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Oscar Red Carpet: Freida Pinto

FabSugar — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:28:49 PST

Freida made her Oscar debut looking like a million bucks in a sapphire, one-sleeve gown by John Galliano. I'm loving its subtle beading and graceful tiered skirt. You feel me?

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Trend Alert: The Single Sleeve

FabSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:08 PDT

The life of the single gal can be lonely. But there are no tears here. Single gal, meet single sleeve. Dramatic, sexy, and ready to party. Just look to Jada (see left) for inspiration. But I'm confused. You loved Alexis Bledel's Mischen one sleeve LBD, but not Maria Sharapova's Lanvin. What gives? Single sleeves for everybody!

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Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift

FabSugar — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:31:13 PST

Taylor Swift stepped outside of her red-carpet style boundaries tonight in a jaw-dropping Zuhair Murad lace confection. The collared, capped-sleeve floor-length gown hugged her lithe frame elegantly; needless to say, the gilded silhouette did not hit a single dull note. Add sexy back cutouts, a sleek top-knot bun, and a chic pair of gold earrings and you've got a totally glammed-up Taylor in her couture element. Do you think her Grammys look is a hit or a miss?

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Nicole Miller Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:31:42 PST

Topping her graphic prints, fringe-trimmed dresses, and flares with floppy hats, Nicole Miller zeroed in on '70s boho-glam for Fall 2012. There was barely a look that didn't hit the runway with a hat to top it all off, adding to the drama and unifying every style with a nod to that confident '70s woman. But it's not just a single trend of the decade we see - Miller's collection offers a taste of all the essential elements in velvet flares, striped and colored leather jackets, bold abstract prints, and fringed dresses and tops you could see on any of the era's rocker chicks.

Trends: '70s, fringe, colored fur and leather, florals and abstract prints.
Colors: Burgundy, black, brown, yellow, and green.
Key Piece: The velvet flares, floppy hats; the orange and yellow shift with black cutout sleeves.
Accessories: Black, tan, and leopard-print hats, leather messenger bags, jeweled clutches, and buckled or lace-up ankle boots.
Who Would Wear It: The girl with an appetite for drama in the everyday; the boho rock chick.

American Music Awards: Mary J. Blige

FabSugar — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:18:48 PST

R&B legend Mary J. Blige arrived at the AMAs looking confident in a single-sleeved leopard print gown by Roberto Cavalli. It's bold and beautiful, just like the singer herself - and we love how she accessorized with standout statement earrings. A swooped updo, long lashes, and a natural glossy lip are her finishing touches. Do you love her look?

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Emmys: Heather Morris

FabSugar — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:28:21 PDT

Glee's Heather Morris showcased a love of texture on the Emmys red carpet. Her whimsical gown was made up of layers of soft, sweeping ruffles - even on her split cap sleeves - while makeup took a turn for the more mature. A Brigitte Bardot-esque look featured wing-tipped liner, soft lips, and a voluminous bouffant, and the beautiful blonde finished her look with just a single gold, jeweled drop earring. How do you rate Heather's style?

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VMAs to Pay Tribute to Britney Spears - Watch the New Show Teaser!

Molly Goodson — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:42:26 PDT

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The 2011 VMAs are coming right up on Aug. 28, and now we have a whole new reason to get excited for the big night - they'll be paying tribute to none other than Britney Spears! In a just-released promo for the event, Britney is right in the mix, dancing and partying to some of the era's most popular hits and her own hot single "I Wanna Go." The short clips end as Brit shows off her abs in front of the announcement that she'll be honored during the award show. We're looking forward to seeing what MTV has up its sleeve, and Britney is too. This morning Britney Spears tweeted, "I heart @MTV. This one is definitely going to be a night to remember."

Get the Bod: Tips from Madonna's Trainer

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 PDT

Madonna is one fit woman. From injecting vitamins to building a gym 20 yards from her home, she's got her eye on health. To be Madonna's personal trainer must not be an easy task since I am guessing it takes a lot to keep ahead of Madge in the gym. Her current trainer, Tracy Anderson (who also trains Madonna's pal Gwyneth Paltrow), has recently disclosed to the Daily Mail some of the tricks she has up her sleeve for keeping A-listers fit.

For highlights on what Tracy suggests her clients do in the gym then

How to start: First make sure you have 30 minutes of your favorite songs on your iPod. Then find yourself a treadmill. Sprint for one song, skip for one song, and gallop for one song. Work up to a 30-minute work-out. Then move on to toning (below). Start with 10 repetitions and work up to 100 - these should be done every day. If in any doubt about your health, always check with a doctor.

Toning Exercises:
Arm Raise: Using 3lb weights, stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly move arms together straight up into a V above your head. Elbows and wrists are bent slightly. Then gently lower your arms back down to your sides and without pausing go straight back up again. Work up to 100 reps.

Single arm overhead pulse: Using 3lb weights, stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides. Raise one arm above your head with your elbow slightly bent and then straighten your arm completely over your head. Pulse like that, up and down. Work up to 100 reps on one side and then the other.

Ballet Grand Plies: Stand with heels together, toes slightly apart. With a straight back, bend at the knee as low as you can, then go back up again. Work up to 100 reps.

Abdominal Crunches: Lie on the floor with arms at your side, your legs in front of you. Raise yourself slightly until you feel a "crunch" in your abs and then lie back down. The key here is to do it with your legs straight out in front of you, as that will really work your stomach without bulking it up. Work up to 100 reps.

Piking: Lie flat on the floor, arms at your sides. Lift straight legs up to ceiling to 90 degrees and then gently lower. Without pausing, lift them back up again. Your upper body should remain flat on the ground. Both arms and legs should be straight with your toes pointed. Work up to 100 reps.

Advanced Piking: Lie on the floor, legs straight out in front of you with your arms on the floor stretched out over your head. Hold onto a 3lb weight and bring your hands up to meet your legs when you raise them to a 90-degree angle and lower your arms and legs back down to the floor at the same time. Both arms and legs should be straight with your toes pointed. Work up to 100 reps.

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