Part of NBC’s fall line-up, Revenge is getting a lot of attention, including some of the biggest ratings for ABC in years. The show stars Emily VanCamp as Amanda Clarke, aka Emily Thorne, a woman set on destroying those who destroyed her father. After rubbing elbows with the Hamptons elite during Amanda’s childhood, her father was framed and jailed for terrorism. Amanda  has now returned to the Hamptons under the alias “Emily Thorne” to wreak havoc on the lives of those who ruined her father, and took him away from her. As the season unfolds, you come to understand just how passionate she is about her plan, and how far she is willing to go to make them pay for their past deeds.

If you follow the show already, you’ll know there’s a love triangle forming between Emily, Daniel Grayson, and Jack Porter. We already know from the pilot that she and Daniel will be engaged, but here’s the diamond engagement ring I hope that Jack will give Emily when the time is right.

These are the women of the Hamptons who should have Emily on their radar in the coming episodes.

Victoria Grayson (Madeline Stowe)

The Queen of the Hamptons, and the top check box on Emily’s hit list, Victoria is a force to be reckoned with. She’s not only an evil mastermind, but she throws a killer Memorial Day party. Her jewelry tastes are simple and expensive, not unlike this diamond necklace. But this pendant won’t set you back a mint.

“Amanda Clarke” (Margarita Levieva)

The girl who switched identities with the true Amanda Clarke, her presence threatens to expose them both. Margarita’s character is a poor, small town girl. Her fashion sense doesn’t quite stand up to the rest of the Hampton crew, but we think these diamond earrings would be an understated hit in her crowd.

Ashley Davenport (Ashley Madekwe)

Emily’s best friend and Victoria’s assistant, Ashley seems intent on climbing her way to the top of the Hamptons’ socialite circle by pleasing Victoria any way necessary. Ruthless Emily may come to see poor Ashley as more of a hinderance than a help…  Ashley may not have the same bank rolls, but this bracelet will make her look like a million bucks.

There’s been a resurgence in the popularity of Americana, roots and folk music over the last few years. Acoustic instrument sales are up, and you can hear banjo’s twanging away on the radio in the even the poppiest of rock songs. Here are a few of the women who have dominated Billboard’s Folk Music chart this year.

Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss

These two artists came into the mainstream with 2000’s hit film, “O Brother Where Art Thou”. They collaborated on its award-winning soundtrack to sing the hitI’ll Fly Away.

This year, they’re sharing the Billboard Folk Chart once again:

Gillian has been busy all summer touring the country’s festivals in support of her album, The Harrow and the Harvest, with musician David Rawlings (don’t let the lack of a wedding ring fool you – this musical duo have been an item for years).

Here’s the engagement ring we think she should be wearing:

Alison has also been criss-crossing the United States with her band Union Station supporting this year’s release of paper airplane. Here’s the diamond jewelry we chose for her that compliments her unique style.

Zooey Deschanel

These big blue eyes have captured the hearts of many on TV and the movies, but did you know she could sing, too? Zooey has been the ‘she’ of She and Him with M. Ward since 2008. They released their third album, A Very She and Him Christmas in October, and have been at the top of the charts ever since. For those who can’t take their eyes off this beauty, she’s also recently taken off her wedding ring. As her favorite designer is none other than Chanel, the jewelry we’ve picked for her to wear is a classic diamond tennis bracelet.

Sarah Jarosz

Sarah was a mere 18 years old when her first album, Song up in Her Head, came out in 2009. She’s a musical genius, with two award-nominated albums under her belt by the age of twenty. Her instruments include guitar, banjo, and mandolin, but her signature instrument is the mando-cello. Accomplished, but still young, Sarah seems to have a penchant for fun, dangling earrings. These are the pearls we picked for her.

This week, Celebrity Icing takes a look at some of our favorite female comedians and their style.

Carol Burnett

I spent a big chunk of my childhood watching television and the Carol Burnett show was definitely a highlight. I remember laughing and laughing during the Gone With The Wind skit even though I hadn’t even seen the movie. A black turtleneck with gold hoops are further proof that Carol Burnett knows exactly how far to take something – I wouldn’t like to see bigger hoop earrings on her, but these ones suit her perfectly.

Gilda Radner

I used to sneak out of bed and watch Saturday Night Live when I was eight years old. In fact I re-enacted the Cheeseburger – Pepsi skit during show-and-tell in class. I remember my teacher laughing along – I’m pretty sure she was the only one in the room who had watched the episode, too. In the picture below, Gilda is wearing timeless pearl earrings- an example of jewelry that never goes out of style (time has not been so kind to her hair accessories – check out that scrunchy in her hair).

