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Are You Shocked Katie Is Still in the Running For Stylista?

FabSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:22 PST

If there is such a thing as luck, then Katie on Stylista has it. Even though all the stronger contestants have been wanting her out since day one, she made it to the top five last night. The first challenge asked them to purchase a present that Anne can give to nightlife-queen-turned-actress Amy Sacco. Team Megan and Ashlie prevailed. Then they had to memorize the names of 90 industry insiders and recite them to Anne at a party. Megan, Ashlie, and Dyshaun took the cake, while Danielle was ousted. Are you shocked that Katie is still in the competition?

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Are You on Team Katie or Team Cologne?

FabSugar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:22 PST

I bet when they signed up to be on Stylista, the contestants did not expect to plan a 10-year-old's birthday party. And not just any 10-year-old: Anne Slowey's diva niece, Erin. Do kids like that really exist? Like any other challenge, some hopefuls went above and beyond, while others fell behind. Johanna's party idea - fashion show and an illusionist - claimed Erin's interest, so she won the challenge. But in the end, Anne, Joe Zee, and guest judge Cynthia Rowley had to let one person go. While many thought (and hoped) it would be Katie, it actually ended up being Cologne. What did you think about the decision? Are you on Team Katie or Team Cologne?

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TV Tonight: Stylista

BuzzSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:00:00 PST

OK, I have to know: Is anyone enjoying the CW's Stylista as much as I am? Yes, it's insubstantial fluff, but sometimes that's exactly what I need - and the show's filling the cattiness void left behind by this past season of Project Runway quite nicely.

The show can be a little overdramatic (last week's hospital trip, anyone?), but I'm actually pleasantly surprised by how much the tasks handed down to the assistants so far seem like something one might be asked to do at a real magazine. That will get tested in tonight's episode, though, as the remaining aspiring editors are asked to throw a birthday party for Anne Slowey's niece. That seems a wee bit high-maintenance even for a woman who only eats almonds once they've been soaked overnight - but maybe there will be one heck of an editorial challenge to make up for it.

I guarantee, I'll be watching this show at least till Megan gets kicked off, because I can't wait to see how she reacts when someone tells her she's not the queen of everything. (As for which contestants I'm rooting for? Johanna and Ashlie, so far.) Is anyone else hooked, or do you all think I'm nuts? To watch an interview with Slowey and a clip from tonight's episode, just

Stylista-Inspired Style Glossary Quiz

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:00:22 PDT

You may have been snickering when the contestants on episode two of Stylista couldn't define some fashion terms, but do you know the meanings? We'll find out. But before we move on to the style glossary quiz, let's quickly discuss the episode. I thought The Hills was dramatic, but this show takes the cake. Fashion causing panic attacks? I suppose when Anne Slowey is your boss and Megan is your teammate, anything can happen. I assure you this mini quiz will not induce anxiety, only learning.

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:00:22 PDT

Anne Slowey dons a new hat for Elle - LA Times
Survey shows consumers plan to spend less on holiday gifts - WSJ
Lauren Hutton is Olsen style icon - Vogue UK
Hindmarch's Halloween tricks - FWD
Markets stall but spoiled always sells - New York Times
Target unveils initiatives to deal with economic slowdown - WWD
$150,000 wardrobe for Palin may Alter tailor-made image? - New York Times
Katie Holmes, more starlets embrace masculine looks - NY Daily
Tutu much - NY Post
Lookbook: Adam by Adam Lippes - Nylon

Reminder! Stylista Premieres Tonight

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:22 PDT

While Buzz can give you the complete lowdown, I'm here to remind you to simply watch. Stylista premieres tonight on the CW at 9 p.m. We got a too-short taste of fashion television via The Rachel Zoe Project, and Project Runway has concluded, so there's room for a new guilty pleasure, yes? I've watched the first couple episodes, and though it's a bit melodramatic, it is entertaining.

P.S. What I secretly love about the show is seeing the fabulous clothes Anne Slowey and the other editors at Elle wear.

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TV Tonight: Stylista

BuzzSugar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:30:32 PDT

Maybe it's a little bit of wish fulfillment or just my journalist nerdiness coming out, but I'll watch pretty much any show having to do with work at a newspaper or magazine. So when I first heard about Stylista, the new Tyra Banks-produced reality show that premieres on the CW tonight, I had a sense it might be right up my alley.

Stylista pits 11 aspiring magazine editors against each other as they perform various assistant tasks (think The Devil Wears Prada) and editorial assignments under the withering glare of Anne Slowey, a high-ranking Elle fashion editor. (Serious Project Runway fans may remember her as a guest judge in the early seasons.) In one episode, the wannabe editors have to give their personal style a makeover and then create a magazine page about it; in another, they're sent to Chinatown to find and write about a hidden gem.

I watched the first two episodes, and while Stylista follows the predictable format of today's ubiquitous "11 aspiring [insert profession here] compete at [insert tasks here]" shows, it's delightfully catty and pretty darn fun to watch. And if ever there was proof that casting is everything in the reality world, Stylista's it; by about 10 minutes into the first episode, I'd vowed to keep watching at least until my love-to-hate-her villain of choice is eliminated.

Do you think you'll give Stylista a shot? To watch a preview, just

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Friday Fab News Roundup!

FabSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:00:22 PDT

America’s next top fashion editor - NY Magazine
The neck's big thing: necklaces - Times UK
Designer Peter Som sketched future at a young age - WTop News
The network blouse - The New York Times
Heidi Klum's fashion week schedule - FWD
Simon says: Summer pants: Eschew the droop - NY Observer
Dressing women of a certain size - WSJ
The second coming of khaki - The New York Times
Coco Chanel: The chic of it all - Times UK
My jeans cost less than my lipgloss: $12 denim you'll actually want to wear - Nylon

CW and NBC Take TCAs Through the Weekend

PopSugar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:30:16 PDT

The fun rolled on this weekend at the TCAs! After the panels on Saturday and Sunday, came last night's big party. The crowd included old favorites from The Office, new all-stars like the cast of Kath and Kim, and a few select Heroes, including Hayden and Milo, who kept their distance. The Bravo reality stars kept us laughing all night at the soiree. Another special treat was the beautiful Bar Refaeli who was there to promote her new show Ironic Iconic America. She discussed the show, favorite designers, and just being a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl at heart - more on all that later.

As for the panels, the CW kicked things off Saturday with new guilty pleasures all around including 90210, the new Privileged and Stylista - think The Devil Wears Prada gone reality. Sunday the adorable cast of Friday Night Lights hit the stage to discuss their third season and taking the show to DirecTV. The lovely Debra Messing dazzled in green to promote The Starter Wife becoming a series. Head over to Buzz for all the latest news from the weekend.

Lots more from the panels and parties throughout the weekend so

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FABTV: A First Look at Stylista

FabSugar — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:00:22 PDT

Fashion TV fans get ready for another addictive show: The CW's Stylista. Brought to you by Tyra Banks, and ELLE magazine's Joe Zee and Anne Slowey, this reality show will reveal a day in the life with the real Devil Wears Prada. Here's a first glimpse as the office peons prepare breakfast for the statuesque blonde ELLE fashion news editor. It's a bit tongue in cheek as we see the teetering editor strut through the office wearing Yves Saint Laurent's oversized star necklace. The best bit? After she makes her announcement to the fashion wannabees and the trays start a shakin'. Cute, but devilish indeed.