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Link Time: Behind the Scenes With Vena Cava

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 11:47:04 PST

Behind the scenes with Vena Cava: creating the look - Lucky
Giuseppe Zanotti opens its Beverly Hills doors to a star-studded cast - PopSugar LA
Lindsey Wixson shares her idea of real success - The Cut
A day in the life of Erin Heatherton - Modelinia
Transexual model Lea T gets ready to go mainstream with Oprah - Refinery29
Catherine Walker & Co is the latest designer rumored to design Kate Middleton's wedding dress - Vogue Daily
Demi Moore's Valentine's Day necklaces are the gifts that give back - People
Spring accessory trends: what to buy and what to toss - The Inside Source
First look: Brian Atwood's lower-priced line - InStyle
Need it now: Carolina George's Turkish beaded lariats - Vogue Daily
Exactly how much would you be willing to pay for shoe luggage? - Purse Blog
A secret shopper goes to Dash NYC to get the Kardashian experience - Stylelist

Meet Dash, Condé Nast's Latest Food Magazine

YumSugar — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:45:46 PDT

Yesterday, Condé Nast announced plans to introduce its first new food magazine since the collapse of Gourmet.

Dash will be a newspaper insert magazine, the result of a collaboration between Parade and Bon Appétit, which are both owned by Condé Nast's parent Advance Publications. It will launch online at dashrecipes.com in September, drop a preview print issue in November, and begin its regular monthly circulation to about eight million readers via 100 different newspapers in February.

With the proposed tagline of "Simple. Fast. Delicious." Dash is meant to appeal to a mainstream audience.

It will contain recipes from Parade and Bon Appétit, as well as content from Epicurious and the Gourmet archives. Unlike Gourmet, it's taken on an unabashedly aggressive approach toward appealing to packaged food companies such as ConAgra and Kraft.

Dash will compete directly with Relish, another food newspaper insert, as well as traditional magazines such as Family Circle. Thus, if you've been hoping for a Condé Nast equivalent of Gourmet, you won't be getting it anytime soon. Will you look out for it?

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Fab Site: ShopDashOnline.com

FabSugar — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:00:22 PDT

I'm itching to know: Do you watch Keeping Up With the Kardashians? I admit that when I've been bored and there's nothing good on TV, I've sneaked a peek or two. If you have, you'll know that Kim Kardashian and her sisters own a boutique in Calabasas called Dash. Now their designer merchandise is online at ShopDashOnline.com. Their designer roster includes See by Chloe, Milly, Lauren Moffat, among others. Check it out even if you're anti-reality show as there are some stylish clothes to be bought.

You Asked: Ways to Get High Blood Pressure Under Control

FitSugar — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:30:00 PDT

Did you know that while most Americans with high blood pressure are taking steps to combat the potentially deadly condition, only 30 percent have it under control?

If you or someone you love has hypertension, there are several steps you can take to help keep it under control:

Try the D.A.S.H. eating plan: DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension and it is an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods. It is low in saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol. The DASH eating plan includes whole grains, poultry, fish, and nuts and has reduced amounts of fats, red meats, sweets, and sugared beverages.
Exercise: Get started by doing 30 minutes of a moderate-level activity on most, and preferably all, days of the week. Brisk walking, bicycling, and gardening are examples. You can even divide the 30 minutes into shorter periods of at least 10 minutes each.
Reduce Salt intake: For someone with high blood pressure, the doctor may advise eating less salt and sodium, as recent research has shown that people consuming diets of 1,500 mg of sodium (that's a little more than 1/2 teaspoon of salt) had even better blood pressure lowering benefits.
Lay off the Booze: If you drink alcoholic beverages, have only a moderate amount - one drink a day for women; two drinks a day for men.
Smoking: DON'T SMOKE. If you do, QUIT!
Lose the extra LBS: Being overweight increases your risk of developing high blood pressure. In fact, blood pressure rises as body weight increases. Losing even 10 pounds can lower blood pressure - and it has the greatest effect for those who are overweight and already have hypertension.
Medicate: Your doctor can prescribe a medication to lower your blood pressure, especially if you're doing everything listed above but still can't control hypertension.

For more information, visit the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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Nicholas K Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:00:33 PST

Nancy Sinatra's epic "Bang Bang," set the mood for Nicholas Kunz's Fall Nicholas K collection. Inspired by the Taos artists in the '20s and '30s, Kunz imagined a line bursting with western influence - we loved all of the cool Stetson-inspired hats - and a dash of deco. Fringe was heavily prevalent, making its way onto geometric leather jackets, sheer crochet dresses, and for a vintage touch, metallic flapper fringed dresses. For eveningwear, Kunz showed off her signature draping technique on a variety of gorgeous sexy bias-cut dresses and fluid tops. The outerwear category also shined: parka jackets came complete with inner straps (so the coat can hang just so off the shoulders), structured leather jackets highlighted luxe fur collars, and the closing look featured an undeniably slick black asymmetric leather and canvas zippered coat. More details below.