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Duvall has such a unique look – she had the perfect look for the 70′s – a decade that seemed full of super skinny and super funny women (Gilda Radner, Jane Curtain, Katherine O’Hara, Lily Tomlin, etc).

Lucille Ball

One of my very favorites! In fact, I am just introducing my daughters to episodes of I Love Lucy for the first time and they love them, too. Her hijinx, her facial expressions, her friendship, and her unsinkable determination appeal to all ages. I also love her wardrobe on the show – the cigarette pants, ballet flats, crisp-looking day dresses, and elegant evening wear and jewelry.

This week Celebrity Icing is going to feature a few celebrity chefs. When it comes to cooking, I like their style, so I’ve selected some celebrity icing (jewelry) inspired by them. I also like their style of cooking, so I’ve selected a recipe from each of them as well. We have Paula Deen and her deviled eggs for starters, Giada De Laurentiis and her fancy macaroni and cheese (did you know she was related to Dino De Laurnetiis the famous filmmaker? I had no idea…). For dessert, we have Gordon Ramsay and his Caramelized Banana Split recipe:

Paula Deen

Paula Deen likes to wear hoop or chandelier style earrings. She usually wears silver or white gold which is a smart choice given her hair color, skin tone, and vibrant blue eyes. It also updates her otherwise rather classic and conservative style – a look that is further accentuated when she wears her pearl necklace or her yellow gold wristwatch. Charm the guests at your next modern cocktail party with some good ol’ deviled eggs, Paula Deen style.

Gordon Ramsay

From Deen to mean.

Actually this chef is not a favorite- he stresses me out and I don’t watch his show. The only accessories that suit this chef are made out of cold steel, such as the watch he is wearing. I hope it’s all an act, because when he’s smiling he is actually pretty nice looking- as seen above. Also proving ‘cold as ice’ is not always a bad thing: Gordon Ramsay’s recipe for Caramelized Banana Split.

Giada De Laurentiis

From mean to lean.

Giada is always a pleasure to watch, and going by the search results that came up when I was looking for her, not just for her recipes. Not surprising, since she is beautiful- both inside and out, if her on-screen personality is a true reflection of her in real life. Her Everyday Italian style is casual and young, yet classy. Likewise her recipe for macaroni and cheese is comfort food with class – her recipe uses heavy cream, grated Fontina, and ham.

Here at Celebrity Icing our two favorite things are celebrities and jewelry, so in this spirit we have decided to select engagement rings for some of our favorite single celebrities. Here are our choices, we won’t know how close we were to the mark until the announcement comes out that Cameron Diaz and John Cusack are getting married (don’t hold your breath…).

Tyra Banks

Beautiful and ambitious are two words we would use to describe Tyra Banks. Strong and successful, Banks doesn’t  have anything to prove; however, we don’t think that would stop her from getting a big and sparkly engagement ring. It would take a pretty amazing engagement ring to impress Tyra Banks and everyone else would expect nothing less than a 5 carat diamond. We’d like to see Tyra Banks wearing a princess cut diamond engagement ring, like this one:

Cameron Diaz Engagement Ring

Cameron Diaz’s views on marriage were recently reported widely. She has said that marriage is not important to her, so she obviously chooses not to wear an engagement ring at all. If she were to change her mind, this is the ring we’d pick for her. An engagement ring should reflect the wearer’s personality so we would want the ring to be as fun and unpretentious as she seems to be. A platinum ring like the one we’ve selected is modern and fresh rather than old-fashioned, perfect for Cameron Diaz:

John Cusack Wedding Band

Someone who has held out for as long as John Cusack probably won’t want something flashy, that’s for sure. In fact, it’s hard to imagine him wearing any jewelry at all, let alone a wedding band (image: Scene from 2012 – watchtime.com). The only accessorizing Cusack does in real life is his signature pair of dark sunglasses.

Oprah Engagement Ring and Wedding Band Set

Someone as organized and mindful as Oprah would probably go for a matching set for her engagement ring and wedding ring. She is so independent and strong I’m sure she would want to be involved in the selection. Although maybe the romantic side of her would prefer to be surprised, who knows…

Here is a classic (and classy) set that we’ve chosen for her:

April Showers Bring May Flowers

If we didn’t get any rain, we certainly wouldn’t see any rainbows. Rain makes our gardens grow and fills up our ponds.

