beauty and beauty: March 2013

Jay Sean - Where You Are lyrics

Do you know the feeling

When sometimes you wake up young, and sometimes you wake up old

And sometimes you're so in love

And Do you know the feeling

When their love just comes undone

And I can't figure it out

What something's got me unlock, but you my baby

There were some times I put up a fight

But when something is right, you know that is right

And I don't wanna think, it's simple to me, you're the one

And baby that's why...

And I can't help it, I gotta be where you are

Like the sky holding the stars

Like the strings on my guitar

I wanna be where you are

Like the sand that's on the beach

Like a model in a magazine

It don't mean a thing, if we're apart

I wanna be where you are

Where you are, where you are

And that's it baby I wanna be where you are

And baby everytime you're around

You're the one that always holds me down

And don't even ask for a thing, no

You make a real win, even when things aint perfect

You're the one that keeps the fire burning

And that's the reason why, I aint leaving

Yeah yeah yeah

I wanna be with you

Yeah yeah yeah

Baby I wanna be with you

Yeah yeah yeah

Oh yeah babe

I gotta be, I gotta be with you baby

Lea Michele Sends 'Love' and 'Support' to Boyfriend Cory Monteith in Rehab

03/31/2013 at 11:25 PM EDT

Cory Monteith in Rehab; Lea Michele Sends Her Love to Boyfriend

Lea Michele and Cory Monteith

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Glee star Lea Michele is supporting her costar and boyfriend Cory Monteith as he enters rehab for substance addiction.

"I love and support Cory and will stand by him through this," she tells PEOPLE exclusively. "I am grateful and proud he made this decision."

Michele and Monteith took their romance public in April of last year and have been spotted around Los Angeles together, most recently at a Los Angeles Kings game on March 23.

Michele, 26, has been quite vocal about her feelings for her beau, telling PEOPLE in 2012, "He really, really inspires me, and he motivates me and I think he's just so talented."

Cory Monteith Checks Into Rehab

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By Julie Jordan

03/31/2013 at 10:45 PM EDT

Actor Cory Monteith, who stars as Finn Hudson on the Fox series Glee , has checked into rehab, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The actor "has voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction," his rep tells PEOPLE. "He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery."

Monteith, 30, has been open about his past struggles with substance abuse. He admitted in a 2011 interview that he had previously entered rehab when he was 19.

At the time, the actor said he hoped being honest about his struggle with substance abuse would help others.

"I don't want kids to think it's okay to drop out of school and get high, and they'll be famous actors, too," he said in 2011. "But for those people who might give up: Get real about what you want and go after it."

Game of Thrones's Maisie Williams: Arya 'Always Gets Up to Mischief'

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By Kiran Hefa

03/31/2013 at 05:30 PM EDT

Though she portrays fan favorite Arya Stark, actress Maisie Williams admits there are drawbacks to the role.

"I am a tomboy, but maybe not as far as Arya," Williams told PEOPLE at the opening of a Game of Thrones exhibit sponsored by HBO and Time Warner Cable in New York City. "She likes to play in the mud and stuff, which I do like to do, but I quite like to get it clean as soon as possible."

Last viewers left off with Arya in the show's second season, the youngest Stark daughter had escaped from her imprisonment at Harrenhal with companions Gendry (Joe Dempsie) and Hot Pie (Ben Hawkey).

"She always gets up to mischief," Williams, 15, said. "Arya has a tendency to speak her mind, and I think I'm not like her in that way. I struggle to come up to people and say what I think."

Game of Thrones 's third season premieres Sunday on HBO at 9 p.m.

Enrique Iglesias Creates Rum Drink for Your Sunday Funday

By Dahvi Shira

03/31/2013 at 04:10 PM EDT

Easter may conjure up images of colored eggs, Peeps and bunnies for some – but for Enrique Iglesias, it's just another excuse to drink!

"Easter is a time where you have a lot of dinners and vacations and parties," the Atlantico Reserva rum owner, 37, tells PEOPLE. "It's probably one of the weeks where people go the most on vacation. Rum is just one of those drinks that is perfect when you think of vacation."

Stepping out of his performance background to work with the liquor brand that "had absolutely nothing to do with what I do," Iglesias is happy with his decision to try a new venture on top of his regular projects.

