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Boy or girl – what's it going to be? Baby showers come in all shapes and sizes and few are receiving as much attention these days as the gender reveal party. Couples looking to bypass the traditional shower parties, and those looking for another reason to celebrate, are bringing family and friends together to witness the unveiling of their baby-to-be's gender. To fete Bettijo of Read more
We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her swimsuit Read more
Molly Sims has less than a month to go until her baby boy arrives, and her friends and family celebrated her coming attraction with a glam, sunny shower. The garden lunch included some amazing shower activities, Layla Grayce goodie bags for guests, and lots of love showered on the mom-to-be. Keep clicking to check out the party and beautiful, stylish Molly. Source: Gia Canali Read more
She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy. LilSugar: Read more
Is there a sweeter theme for a shower feting tiny twins than a "perfect pair?" Pears set the tone for both the menu and the decor, which had a vibe that more closely resembled a chic wedding than a baby shower. "They are keeping the gender of the babies a secret, so a sage green was a perfect neutral color choice," said hostess Jordan of Polkadot Prints, who threw the party for her expectant Read more
We've been offering our favorite baby shower tips all month long with our April Showers series, and now we're rounding up the best ideas to help you make your party an extra special event. Whether you're looking for creative, non-cheesy shower games or simple ways to dress up your sweets, there's a unique idea to suit any party style. Hoping for an inspired, entertaining celebration? Check out Read more
Planning a baby shower can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. All you have to do is organize a gathering that makes the mommy-to-be happy and feel celebrated. Location scouting, invitations and worry aside, it's always more fun than it sounds. We've dedicated the entire month of April to planning showers of all kinds, but if you've been nominated (or volunteered) to plan a baby Read more
"During college, I spent a rainy month in London. Without a real purpose for being there, I aimlessly strolled through museums, read The Bell Jar in Hyde Park, saw American Psycho in a fancy movie theater, and as many West End shows as I could. But despite the great surroundings, I was lonely, lost. I found great comfort in the ritual of the afternoon tea," says Annie Campbell of Après Fête. Read more
It's not only wedding season, but it's also the season for showers! Over the weekend, I attended my first baby shower of the year, and I hate to say it, but the party was awkward. No alcohol was served, and the hostess proclaimed that since the guest of honor "couldn't have any fun and drink, none of us should." This declaration definitely put a damper on the mood, and I wondered what the other Read more
One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy Read more