Rain is Beautiful

Rain Drops

Here are some drop earrings with freshwater pearls.

Rain is Fun

Rain gives us puddles to splash in. Here is super model Lily Donaldson having some fun at the Glastonbury Music festival (Image: coolspotters.com).

The Cheeky Umbrella company makes rain fun by selling colorful umbrellas with unique designs and sassy sayings.

For example, the umbrella above makes a statement guaranteed to make some other commuters’ glasses fog up.

Rain is Music

I love the sound that rain makes when you are cuddled up inside a tent on a camping trip. A short mid-afternoon rain shower is the perfect excuse to take a nap. Of course there is the most musical of all rains… Purple Rain.

Umbrellas – Celebrity Icing Style

Celebrity Icing invites you to enjoy listening to Purple Rain, while you enjoy looking at these famous celebrities with their famous umbrellas!

A very young Marilyn Monroe shows that umbrellas can be fun even if it’s not actually raining.

Here is Scarlettt Johannsen in Lost in Translation.

Here is the most famous umbrella movie scene – Singing in the Rain with Gene Kelly.

It doesn’t get much better than that!

Rain is even more fun when you have a cool umbrella to show off. My favorite umbrella of all time was a clear pink one similar to the one Scarlett is wearing above. Like most of my umbrellas, I think I lost it on the bus… Do you have a favorite umbrella? Or do you remember a great umbrella scene from a movie? Please tell us about it below!

You can try to hide your excitement behind a grown-up, cynical, and jaded exterior all you want… but if you ever pretended you were a princess when you were a little girl, you’re probably interested in the upcoming royal wedding across the pond…

Yes, yes, you know all about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s looming wedding – you couldn’t avoid it if you tried. So, in honor of the royal wedding ruckus, I thought I would pay tribute to some of my favorite princess brides of the past.

The Best Princess Bride Ever

Beginning with the best princess bride ever, of course- even if her dress was kind of wacky.

This white gold necklace and pearl pendant are perfect for the story book princess look: not too fancy, yet beautiful – very appropriate if you are going to be saved from marrying evil Prince Humperdinck by a devoted farm boy (or is he the Dread Pirate Roberts?).

Grace-ful Royal Wedding

Then there is Princess Grace, as we shift our attention from a princess in a movie to a movie star that became a princess.

I don’t think Hollywood could have created a princess as perfect as her if they tried.

Well, except for her of course.

Princess Grace’s engagement ring looked like this:

I found this engagement ring (below)- it is the same style, but not as overwhelming. I love the fact that it is so elegant – it isn’t too busy or flashy, but there is no doubt that it is impressive at the same time. It also manages to be retro and modern looking at the same time.

Princess Audrey Hepburn

Back to the movies… Audrey Hepburn was never royalty in real life but she was definitely princess material - as seen in her role in Roman Holiday.

These earrings aren’t an exact match to what Hepburn is wearing above, but I wanted to include them because I just love them. The clasp is called leverback style – it is a very retro look and also wonderful if, like me, you always lose those little things that are supposed to hold your earrings on. These earrings are perfect for an evening out, or for a special occasion any time of the day- they are guaranteed to make you feel like a princess!

Have a Sweet Valentine’s Day

Celebrity Icing brings you some delicious rock candy – precious gems that sweeten your day, tasty treats to decorate your décolletage, and shiny candy for your sweetheart.

Wristy Business

A multi strand pearl bracelet evokes a feeling of nostalgia for days gone by – and, unlike the candy bracelet, just gets better with age.

A Sweet Treat

Both are fun to wear on your finger: one tastes good, while the other shows your good taste.

Ice is Nice

Ice is nice, but don’t forget that a snow cone will melt away… and diamonds are forever. Expect a chilly reception if you give your sweetheart a snow cone on Valentine’s Day. On the other hand, if you put an engagement ring on her finger on the most romantic day of the year you can expect things to heat up!

Delicious Decolletage

The official emblem of Valentine’s Day, the heart. Anything heart-shaped makes the perfect gift – it says I love you. The official mascot of Valentine’s Day is the teddy bear, of course, so don’t forget to slip the necklace around a sweet bear’s neck before you hand it over.

Licorice Dish

The classiest candy – black licorice is the candy for grown ups and an impressive ring like the one below is the perfect way to tell your sweetheart that you are taking her seriously.

