Blog Posts by Sarah Bernard

The royal wedding is a little over two months away and we admit we're getting a little obsessed. Maybe more than a little. So we took a trip across the pond to find out some interesting tidbits about the future princess. Watch to see what we learned!

We know the wedding's going to be at Westminster Abbey at 11am on April 29. We know that Kate's going to arrive in a car, not a carriage. We're placing bets that couturier Bruce Oldfield will design Kate's wedding dress (or dresses). But what's interesting about the princess-in-waiting that we didn't already know?  On our trip to London, we invited celebrity style journalist Zoe Hardman to the Thread to dish on little-known Kate facts.

Here's what we learned:

1. At 29, Kate's going to be the oldest royal bride.

2. She's allergic to horses—interesting because she's marrying into the one of the biggest equestrian families.

3. The sheer dress she modeled in a fashion show while at St. Andrews will be worth $160,000 after she marries the

There are some stars whose look is all about artifice. Lady Gaga, Ke$ha and Gwen Stefani, we're talking about you. They love their makeup and their obviously colored hair and so do we. But today we're focusing on the other end of the spectrum and counting down the top five beauties who keep their styling looking effortless and their hair and makeup understated. Let us know if you agree.

It's been a big year for Olivia Wilde. The "Tron" star loves to wear her healthy-looking hair cascading over her shoulders and to play up her gorgeous cat-shaped eyes while keeping everything else toned down. Zoe Saldana also gets our vote. Zoe, who looks like a supermodel, loves her tousled waves and loose updos and bright red lips that accent her gorgeous smile.  If we're talking about natural and understated, we can't leave out the queen of minimalism, Jennifer Aniston. Her simple, straight shiny tresses and monochromatic silhouettes have become her red carpet trademark. Even before Natalie Portman

Sometimes great style lessons can come from spotting perfect examples of what not to do. Let's take a look at these recent celebrity fashion disasters if only to make sure we never make the same mistakes ourselves!

In a way, we owe these ladies a favor. Let them take the heat (and boy, do they) so we remember never to make the same bad choices.

The disaster: Kourtney Kardashian wore a gorgeous Alice + Olivia blazer with a Robert Rodriguez top, a Nuj Novakhett print skirt and YSL pumps—all great pieces. But the enormous white bow on her top made it hard to focus on anything else.

The fix: Oversized bows are clownish. The skirt would have held the outfit together with a tucked-in top under a longer, fitted blazer.

The disaster: Anne Hathaway wore a pair of high-waisted, wide-legged jeans with a cropped Burberry jacket. The tall, thin stunner looked boxy and if she looked boxy, we can only imagine how the rest of us would do.

The fix: If you're going to go with wide-legs, wear something

Vince Vaughn can do no wrong in my book, so I'm probably biased. But add in funny man Kevin James, the too-hot-for-words Channing Tatum and a cast of female powerhouses that includes Jennifer Connelly, Winona Ryder and Queen Latifah, and you're bound to be entertained. This all-star crew, directed by Ron Howard, brings to life the complexities of adult friendships and relationships. With twists and turns and a whole lot of drama, "The Dilemma" captures the overarching importance of honesty and loyalty. We caught up with the cast in Chicago and we found out what both Vince and Kevin think makes a woman sexy!

Right about now it's tempting to want to indulge in all the winter trends that celebrities and models make look so good. But if you're not tall and thin as a rail— and who is after the holidays, thank you very much— how do you pull on a cozy/sexy chunky knit without looking simply chunky? We asked Clinton Kelly, the fabulous co-host of TLC's "What Not to Wear," to show us the most figure-flattering way possible to wear our favorite winter trends.

One of the many reasons we love style guru Clinton Kelly is because he knows how to dress real women. And as much as we real women may love what's in fashion, every look is not always as flattering as we need it to be. Just as there are hard and fast rules about what NOT to wear each season, Clinton has generously provided us with his tips for how the trends of the moment can be made to flatter every body type. A big thank you to Jen, our lovely thread viewer from NYC, for being our model in this episode!

The Trend: Shiny fabrics.

The Tip:

When we were first introduced to Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf, the snarky Upper East Sider on "Gossip Girl," she became the girl we loved to hate. Aside from her impeccable clothes and endless designer bags, Blair had this sass about her that we instantly fell in love with. But does the real Leighton share the same vindictive traits? Hardly. Since her debut on the small screen, Leighton has stepped out as a musician, become a brand ambassador for Herbal Essences, and, most recently, starred in a feature film. We were lucky enough to catch up with the busy starlet to chat about her varied talent and all things fashion and beauty.

In their new film, "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow and Leighton Meester plunge into the world of cowboy boots, leather pants and strapless, tiered mini-dresses. Gwyneth plays reckless country music star, Kelly Canter, in the midst of a comeback. Leighton Meester plays Chiles Stanton, a beauty queen from Dallas, who she affectionately describes as "country Barbie" for her many costume changes. We spoke with Leighton, Gwyneth and Tim McGraw (he plays Kelly's manager husband) about their impressive fashion and equally impressive music. Carrie Underwood, watch out!

Olivia Wilde's fans will barely recognize the cat-eyed actress in "TRON: Legacy," the 3D sequel to the 1982 classic. Wilde -- who played "Thirteen" on "House" and (going back a few years), the girl who kissed Mischa Barton on "The O.C."-- kick-boxes her way through a neon cyberuniverse as Quorra, a character with a sexy asymmetrical black bob and an electric rubber body suit. We spoke to Wilde about her striking transformation and the surprising message of the movie.