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The Fashion Statement: Baby Bumps and the Red Carpet

There is serious baby fever in Hollywood. Starting this Sunday at the Golden Globes, more baby bumps will be taking a turn on the red-carpet than you can shake a stick at. Victoria Beckham. Natalie Portman. Penelope Cruz. Gretchen Mol. Mariah Carey. Jewel. Pink. Jennifer Connelly. Rachel Zoe. And, just yesterday, Kate Hudson announced she had a bun in the oven. With so many expectant celebs, TV show Extra compiled a list to keep everybody's due date straight. We're, of course, more concerned with what they'll be wearing.

You might think this many women with child during awards season could foil a designer's grand ambition to see his/her couture gowns on the red carpet. Think again. Designers have pregnancy down. Remember Catherine Zeta Jones in 2003? The word "luscious" came to mind when the nine-months-pregnant star walked the Oscars in a low-cut chocolate-colored gown with beaded straps. And it was a coup for Versace.

My friend and colleague Amy Tara Koch published a book last year called Bump It Up and, in it, are great style tips courtesy of designers and fashion insiders.

"Half of pregnancy has to do with attitude," Filipa Fino, accessories editor at Vogue, told Koch. "I just refused to give in to feeling dowdy. And therefore, I did not look dowdy!"

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Cambria Cove Offers Fashion Week Contest

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Filed under: Apparel

Cambria Cove, a retail gift catalog and web site, was recently chosen as the "Official Gift Retailer" for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. To celebrate the site, which specializes in elegant gifts, is holding a special giveaway. The Grand Prize is a five-day, four-night escape to New York City with hotel and airfare included. The package also includes a personal styling session with Rachel Roy and a wardrobe up to $2,000 as well as Cambria Cove's Rachel-Roy-designed travel collection. The second prize is a three-day, two-night fashion week trip and the third prize is Mercedes Benz Fashion Week goodie bags which will be given to 25 winners. The contest ends August 22 and everyone who fills out the entry form gets a 10 percent discount on their next purchase.

Cambria Cove sells gifts from artisans, designers and visionary brands around the world. The site includes watches, jewelry, gourmet food, stationery and more.

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New York Fashion Meets North African Dreams - Rachel Roy

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Filed under: Apparel

Rachel Roy's Fall/Winter 2010 presentation this Valentine's Day was a glamorous affair, with chocolates by Godiva, champagne by Moët & Chandon and a lush collection of fabulous, womanly garments inspired by Cleopatra. Roy's statement about the collection was rich with promising descriptives: "This fall, we unveil a desert-tomb palette infused with saturated blossom, moody elixir, onyx and deep river hues. It is a season of strength, mystery and allure -- an exploration in texture and luminosity."

In keeping with many of the other shows, the clothes were less focused on color and heavy on neutral metallics from silver through beige to gold. The collection also included fur and cashmere, adding softness without detracting from the opulence. There were several pieces in the extremely wearable presentation we'd love to have taken straight to our closets, but perhaps we can find enough gold and silver in there to create similar looks without mugging a model.

One thing you won't be able to fake: The shapes. Roy's artistry with draping and understanding of female body was well showcased, from interesting sweaters to immaculately tailored dresses and mini jackets with scarab-esque lines. The look is form-fitting, yet modest -- well, except for the see-through, cobweb like pieces (that must be her nod to the desert tomb).

Though we won't see these pieces again until next season, keep in mind that this spring's metallics will layer well with what's coming up for fall. One thing we know we need immediately: long gloves (the ones featured in the Rachel Roy show are by Portolano). Now, picture yourself in these:

Gallery: Rachel Roy Fall/Winter 2010

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Estelle Designs Capsule Collection For Rachel Roy

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Filed under: Jewelry, Celebrity Design

Singer Estelle is the latest star to turn celebrity jewelry designer. She is working with Rachel Roy on a capsule collection for the Rachel Rachel Roy brand. The collection includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings available for sale beginning March 2010. Before the full release of the collection, fans of Rachel Roy's Facebook page will have an opportunity to be the first to shop an edited version of the collection, including a petal ring that is exclusive to Facebook and will not be available as part of the full collection. The Facebook pop-up store runs from now until 6pm EST on February 11th.

Both Rachel and Estelle are fans of costume jewelry and the pieces are priced from $34 to $195 and will be available at select Macy's and online at www.macys.com and www.rachelroy.com. Estelle is scheduled to be at Macy's Herald Square in New York City on April 1st for a special performance to support the collaboration. Check out a video of the two chronicling the design of the collection after the jump.

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Rachel Roy To Sell A Line At Macy's

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Filed under: Apparel

Chic fashion designer Rachel Roy will be the latest to have a more affordable version of her wares for sale. Jones Apparel Group Inc., which has a 50% stake in the designer has said that it is launching a contemporary line called Rachel Rachel Roy to be sold at Macy's. The line will debut in August and will be priced at $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for shoes, up to $195 for jewelry, and as much as $109 for handbags. Jones has announced that the will also be lowering the prices on Rachel Roy's luxury label by 15 to 20 percent.

JC Penney was also in the news this week with the announcement that they will be offering a new line of Joseph Abboud clothing called the Joe Joseph Abboud men's clothing collection. JC Penney also recently launched a line with Charlotte Ronson.

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Rachel Roy Designs for Grey Goose

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Filed under: Apparel, Spirits

Rachel Roy is in the news again, and this time it's not because of the dough that she and husband Damon Dash owe. Roy has teamed up with vodka maker Grey Goose, which commissioned her to exclusively design and create a signature cocktail dress to be worn by the brand's spokesmodels at select Grey Goose-sponsored events across the country. The dresses will be labeled "Rachel Roy exclusively for Grey Goose Vodka." Grey Goose was the official title sponsor of the Rachel Roy Spring 2009 Fashion Presentation earlier this month during New York Fashion Week, and the partnership also will include trunk shows and store openings.

The cocktail dress will resemble a classic silhouette with clean, modern lines. Made of stretch wool for structure and ease of movement, the design will include a feminine draped neckline and an element of fluidity in the back detailing. (See gallery.)

Roy's creation is "derived from the classic heritage and discerning taste of the luxury vodka brand," according to Grey Goose. Roy notes, "In keeping with this tradition, my design matches the timeless fluidity of the little black dress, with a hint of the iconic, signature blue to capture the effortless elegance of this occasion."

In addition to joining with Grey Goose, Roy has jumped on the green bandwagon by designing eco-friendly clothing, which she will continue to selectively incorporate in seasons to come. Roy will donate 100% of the proceeds to Orphan Aid Africa, an organization that aims to help orphans in Ghana.

[Via Grey Goose and BlackVoices.com]

Gallery: Rachel Roy Designs

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Damon Dash Faces Foreclosure

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Filed under: Estates, Celebrity Shopping

Another big spender joins the celebrity foreclosure follies. This time it's Roc-A-Fella Records company co-founder Damon Dash and his wife, fashion designer Rachel Roy. The high-profile pair could lose two of their Manhattan apartments. Eastern Savings Bank says the couple owe $7.3 million on the properties and were supposed to make hefty monthly payments of $78,500 but haven't done so since January. Dash has a $100,000 federal tax lien on the properties and reportedly owes the city of New York $2 million in back taxes. Damon Dash is allegedly has a $50 million fortune amassed from his hip-hop empire.

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