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Getting brighter teeth at home usually means wearing whitening strips for a couple of weeks. But if you're more of the instant gratification type, Luster One Hour White ($40) aims to whiten teeth up to six shades in an hour. Like other whitening products, it uses hydrogen peroxide to lighten. What's unusual is its activation light, which mimics in-office treatments used by dentists. I tested it Read more
Metallics have been around the block and back. I'm glad to see them taking on new forms and becoming more fluid and romantic. Marni (pictured) presents the perfect juxtaposition of luster and crispness — a thoroughly modern combination. I am a self-proclaimed luster addict. Can you imagine the ways these clothes move? They are probably blinding in the sun. But that's the beauty of the luster Read more
Geeks are generally stereotyped as socially awkward with an inability to strike up a conversation with the opposite sex. These 13 geekiest pickup lines, compiled from McSweeney's Ineffective Pickup Lines For the Modern Internet Persona and our GeekSugar community, might just prove that fact. Pro tip: you might not want to use these when trying to score a Valentine's Day date. Have you ever Read more
Most people will migrate toward a traditional Persian rug or one that is neutral colored when investing in a rug. However, a bold colored rug instantly brightens a room and can be a fresh and funky statement piece. These eight brilliantly colored rugs cover the rainbow, so you can be as adventurous as you'd like. Read more
Trouty Mouth is back in town, and just in time for Sectionals on Glee this week. The showdowns are abundant, as the Troubletones and New Directions square off for top honors, and Quinn and Shelby have yet another faceoff about Beth's future. Not only is it good to see Sam again (though I didn't think I'd be seeing so much of him), the episode also nicely ties up some loose ends that should make Read more
Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, sit-ups are here to stay. But like all staple exercises, they can lose their luster and shine. Bust the boredom as you bust your gut, and give your sit-ups a makeover. After mastering the basic sit-up, experiment with these three variations using a medicine ball that I just learned from my Equinox trainer. Get Medical Once the basic sit-up feels rote, add a 4 kg Read more
The word "Monday" in Cyber Monday makes you think all the best deals are on that specific day, right? Well, that's actually not the case this year. Retailers are being more aggressive with sales as evidenced by stores holding Black Friday sales on Thursday. Many are providing online discounts earlier than the designated Cyber Monday. SmartMoney says: "As retailers push online sales more Read more
We often talk about navigating dating in a digital world, and just when we thought we had it mastered, the witty folks at McSweeney's come up with a list of ineffective (in our techie circle that's debatable) technology pickup lines. Here are our top three come-ons from McSweeney's, plus three crowd-sourced from the GeekSugar Facebook page. If someone approached with you these gems, would you run Read more
Earlier this week, the UK's Telegraph reported that the number of soy milk drinkers is on the rise in Britain, with sales up more than £136 million during 2010 for various reasons, including lactose intolerance. Interestingly enough, it was reported just last week that the $2.6 billion US market for soy food and beverages is down 16 percent compared to that of the years 2008-2010. Sounds like, Read more
You won't be able to miss Olivia Wilde this season. The stunning actress stars in Cowboys & Aliens and The Change-Up and has been hitting the red carpet and talk-show circuit to promote both films. Recently, Olivia attended a Nylon magazine party in her honor as well as the LA premiere for The Change-Up wearing two contrasting looks — loose curls at the former; stick-straight locks at the Read more
