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Met Gala: Christina Ricci

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:01:03 PDT

Christina Ricci brought new meaning to being bow-tied in a showstopping Thakoon gown. Aside from an intricate lattice-worked bodice and a flash of midriff, all eyes were on Christina's dramatic sculptural neckline that ends in a floor-skimming bow at the back. There's no competing with this kind of adornment - Christina keeps the rest simple with a single sparkly cocktail ring and a pair of classic black pumps. It's safe to say this is one of the night's most attention-grabbing looks - what do you think?

Robert Pattinson Handsomely Premieres Bel Ami in Berlin

Allie Merriam — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:07:30 PST

Robert Pattinson hit the red carpet this evening for the Berlin Film Festival premiere of his Bel Ami. He joined up with leading ladies Holliday Grainger and Christina Ricci in front of the assembled photographers. The trio were out today earlier as well for their Bel Ami press conference. During the morning chat, Robert discussed playing a bad guy in the movie, his character, Georges. Robert also talked about how he's changed since first reading the script and making the movie in 2010, in addition to how the project differs from his Twilight series. Robert said:

On why he decided to do the movie: "It's funny, the structure of Bel Ami and the character of Georges really rarely comes up in movies anymore because he's completely unrepentant, and normally a movie has to teach somebody a lesson nowadays. It was quite fun playing that."
On how he's changed since shooting the movie in 2010: "I read the script a long time ago. I was pretty young. I think I've changed a little bit. I kind of understood that. You create an empire just so you can sh-- on someone else. I think I've grown up a little bit. I'm not as horrible."
On how the audiences should differ from Twilight to Bel Ami: "I guess my responsibility, I think, it's not necessarily to give anything back other than try and do the best work you can. You get an audience for doing certain jobs, so I think the biggest disservice you can do to your audience is trying to repeat the same thing and to come just to get money or whatever. If a Twilight audience would come watch Bel Ami, it's a movie that I wouldn't have thought that audience would go to, so I think that in some way, it's kind of doing a service to someone. I felt like I learned a lot from it."

ABC's Pan Am Provides Wish Fulfillment, Escapism, and More Female Empowerment

Becky Kirsch — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:49:54 PDT

The '60s are back with not one, but two shows this year, and ABC presented its drama Pan Am at the TCA over the weekend. The series takes us back to 1963 and follows the jet-setting lives of the pilots and stewardesses who made the airline so iconic. Like NBC's The Playboy Club, the cast and showrunners (including Christina Ricci) had to field a lot of questions about how women are portrayed on the show, and what makes the series stand apart from Mad Men.

It was pretty cool to learn that executive producer Nancy Hult Ganis was actually a Pan Am stewardess herself! The ladies who play flight attendants on the show credited Ganis for helping them with their research and prep, and Ganis said the show came to fruition because she had so many exciting stories she wanted to share from her own experiences and called the stewardesses "pioneers in a lot of ways."
The terms "wish fulfillment" and "escapism" came up more than once during the panel, and not just because working for the airline was a coveted job. Part of the fun of the show is seeing how the whole process of flying has changed over the years. As producer Jack Orman noted, "It's almost like science fiction. You go through no security; there's a lounge with drinks."
Ganis added that the job of a flight attendant was so different than it is now. She said, "We were treated as we were hostesses of a dinner party, and it was a movable feast. We would become friends with our passengers; we would know them by name. We would help them plan their trips. Because the flights were longer and there was no entertainment, it was much more friendly and interactive. Nearly 80 percent of Pan Am crews were from all over the world. That was part of the discovery too - for the girls to get to know each other. It informed us in ways that even my education did not."

To see what sets the show apart from Mad Men and Christina Ricci's take on playing a stewardess, just

Christina Ricci added that an integral part of playing a Pan Am stewardess is expressing the excitement that they felt. She noted that the cast is playing these "glamorous sort of symbols" that have so much pride in welcoming these passengers, and so much pride in travel.
As for whether or not the stewardesses were being exploited for their looks, Ricci added, "There is this misconception because, in reality, the job allowed these women to have a freedom that they weren't given in a regular role in life at this time. Yes, they had to pass through girdle checks and grooming checks, but they were then allowed to travel freely and see the world in a way that other people didn't get to see and be in charge of their own lives in a way that other women didn't have."
Ricci also stated that any misconceptions about the women will be gone with five-10 minutes of watching the show, and that "it's actually kind of great for young women and girls."
Producer Thomas Schlamme was quick to shoot down any connection between Pan Am and Mad Men. He noted that "television is just execution, not time period" and that Pan Am "has nothing to do with Mad Men" other than the fact that they both happen to be set in the '60s.

