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Ready or Not, Here Stylista Comes . . .

FabSugar — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:22 PDT

If you haven't already, be sure to watch the first look at Stylista, a new reality show by the CW network debuting Oct. 29. According to the creators, if The Devil Wears Prada were a reality show, it would be Stylista. And Elle's fashion news director Anne Slowely would be Miranda Priestly. At the 2008 Summer TCA Tour, the creators, producers, and cast sat down to talk about the show. Here what Anne had to say.

Oh, and just to give you a sense of her feisty personality, one of the moderators messed up the introductions of the cast, prompting Anne to say, "Don't try to try out for the show." Ouch!

How would you describe yourself to someone who has never met you or doesn't know of you?

A girl from Indiana who got really lucky and has worked very, very hard and has had an opportunity to see the best that the world has had to offer. I mean, my life is a bit of a fantasy, but the hard work keeps it real. As I said before, I love what I do. I feel very lucky and privileged, but I'm also very picky. I've had the privilege to become very centric and very picky.

Do you see yourself as more Miranda Priestly or more Donald Trump, or exactly how do you envision yourself in this role?

Just myself or maybe Lucy from Peanuts, "The doctor is in." No, I actually tried watching that movie (The Devil Wears Prada) with my mother who is 85, and she was like, "I don't get this. Take it off." I was like, "But, Mom, that's my life." She's like, "I don't understand it," so I actually haven't watched the movie. I'm just being myself, you know.

To hear about Anne,

Watching that movie, because obviously Meryl Streep was playing that in an elevated way, did you see certain things reflected in her that you kind of really hoped were not you? Did it give you any moments of self-reflection?

I only watched about 15 minutes of it, but no. I'm not a caricature. I'm not a character. I've worked in this business for 20 years. I feel very passionate about what I do. I've sacrificed a lot to do it. I fought very, very hard. I worked very, very hard. I care deeply about the people who work for me. I will give them everything. I ask a lot. I'm very demanding. We live in a very rarefied world, so I think it's really easy to think that we are sort of shallow aesthetes, but we're not. We're very smart. We work very hard. I do over-complicate things. I have five planets in Virgo. I get very particular about my coffee. I have trained staff in hotels in Paris and Milan to get it right. You put the cold milk in first, you don't put the hot espresso next with the ice. People think I'm a little nuts, but I like things the way I like them.

How would you change the fashion industry?

I'd make it cheaper so more people could buy more stuff. I wouldn't change a thing. It's evolved over the years. Not too long ago there wasn't even such a thing as pret-a-porter. It was all couture, and that really came after World War II. It's become very corporate. Perhaps what I would do is I would wish that these giant companies might channel more money into schools for people, young designers and give them a chance. Honestly, that's what keeps the industry going.

What exactly does a fashion news director do?

I go to the shows. It's grueling, you know. You're working from 9 in the morning to 2 in the morning. Basically, sitting, getting backaches in chairs, watching a lot of not great fashion and then every now and then you have a brilliant moment. And then I distill the trends. I conceptualize stories for the reader, for the Elle reader specifically, who's very . . . you know, we don't look down on fashion at all. It is really personal. It's all about personal style. I like to have a lot of fun with it. If you read the stories that I edit and write, we usually try to have a sense of humor about it. It's sort of like "Adventures in Fashion Land."

I have moments I just look around me, and I'm at dinner with Karl Lagerfeld and all of his fancy friends, and I'm just like, "How did I get here?" But then, you're there for work, so I've got to get back to business.

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The Five Best Races For Women

espnW — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:09:19 PST

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

By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea

Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com.

Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed cousins': more camaraderie, a sole sister atmosphere that welcomes all runners and walkers, and lots more running skirts. Here are five of the top women's races and series in the country. Sign up then train like Sage.

Disney Tinker Bell and Princess half marathons
Sage picked a winner. Let your inner child run free through the Magic Kingdom at these festival race weekends. Tinker Bell is in Disneyland, while Princess is in Disney World, but both allow thousands of runners to mix and mingle with Disney characters on courses that wind through each park. Racers put almost as much effort into costumes - Snow White, Belle, or Minnie, anyone? - as training. Bonus: your kids will be especially psyched to cheer you on.

Sage Steele gets some training advice from Disney runMom Lori Lovell

Nike Women's Marathon
Yeah, it's tough to snag an entry, but if you can, this race is so worth it. (Psst: Go through Team in Training.) This 26.2-mile race, and its half-marathon companion, traverses San Francisco with sweeping vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacific Ocean to take your mind off the killer hills in the first 10 miles of the race. Tuxedo-clad firefighters bestow each finisher with a Tiffany & Co. pendant.

Run fast by fueling up smart

Three more great races after the break.

James Franco Suspends Twitter Then Joins Forces With Danny McBride For Your Highness

Katie Henry — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:45:00 PDT

James Franco and Danny McBride were swarmed by fans on the campus of UC Santa Barbara for a premiere of Your Highness on Friday. Their pregnant costar, Natalie Portman, skipped the event since she's on the East Coast prepping for the arrival of her first child. James and Danny have been taking care of the promotional duties for their must see stoner comedy flick, due out this Friday, though Natalie and Zooey Deschanel were a hot topic of conversation at their press junket. James stopped by Letterman last week to finally break his silence about his controversial hosting duties at the Oscars, defending himself by saying Anne's enthusiasm made him look more low energy. James also recently suspended his Twitter account after coming under fire over the content of his tweets. That doesn't mean he's slowing down anytime soon, since he's signed on to teach a course at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman Count Down the Days Until Becoming Parents

Lauren Turner — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:46:14 PDT

Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman were arm in arm for a stroll in Beverly Hills today. Rachel was back in her six-inch Brian Atwood booties for the outing after stepping out in the sky-high heels and a similar black on black ensemble over the weekend. She's kept her signature style intact throughout the pregnancy, and even showed off her growing bump in sequins on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter. Rachel hasn't let the impending arrival slow down her busy schedule, and she most recently dressed Anne Hathaway for the Oscars and stepped out for the opening of Tom Ford's new LA store.

Sugar Shout Out: Steve Jobs's Keynote Style Through the Years

PopSugar — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:55:00 PDT

Anne Hathaway Begins Her Day With Valentino and Winds Down With Adam

Katie Henry — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:51:56 PDT

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman looked in sync for a stroll around Paris today. The two were photographed wearing shades of black for a Valentino runway show earlier in the afternoon and changed for their casual afternoon. Anne modeled beautiful Gucci and Alexander McQueen gowns for her August Harper's Bazaar cover, but this time she stepped out to support her longtime friend Valentino and his Fall/Winter haute couture collection. Following the show Anne slipped into a summery white lace dress and chic sunglasses for a sightseeing stroll with Adam. The pair have been touring Europe for the past week with stops in London, to take in a match at Wimbledon, and now France. Anne's travel schedule isn't slowing down any time soon with her next feature film, One Day, set for an Aug. 19 release. The film takes place in London, and Anne pulls off an impressive English accent for her role, but check out the One Day trailer to judge for yourself!