"I started drinking it and I liked it," he says, of the line. "It was a brand that was really a start-up. It was very small, but I wanted to try [working with] it. It would be different."

Rum and diet soda is the drink of choice for the "Bailamos" singer, who refuses to drink liquors like tequila because, "I had a bad experience when I was pretty young, and [will] never [drink it] again."

Iglesias, who stresses the importance of "always drinking responsibly," isn't big on hitting nightclubs, but says, "I just like hanging out with my friends and having a few drinks and telling stupid stories."

As the star gears up for his own Easter Sunday fun-day, he and the mixologists at Atlantico Reserva have put together a festive concoction just for PEOPLE.com readers that's sure to please at anyone's holiday gathering.

Enrique Iglesias's Atlantico Rabbit

Ingredients

1.25 oz. rum (Iglesias recommends Atlantico Platino)

.75 oz. ginger liqueur

.75 oz. fresh lemon juice

.5 oz simple syrup

5 mint leaves

1 oz. ginger beer

Steps

• Muddle mint in shaker.

• Fill with ice and add rum, ginger liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup.

• Shake and pour into rocks glass.

• Top with ginger beer.

• Garnish with lemon.

Britney Spears Celebrates Easter with Her Sons and Mom

By Maggie Coughlan

03/31/2013 at 03:00 PM EDT

Britney Spears Attends Easter Services with Her Family

Jayden James Federline, Lynne and Britney Spears

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The family that prays together, stays together.

Britney Spears, her two sons and mother, Lynne, attended Easter services in Amite City, La., on Sunday.

Wearing a long patterned dress, Britney was photographed exiting the church. Jayden James, 6, donned his Sunday best too – a white button-down shirt with black slacks, while doting grandmother Lynne held his hand.

Before heading down to Louisiana to spend the holiday with her family, Britney, 31, was photographed sunning herself in a bikini in Malibu, Calif., days earlier.

Absent from the Easter celebrations was Britney's new boyfriend, David Luchado – with whom the singer recently spent time in Las Vegas.

Kristen Stewart Wore Something You'll Want To Wear, Too - We Promise.

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03/29/2013 at 06:00 PM ET

Kristen Stewart, Rosario Dawson Michael Bowles/Rex USA; PicureGroup; John Phillips

Yes, we’re looking forward to trying these two hot-right-now red carpet trends, but what we’re most excited about is the fact that it’s just about time to stash our tights out of sight for the next nine months.

Up: Lucite Clutches. Everyone from Elisabeth Moss to Solange Knowles to Rosario Dawson, above, has been spotted carrying these crystal-clear, hard-sided bags. They look so cool and modern that we’re ready to give this trend a try, with one major caveat: we don’t have special handlers to carry the seven million things we normally need in our purse, so the effect might be somewhat less striking.

Up: Messy French braids. Braids never go out of style, but Kristen Stewart‘s Kids’ Choice Awards fishtail (see the how-to here) had everyone in the office studying YouTube tutorials to perfect the look for the weekend. Not feeling as ambitious? Emmy Rossum’s pretty style is a little easier but still feels fresh for spring.

Down: Heavy, wintery tights. Yes, in many places it’s just a little too cold for bare legs, but after an especially long winter, we’re ready to ditch our stockings and brave the elements. Leona Lewis’s outfit might have looked cute in early January, but with April just around the corner, this look feels drab and heavy. If you still need to bundle up, try printed or bright tights — or just stick to jeans — until the warmer weather arrives.

For more on which trends to follow check out our thoughts on center parts and white heels.

–Alex Apatoff

15-Year-Old Eli Reimer Becomes First Person with Down Syndrome to Reach Mt. Everest's Base Camp

By Maggie Coughlan

03/31/2013 at 12:30 PM EDT

Eli Reimer is anything but average.

After 10 days, 17,000 feet and 70 miles spent climbing Mt. Everest, the Oregon teenager became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer the world's tallest mountain.

Alongside his father Justin, Eli made history when he reached the Nepal base camp of the mountain.

"It was humbling, it was inspiring, just an amazing moment," Justin told HLN in an interview Sunday.

Recalling the trek, Justin says it was Eli, 15, who lead the group to the top.

"He was actually leading us on the trail and we were the ones feeling our own sense of disability," he said. "It was no big deal to him, the rest of us were sucking wind."

