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FABTV: Silversun Pickups, Lazy Eye

FabSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:23:22 PST

All this Twilight hype has me reimagining the days of adolescent love. When life was so simple, but love was so complex. The uncertainty, the anticipation, the drama! Every once in a while I'll be reminded of some young crush I had, and while at the time it was torturous, in retrospect it's bittersweet. This song was one of my songs of the Summer - such a good one for the car ride home after a concert. I didn't see the video until recently, and the mis(connection) between the pixie-haired girl and her crush is so classic. This song freakin' rocks.

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health

Prevention — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:05:16 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips
By the editors of Prevention

Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). However, there are plenty of small moves that you can make in your everyday life that will have big health benefits. We’ve rounded up 15 practically zero-effort ways to fight disease, whittle your waist, lower stress, and more. Bonus: many of these good-for-you moves feel good, too. So say sayonara to the old adage “no pain, no gain” and try these tips today.

Lazy Move No. 1: Protect Your Ticker by Snoozing
Need a good excuse to grab your comfiest set of pajamas and hit the sack? Skimping on shut-eye may do more than make you cranky or unproductive - it also boosts your risk of a heart attack. According to one Norwegian study, people who reported that they did not wake up feeling refreshed in the morning had a 27 percent higher risk of a heart attack, those who had trouble staying asleep almost every night in the last month had a 30 percent higher risk, and those who had trouble falling asleep almost every night in the last month had odds that jumped to 45 percent.

Twenty Ways to Sleep Better Every Night

Some researchers speculate that insomnia might trigger your body to release more of the stress hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol have been linked with high blood pressure and diabetes, which are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Plus when you’re exhausted, you may be more likely to make unhealthy choices that up your heart disease risk, such as skipping your workout or reaching for fatty or sugary snacks for a quick energy fix.

Keep reading for three more lazy ways to improve your health.

Holiday Wish Lists: Practical or Tacky?

LearnVest — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:15:58 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Ah, the wish list.

It made a lovely debut when we were little, often addressed to a certain Mr. Claus. It had a good run for a few years, but retired itself in adulthood as the stuff of kids and dreams (with the exception of weddings and babies, when they take on the adult guise of “registry”).

And now that we are adults, wish lists (outside of those socially acceptable registries) are at best silly and at worst mercenary, right? That’s what many think.

Are We Becoming More Mercenary?

A recent New York Times story discussed the recent trend of the wish list-it’s back, along with more mercenary attitudes towards gift-giving, like a desire for gift cards instead of actual gifts. (According to the story, for the last five years, gift cards have been the most requested gift, according to National Retail Foundation surveys.) A study released earlier this year showed that people who receive gifts they had requested actually derive more pleasure from them and appreciate them more.

Read on for more on wishlists.

Breaking Dawn Part 1: Horrifying on Multiple Levels

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:33:23 PST

Let's be honest: the standards for Breaking Dawn Part 1 are not high. All we want as fans is a satisfying conclusion to an addictive guilty pleasure, and considering the titillating content of the fourth book (Wedding! Sex! Hybrid vampire baby!), the film version has to do very little to please its audience. Sadly, it feels like Part 1 is grossly imbalanced; certain aspects are lazy while other scenes are over the top. Though Breaking Dawn has the most theatrical elements of all the movies, the film is disappointing - and often, just plain bad.

The movie begins with Edward and Bella's wedding, and then we follow them on a honeymoon full of passion - and problems. The couple manages to have sex for the first time, but Edward's vampiric strength leaves bruises all over Bella's body. After they overcome that hurdle, Bella faces another one when she makes the classic mistake of eschewing birth control because she's assumed her vampire mate is shooting blanks. He's not, though, and Bella's suddenly pregnant, but no one is quite sure what's growing inside her. Science and legend have no explanation, but everyone can see that Bella is getting weaker by the second. Unless Edward can turn her into a vampire during childbirth, she may be gone forever. It's a pretty wild premise that was shocking to read, and even crazier to see - and not in a good way. To read about my issues with the film, just keep reading.

Beauty Fake-Outs: 4 Products That Make Life Easier

Jaime Richards — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

There are a lot of lazy girl's guide-style articles featuring tips and tricks to help cut time out of one's beauty routine. But there are plenty of products specifically designed to allow you to do just that: products made to simply stick on and go. Call it smart, not lazy, if you will. Check out a few now:

With ColorOn Instant Eye Shadow Applicators ($20), all you have to do is press on the multitoned shadow strips, and you're out the door.
Don't like slippy, drippy masks? Then you'll love Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water-Full Hydrogel Mask ($9), a single-use mask that cuts the mess factor out.
If you've never quite mastered the art of applying eyeliner, Dior has taken all the guesswork out with its Backstage Eyeliners-to-Wear Eyeliner Patches ($59). The set comes with four pairs of appliqués: two black shades, one affixed with anthracite gray crystals, and one black with white crystals.
For something warm and cheery, try NCLA's nail wrap kit in Blush ($16). Just select the right size for each nail, stick on, and paint over with a clear polish for a long-lasting, no-smudge manicure.

