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Roundup: Curvy, White Table Lamps

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:15:05 -0700

Every time I watch Modern Family, I always pay attention to the decor choices used throughout the three families' homes. It's no big surprise that Cameron and Mitchell's home is my favorite, since I featured it the other week.

I really love this curvy, white table lamp that they've placed on the credenza, which you can spot in the right of this photo. The feminine lines and alabaster surface manage to blend in perfectly with the decor, yet also stand out at the same time.

To see where you can get a close match to this lamp, as well as find many more curvy, white table lamps, read more.
This Jonathan Adler Table Lamp in Capri White (on sale for $225) is a close match to Cameron and Mitchell's lamp. I love its lustrous shade and curvy glass base. Unlike the lamp in the show, Adler's lamp has a polished nickel base, which adds contrast.

Check out my other favorite white, curvy table lamps below.

Phoebe Table Lamp - $149.00	Robert Abbey Glass Harriet Table Lamp - $219.00
vibia Jazz Table Lamp Small - $1,950.00	fontanaarte Fontana Table Lamp - $760.00
Alexa Hampton Lucille Table Lamp - $420.00	Sandy Chapman Gourd Bedside Lamp - $315.00
Lighting Enterprises Wide Ribbed White Table Lamp - $375.00	Jonathan Adler Table Lamp, Capri Tall White - $275.00

Trend Alert: Pasty White Faces for Spring

BellaSugarUK — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

Now that Paris Fashion Week is finally over, it's time to round up another beauty trend from the hottest fashion shows that France has to offer. Red lips have been and will always be in style, as will sexy, bed head hair. But a little more fashion forward and racy is next season's modern take on the white Geisha face.

At the Alexander McQueen show, faces were painted a sparkly, almost iridescent white colour. At John Galliano for Christian Dior, skin was uber pale and accentuated with dark plummy lips and eyes, and at the Tim Hamilton show, faces and lips were a sheer white shade. I don't know if I'd be brave enough to rock this trend, but it sure does make a statement. How about you - would you ever paint your face white for a party other than Halloween?

Technicolor Toys: White Gadgets and Accessories

GeekSugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:33:39 -0700

Throwing down green for a white gadget means a commitment to not drop your phone, not spill spaghetti or a cocktail on your prized gadget, and well, treat it like a baby. That being said, snowy white gadgets are sleek, modern, and oh-so-hip. Just ask all the people who picked the white iPhone over black or original. To see some of my favorite creamy geek devices, check out the widget below!

We're going to show you a whole rainbow of gadgets, gizmos, and accessories this month to support creative back-to-school shopping, so log on Monday to see what bright delights we showcase!

Will You Stop Wearing White After Labor Day?

FabSugar — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:00:08 -0700

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Daily Tech: Dell Brings Back White For the XPS

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:10:33 -0700

If you like the sleek and sexy look of white, you can pick up a white Dell XPS in 13 or 16 inches - Engadget
Gmail makes it easier to send messages to people you haven't emailed in a while (or whose names you've forgotten) - TechCrunch
Floridians get access to the PS3 Slim before everyone else in the US - Gizmodo
Here are 10 surprising facts about games and education - Green Pixels
It's rumored that Sony may be coming out with a PSP-4000 to replace the PSP-3000 - CrunchGear
This 1970s telephone bag from laPochette can be yours for $295 - Gizmodiva

Coveted Crib: Lovely and Light Near London

CasaSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:00:32 -0700

Sometimes we get so caught up with trendy accessories and of-the-moment palettes that we forget to consider the feel of the homes we're creating. It's no secret that all-white rooms have a relaxing effect. But throw natural materials, well-loved hardwood floors, worn upholstery, and a collection of vintage and antique accessories and furnishings into the mix, and what you have is a home that's not concerned with the latest and greatest, but is simply content as is. No shopping list, nothing dated, everything is timeless. This lovely and light Victorian home near London is a wonderful example of that. You'll breathe a sigh of relief when you see it. To take the full tour, read more.

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Have No Fear: White Plastic MacBooks Not Going Anywhere

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:45:02 -0700

With the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air all starting to use the same design - aluminum exterior with edge-to-edge black glass, there was a certain amount of fear the white plastic MacBooks were going to be discontinued.

I certainly thought it was only a matter of time, but Apple Insider has assuaged all our fears and reports that Apple is going to keep the white polycarbonate design and refresh them soon to boot, according to a source.

The $999-priced 13-inch laptops are doing exceptionally well in sales, and I love its look, even if it doesn't "match" the rest of its brethren. Perhaps a face-lift will give it a tiny shift toward looking similar (but like I said, tiny). Now if only they'd do the same for the BlackBook.

Get the Look: Casa Angelina on the Amalfi Coast

CasaSugar — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:01 -0700

Although I've only recently been introduced to Hotel Casa Angelina, a pristine white oasis on the Amalfi Coast, I've already fallen head over heels in love with the place.

Nearly every room is doused in warm white, with the exception of some steel accessories and a natural fiber rug here or there. Rather than appearing sterile or uninspired, it's downright relaxing (even just to look at), and would be the perfect place for a Summer respite. Top that with the coastal views of this cliff-side getaway and you're in heaven. Sadly, a trip to Praiano, Italy, is not in my sights anytime soon, so I thought I'd re-create the look of this Zen space for my own home. See my finds when you read more.

