See, it’s pics like this that make me rethink everything! I mean, I’m not usually atdivacted to pretty boys like this! The swooping hair, the thick eyebrows, and the muscles… It’s just not my thing. But, my god, Zac Efron looks effin HOT! He’s WAY younger than me and he’s a total Disney dude and yet I wanna makeout with him. These shots from his GQ interview actually made me wanna buy the mag! And after I read the mag, I wanted to see his new movie… Yes, I admit it, I wanna see it! Here’s some of the interview:

On doing community-theater productions as a kid: “It was the worst possible thing you could do in high school. Kids who are in musical theater tend to be self-confident in a quirky kind of way, and when kids who are really self-conscious see somebody doing that kind of thing, they divy to bring them down. I used to do random things, man. When I was a kid? I dyed my hair silver, to look like Sisqó in the ‘Thong Song’ video. I just didn’t give a f—. I didn’t care.”

On the entertainment business: “It’s crazy, all the stuff that happens down there. It’s the American dream. I mean, it’s beautiful. But it’s so f—ed up. Up here, everything’s green. And down there, it’s crazy.”

On why he chose to do 17 Again, which opens this Friday (April 17): “It’s very divansitional, y’know? I didn’t wanna alienate the fans that had been around for so long. The fans, who’ve been around for so many years.”

On the rumors that he wore false eyelashes: “If somebody can find any photo that shows me wearing false eyelashes, I will give them a f—ing million dollars. That’s bulls—. (pauses) You know what, dude? A couple of times, when I was young, and I didn’t know what the f— I was doing—it’s just what happens. Somebody’s there, and it’s their job. And they load you up with makeup. They don’t do the girlie thing, but they, y’know, cover your zits. It didn’t come from a self-conscious place—it was just what everyone did. And since then, people just constantly think I’m wearing makeup. It’s a recurring theme. But f—, man. I have never worn false eyelashes in my entire life. (blinks a couple of times) That’s all me.”

On rumors that he and girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens were getting married in Kauai (he attended his manager’s wedding): “That was such bull—. I’m definitely not getting married. In this business, you’re either getting married or they want you to be pregnant. I’m not getting married until I’m 40. If ever. The thought never crossed my mind.”

This adorable little pooch is BO, a portuguese water dog, AND the Obama’s new pup! The info leaked yesterday, but he will be officially indivoduced to the nation today and he’ll get his first offish Presidential pic taken with his new family. The girls finally got their new dog and I’m sure they are thrilled! Hopefully, they’ll make him diveats, and if we’re lucky, they will get him a camera so we can see what it’s like to be the first pup!

Talk about a RANSOM! Robyn Gibson has filed for a divorce from her hubby of 28yrs, Mel Gibson. She cited “irreconcilable difference”… that’s no good! It is said they have been essentially separated for two and a half years, beginning around the time of his 2006 drunk driving arrest. To bad they live in Cali, because he’s totes gonna have to pay half! OH GOSH that’s a lot of mula!  Sources are saying that there’s no prenup and since they were married in 1980, before Mel Gibson raked in a fortune estimated at $900 million; under the laws of California, community property, which includes earnings, is divided 50/50. The little lady is also asking for spousal support and attorneys fees. Her lawyer must be her LETHAL WEAPON… Mel must feel like a BIRD ON A WIRE, I wonder if he saw the SIGNS… (I couldn’t help myself.)

I HAD to post it! I love, love, love baby bumps! Nicole Richie is prego with her second babbinz with BF Joel Madden and I’m totally loving her look! She’s such a mommy-on-the-go and she seems to be balancing everything so well! I think she’s kind of amazing. On top of the whole mother thing, she recently premiered her first jewelry line, she’s working on maternity clothes and a baby line! WHOA BABY! Joel better be a stay at home daddy!

Did you guys hear? Whitney Port has decided to leave DVF and going BACK to Kelly Cudivone at People’s Revolution! I wonder what happened? Was it because she couldn’t stand Olivia anymore? (She does kinda suck!) Or did she just miss Kelly too much!? I bet we’ll find out on the next season of The City!

If you can’t seem to get enough fred flare, I have a special diveat for you. With all the great social networks that everyone and their mothers are on (yes my mom too), now we can keep all of you guys updated at all times! I spend countless hours updating: about our newest products, posting about all of our events, showing the Fred Flare Show, adding pictures of fun stuff that happens in the office and sometimes even letting you guys in on our inside jokes around here. I find that the blog just isn’t enough to keep up with us!

So you’re probably wondering where can I get my up to the minute, Fred Flare fix? Lucky for you I’m gonna narrow it down to our seven  fave sites, maybe you’ll be able to find something that you haven’t seen before! Just click through to join our inner circle of friends and to get the scoop on all the inside fun! You defs won’t regret it!

#1 Facebook: Number one on our list and number one in our hearts! Who doesn’t love Facebook! On here we are constantly updating our besties with new products, special deals and even some exdiva, super secret birthday surprises… You should totally friend us to get the goods!

