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Are You Watching Kell on Earth?

FabSugar — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:00:22 PST

If you're used to getting your fashion fill via shows like The Hills and The City, then Kell on Earth is a large dose of reality. It tells it like it really is in the fashion world. I caught up with all four episodes this weekend and I'm hooked. I've worked with Kelly and her staff before, but to witness their everyday chaos is both entertaining and stressful. It's also nice to see the motherly side of Kelly - Ava is such a little fashionista! Tell me, are you watching the show? What do you think so far?

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The Hills Fashion Quiz: Episode 24 "Girls Night Out"

FabSugar — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:22 PDT

Exciting times for The Hills girls abound, what with Lauren gaining new opportunities and Whitney at People's Revolution. An official job offer materialized to come aboard for her "dream job" after proving she could go from "slo-mo to fashion glow" - words from Kelly herself. The girls experienced all of the excitement of the Whitley Kros Fall '08 fashion show backstage, making sure everything went smoothly. But of course there was trouble elsewhere between Heider and Spenci, and Lauren is none too pleased with the opening gap between Audrina and Heidi. How closely were you paying attention to the fashion details?

Photos courtesy of MTV.

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The Hills Fashion Quiz: Episode 23 "Just Be Careful..."

FabSugar — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:00:22 PDT

Perhaps this double episode thing is MTV's way of making sure that we get both the drama and the fashion. Works for me! This time we saw more of Whitney at her newish job. She seems to be pretty on the ball and unfazed by Kelly's slightly harsh personality, even winning points in a meeting by making a suggestion on possible celebrity outreach opportunities. Go Whit! Meanwhile, Lauren was feeling a little dejected by herself at Teen Vogue but it seems like we might be seeing her helping out People's Revolution soon. . . pretty exciting The Hills developments under way. Take our quiz and see how well you were paying attention to this fashion filled episode.

Photos courtesy of MTV

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Fifty Shades of Grey, Fight Club, and the Complications of Male Dominance

The Good Men Project — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:00:55 PDT

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Clarisse Thorn sees nothing new in eroticized images of male dominance and violence, but she sees plenty that's thought-provoking.

Much is being made of the highly successful S&M erotica novel 50 Shades of Grey. People are blaming feminism for making women into submissives, blaming feminism for preventing women from being submissives, blaming women for having sexual desires at all, and a whole lot of other boring and typical stuff that comes up in any conversation about women and S&M. News flash: it’s not the feminist revolution that is "causing" women to have fantasies of submission. S&M fantasies have been around since the beginning of time. (And the 1950s S&M-sensation book, The Story of O, was much better written than 50 Shades of Grey.)

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As an S&M writer, I hear a lot of allegations about how "all" (or "almost all") women are sexually submissive and how this must Mean Something. This is echoed in the coverage of 50 Shades of Grey, in which everyone is demanding to know What It All Means About Women. I wrote a piece a while back called Inherent Female Submission: The Wrong Question, in which I took on a lot of this stuff. But there’s another submerged question here - about men. There’s plenty of talk and stereotypes about how men are inherently violent, or more aggressive than women, or "the dominant sex."

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Feeling Wronged as a Customer? Vent Online to These 6 Sites

Emily Co — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:36:11 PDT

One of the things I love about this digital age is that we have more power as consumers, because we now have a public online forum to voice our dissatisfaction. Sometimes you may feel like your complaints are going unheard. Perhaps the firm did not respond to your multiple calls and emails or maybe the customer service rep was just plain rude. As frustrating as it is, we know that the "customer is always right" adage is no longer true for many establishments. But don't worry, there are plenty of places to voice your unhappiness. Here are some of them:

Amazon: If you're unhappy with any product you have received, leave a review on Amazon.com to enlighten other customers. Amazon is the largest online retailer in the US so your review will definitely be seen by many pairs of eyes.
The Consumerist: A bulk of the posts on consumerist.com come from complaints and tips from readers. The blog also scours the news to find other examples of consumers being wronged. Some of the top posts include a customer getting banned from Best Buy after catching the store doing something illegal.
Yelp: Compelling Yelp reviews can really make a difference. I've gotten messages from shop owners thanking me for my positive review and some who requested me to take down a negative one. Remember, you're the one with the upper hand so don't be cowed by store owners who try to threaten you.

For more places to vent, read on.