The Lazy Girl's Fall Makeup Shopping List

Real Beauty — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:23:12 PDT

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty.

It's not enough anymore to just update your closet with the turn of a new season. To truly stay in style, you need to reboot your makeup bag, too. But who has the time (and money!) to buy every new lipstick and eye shadow shade? So, for all those lazy girls out there, we've targeted the biggest makeup looks for Fall 2011 and created this list that can be tailored to any budget, skin tone, and beauty need. So just keep reading.

Lazy Girl Tips For Getting a Fab Fall Haircut

Real Beauty — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:10:00 PDT

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty:

Whether you're snipping off scorched split ends, or want to start the season with a fresh, new 'do, pre-Fall haircuts are a great opportunity to strike the perfect balance between pretty and practical. So to ensure you get the most bang for your buck (and stay in style), we gathered these strand-saving tips to guarantee you won't walk away from your next appointment with a nasty little case of salon remorse. To see what you need to know now, just keep reading.

Get Back Into the School Groove With a Back-to-School Playlist For Discerning Tots and Parents

LilSugar — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:25:41 PDT

Rise and shine, sleepyhead! The long, lazy days of Summer are just about done, and it's time to switch gears back into school mode. Help lil' ones who aren't bright eyed and bushy tailed with this back-to-school playlist that has nothing to do with wheels on a bus.

"School" by Supertramp
"Fifteen" by the Kinks, covered by Taylor Swift
"Jack the Idiot Dunce" by the Kinks
"High School Confidential" by Jerry Lee Lewis
"Playground" by Another Bad Creation
"Don't Be a Dropout" by James Brown
"Swingin' School" by Bobby Rydell
"(Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard" by Cat Stevens
"School Is In" by Josie Cotton
"School Days (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell)" by Chuck Berry

The Art of Getting By: A Familiar but Sweet Coming of Age

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:05:00 PDT

You've definitely seen a movie like The Art of Getting By before. It's the coming-of-age story of a young man trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, and falling for his dream girl in the process. Though the Manhattan-set dramedy doesn't break new territory, it's still a heartwarming, clever film with a pair of appealing leads in Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore.

Highmore plays George, a high school senior whose penchant for avoiding his assignments has earned him something of a reputation - and the risk of not graduating. The only things that can keep his attention are his art (well, his very concentrated efforts at doodling) and a girl named Sally (Roberts). Sally is the prototypical high school princess who beguiles George from the moment they start hanging out. Sally is intrigued by George and his talent for slacking, and they become friends, though it's obvious that George has more-than-friendly feelings for her. Even though the course of their relationship is as predictable as that of a Hollywood romantic comedy, watching George and Sally go from friends to something more is a pleasure. To find out what else I thought of The Art of Getting By, just

read more. It's great seeing Highmore graduating from child actor (he was the sweet-faced title character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and growing up. He captures the quintessential teenage experience of feeling like an outsider among your peers but still fearful of what they think. And he's hardly an apple-cheeked youngster that you're constantly rooting for; George is a good kid, but also kind of a jerk at some points. His rudeness to his mother (Rita Wilson) is disconcerting, but it's also spot-on for a moody kid of that age. Another actor who proves he's come into his own with this film is Michael Angarano. As irresponsible artist Dustin, he becomes a mentor of sorts to George. I used to think of Angarano as Jack's young son on Will & Grace, but he leaves his boyishness behind here. He's rakish and morally ambiguous as Dustin, and you're not quite sure if you want George to follow in his footsteps or not. Dustin's success validates George's laziness and belief that he'll be able to make it in life without putting in any effort. Alas, a series of misfortunes finally rouse George from his mindset, and he matures in front of our eyes. It's an ending that you see coming, and really, predictability is the movie's main flaw. Luckily, bright young things Highmore and Roberts are the saving grace. With precocious charisma, they keep the timeworn boy-meets-girl formula afloat.

Do You Have First-Thing-in-the-Morning Ugly Paranoia?

Allure — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:05:22 PDT

We're excited to present this article from Allure:

Picture yourself first thing in the morning. Your alarm clock has just yelped for you to get your lazy booty out of bed, but you're still burying your head into the pillow. Your hair might resemble a fuzzy poodle and there might be a little drool dried on your chin, but hey, anything to distract from those puffy undereye circles, right? I'm convinced everyone wakes up looking like a wildebeest in the morning-even Gisele Bündchen. See the morning confessions when you keep reading.