As for what Eli and Justin hope to accomplish by conquering the world's tallest mountain, Justin says it's about understanding.

"I think the number one thing is for anybody who has a child with a disability or who is impacted by disability in some way to really understand that it's not outside of the scope of really God's goodness," Justin explained. "Eli's life and the lives of those with disability have infinite worth and they can do great things."

Watch the interview with Eli and Justin on HLN below:

Kristen Stewart Wore Something You'll Want To Wear, Too - We Promise.

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03/29/2013 at 06:00 PM ET

Kristen Stewart, Rosario Dawson Michael Bowles/Rex USA; PicureGroup; John Phillips

For more on which trends to follow check out our thoughts on center parts and white heels.

–Alex Apatoff

15-Year-Old Eli Reimer Becomes First Person with Down Syndrome to Climb Mt. Everest

By Maggie Coughlan

03/31/2013 at 12:30 PM EDT

Eli Reimer is anything but average.

After 10 days, 17,000 feet and 70 miles spent climbing Mt. Everest, the Oregon teenager became the first person with Down syndrome to conquer the world's tallest mountain.

Alongside his father Justin, Eli made history when he reached the Nepal base camp of the mountain.

"It was humbling, it was inspiring, just an amazing moment," Justin told HLN in an interview Sunday.

Recalling the trek, Justin says it was Eli, 15, who lead the group to the top.

"He was actually leading us on the trail and we were the ones feeling our own sense of disability," he said. "It was no big deal to him, the rest of us were sucking wind."

As for what Eli and Justin hope to accomplish by conquering the world's tallest mountain, Justin says it's about understanding.

Watch the interview with Eli and Justin on HLN below:

PSY - Happening lyrics

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Jessica Sanchez - Tonight lyrics

[Verse]

[Ne-Yo]

It seems like every day is something else

Another reason to be stressing

[Jessica]

And you just wanna run away, said you just wanna run away

[Ne-Yo]

You try to get out and enjoy yourself

But everybody’s wack, it’s so depressing

[Jessica]

And you just wanna run away, yeah, said you just wanna run away

[Bridge]

[Ne-Yo]

Though we ’bout to hop up on this rocket

Get up outta here

[Jessica]

Go somewhere where nothing ever goes wrong

‘Bout to hop up on this rocket

Take to the sky

Everything is fine

[Chorus]

‘Cause we ain’t even on Earth tonight

We on a planet where the dudes got money and they’re not afraid to spend it

Hey-oh, Hey-oh, and everything is alright, hey-oh hey-oh

‘Cause we ain’t even on Earth tonight

We on a planet where there ain’t no drama and the party’s never ending

Hey-oh, Hey-oh, and everything is alright, hey-oh hey-oh

[Verse]

[Jessica]

It seems like every day is something else

Another reason to be stressing

[Ne-Yo]

And you just wanna run away, said you just wanna run away

[Jessica]

You try to get out and enjoy yourself

But everybody’s wack, it’s so depressing

[Ne-Yo]

And you just wanna run away, (oh oh), said you just wanna run away

[Bridge]

[Ne-Yo]

Though we ’bout to hop up on this rocket

Get up outta here

[Jessica]

Go somewhere where nothing ever goes wrong

‘Bout to hop up on this rocket

Take to the sky

Everything is fine

[Post Chorus]

[Jessica]

‘Cause we ain’t even on Earth tonight

[Ne-Yo]

Pretty baby, babe

[Jessica]

No oh-oh-oh

‘Cause we ain’t even on Earth tonight

Oh oh-oh

[Middle]

[Ne-Yo]

And we’ll be dancing through the mornings

[Jessica]

Grab my girls from Venus, grab your boys from Mars

And we’ll get away, go somewhere and just get right

Blake Shelton - Sure Be Cool If You Did lyrics

I was gonna keep it real like chill like only have a drink or two

But it turned into a party when I started talking to you

Now you're standing in the neon looking like a high I wanna be on

Baby it's your call, no pressure at all

You don’t have to throw back your pretty shooter and lean a little closer

You don’t have to keep on smiling that smile that’s driving me wild and when the night is almost over

Meet me in the middle of a moonlit Chevy bench seat and do a little bit of country song, hanging on