Rihanna's Ready For Her Next Album

Katie Henry — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:44:28 PDT

Rihanna's ready to start recording her next album - HuffPost Entertainment
Who should play Anastasia Steele in 50 Shades of Grey? - People
Taylor Kitsch is becoming a red-carpet pro - Lainey Gossip
Is there a Twins sequel in the works? - D-Listed
Robbie Williams and Ayda Field are expecting a baby! - JustJared
Which celebrity would you pick as your BFF? - BuzzFeed
Stacy Keibler has lingerie model on her résumé - Hollywood Tuna
Britney Spears sells mansion and plans to move in with Jason Trawick - Pink Is the New Blog
Christina Aguilera loves her Lakers - The Superficial
Katie Couric is returning to morning TV - Zap2it
The Bachelor's Ben and Courtney share a kiss for cameras - TooFab
Sam Worthington talks about his softer side - YourTango
See the sexy dance trailer for Step Up Revolution - Next Movie

Did You Watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution 2?

Susannah Chen — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:19:26 PDT

Britain's Naked Chef Jamie Oliver made headlines when he took his campaign stateside for the first season of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, even winning a 2010 Primetime Emmy along the way. Although season one took place in Huntington, WV (onetime fattest city in America!), on season two, which debuted last night, he focuses on the schools of Los Angeles. Even though Jamie hits plenty of red tape and roadblocks, I'm still rooting for him. The most shocking part of last night's premiere was watching him fill a school bus with 57 tons of sand. Did you catch it? How do you feel this season compares to the last?

Know Your Ingredients: Chia Seeds

Lizzie Fuhr — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:49:22 PST

If you're all caught up on your healthy food trends, you're most likely aware of the chia seed revolution. The first question most people have is if the chia seeds we're supposed to eat are the same seeds we massaged into the heads of those kitschy Chia Pets. The answer? An enthusiastic "yes!" But the ingestion of these tiny black and white seeds predates the '80s Chia Pet craze; their benefits can be traced all the way back to Aztec and Mayan times. In fact, "chia" is actually the Mayan word for strength. Chock-full of omega-3s and fiber, these superfood seeds were used by ancient cultures to boost energy. Messengers from these civilizations sometimes carried a small pouch of chia seeds around with them, just to provide them with the extra push they needed during a strenuous day.

While chia seeds is actually part of the mint family, their flavor is very subtle. They can be seamlessly added into just about any recipe whether it's savory or sweet. I'm curious about your thoughts on these little guys. Are you seeing chia seeds readily available in your neighborhood? Have you tried incorporating them into recipes for a little extra crunch? Share below!

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Jamie Oliver on Food Revolution 2, Huntington a Year Later, and LA Schools

Susannah Chen — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:22:29 PDT

With Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, British culinary celebrity Jamie Oliver has made a name for himself as an advocate for healthier American eating. The show's first season, shot in obesity-stricken Huntington, WV, received critical acclaim and garnered a Primetime Emmy in 2010.

Food Revolution's second season returns to ABC April 12 at 8 p.m. The comeback takes place in Los Angeles and faces an entirely new set of challenges, including resistance from the city's public school system.

While in South Beach, Katie and I took a minute to ask the chef about season two, his troubles with the Los Angeles school system, and what he thought of Huntington losing its school funding. His surprising answers, when you read more.

If You Could Live in Another Era, When Would It Be?

Annie Scudder — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:39 PDT

If you've seen the visually pleasing trailer for Midnight in Paris, I imagine you're craving a visit. In the preview, we hear Rachel McAdams's character tell her fiancé, Gil, played by Owen Wilson, that he's in love with a fantasy - a fantasy version of Paris to be exact.

I caught a screening of Woody Allen's latest, out today, and in it we find out Gil is a very nostalgic guy, who wishes he could live back in the bohemian Paris of the 1920s. He says he was born too late, and would much rather have lived in the French capital when it was the cultural epicenter of the world, a place that attracted interesting people from all over. Meanwhile, his fiancée is very content enjoying the modern pleasures of Paris, like shopping!

Have you ever felt like you belonged in a different era? Maybe Mad Men has you wishing you lived through the glamorous 1960s and exciting cultural revolution. Or, perhaps on a trip to Florence, you dreamed about living during the Renaissance. Let us know in the comments!