Trends: Western influence, fringe, parka jackets, crochet detailing.
Colors: Desert sand, gray, black, army green, sienna.
Key Piece: We loved the simple, yet sexy sheer asymmetrical and draped dresses; outerwear showed amazing structural pieces.
Accessories: Wedge platform boots, knee-high boots, leather harness vests, Western-inspired hats, turtle shell necklaces.
Who Would Wear It: Girls who like the utilitarian look with slight, modern edge.

Pilot Scoop: Smash

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:04:40 PST

NBC is getting in on musical madness with new show Smash, a drama that follows the production of a musical about Marilyn Monroe and the two ingénues vying for the lead. With high production value and an ensemble cast that includes Debra Messing and Anjelica Huston, the show is a colorful, splashy, and tune-filled entrant into the midseason lineup. Before you check out tonight's premiere, check out my first impressions below.

What it's about: The first episode charts the early development of the musical Marilyn, the brainchild of a few theater producers (including Messing and Huston). As the idea germinates, the showrunners have to make the difficult decision of who to cast as Marilyn Monroe: the seasoned, Ivy (Megan Hilty), who's also a dead-ringer for Marilyn, or inexperienced Karen (Katharine McPhee) who comes in at the last minute and knocks their socks off.
Where it works: Former American Idol contestant McPhee is an inspired choice here; we've all heard her sing, but it turns out that she can also act. She's charming and plucky as Karen, the girl who's a waitress by night so she can nurture her dream of making it big on Broadway. I also enjoyed seeing her home life with her supportive (and dashing) boyfriend played by Raza Jaffrey.
Where it doesn't: It's unclear how much of the musical the series will be. In the opener, we hear numbers from Marilyn and familiar tunes like "Beautiful" in auditions, but when Ivy and Karen break into song at the end of the hour, it doesn't feel that organic - or necessary.
When it's on: Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC, starting Feb. 6
You might like this show if: You like Glee, but this show is even more appealing to theater fans.

See a preview for Smash and photos after the break.

From My Kitchen: Chili Honey Butter

Padma Lakshmi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:34:26 PST

We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today, Padma sings the virtues of a lesser-known condiment: homemade chili honey butter.

Chili . . . honey . . . butter. Need I say more? It's actually dangerous to keep this condiment around because you will find yourself buttering your toast with it, frying up eggs with a bit of it melted in the pan, not to mention making home fries, too. And that's just breakfast. It can be used to sauté green beans and carrots, to brush on grilled fish, even to baste a whole chicken for roasting.

Related: Global Pantry: Garam Masala

Get her recipe after the break.

10 Perfectly Painted Floors

CasaSugar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:55 PST

A painted floor can change the entire mood of a room by adding color and character to the space. Solid white painted floors look clean and crisp, but bold shades and patterns add an extra dash of personality. Stripes, stencils, and strategic stain applications are just a few of the possibilities - click through the slideshow for 10 of our favorite painted floor designs!

Winter Mood: Fashion-Week Minded

Hannah Weil — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:30:03 PST

It's pretty palpable here in NYC, talks have turned to the onslaught of street style and Fall New York Fashion Week. Our thoughts are likewise consumed with what the following few weeks will bring - street style that's teeming with covetable accessories (hello, Phillip Lim!) and snaps of our favorite style setters, like the always on-point Taylor Tomasi Hill. From there, it's on to what we'll be wearing, like Tom Binns gorgeous statement jewels and a luxe anorak. As for accessories, we couldn't help but tune into the Oscar buzz and channel our love of Marilyn (and the lovely Michelle Williams) with a nod to the glamazon's red lip and quintessential shades.

Clockwise from left: Taylor Tomasi Hill, Tom Binns Slap Dash Collar, Joan Smalls for T Magazine Fall 2011, Mikkat Market Fur Parka, Street Style Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel, Nars Semi-Matte Jungle-Red Lipstick, My Week With Marilyn, Yves Saint Laurent Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Killer App: White Bean Dip

Susannah Chen — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:59:39 PST

I often like to make my own chickpea spread, but lately I've been leaning heavily on another plant-based purée: white bean dip. With little more than canned beans and lemon juice, it's almost easier than hummus; there's no mess of transferring tahini paste into the blender.

This recipe, courtesy of our friends Cara and Phoebe, is the right blend of rusticity, thanks to the rosemary, lemon, and garlic. Depending on my mood, I'll play around with it, switching up the herbs, taking out the garlic, or adding a dash of lemon zest into the mix. Serve the wholesome dip with flatbreads or carrot sticks for a healthy, meat-free snack. For a simple everyday appetizer recipe, keep reading.