You don’t have to keep me fallin’ like this

But it’d sure be cool if you did

You can’t shoot me down cause you already knocked me dead

Got me falling apart with my heart talking out of my head

Let your mind take a little back road

Just as far as you wanna go

Baby I’ll do whatever you wanna do

You don’t have a shot down and lean in with all u got

You don’t have to keep on smiling that smile that’s driving me wild and when the night is almost over

Meet me in the middle of a moonlit Chevy bench seat and do a little bit of country song, hanging on

You don’t have to keep me fallin’ like this

But it’d sure be cool if you did

Have a night that you'll never forget

And now you're standing in the neon

Looking like a high I wanna be on

You don’t have to throw back your pretty pink lemonade shooter and lean a little closer

You don’t have to keep on smiling that smile that’s driving me wild and when the night is almost over

Meet me in the middle of a moonlit Chevy bench seat and do a little bit of country song, hanging on

You don’t have to keep me fallin’ like this

But it’d sure be cool if you did

Yeah, it'd sure be cool if you did

Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix lyrics

Put on your war paint

You are a brick tied to me that’s dragging me down

Strike a match and I’ll burn you to the ground

We are the jack-o-lanterns in July

Setting fire to the sky

Here, here comes this rising tide so come on

Put on your war paint

Cross walks and crossed hearts and hope-to-dies

Silver clouds with grey lining

So we can take the world back from the heart-attacked

One maniac at a time we will take it back

You know time crawls on when you’re waiting for the song to start

So dance alone to the beat of your heart

Hey, young blood, doesn’t it feel like our time is running out

I’m going to change you like a remix

Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix

Wearing all-vintage misery

No, I think it looked a little better on me

I’m going to change you like a remix

Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix

Bring home the boys in scraps

Scrap metal the tanks

Get hitched make a career out of robbing banks

Because the world is just a teller and we are wearing black masks

"You broke our spirits," says the note we pass

Put on your war paint

The war is won before it’s begun

Release the doves

Surrender love

X4

Hey, young blood, doesn’t it feel

Like our time is running out

I’m going to change you like a remix

Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix

Wearing all-vintage misery

No, I think it looked a little better on me

I’m going to change you like a remix

Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix

Hey, young blood, doesn’t it feel

Like our time is running out

I’m going to change you like a remix

Then I’ll raise you like a phoenix

Put on your war paint

Chris Brown - Fine China lyrics

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas - Famous or Not - Is Still Loved by Fans

By Stephen M. Silverman

03/30/2013 at 07:00 PM EDT

Jonathan Taylor Thomas – Famous or Not – Is Still Loved by Fans

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, in 1998 (left), and today

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PEOPLE.com readers aren't so quick to forgive and forget, it seems, given their reaction to the remarriage of Sandra Bullock's ex, Jesse James, though they were quick to warm up to how Jonathan Taylor Thomas has conducted his life since his Home Improvement days.

Here, then, are the stories that sparked the strongest reactions from readers this week – what made you happy, sad, laugh out loud, awestruck, even angry. Meanwhile, please don't forget to keep clicking on the emoticons at the bottom of every story to tell us what you think.

TV star Jonathan Taylor Thomas had fame and fortune starting when he was 8, and now that he's 31, he doesn't miss them – a trait readers strongly admired.

The wedding of custom motorcycle-builder Jesse James and drag racer Alexis DeJoria ticked off readers. Could it be because: 1. This was his fourth marriage? 2. He broke off his engagement to Kat von D? 3. Or how he treated Sandra Bullock?

Grief accompanied news of the loss of one of Twilight star Ashley's Greene's two fox terriers in a fire that swept through her West Hollywood condo.

Kim Kardashian elicited loud chuckles when she wisely ditched her signature high heels in favor of flats more suitable to a pregnant woman.

Vertigo, anyone? When National Geographic photographer Joe McNally uploaded a dizzying shot from the top of the world's tallest skyscraper, Dubai's 2,716-ft. Burj Khalifa, observers were simply amazed.

Check back next week for another must-read roundup. Meanwhile, see what readers are reacting to every day by clicking here.

Brian Austin Green Takes Son Noah Out in New York City (Photo)

03/30/2013 at 05:15 PM EDT

Megan Fox Baby Pictures; Brian Austin Green Sighting with Son Noah

Brian Austin Green and son Noah in N.Y.C.

