Hi Duana, I love your name nerd column! I am looking for advice in my second pregnancy. I have always loved classic, old fashioned names - blame it on all the classic children's literature I read growing up. For our first daughter, we decided on Louisa pretty early on. I love the name and I love her nickname - Lou. Full Article

Leighton Meester looks unbelievable in this dress. It’s perfect. Head to toe, perfect. Like a perfect candidate for Look of the Year.  Full Article

Sasha, this might sound like a really stupid question but I feel v. bad and stressed out. So my best friend A, is getting married and as her maid of honor she bought me a necklace. A best friend gesture as well as a gift. So sweet but you guessed it SO ugly. I don’t know what to do because she was over at my house a few days ago and sadly asked me why I never wear it. Full Article

I don’t have strong feelings either way about this dress. The shoes bother me though. So over the peep-toe platform. At this point, at the end of 2014, it downgrades and cheapens a look. That’s it.  Full Article

I thought this was a dress. And as a dress, I was like, omg, this is such a pretty dress. But it’s actually a jumpsuit. OMG it’s such a pretty jumpsuit. And her hair is perfect right now, just perfect. And the pop of red up top (lips) and below (shoes) is exactly right.  Full Article

My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost three years and have been living together for the past few months. Things are amazing between us and we've talked about getting married in the future. Last week, I was going through his desk to make room for some files of mine when I noticed two books stuffed behind his files. Full Article

Hi Sasha, Sooooo, I've found myself in a bit of a pickle. I have a new co-worker that I felt an instant connection with. I met him at a social event for work and instantly felt comfortable, attracted all of the exciting, wonderful feelings you have when you meet a new guy that you have chemistry with. Full Article

Hi Duana, I just discovered your Name Nerd blog, and just in time too! I'm pregnant with our second child, due in November. We have a 15 month old son named Pearce. Our last name is Allen, which is super mainstream, so it's important to us to choose first names that are memorable. Our style is short and sweet (max 2 syllables). Full Article

I never knew I needed one of these in my life until now. And now it’s all I can think about. It’s everything I want. It has a hood. It’s comfortable. It’s long. And you can work it with different kinds of footwear. Rihanna’s going high-tops here but you could also wear combat boots, oxfords, slip-ons, flat knee-lengths, and, even the right heel. Full Article

Love the shape of this dress, how the skirt keeps its structure, and of course the pockets. She looks amazing here, the best we’ve seen of her in a while.  Full Article