Lots to celebrate! Brooke Burke-Charvet stocks up on champagne for New Year's Eve party after thyroid cancer surgery

Brooke Burke-Charvet has been brave and open about her battle with thyroid cancer; and the surgery she had to undergo to deal with the potentially devastated disease.
And the good news is, she's doing well... as these pictures prove.

The 41-year-old Dancing with the Stars host, supported by her handsome husband David Charvet, stepped out to stock up for New Year's Eve's revelry byshopping for beer, wine and champagne.

Looking good: Brooke Burke-Charvet stepped out with husband David Charvet on Thursday, it was her first outing since undergoing thyroid surgery

The brunette beauty wore a scarf to cover the scars on her neck from the procedure. 
On December 12, the mother-of-four revealed in blog that she was cancer-free following the surgery.

'The thyroid cancer has been removed from my body and all my lymph nodes are clear. So I’m hoping that this is the end of the story,' she wrote.
'Every day I'm feeling better and I'm looking forward to getting back to my usual routine, but with a bit of a different outlook.

'I've never been one to take life for granted and it sounds so cliché to say it, but this whole thyroid experience has given my family such a scare that it seems to have brought us all closer. And it's allowing us to ring in the New Year with a newfound respect for life.'

Preparing: The couple were stocking up alcohol for a New Year's Eve party; which is sure to be a double celebration

Covered up: Brooke looked as glamorous as ever, she covered up her surgery scars with a scarf

She also revealed that she was suffering from the cancer in a video posted on her blog.
And she wrote about the surgery: 'I'm getting ready this week for my surgery and am planning on a speedy recovery, what a crazy time, but I am surrounded with love and support and that really makes a world of difference.'
She added in her blog - which is on the Modern Moms website - 'Thank you for following me and for all your thoughts and prayers. I feel it, truly, and your energy outweighs my stress!'
The mother-of four, who has recently completed hosting duties on the first all-star season of Dancing with The Stars, first announced news of her illness on November 8 via video saying she was 'ready to deal' with the disease.
'I'm going to be a good patient and do everything I'm supposed to do,' the Dancing With The Stars host insisted in the video.
'Now I'm good and I'm ready to deal with it and I'm going to be fine,' she said. 'I feel really, really strong. Doctors say that this is a "good kind of cancer to have."
'That sounds so crazy. But my doctor did tell me that this is a happily ever after ending kind of thing.

Great Tips and Advice For Buying Fashionable Maternity Clothes

When you are pregnant, you are not limited to just wearing baby doll tops and the usual cotton paneled pants. It's easy for pregnant women to look trendy and fashionable especially if they know what to shop for. Years ago, all maternity clothes looked the same. The washed stretch denim look with the baggy cotton tops where pretty much all you could find in your local retail store.

In today's world, maternity manufacturers offer trendy and fashionable maternity clothing that actually flatters the figure of a pregnant woman while still maintaining a good level of comfort. When you are shopping for maternity wear, it is recommended that you consider comfort first before style. Take into account the following tips and advice designed to help you find fun clothing that will not only look great but feel great as well.

Go For Colorful Clothing

There is no denying the fact that black is slimming. When you are pregnant, you should try and add some color to your wardrobe and avoid only buying the usual black and neutral clothing. You can appear very plain when you wear too many neutrals. Color should be an essential part of your modern maternity closet and this is something you should always keep in mind.

Wear Snug Maternity Clothes

You should look for maternity clothing that is stretchy without compromising style. There are naturally stretchy materials available and don't forget that knitted shirts and sweaters are a great addition to any pregnant women's closet. Avoid buy clothing that is too large for you, as your body will end up looking larger than it actually is. Be proud to show off your curves and your pregnancy figure, you'll feel so much more confident.

Buy Decorative Accessories

Just a few decorative accessories will add to any wardrobe. You may have accessories you can use from your pre-pregnancy days if you look in your closet and your drawers. Beaded accents and bracelets are great additions that you can use to spice up a plain or simple shirt.

If you are shopping for a whole new wardrobe, the last thing you want to do is end up buying larger sizes than you have to. When you are pregnant, you have a good reason to buy new clothes and you do not have to feel self conscious about your growing belly. Choose flattering clothing that any fusionist would love wear and feel like a confident and sexy mama.

Claudia Galanti covers up for once as she plays doting mother on the beach... but can't resist pinching her boyfriend's bottom

If there were an award for world's most embarrassing parents then Claudia Galantic and Arnaud Mimran would surely have it in the bag.
With their frequent public displays of affection, rolling around on the beach in their swimwear, they make no effort to hide their mutual infatuation.
But for once the couple covered up as they joined Claudia's toddler son Liam, 20 months, on the beach in Miami.