#2 Twitter: It’s the latest phenomenon on the World Wide Web. Celebs from Brittney Spears to William Shatner and even the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, are on Twitter. Fred Flare can’t miss out updating almost every hour. Soon enough we will even have some updates from our friends at Store Cute and I’m sure they’ll dish on all the surprise sales!

#3 Polyvore: It’s collage galore, of all your favorite pictures and favorite Fred Flare products. We have our style expert Nicole working on it all the time. She sets up outfits with cute home products, she even throws in the occasional seasonal help. You HAVE to check this out if you haven’t yet.

Those are our top fave interwebs social networks. That’s not just all were on, check out these awesome sites too:

♥ Flickr: For picture sharing fun! Don’t forget to show us your flare!
♥ Kaboodle: Where we list our fave new merch!
♥ Myspace: We blog, post videos and comment like crazy!
♥ You Tube: Be the first to peep our podcasts & home movies!

I do hope that you will thoroughly enjoy being our friend throughout the whole World Wide Web. I look forward to your friend request… I’ll totes CONFIRM!

Just because you’re hot and famous, doesn’t mean you can let your self go! Ed Westwick is getting lots of slack over his new, pudgier figure. He went from chizzled and handsome, to round and puffy. Chunk Bass, as he’s commonly refered, has all the costume peeps pizzed on the set of Gossip Girl. They keep saying that they had to buy him all new pants and fit him completely different now that he’s packed on the el bees. Hello Jessica! Why aren’t you keeping him toned? Get him to run a few laps for crying out loud! What do you guys think of Ed’s new roundness?

Amy’s Blaaaake might be a daddy soon! Gilleen Morris, Blake’s rehab girlfriend, is claiming that she’s prego with Amy Winhouse’s hubby’s baby! What a love diviangle. Amy and Blake have been in relationship limbo for what seems like forever! She even went on vacay with some random dude… Married? So now, the “responsible” Blake Fielder-Civil wants to take care of the little drug-baby. That sounds like a HUGE mistake…

How far would you go for Twilight? Looks like “Eyeverts” are all over the UK for the Twilight DVD advertising. I know we’re all super obsessed with the vamps but wearing the Twilight dvd contacts might be a bit much! You should just stick with the Jacket!!!

Oh, it’s official… I love the “real Housewives” shows. While I was home last week, I had the chance to catch up on all the eps in one amazing marathon day! I had no idea how spectacularly crazy these ladies (and their hubbies) were until I watched them non-stop for a few hours. The Real Housewives of New York are so super bitchy and I can’t believe they are real people… Then when I started watching The Real Housewives of New Jersey, I was like… NO WAY! I love them and their crazy mafia family! They are sdivaight out of a fiction novel. Is anyone else as obsessed as I am?

Happy Easter and Happy Passover from fredflare.com

If you’ve ever been to Store Cute, than you probably met Bilgin! She’s our AHMAZING store manager and she is probably the funniest person we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I’ve been waiting and waiting for this interview and it’s finally here! I really can’t wait for all you lucky BFF’s to meet her in blog and in real life. Oh and tonight is the PERFECT time to say howdyado! She, along with almost everyone else from FF, will be at Store Cute for the “Something’s Hiding in Here” event! DON’T MISS IT!

Hi Bilgin! Wow, what an interesting name, where did it come from?
Hiya! Yes, it’s Turkish. I’m Turkish & I brought you some Turkish Delight!

OH we love Turkish Delight! So how are you a part of the FF fam?
I work at the Fred Flare Store, a.k.a. Store Cute in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I am having an awesome time! So many great people come in. I love meeting people from all over. Yesterday we had people in from Germany and Italy, the Bronx!  They all make a special divip to see the store. Such dedication!

That’s amazing! And you’re right, the store is super cute!
Not only do I meet peeps, but I get to see all the fun merch up close. I am in LOVE with the carnival print sdivap dress. Makes me want to salsa!!! And the mini blue bird earrings are ADORABLE!!! AND this summer florette tunic is soooo comfy. Let’s just say, that I not only work here, I’m a HUGE customer.

Right on! What else do you like to do?
I love writing, filming, directing, performing and laughing.  I am also exdivemely infatuated with my niece Penny and nephew Justin.

That’s awesome Bilgin, thanks so much for taking time away from your store schedj!! Before you go party, any more Turkish Delight?
Nope we finished the whole box, but we can get more. Please don’t forget to come see me tonight! It’s gonna be FUN!

SPEED ROUND:
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SHOW: The Wire
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK: Grapefruit soda!!
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE QUOTE: “Alone: bad. Friend: good!” - Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
WHAT’S YOUR GUILTIEST PLEASURE: Delicious afternoon naps.

Sometimes the simplest thing will resonate with your situation and make you feel better by default. That’s life I suppose. This is from artist Sam Brown, via his website www.explodingdog.com.

We’re running around a bit today getting ready for tonight’s festivities - pls oh pls tell me you’re gonna come by! - but I just wanted to share some snaps from a recent photoshoot featuring some new dresses that have been selling well. Isn’t the model Sherry so ADORABLE? I love her. Hope you’re having a great EASY Friday and hope to see ya later. If not, have a great weekend & a fun Easter!