Match the Celebrity to Their Running Shoe!

Heather Dale — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:30:38 PDT

Is it weird that I zero in on pictures of celebrities shoes when they're leaving the gym or out running? I don't know why I'm so obsessed - maybe because unlike their workout attire, it's usually easy to identify the brand of shoes they are wearing? I know I have my running shoe favorites, so I guess it's fun to see what certain celebrities like wearing. If you're an athletic shoe junkie like me, you're going to love this quiz. It's time to see if you can match the celebrity with their running shoes!

Question 1 of 8

Guess who loves her Mizunos?

Guess Who's Wearing Nike Free Shoes?

FitSugar — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:31:08 PDT

Can you guess which celeb is rocking a pair of Nike Free shoes?

Met Gala: Christina Ricci

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:30:03 PDT

Christina Ricci went for the gothic romance look via a webbed Zac Posen gown with an incredible train and strategic cutouts. She kept her hair pulled back and accessorized with pendant earrings, but the star was clearly the dress, which looked like it came straight out of a Tim Burton movie. What's your feeling?
Vote on all of our Met Gala polls here!

Gwen Stefani and Red-Headed Drew Barrymore Hit the MOCA For a Night of Street Art

Allie Merriam — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:57:06 PDT

It was a star-studded evening at the MOCA in LA last night, as Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, and more attended the opening of the Art in the Streets, the first major retrospective of graffiti art in the US. Gwen and Gavin are longtime supporters of the museum and its director, Jeffrey Deitch, after stepping out for another event there last Fall. Drew Barrymore and her red hair also made a cameo after she debuted the new hue Wednesday night at a book party. Other celebs like Adrian Grenier, pregnant Pink, and Christina Ricci were on hand to toast icons like Shepard Fairey and Thierry Guetta, the star of last year's documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Shepard and Thierry's work is represented there along with pieces by Banksy.

Link Time - Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams Heat Things Up

BuzzSugar — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:11 PST

First drool-worthy photo from Terrence Malick's upcoming romance, starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams - Hollywood Reporter
Find out who's rumored for the new season of Dancing With the Stars - TV Squad
Oscars' biggest losers (sorry, Johnny Depp) - Moviefone
Lynda Carter shares her thoughts on the new Wonder Woman - TV.com
Christina Ricci in talks for ABC's new '60s-set series, Pan Am - Vulture
Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine may judge NBC's The Voice - EW.com
Jessica Biel joins Playing the Field with Gerard Butler and Uma Thurman - Slash Film
See Danny Boyle's production of Frankenstein at a movie theater near you - The Playlist
America's Next Top Model contestants: where are they now? - BellaSugar

5 Wintry Hair Color Ideas to Take You Right Into the New Season

Jaime Richards — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:00:03 PST

The weather outside may be frightful, but your hair doesn't have to look the part. Celebrity colorist Jason Backe of the Ted Gibson Salon in New York has worked with stars like Anne Hathaway, Ashley Greene, and Christina Ricci, and now he has a few words of advice to share with us. So if you're feeling a bit uninspired with your hair color, let Jason guide you in the right direction.

Link Time!!!

FabSugar — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:00:04 PST

Golden Globe nods are in! Which style star are you most excited to see? - People
Look of the day: Reese Witherspoon - InStyle
Lauren Lauren: Lauren Bush is engaged to Ralph Lauren's son David - Vogue UK
J.Crew welcomes new partner Lulu Frost - Stylelist
Fake out: six fresh faux-fur pieces - Fashionologie
Christina Ricci in Zac Posen at the 2010 New York Stage and Film Winter Gala - Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Status update: Twitter-inspired necklaces from Survival of the Hippest - Nylon Blog
New Pre-Fall collections: Thakoon and Thakoon Addition - The Cut
Would you wear a long-sleeved minidress? - College Fashion
Natalie Portman through the years - Vogue Daily
All I want for Christmas is Hermes - Bag Snob