The key to re-creating this room is restraint. Keep it all white, aside from light fixtures and steel chair. And, make sure to use lighting to add warmth to the room. Check out Chez Larsson to learn how to install a built-in desk such as this one in front of a window your home.

Edland Four-poster Bed Frame - $279.00	Bertoia Side Chair - $460.00
Flos -kelvin desk/table lamp by flos - $35.00	Isdans Roller Blind - $7.99
Malm 4-drawer Chest - $79.99	Hotel White Duvets and Shams, 100% Cotton, 620 Thread Count - $29.99
Cubix Nightstand - $399.00

Racial Preferences in Dating: Fetishism or Not a Big Deal?

TresSugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

We all have our physical preferences when it comes to finding a romantic partner. Some women want men to be tall, broad shouldered, and dark haired. Men may want a big-breasted blonde. We objectify those we find attractive to some extent, but what are the implications of preferring someone of a different race?

After reading an article a friend sent me, A White Woman Explains Why She Prefers Black Men, I realized that there's a big implication: the desire could be based on racial assumptions and stereotypes that, just because they're "positive," don't make them any less pernicious, objectifying, or, to put it bluntly, racist. Want to find out about racial fetishism? Then read more.

Whether you have "jungle fever" or "yellow fever" (you date blacks or Asians exclusively), you would be described, in the parlance of the day, as having a "fetish." One thoughtful person has explained a fetish this way:

Sexual fetishism in general is the sexual attraction to something which is not in itself a sexual object, such as feet or leather. Sexually fetishizing a person or group of people however means reducing them to objects, important only in their sexual function or interest to the fetishizer. Race fetishization means effectively reducing all members of a racial group to a monolithic whole, only valued in terms of their racial stereotypes. You are hearing racial fetishization when people talk about how black men have big penises, Asian women are exotic and submissive . . . just because a stereotyped characteristic is a "good" characteristic, that doesn't mean it's not racist.

So how does our White Woman (who is also a sex columnist) Who Prefers Black Men rate on the racial fetishizer scale? She's off the charts, a textbook case. Here are some salient bits from her essay.

That phrase, "Once you go black, you never go back'" is all about the feeling of the skin . . . Black men have more energy, style and edge than white men . . . something white guys don't have anymore: confidence in their masculinity, their sexuality . . . I am sure there must be some black men who aren't good in bed. Personally, I have not experienced one who isn't . . . They look better than white men, they touch and kiss and make love better than white men. Statistically, their penises are only a fraction of an inch bigger on average, but they seem bigger and harder . . .

Obviously, this white woman likes black men - a lot. It's all about sexualizing them, though, reducing all of them to their skin, to their presumed sexual prowess, their instinctual energy and innate masculinity. If racism is about assuming things about people based on their physical traits, how is this not racism? More disturbingly, her desire, conscious or not, participates in the kind of sexualization of black men that once justified their persecution and even murder.

So what to do about these nonpolitically correct desires? Censor them? Pretend they don't exist? One of my favorite sex columnists, Dan Savage from Savage Love, provides some intelligent advice. He never argues that we should police our desires, just that we be aware of where they're coming from and what they could mean in how we treat our partners. "There's nothing wrong," he tells one person seeking advice who has a fantasy of having a black man have sex with his wife, "with treating someone like a piece of meat during sex . . . some people enjoy being treated like pieces of meat . . . Consent is . . . always and everywhere the magic ingredient . . . As long as you understand the cultural forces that shaped your fantasy . . . there's nothing unethical about realizing your fantasy."

One wonders if these black men who Susan Bakos hooks up with know that she views them all the same way. (One wonders if she thinks viewing them this way is problematic at all.) The heart may want what it wants, Woody Allen said euphemistically about hooking up with his adopted daughter, but that desire can have ripple effects far beyond the couple in question, particularly when one woman's desire is presented, without any qualms or self-questioning, in an essay many people will read.

Celebrity Style: Demi Moore

FabSugar — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:22 -0700

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher arrived at Diddy's charity party on the 4OJ dressed to impress. Adhering to the party's white theme, Demi emoted pure sass, wearing a strapless white eyelet Andrew Gn dress and vivacious silver Jimmy Choo sandals. A striking white enamel cuff, sleek clutch, and purple tinted sunnies complete her getup. Ashton looks pretty dapper in his white suit, too. I'm awestruck, you?

Strapless White Dresses by Tracy Reese - $330.00	Jimmy Choo Frost Mirrored Leather Sandals - $795.00
La Regale Jersey Clutch - $25.00	Oliver Peoples Annice Sunglasses - $390.00
Lord & Taylor Sterling Silver & Gold-Plated Two-Tone Knot Ring - $80.00	City Style Enamel Hinge Bangle Bracelet - $14.95
CC Skye Soho Enamel Deco Bangle - $150.00	Striped Bangle - $188.00
City Style Swirl Enamel Hinge Bangle Bracelet - $16.95

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!