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Fab Flash: Marc Jacobs' Arabian Nights Christmas Party

FabSugar — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:00:22 PST

Marc Jacobs' annual Christmas party is legendary, and last night's Arabian Nights-themed bash was no exception.

It's always a guessing game to see what ridiculousness Marc will wear next: for his past Christmas parties, he has dressed up as everything from a ketchup bottle to a pigeon. This year, he decided to take a stance against a major fashion faux-pas - still staying in Arabian Nights theme, of course - as a camel toe. Later, he shed the bulky fashion no-no for an Aladdin costume to go with boyfriend Jason Preston's Abu get-up. Love it!

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See Pictures From The Great Gatsby!

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:59 PDT

The Great Gatsby comes out this Christmas, and we couldn't be more excited for Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of the novel, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the title character. Now that we've seen the first Great Gatsby trailer, you can check out the first few images from the film, which include a glittering ensemble photo of the cast including DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan in '20s party dress, an intimate moment between Gatsby and Mulligan as Daisy, as well as a shot of Gatsby hanging out with Maguire's Nick Carraway. Check them out now!

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The Great Gatsby Trailer: DiCaprio Always Looks So Cool

Becky Kirsch — Wed, 23 May 2012 07:22:46 PDT

The trailer for Baz Luhrmann's film adaptation of The Great Gatsby is everything I hoped it would be: visually stunning, stylish, and sexy. Of course, he has the benefit of his source material being set in the 1920s, a period that offers amazing costumes, cars, and sets, especially when the story focuses on the elite and their lavish parties. At the center of those parties is Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), a mysteriously wealthy man who enjoys throwing big, fancy events but doesn't seem to relish the attention that goes with them. He prefers to watch from afar, particularly when it comes to Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), a naive but beautiful young woman in an unhappy marriage, whom Gatsby admires.

If you had to read the story in high school like most of us did, then you know how narrator Nick (Tobey Maguire)'s story goes. There's sex, scandal, and tragedy as we learn more about the inner workings of the upper class. This is all hinted at in the preview, along with Luhrmann's signature polish that's reminiscent of his smash hit Moulin Rouge. My only gripe is that the Kanye song feels a bit out of place, but that hardly impedes my excitement for this movie. The Great Gatsby doesn't hit theaters until Christmas, but take a peek at the trailer when you

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Angelina Jolie Gets Promoted by the UN

Allie Merriam — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:12:28 PDT

Angelina Jolie is now a Special Envoy for the United Nation's High Commissioner for Refugees - Us Weekly
Prince Harry's rumored lady friend is all about meeting Kate Middleton - People
Scarlett Johansson takes The Avengers to Russia - Lainey Gossip
Are Brad and Angelina really doing it for their kids? - HuffPost Entertainment
Christina Aguilera flaunts her curves in a supertight outfit - TooFab
Natalie, Michelle, and more awkward prom pictures from famous people - The Daily Beast
James Franco reveals his master plan for the media - Hollywood Reporter
Zac Efron confirms his ability to unhook a bar - BuzzFeed
Have you gotten your fill of this week's Dancing With the Stars? - BuddyTV
Tom Cruise on DVD this week! - Rotten Tomatoes
Justin Timberlake is all about home decor now - Wonderwall
Katy Perry turns to Pinterest - Lifeline Live
Pippa Middleton partied with strippers? - Zap2It
Did Brad actually propose to Angelina over Christmas? - Celebitchy

YumSugar Preview: Come Party With Me - Holiday Cocktail

YumSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 11:22:40 PST

The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time. Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek:

This week why not plan a cocktail party for you and your friends? The perfect event where ready made meets homemade, a quick, easy holiday themed get together can be thrown any night of the week. For all of the details (invite ideas, serving suggestions, decorations schemes, musical playlists, divine drinks) on how to host this party, see below.

Invites: Make simple invites by cutting out the shape of an ornament (or use this template) on metallic card stock or colored wrapping paper. Write out the super important details of your party-date, time, location, formality-on the back. Slide into an envelope and send. Too busy to send out formal invites? Decided you want to throw this party in three hours? Have no fear: write a text-invitation and send it to all of your friends.

