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HP's New Digital Diet

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:41:15 -0700

If you've ever wish your photos could be touched up like celebrities on magazine covers, you're now in luck. Hewlett Packard has just come out with seven different versions of its Photosmart Digital Slimming Cameras, which include a feature that can make your photo subjects look up to 10 pounds thinner. When the slimming effect is applied, the pixels of the photo are compressed in the center and expanded on the edges, so everything stays in proportion.

You can buy the cameras here, and the various models range in price from $169 to $399.99. (Be sure and apply for your rebate to get the discount). Better yet, the slimming effect is just one of more than 25 cool artistic effects on these cameras. To learn how to put your photo subjects on a digital diet, read more

The slimming features is basically like having photo editing software at your fingertips, and it's really easy to use. All you do is:

Take a photo.
Go to the menu on the back of the camera, select an image and press OK.
Highlight the design/gallery menu and press OK.
Highlight "apply artist effects."
Adjust the level of the slimming effect using the arrows and press OK. The original image that you took will always be saved just in case you don't like the way it turned out.

What do you guys think of this idea?

"Slimming" Digital Cameras: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 08:27:20 -0700

On a number of its new digital-camera models, HP has introduced a new "slimming feature," which promises to trim pounds off of your photo subjects using imaging trickery. You can read about the details here, but basically, the nifty tool subtly makes people appear trimmer while still maintaining normal body proportions. The driving philosophy behind this product seems to be, Why lose weight if you can look better in photos regardless? Something about that attitude just bothers me; it seems like an extreme extension of all of the airbrushing and other tinkering in today's photography. What do you guys think of this idea? Love it or hate it? Tell me what you think!

Which PowerShot Is Right For You?

Sponsor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:05:46 -0800

If the photos you take reflect your personality, why shouldn't your camera? With the new Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH, now available in a palette of five brilliant colors, you can find the camera that perfectly matches and accents your own personal style. Tennis champion Maria Sharapova did, and now she has the blue one. She likes it for a couple of great reasons - it looks cool, and it takes awesome photos! But let’s say you’re more of an outdoorsy person - then maybe brown is your camera. Super chic? Well, perhaps silver is your thing. If you're a real winner, take the gold. If you're full of life and just want to have fun, go for the pink. Whatever you’re into, there’s a PowerShot Digital Camera for you.

Watch the PowerShot commercial and then click here to find the perfect PowerShot for you!

FabSugar Exclusive: Rachel Zoe, The Morning After

FabSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:01:50 -0700

Thrilling. That best describes The Rachel Zoe Project premiere last night. The glamour, the gowns, the jewels, the tension - I knew I would be hooked the second time around, what about you? Last night we witnessed the countdown to the Golden Globes, saw Team Zoe's new studio, met some new staff, and bit our nails over the lost pink Chanel haute couture dress. Or was that just me and Rachel? I caught up with the stylist extraordinaire this morning for some coffee talk. We mostly gushed about the gorgeous gowns on last night's show, but we also chatted Brad and Taylor. Here's last night's rehash . . .

Eva's white Dior was my favorite from this year's awards season. It wasn't on the runway, how did you find it?

"The PR people sent me photos even though it wasn't sent down the runway. I'll know that Eva has something coming up, I call it a check note. That necklace is probably my favorite piece of jewelry - ever. When I worked with Keira Knightley for the Oscars in '06, there was this vintage Bulgari piece and this brought that memory back to me. There's nothing like an incredible blob of turquoise. It's a dream scenario."

Speaking of jewelry, how did emeralds call out to you for Debra's navy Vera Wang?

"I love to see color. I don't want to do anything expected, or odd. The idea of emeralds with the navy is a younger, modern way to make something glamorous. You don't need diamonds for glamour. I love mixing colors, the less perfect the better."

To read about asking Karl to alter the Chanel and for some Brad and Taylor scoop,

Cameron's pink Chanel - have you asked designer's to alter before? Just not Karl? Why were you so nervous?

"Yes, I have, but Karl Lagerfeld is up there with my three heroes of all time. When you ask to make a change to an already-brilliant design, it's scary. What if it doesn't work? At the end of the day Cameron is my priority. I want to do what's politically correct, but also what's best for my client. You weigh your odds there. It was scary. Had he said no, I would have had to move on. The worst he could say is no."

New studio? Upgrade! And more staff?

