by the Biggest Baby Shower Ever with her Honest Company cofounder Christopher Gavigan and a glamorous night at the Met Gala. Jessica chose a metallic Michael Kors gown for her turn in front of the cameras at the fashionable bash.

The fun should continue for Jessica since Sunday is Mother's Day, and she's just one of many celebrity moms who have welcomed children within the last year. She gave birth to Haven in August, making her oldest daughter Honor a big sister.

Transition Into Summer With Monochromatic Layering Like Jessica Alba

Allison McNamara — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:53:05 PDT

Fresh off a glamorous weekend at the Met Gala, Jessica Alba stepped out in NYC in an effortless off-duty look while lunching with friends at the Soho Grand. She styled up a breezy, monochromatic ensemble that's spot-on for transitioning into warmer months, pairing a lightweight gray sweater with white cropped pants and nude heels. Watch today's Fab Flash to get all the outfit details. On Allison McNamara: Topshop blazer.