World's most embarrassing parents? Claudia Galanti squeezes Arnaud Mimran's behind as they stroll on the beach with their son Liam in Miami on Thursday

A kiss for you: Liam has a cuddle with his mother's boyfriend

Paraguayan model Claudia covered her curves in a white shirt and a pair of denim hotpants, but couldn't resist enjoying a cheeky squeeze of her lover's behind.
He in turn wore a bizarre pair of leather shorts and a T-shirt, as he carried Liam along the beach.
While French mogul Arnaud is not Liam's biological father, he is the father of his younger sibling Tal Harlow.

Holding on: Claudia chats to her son as she grabs hold of Arnaud

Taking a walk: The toddler points out something of interest to his parents

But Claudia didn't keep covered up for long - stripping off her shirt to reveal her black bikini as she enjoyed a game of soccer with her boyfriend and son.
The businessman and enthusiastic poker player is part of the Mimran empire - one of the richest in France with an estimated fortune of €1.2 billion and interests in much of West Africa. 
Back in 2008, she made her Italian TV debut as a showgirl before going on to become a contestant in the the seventh edition of the reality show The Famous Island  - which is comparable to I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here. 
However, she was eliminated in the fourth episode.  But things are looking rosy for Galanti, who seems terribly loved up with her beau. 

Pick me up! Little Liam runs up for a hug as the family play on the beach

Letting Your Kids Choose Their Kids Clothing Online

It feels as though youngsters are getting younger in making their own personal decisions, it begins with the small things such as which food they are going to eat and which food they now refuse or perhaps they wish to walk up the stairs unaided as a toddler and throw an almighty tantrum once you refuse or it might be deciding the things they will and won't wear.

Hearing other mums the decisions over clothes starts early with girls and getting ready each morning is usually a chore particularly when every outfit is greeted with disgust accompanied by an outburst whenever you will not surrender to the ensemble they're begging to put on! Boys can be as difficult too, from my very own knowledge I became horrified when my 3 year old refused to put on a Thomas the tank hat because it was deemed too babyish by him and his nursery pals or when he refused to put on pink and grey (pinks a girls color) As a parent we fight all the way through these small decisions which our children intend to make, they are so young, just how can they possibly understand what they ought to be wearing or eating surely that's our jobs as a parent?

It is and in a number of ways we all do must make a good amount of decisions on their behalf while they grow to ensure they are safe, well mannered, learn social skills and the way to communicate with playmates, the list goes on, but we are also accountable for helping them develop their decision making skills so perhaps whenever they begin to show signs of making those little decisions we've got to feel proud, in fact they're growing and developing skills which will stick with them for a lifetime and that's definitely our jobs as a parent.

Purchasing kids clothing online is fun, simple and may be accomplished together with your child or by yourself with your feet up at night. Online kids clothes stores provide a fantastic choice, a number of style ideas, and inspiration for helping to dress your youngster in the trends or looks you favor and may enable you to combine the trends that your child would like to wear which is a good way to compromise.

She don't need no (fashion) education! Elle Fanning works back-to-school style in a Varsity jacket

As a child actress, Elle Fanning probably doesn't get to spend too much time in a classroom.
But the 14-year old showed her school spirit in a grey Letterman jacket whilst out in Tarzana, California.
Looking more like an extra from Slackers than Belles Of St Trinian's, Elle showed off a grungier side to her style personality.

High school style: Elle Fanning rocks a Letterman jacket over a floral dress on day out in Tarzana, California

Underneath the monochrome jacket, the young star wore a floral tunic and grey Converse trainers, with her blonde hair's dark roots coming through to complete the 90s look.
Even though the coat could be mistaken for one from the merchandise range at Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood - where she is currently enrolled - the jacket is actually from Opening Ceremony.
Made especially for her, Elle's name is embroidered over the marl grey material on the right hand side.

Smells like teen spirit: Elle's outfit has a grunge influence with the masculine jacket over a floral dress finished off with some grey Converse trainers

Star school: Elle currently attends Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood, that was also attended by child actresses Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

Too cool for school: Rihanna was seen out in her personalised Opening Ceremony in London earlier this year

But she isn't the only star to be seen out in this jock uniform.
Rihanna has her very own Letterman jacket from the premium brand - complete with name personalisation - which she has been sporting since September this year.
But that's not to say the Maleficent actress doesn't look just as stylish in it.

 

Now that she has finished filming on the fairytale epic - she plays the sleeping beauty Aurora - Elle is busy promoting Ginger & Rosa, a British film that tells the story of two best friends on a journey of self-discovery during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Although the film's subject matter is very tense and rather adult, the most daunting prospect for the rising star was sharing her first onscreen kiss with a boy.
'It was funny because the boy in that scene, we had never met each other until that day,' she told Jay Leno on The Tonight Show. 'And it was one of the last days on set, so it was like the director was building up to this scene.'