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Baby's day out!

Megan Fox and hubby Brian Austin Green's son Noah made a rare public appearance Friday afternoon during a stroll through New York's SoHo neighborhood.

Green, 39, was photographed pushing Noah in a red stroller. Fox was not spotted with him.

Fox gave birth to Noah in September 2012, and managed to keep her baby news private for several weeks before publicly announcing it.

Since his birth, the actress has maintained a relatively low public profile, only making her first official red carpet appearance in December. In February, she and her husband were spotted on vacation in Brazil.

She's subsequently called motherhood "exhausting" but said in December, “You can't – until you have kids – imagine how much you could possibly love a human being. It's really intense and really overwhelming and amazing."

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How to Make Andrew Zimmern's Ramen Noodles

03/30/2013 at 05:00 PM EDT

Andrew Zimmern's Ramen Noodles Recipe in People Magazine

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Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern shares an easy way to spice up the low-cost, super-trendy Japanese noodle dish. His show, Bizarre Foods America, airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on the Travel Channel.

Ramen Soup

Makes 1 to 2 servings

• 1 (3-oz.) package

• ramen noodles

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1½ tbsp. soy sauce

• 1 tbsp. ketchup

• 1 tsp. sugar

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tsp. Sriracha

• ½ cup matchstick carrots

• 1 egg, lightly beaten

• 1½ tsp. fresh lime juice

• ¼ cup chopped

• green onions

1. Cook noodles in 2 cups of boiling water for 2 minutes; drain well. Rinse in cold water; drain and set aside.

2. Return saucepan to stove-top. Bring broth to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in soy sauce and next 4 ingredients. Add carrots; cook 1 minute.

3. Slowly whisk egg into broth. Add noodles to broth; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice and onions. Serve immediately.

Snooki Offers Kim Kardashian Tips for a Fashionable Delivery

By Andrea Billups

03/30/2013 at 02:00 PM EDT

Kim Kardashian Pregnant; Snooki Gives Her Fashion Tips for Childbirth

Snooki (left) and Kim Kardashian

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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi became a mom last August and she has some humorous tell-it-like-it-is words advice for Kim Kardashian.

Speaking as MTV's celebrity baby correspondent, Polizzi, 25, offered the expectant and (ahem) fashion-forward Kardashian video tips on looking glam when bringing her baby into the world.

While waiting to dilate, there's plenty of time to apply makeup, Polizzi advises. "I waited 27 hours and the whole time I just put on makeup and watched cartoons," she said. But hospitals are "boring" with blank white walls so a nice pink or red lip is key to looking your best. Advises the reality star: "Stay away from the nudes."

"Remember to bring an extra pair of eyelashes in your purse in case you are not at home when your water breaks," the petite Jersey Shore star says. "Just do like I did and bring a whole box."

Dressing right for delivery is also essential. "Hospital gowns are ugly," so bring your own, Polizzi tells Kardashian, suggesting something leopard print and Dolce & Gabbana to spice up her birthing look. Hoop earrings, she adds, get caught in hair extensions so a nice pair of diamond studs are a must to help her "look really cute," Polizzi adds.

A scarf is key to hiding a puffy face. "Trust me, you are going to be bloated and you're going to have like a million double chins to you are gonna wanna cover that s––t up," Polizzi urges. Pedicures are also key. "You don't want any gross calluses because your feet are literally in the air for everyone to see."

More of Polizzi's wit and wisdom for looking fab whatever bodily function occurs can be watched on Celebuzz.

This Week's Best Dressed Star Was a Real Cinderella Story

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03/30/2013 at 09:00 AM ET

Nicole Kidman red carpet gown Dominik Bindl/Getty

Until late Friday afternoon, it looked like Jennifer Hudson (in her skintight white dress) was going to earn the top style spot, but then Nicole Kidman just barely edged her out.

Hudson shouldn’t feel too bad, though. After all, it’s tough to beat out an Oscar de la Renta gown like the one Kidman wore to an Omega gala in Vienna, Austria. The dress, which nabbed over 20,000 votes and counting, is a black-and-nude creation with floral embroidery.

PHOTOS: See the other outfits that made the 10 Most Loved Looks of the Week.

