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Celebrity Style: Nicole Richie

FabSugar — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:22 PDT

Nicole was out and about this weekend in a laid-back but, of course, stylish outfit. It's always all about the accessories with this girl, and this is no exception. She added a harder edge to her taupe Mason ruched tank and favorite skinny jeans with some rather fierce Givenchy peep toe heels and her trusty Balenciaga bag. This is a look the average Betty can easily put together herself, minus the big designer names - you know what I mean. We all have a pair of fierce heels in our closets and with Nicole as inspiration for how to wear them during the day, I just might break mine out.

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Trend Alert: Tuxedo Days

FabSugar — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:30:33 PDT

There are Tuesdays and there are Tuxedo Days. What the hell am I talking about you wonder? As the boys' closets continue to inspire the girls' closets, the ladies are happy to take the creme de la creme of the penguin attire. Button up a vest, consume yourself in a crisp white shirt, slide on a pair of expertly tailored trousers and hello Marlene Dietrich - who set the standard for tuxedo chic. Dribble some satin and rhinestones on, for some femme effect, and get ready to razzle dazzle 'em.

Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Breaks Out Her Bikini For a Tropical Getaway With Scott and Mason

Katie Henry — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:48:32 PST

Bikini-clad Kourtney Kardashian, boyfriend Scott Disick, and son Mason escaped their hectic schedules in LA for a few days and headed south of the border to Mexico last month for a family vacation. Kourtney sunned her baby bump in colorful two-piece suits while Scott and Mason wore bright swim trunks. Scott and Kourtney turned up the PDA on a romantic stroll and spent a fun afternoon on the beach with Mason playing on the sand.

This year is just kicking off and so far it's already been a busy couple of weeks for the Kardashian family. Kourtney, Kim and Khloe went topless for their latest Sears campaign, and if that wasn't enough the series finale of Kourtney and Kim Take New York finally aired on E! Close to 4.5 million viewers tuned in to see Kim tell Kris she wanted a divorce, which ranks as the third most-watched show in the network's history.

10 Cheap and Easy Dates For Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film Nerds

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:00 PST

Does sitting down with your favorite sci-fi novel, fantasy movie, or comic book sound better than dropping a boatload of cash on a Valentine's Day dinner date? You're not alone. These 10 geeky date ideas are two things - awesomely cheap and easy to pull off for your kindred sci-fi and/or fantasy nerd. Cheers to you!

Throw a Star Wars party for two.
Make some Lembas bread together and watch The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Whip up a batch of Cloud 9 mojitos (complete with mason jar glasses) and have a Battlestar Galactica marathon.
Bake some geeky sweets using Star Wars-themed cookie cutters.
Gift a geeky cookbook and try out a recipe together.
Create your own cocktail and top it off with nerdy ice cubes.
Take in a killer sci-fi classic at your local drive-in.
Make a pink Captain Picard cake to celebrate Valentine's Day and your mutual love for the captain who is number two in your heart.
Make some Earl Grey tea and watch a Star Trek marathon.
Rewatch the first season of Game of Thrones or start a book club for two and reread the series together.

50 Geeky Date Ideas For Valentine's Day (and Beyond)

GeekSugar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:30:10 PST

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself - tackle these date ideas all year!

Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the park for some stargazing.
Watch Contact (for the millionth time).
Go to a science museum.
Hit the natural history museum and check out your favorite dino bones.
Go retro - grab a roll of quarters, a slice or two, and hit the pizza parlor arcade.
Build your own planetarium with glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Catch up with the Doctor Who craze by watching the series from the beginning.
Throw a Star Wars party for two.
Whip up a batch of Cloud 9 mojitos (complete with mason jar glasses) and have a Battlestar Galactica marathon.
Visit Nerdy Day Trips and find geeky stuff to do near you.
Go to the planetarium.
Take a dream vacay to the Hobbit Hotel in New Zealand.
Spend a few romantic nights in the Hobbit House of Montana.
Visit the actual Lord of the Rings movie set.
Travel to the Chott el Djerid salt lakes in Tunisia, which were transformed into Luke Skywalker's home on Tatooine.

See the rest of the list after the break!

Get Mason's Look: 5 Moccasins For Chic Lil Feet

Kate Stahl — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:03:52 PST

Covering your lil one's feet can be a challenge for any mom (can't anyone create a pair of baby socks or shoes that actually stay on!?), but it's a whole lot more fun to put those shoes on - again and again - when they're as cute as the five pairs of moccasins we tracked down online. Inspired by the always-fashionable Mason Disick, whose chic mama Kourtney Kardashian has kept him outfitted in Freshly Picked moccasins since his birth, these mocs are perfect for your boho baby, but look equally great with preppy pullovers, posh ponchos, or sassy dresses.

Craft of the Day: Vintage Votives

Stylelist Home — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:30:12 PST

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home!

Need an easy craft that has a lot of impact? Look no further! This Craft Of The Day turns mason jars into vintage votives in just a few easy steps. If you don't have any mason jars, you can follow the same instructions to dress up a hurricane or small candleholder too.

What You'll Need

Mason jar
Lace/twine
Spray glue
Scissors

How To Make It

Clean the mason jar and let it dry.
Measure the circumference of the jar and cut the lace to fit exactly around the outside. (If you're using twine, measure the length of twine you'll need to make your loops).
Go to an open area like the porch and apply the spray glue.
Wrap the lace around the jar or circle the twine around the jar.
Let it dry.

For more great ideas, check out our Craft Of The Day slideshow.

DIY: Vintage Pulley Chandelier

Casa Community — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:48 PDT

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member Funkytime from the Su Casa group:

There is something about chandeliers these days; I keep making them! This time I used an old pulley and some mason jars.