I remember my husband bought us a new bed and then assembled it the Valentine’s Day before our first child was born. I was 7 months pregnant and a new comfy bed was very loving and thoughtful and the perfect gift that year (yes, I got chocolate too). I think if I could have anything I wanted this year, I would ask for a meaningful ring that represents my two daughters, my husband and me – but I’m not sure how that would work.

Do you buy Valentine’s Gifts for your children?

We buy something little for our girls for Valentine’s Day. When they get older, I think I might give them charm bracelets and then buy them a new charm each Valentine’s Day. Another idea might be to get their ears pierced on a Valentine’s Day in the future.

What’s the best Valentine’s gift you’ve ever received?

We don’t usually get too serious here at Celebrity Icing, but I think it’s okay to make an exception once a year. Here are some life lessons from some fantastic writers, movies, musicians, and actors to get you on the right track this year.

New Years resolutions come and go, but you can count on these predictions…

1. You Are Important

Your very existence has an impact on everything around you, so make the most of it. Sometimes we only think famous people are important but that’s not true at all.

Good old George Bailey (James Stewart) from It’s A Wonderful Life didn’t realize that his marriage to Mary (Donna Reed) and his life in Bedford Falls (above) had such a positive effect on everyone he encountered.

2. You Are Stronger Than You Think

In August 2005 a 23 year old woman in the UK lifted a car off of her friend’s leg even though she was injured. In 1982 a mother lifted a car up so that her son could be pulled to safety (he was pinned under the car when it fell during repairs).

3. Change IS Good

Pullitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt’s first book, Angela’s Ashes, was published when he was already 66 years old (he was a retired school teacher). Ian Fleming was 45 years old when his first James Bond book came out (previously he was a Naval Intelligence Officer). Whether you’ve been downsized or bankrupted, remember that things might actually get better instead of worse and you’re never too old to try something new if your current situation isn’t working out.

Misadventures are still adventures. McCourt turned his childhood poverty into a beloved and successful book and Fleming’s war experiences spawned one of fiction and films’ most exciting characters. Life is exciting, isn’t it?

4. Life Is Short

Andrew Koenig (Boner from Growing Pains), Corey Haim (Lost Boys) and Gary Coleman (Different Strokes) were all originally famous as children and, sadly, left us this year. If you’re like me, you grew up watching these actors. If you watched as much TV as I did when I was a kid, they almost felt like family.

Life is short, so make the most of it. If you love someone, don’t wait too long before you tell them- and remember, it doesn’t have to be a special occasion like Christmas or a marriage proposal. A simple ‘I love you’ any time is nice.

5. Enjoy Yourself

As Michael Jackson says in the song above, “Enjoy yourself… you shouldn’t worry about the things you can’t control… Why don’t you live, live the life you got…” Road rage, rude customers, and all of the petty drama that we create for ourselves… I hope to be a kinder, more patient, person in 2011 and I hope the same for all of you. Happy New Year!

It’s time to start Christmas shopping for the stars in your life. Christmas means toys for girls and boys, but what about the grown ups?

Kids of all ages love to find something shiny and new under the tree: something picked just for them, wrapped up in fancy paper, and given with love.

Here are some gift ideas that would even make the most mature person on your Christmas list squeal like a little girl:

Little Red Wagon

Let’s face it, all men are kids and all little kids want a red wagon. It’s classic, it’s fun, it’s shiny, and it’s practical – just like this watch:

Say I Love You

The ‘Chatty Cathy’ doll was very popular in its day. She even said a few phrases, including ‘I love you’ – which always resulted in lots of hugs and kisses. You can say I love you, too, with this charming silver necklace and I’m betting you’ll get the same results.

Ring of Bling

Hula hoops are a timeless classic, as are these other rings – the kind that women spin on their fingers, like this 14k white gold engagement ring.

Sweet Dreams

Of course, another way to bring back sweet memories of childhood is to focus on all of the goodies that are enjoyed at Christmas time. Gingerbread houses, cookies, and cakes – not to mention all of the candies. Oranges are traditionally given at Christmas as well. This ruby and diamond engagement ring evokes images of peppermint swirls and candy canes. In fact, why not slip the ring onto a candy cane, add a red ribbon bow? What a sweet surprise!

More Icing

For more ideas for Christmas, check out our articles featuring the two hottest Christmas colors, red and green. It’s easy being green after you’ve read ‘Green on the Scene‘ or check out ‘Red Hot‘ for some other color inspirations.