The sophisticated design is certainly the right choice for such a sophisticated star, but we have to wonder if Kidman still would have earned all those endorsements if voters had seen the back of the gown. While we love the deep-V cut, we’re still confused by the scarf-like swath of sheer fabric that ties at the neck and falls down the back of the dress.

Nevertheless, the gown put Hudson’s white dress in the number two spot with just under 20,000 votes, and Salma Hayek in the number three spot with 19,000 votes. Hayek wore a double-breasted black coat with gold buttons over a red dress to fight the chill in London.

Do you think Nicole Kidman deserves to be this week’s best dressed star? Or should the title have gone to Jennifer Hudson?

–Zoë Ruderman

Justin Bieber's Monkey Quarantined in Germany

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By Michael Anhalt

03/30/2013 at 11:15 AM EDT

Justin Bieber's Monkey Mally Confiscated by German Officials

Justin Bieber

Courtesy of Justin Bieber

They weren't monkeying around!

German customs officials seized a capuchin monkey from Justin Bieber last Thursday after the singer apparently attempted to bring it into the country without official permission.

"Justin Bieber brought his monkey to Germany, but had no official paperwork with him," Thomas Meister, spokesman for the customs office at the Franz Josef Strauss Airport in Munich, tells PEOPLE. "We were forced to confiscate the animal."

When customs in Munich found the monkey had been brought into the country on Bieber's private plane, they detained the star and quarantined the monkey in their facilities at the airport. Bieber will reportedly be charged with a fine, and he will have to pay the costs of the quarantine.

The singer, who's currently in the midst of his very eventful Believe tour in Europe, is set to perform in Austria on Saturday night, and then continue on for a series of shows in Germany. The European leg of the tour is expected to wind down at the end of April.

In between his concerts, he flew from Poland (where he went shirtless through the airport) to Los Angeles where he briefly reunited with his ex Selena Gomez at her home on Wednesday.

Kate: A Princess's Guide to Pregnancy

03/30/2013 at 10:45 AM EDT

She cheerfully models a "Baby on board!" button for the Queen while visiting the London tube ("I'll make sure I wear this at home," joked Kate), exchanges loving glances with Will while comforting the bereaved, rhapsodizes about cupcakes in a class full of school kids – those storied second-trimester hormones must be kicking in.

As Kate's plans for baby kick into high gear (she's shopping for her nursery in Kensington Palace with a move-in date set for early fall), the ever more radiant princess, 31, "feels she's thriving," says family friend Julia Samuel. Founder of the charity Child Bereavement U.K., Samuel spent time with Kate and Will there on March 19.

"It was like they showered starlight on everybody," she says, "because everybody who met them was left with a glow." Prince William, get out your sunglasses: It'll only get brighter from here.

Beverley Mitchell Shares Pregnancy Portraits

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant With Michael at 39 weeks – Rita Earl Photography

Thanks for welcoming our newest celebrity blogger, Beverley Mitchell !

Best known for her role as Lucy Camden on the long-running drama 7th Heaven, the actress most recently played Kaitlin O’Malley on The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

Mitchell, 32, and husband Michael Cameron have announced that they’re expecting their first child — a daughter! — in April.

You can find her on Facebook, WhoSay and Twitter @beverleymitchel.

In her latest blog, a 39-weeks-pregnant Mitchell writes that she hopes for just a bit more time to finish the nursery — and shares her maternity portraits.

It is truly remarkable how quickly 39 weeks can fly by! At the beginning, it felt like this whole pregnancy thing was going to take forever but here I am, wishing for just a little more time.

We are so excited to meet this little miracle but I can’t help but hope for a few things to be done before she gets here. I know — she won’t know the difference and the only thing she really needs is her parents, but the perfectionist in me wants the house to be just right; the nursery done to the nines.

Michael and I have been busting our buns to complete our home renovation, and it was no small feat considering we repainted every surface of the house, put in new carpet, new tile, new fireplaces, all new furniture, new wallpaper, brand-new windows, all new lighting and re-insulated the whole house.

We really took this house project to a whole new level — I guess when I nest, I really nest!

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant Lounging in the sun – Rita Earl Photography

It’s funny, you’d think that this large of a project would be incredibly hard on a relationship — teamed with being pregnant, it could be a disaster! — but to our credit, it only made us stronger.