Menu: Don't worry even if you aren't a kitchen goddess, you can still host a fabulous cocktail party by using mostly store bought items. Make one simple yet super tasty tiny bite or decadent dip and assemble the rest of your menu. Assemble a cheese platter: purchase one each of your favorite types of hard, semi soft, and soft cheese. Plate with crackers, baguette toasts, grapes, and bread sticks. Lay out slices of salami, prosciutto, and honeyed turkey on another plate. Fill bowls with mixed nuts, olives, and pretzels. For a sweet treat purchase Christmas themed cookies from your local bakery. Or fill silver bowls with red and green M&Ms, Hershey kisses, and candy canes.

For Decorations, Music and Drinks,

Decorations: Decorations are a no brainer! If you are anything like me your house will be merrily decorated for the Christmas holidays. With that said here's your decorating checklist: Plug in the Christmas tree lights. Check. Light some candles. Check. Make a fire in the fireplace. Check. Decorations? Done.

Music: Seriously girlies this party could not get any easier because everything is already done for you. Put your most played Christmas Cds (my picks: Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, the Beach Boys, and The Carpenters) on random and hit play.

Drinks: For a pro-hostess tip from the party master, don't offer an open bar. You will not enjoy your party. Instead make a big bowl of egg nog or cranberry Christmas punch. Offer beer, wine, and champagne for those who prefer something other than hard alcohol. For a nonalcoholic option serve a chilled apple cider and sparkling water flavored with orange and vanilla bean.

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A Classy Christmas Dinner Menu

YumSugar — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:07:09 PST

Still looking for an elegant dinner to ring in this Dec. 25? Look no further; we've put together a Christmas party plan that's stunningly simple - yet its festive flavors will leave everyone incredibly impressed. Our favorite item? The chocolate beet cake at the end of the meal. It's a delicious surprise that'll create a wonderful talking point around the dinner menu. For more Christmas fodder, keep reading.

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This Is Not Your Neighbor's Fruitcake

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:24:27 PST

Yes, I know how terrible it can be to receive the dreaded brick of a fruitcake from your neighbor down the street. With indistinguishable fruit and boozy odor, the fruitcake has earned the reputation of being the worst confection to receive during Christmas . . . until now! This particular recipe is filled with dried fruit favorites like mango, apricots, cranberries, and cherries. Butter, rum, and sugar melt together to create a dense, moist cake with a crispy top.

But wait, there's more. In England and around Europe, fruitcake is traditionally served with a blue cheese like Stilton. The creamy, salty, and sharp flavor of blue cheese slathered on top balances perfectly with the sweet, sticky, and spicy flavors of the fruitcake. Serve them on a cutting board together at a holiday party or as an after-dinner dessert or cheese course. Are you prepared to change your mind about this dreaded holiday dessert?

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7 Ugly Christmas Sweaters For Tots With a Sense of Humor

Natasha Dantzig — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:32:56 PST

Ugly sweaters are as Christmas as eggnog, so get the kiddies in on the tacky action with a fun Christmas sweater that's so ugly it's cool. Whether you have an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party," or just happen to be a fan of all thing kitsch, click through for a selection of kids' sweaters that make tacky sound like a compliment.

A Different Take on the Christmas Tablescape

YumSugar — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:11:04 PST

If you're not in the mood this year for the usual Christmas tinsel and trim, fear not: there are ways to get away from the typical yuletide tabletop scheme. Lifestyle guru and style expert Eddie Ross has the right idea; he recently shared his interpretation of a (wallet-friendly!) contemporary Christmas table with CasaSugar, offering plenty of ideas for mixing affordable new dinner and servingware with unique vintage textiles.

Ross, whose past stints include food editor at Martha Stewart Living and design director at Food Network, doesn't just have good aesthetic taste - he's got a pretty solid palate as well. Keep reading for more sweet ideas when it comes to hosting friends and family at the table this holiday season.

10 Holiday Party Ideas

Katie Sweeney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:50:43 PST

Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday countdown officially begins. There are exactly 33 days left in the calendar year, and if you haven't started planning your holiday party yet, pick an evening and invite friends over for some good eats, delicious drinks, and general merriment! From an ugly sweater party to a classic cookie swap, we've got 10 awesome ideas, complete with menu suggestions, drink recipes, and decorating tips, to inspire you.