Come along and learn how to make one yourself!

Casa Quickie: Mason Jar Blossom Vases

CasaSugar — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:00:00 PDT

When your garden is in full bloom, nature will do the work when it comes to outdoor décor. But the rest of the year, you can get by with a little help from your local flower shop. The tree in your backyard may not be dripping in blossoms, but thanks to a trick from interior stylist Paul Hopper, you can still transform it into a floral fantasyland. Wrap some wire under the lip of a mason jar, twisting it to itself. Then, with the same piece of wire, create a handle, and fasten it back to the wire under the lip of the jar. Fill the jar a quarter of the way with water. Snip the stem off of a big blossom (try a peony or gardenia) from a flower shop and set it floating inside the jar. Make several more, and then hang them from your tree. Suddenly your garden is in full bloom!

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Announcing the 2012 Critics' Choice Nominations

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:05:11 PST

Award season is officially around the corner, which means the nominations are coming in droves now. The Critics' Choice nominees feature some of the same contenders we've been expecting, like The Descendants and The Artist, but also has a few surprises. Namely, Martin Scorsese's Hugo has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, leading the pack with 11 nods.

Brad Pitt's got not one but two movies up for best picture, with Moneyball and The Tree of Life, not to mention a best actor nod for himself. The Help also cleaned up with eight nominations. On a personal note, we're excited to see some of our favorite 2012 comedies getting some recognition, like The Muppets, Horrible Bosses, and of course, Bridesmaids.

The show doesn't air until 2012, but check out the full list of nominees when you

read more. BEST PICTURE The Artist The Descendants Drive Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The Tree of Life War Horse BEST ACTOR George Clooney, The Descendants Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar Jean Dujardin, The Artist Michael Fassbender, Shame Ryan Gosling, Drive Brad Pitt, Moneyball BEST ACTRESS Viola Davis, The Help Elizabeth Olsen, Martha Marcy May Marlene Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin Charlize Theron, Young Adult Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn See the rest of the list when you read more. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn Albert Brooks, Drive Nick Nolte, Warrior Patton Oswalt, Young Adult Christopher Plummer, Beginners Andy Serkis, Rise of the Planet of the Apes BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Bérénice Bejo, The Artist Jessica Chastain, The Help Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids Carey Mulligan, Shame Octavia Spencer, The Help Shailene Woodley, The Descendants BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS Asa Butterfield, Hugo Elle Fanning, Super 8 Thomas Horn, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Ezra Miller, We Need to Talk About Kevin Saoirse Ronan, Hanna Shailene Woodley, The Descendants BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE The Artist Bridesmaids The Descendants The Help The Ides of March BEST DIRECTOR Stephen Daldry, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist Alexander Payne, The Descendants Nicolas Winding Refn, Drive Martin Scorsese, Hugo Steven Spielberg, War Horse BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY The Artist – Michel Hazanavicius 50/50 – Will Reiser Midnight in Paris – Woody Allen Win Win – Tom McCarthy, Story by Tom McCarthy and Joe Tiboni Young Adult – Diablo Cody BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY The Descendants – Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close – Eric Roth The Help – Tate Taylor Hugo – John Logan Moneyball – Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, Story by Stan Chervin BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY The Artist – Guillaume Schiffman Drive – Newton Thomas Sigel Hugo – Robert Richardson The Tree of Life – Emmanuel Lubezki War Horse – Janusz Kaminski BEST ART DIRECTION The Artist – Production Designer: Laurence Bennett, Art Director: Gregory S. Hooper Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan Hugo – Production Designer: Dante Ferretti, Set Decorator: Francesca Lo Schiavo The Tree of Life – Production Designer: Jack Fisk, Art Director: David Crank War Horse – Production Designer: Rick Carter, Set Decorator: Lee Sandales BEST EDITING The Artist – Michel Hazanavicius and Anne-Sophie Bion Drive – Matthew Newman The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo – Kirk Baxter and Angus Wall Hugo – Thelma Schoonmaker War Horse – Michael Kahn BEST COSTUME DESIGN The Artist – Mark Bridges The Help – Sharen Davis Hugo – Sandy Powell Jane Eyre – Michael O’Connor My Week With Marilyn – Jill Taylor BEST MAKEUP Albert Nobbs Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 The Iron Lady J. Edgar My Week With Marilyn BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Hugo Rise of the Planet of the Apes Super 8 The Tree of Life BEST SOUND Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Hugo Super 8 The Tree of Life War Horse BEST ANIMATED FEATURE The Adventures of Tintin Arthur Christmas Kung Fu Panda 2 Puss in Boots Rango BEST ACTION MOVIE Drive Fast Five Hanna Rise of the Planet of the Apes Super 8 BEST COMEDY Bridesmaids Crazy, Stupid, Love Horrible Bosses Midnight in Paris The Muppets BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM In Darkness Le Havre A Separation The Skin I Live In Where Do We Go Now? BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Buck Cave of Forgotten Dreams George Harrison: Living in the Material World Page One: Inside the New York Times Project Nim Undefeated BEST SONG “Hello, Hello” – performed by Elton John and Lady Gaga/written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin – Gnomeo & Juliet “Life’s a Happy Song” – performed by Jason Segel, Amy Adams, and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets “The Living Proof” – performed by Mary J. Blige/written by Mary J. Blige, Thomas Newman, and Harvey Mason, Jr. – The Help “Man or Muppet” – performed by Jason Segel and Walter/written by Bret McKenzie – The Muppets “Pictures in My Head” – performed by Kermit and the Muppets/written by Jeannie Lurie, Aris Archontis, and Chen Neeman – The Muppets BEST SCORE The Artist – Ludovic Bource Drive – Cliff Martinez The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Hugo – Howard Shore War Horse – John Williams