We enjoyed the process, though I will not lie — there were times where it became stressful. Especially when it came to windows — who would ever think windows would be such a big deal?! Let me tell you, they are no joke.

Thank goodness for my friends at Westside Windows and Doors for pulling through in a big way and getting our Marvin windows just in time to be installed and cased before baby girl gets here. Now she has a beautiful big window and it makes all the difference in the room. It is amazing.

And I must say after living in the house for nine years, seeing the changes we have made have truly brought new life into the home. We feel like grown-ups — it’s pretty incredible. Especially all the new furniture — our friends at Arhaus, Dominic to be specific, truly did the most incredible job. I told Dominic that I needed help thinking outside of the box and to get me out of what was familiar.

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant Love my husband – Rita Earl Photography

It was awesome — I absolutely love the feel of our home now. Sometimes you just need a new set of eyes to see something differently. Especially if you have lived somewhere for a long time and it has always been the same way, it’s challenging to see the potential.

In my next blog I’ll show you before and after photos — I am not quite finished, so you’ll have to wait but I promise it will be worth it! Plus I want to share the nursery and I haven’t gotten that far yet…

I am not going to lie, there were many nights where we just threw our mattress on the ground and slept in our library. It was fun — a little bit of a tight fit! — but it worked.

Living in a construction zone definitely had its challenges. I really don’t care to see Ram Board on the floors anymore and as much as I love all our contractors, seeing them every morning at 7 a.m. is something I will not miss!

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant With my pups – Rita Earl Photography

We did escape for a few days to the incredible Four Seasons in Westlake and definitely sprung for the most amazing massage that was so needed. The pregnancy pillow was truly the best thing ever and I am so bummed I didn’t indulge more often during my pregnancy. So often I was trying to be the tough girl and didn’t think I needed the pampering, but now here I am at 39 weeks realizing I should have taken advantage.

You don’t get any badges or awards for doing without, so soak it up. Get those massages, get the manicures and pedicures, take care and allow yourself the little luxuries — you deserve it for carrying life. I wish I would have taken a little more time out for myself to relax and kick my feet up.

Another small regret I’m having as I reach the end of this pregnancy is that I didn’t take as many photos as I’m now wishing I did — I wasn’t always the best at documenting the whole experience. Looking back, I don’t know why I fought it and should have had a little more fun with the changes.

However, I did take a moment to do a belly shoot, thanks to an awesome mommy friend who insisted, gifting me with an incredible session.

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant The baby bump – Rita Earl Photography

I am so glad Michael and I did it. We shot the images at just about my 39th week so I am ready to pop! Honestly, I was a little hesitant and didn’t know how the photos would turn out, but am blown away and so incredibly grateful to have them as we embark on this next great adventure.

There is something I noticed about the shoot that I definitely see reflected in the pictures — I have never been so calm and comfortable in my body. It’s quite remarkable given that I am so awkward, unstable and borderline uncomfortable as I head towards the finish line.

It is still so mind-blowing to me that in just days we will meet the little one who has been tumbling, kicking and rolling around in my belly. I have just finally gotten used to all these little movements and I have fallen in love with them — it’s so crazy to think that they will stop! I just got good at being pregnant and soon I won’t be — it’s a bit of a trip.

I have to end this entry by saying that throughout this entire process, I have fallen more deeply in love with my husband. Michael has not only been my rock, my champion, my hero, he has also been the most incredible man I could have ever asked for.

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant The whole family – Rita Earl Photography

He has worked so hard in getting this house right for our family. The poor guy has moved everything from room to room at least 100 times — and that is not an exaggeration! — while prepping for paint and all the other work we were doing.

He has been a rock star and there is nothing more precious than hearing him talk to my belly and seeing his clear excitement in response to her movements. It truly melts my heart. I can’t even imagine what the moment will be like when I see him meet our baby girl for the first time.

This is all such a surreal experience but I am so grateful to have Michael along for the ride — the man of my dreams, the love of my life.

So off to the next adventure! Next time I write, I will have a brand-new house and a beautiful little girl. Wish me luck! I am honored to be sharing this incredible experience with all of you.

Beverley Mitchell Blog 39 Weeks Pregnant Can’t wait to meet her – Rita Earl Photography

Thank you for the love,

– Beverley Mitchell

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