"We actually have two studios now. One for the digital side of my business (The Zoe Report). We're growing Rachel Zoe Inc. And Jordan (the intern) and Marisa (Zoe's assistant). Poor Marisa is so innocent, she's the golden child of the group. She helps balance it out. Brad provides a lot of comic relief, when I'm having a really tense moment, Brad makes me laugh at it all."

It appears Brad and Taylor are getting along better. When they moved the desks downstairs, they banded together as brats. It was funny to see that banter.

"They are, but trust me they still have their moments. And they banter, for better or for worse."

When they talk about you, how does it make you feel?

"Brad isn't really built that way. It's more important to me that they get along with one another than they get pleasure out of making fun of me or patronizing me. If they weren't doing their jobs the way they do, they wouldn't be there. I wouldn't put up with it. We all know where we stand with one another. I compare it to a real family. You take abuse and you make up as if nothing ever happened. Or we don't even make up and just move on. They are so loyal."

It seems this season is going to get heavy with Taylor questioning her loyalty.

"Oh yeah. She'll be doing all season what she did last night. She's bored to tears, but she's not going to complain. But you do see a lighter side of Taylor. She's not programmed that way. I prefer she is who she is on camera, and not pretending to be something she's not. She has a heart of gold, I promise you that." Photo courtesy of Bravo

Fab Blab: Insiders Share Fashion Week Survival Secrets

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:08 -0800

Surviving and staying sane during New York Fashion Week is no easy feat. Trust me. Fashion insiders like designer Jason Wu, social and Phil Collins's girl Lily Collins, model Ali Stephens, and PR queen Kelly Cutrone, also know that very well. All four shared their secrets for surviving Fashion Week and all the craziness that comes with it.

Jason Wu

In his bag: ChapStick, gum, cell phone, notebook, and a lucky charm from my dad that I carry everywhere.
How he'll unwind: Have a mojito and catch up on Nip/Tuck.

Lily Collins

In her bag: My phone, a touch-up mirror, my lipstick (MAC), and a camera so I don’t miss anything.
How she'll unwind: A cup of tea, a movie, and looking out over Central Park and the city lights.

To hear from Ali Stephens and Kelly Cutrone, read more.

Ali Stephens

In her bag: iPhone, wallet, ChapStick, Bioderma Crealine makeup remover, camera, and sunglasses.
How she'll unwind: Yoga, transcendental meditation, and sleep.

Kelly Cutrone

In her bag: A “Get Out of Jail Free” card, a pink Baccarat heart given to me by my daughter Ava, Paul Smith aviators, BlackBerry charger, BlackBerry with backup charged battery, Rosebud salve, digital camera, Japanese tabby toe socks, MAC concealer, flip-flops, passport, credit cards, a black and gold Roger Vivier ring given to me by Robyn Berkeley.
A.M. fix: Latte, Marlboros, meditation.
P.M. fix: Latte, Marlboros, meditation, and reading to my daughter Ava.

Source and Source

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:12 -0700

Brad and Angelina Show the French what "Chic" Looks Like - Jezebel
Pauric Sweeney Patent - Bag Snob
Lela Rose at Payless - The Fashionator
Repetto Pop-Up Shop - Refinery29
Hive5: Smile and Say Cute with these Digital Cameras - Stylehive
Fall Trend Alert: Belted Purple Dresses - Off the Rack
High vs. Low: The Medallion Flat - The Budget Fashionista
Fall 2007 "it" Trends - The it Lists
Foreign Exchange: Beaded Evening Bag - Lucky Shopping Blog
Craig's List Sells Fashion Week Tickets - Fashionista
Poll Results: Ankle Boots are In! - Omiru
A Round Up of US-Side Fashion Sales - Catwalk Queen
Rock Your Body with Fashion Slang - Styledash

Fab Gift Guide: Super Tween

FabSugar — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:16:31 -0800

Super Tween is on the verge of her teenage years. Present her with some fun gifts she'll appreciate now, before she turns into a Mean Girl. To see all of my gift guides, click here. To learn how to contribute you own fabulous finds to our Fab Gift Guide, click here.

Under $50

ST can write all her juicy gossip in these...K.I.T! Peculiar Pair Press Paper Patisserie Mini Journal Set, originally $14.95, on sale for $8.97, buy it here.

Two more, read more

$50-$100

Christian Dior Limited Edition Midnight Charm, $65, buy it here.

Over $100

Pretty in pink. Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Camera, $349.99, buy it here.