Fashionable and Branded Cheap Women’s Coats

Ladies love to acquire cheap women’s coats of the latest style. It isn't unconventional for ladies to now have a large cabinet; they want it because they appreciate putting on a wide range of coats. Females today require professional and fashionable coats for their particular offices at any time they're planning out with loved ones as well as dressier attire for the occasion at night time around area. It indicates that numerous ladies are looking for cheap women coats and inexpensive plus size coats that suit to their measurements.

A particular thing you require to understand about cheap ladies coats are that they are generally cheaper as they are produced using substandard materials. This could possibly include poly, and polyester blends that are uneasy and irritating against the skin. When doing shopping for cheap women apparel, it is good to consider about the types of materials and in addition go for organic fibers. These natural fibers include soft silk, wool, nylon and cotton material. These may be put together with material like polyester in low-cost coats. You are compelled to check brands to validate about the level of quality of fabric.

Another thing you must try to remember in seeking out cheap women’s coats on the internet is that you need to do some searches to uncover the best deals of top quality outlets. Don't just struck those sites that supply discount, you need to start from respected source, examine their discount area, and plan your buying budget for low-cost plus size coats accordingly. So, look around and compare fashion trends, rates and other things like material or shipping and delivery cost for cheap women coats. Simply because you're purchasing at home, it will give you tons of choices that will provide you a approach to evaluate the purposed promotions of online coats retailers and then spend money.

Jessica Simpson shows off her slimline figure on the cover of Weight Watchers magazine after losing 50lbs

She worked incredibly hard to get back into shape.
And as Jessica Simpson posed on the front of Weight Watchers magazine it was clear she was reveling in her new figure.
The singer and designer flaunts the results of her 50lb weight loss on the January cover of the diet programme's periodical, in which she talks about how she slimmed down after the birth of daughter Maxwell.

In great shape: Jessica Simpson shows off her slimline waist on the front of Weight Watchers magazine after slimming down with the help of their diet programme

'I’m crazy about smoothies, so I bring fruit chopped up and ready to go,' she explained.
'That way, I can sip the same smoothie all morning long between takes. If it thins out, I put it back in the blender with crushed ice for a few minutes.'
The 32-year-old is now pregnant with her second child, and has relaxed her adherance to the Weight Watchers plan until after the birth.

As she was: 50lbs heavier Jessica heading to the gym back in June after the birth of her daughter

But she will remain the face of the company and they will continue to run ads promoting the blonde's 50lb weight loss, as well as pushing a new commercial in which she announces her pregnancy.  
Praising her 'successful' weight loss, the company added: 'Jessica will not be following the programme during the pregnancy while her weight and well-being are monitored by her obstetrician.' 

Expecting again: Jessica has relaxed her diet during her pregnancy; seen on Thursday in a Twitter picture from her holiday in Hawaii

Jessica is curently enjoying a family holiday in Hawaii after jetting off for a Christmas break with her fiance, former American footballer Eric Johnson, and their seven-month-old daughter. 
Her extended family - including mother Tina, sister Ashlee Simpson and nephew Bronx - are also holidaying with them.
Her father Joe Simpson, who split from Tina earlier this year amid rumours he's gay, did not attend. 

Family values: With her fiance Eric Johnson and their daughter Maxwell on Christmas Eve

Women’s Long Skirts - Complementing Your Feminine Looks

With the latest fashion trends, everyone wants to look stylish and women are greatly attracted towards this glamorous outfit irrespective of their personality and style trends. Among all the clothing accessories for ladies, long skirts are among the highly demanded attires. Women’s long skirts provides finishing touch to their stylish look. Be it feminine, corporate, flirty or sexy looks, these skirts are greatly desired by women of all ages. They can be worn with varied design patterns including layered, tapered, flowing or simply with a slit on the side to make it looks fashionable and elegant.

Depending upon your own taste, skirts can be selected with short or long frills. Among summer skirts, Pettit skirts are the latest trend among youngsters. They are available in single or dual colors along with varied fabrics. They look the most attractive with high heels. These are reversible skirts available in varied colors including red, zebra, light pink, white, brown, leopard, purple, lavender etc. with soft nylon materials suited especially for summer. It serves the purpose of having two designer skirts in one.

The other types of women’s long skirts available in UK includes long Denim skirts, Gypsy skirts, Sarong etc. While Denim skirts are versatile in nature and boosts up the confidence level of women and can be fitting at the hips, flowing down or with a slit at the side with stilettos giving you that perfect desired look, gypsy skirts are the ones with varied colors and fabrics reminiscent of the 60's and 70's look. Sarong is also one of the various types of summer skirts which is a wrap around skirt comprising of single piece of fabric, worn especially as beach wears.

With varied sizes, colors and fabrics, women’s long skirts are adorned by all and are available through online shopping in UK at cheap rates as per the requirements and fashionable trends of the women users. Before buying a long skirt, it is always advisable to check out the price comparison available through various online websites to get the most beneficial deal. Apart from that, the choice of outfits should match your style and size to give that perfect and trendy look desired by every woman.