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Biel Doesn't Want To Take It All Off

PopSugar — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:01:06 PDT

Jessica Biel and her newly darkened locks hung around on the set of Powder Blue with Ray Liotta yesterday. Despite having one of Hollywood's sexiest bodies, Jessica is shy about showing too much skin for the cameras. Apparently she's taking a page out of Natalie Portman's book and is scared that photos of her shooting racy scenes will be leaked on to the internet. She's done a lot of photo shoots in minimal clothing, so we're wondering how much more she's going to have to bare for her role. Maybe Justin can give her a little lesson in being comfortably topless in front of the cameras.

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Jessica Biel Goes Dark

Molly — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:30:08 PDT

Jessica Biel's new role apparently involved a hair color change, because the actress was sporting a much darker 'do on the set of her new movie, Powder Blue with costar Ray Liotta. I'm assuming make up has something to do with it, but this hair color kinda washes the life out of uber-fit Jessica. Unfortunately for Jess, her (grumpy) boy JT's tour is bringing him to the south and then Canada before he's back in LA in September. Maybe he left his girl some of his grandmother's pecan pie to remember him by. You know, since it looks like she indulges in sweets all the time.

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5 Ways to Green Up With Spirulina

Lizzie Fuhr — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:08:28 PST

The superfood spirulina is a long lost love of health nuts in the 1970s, and I'm here to make a serious case for its comeback. This blue-green algae has gone a little under the radar, but there's good reason to incorporate all its goodness into your diet.

Amino acids make up 62 percent of spirulina, making it a complete protein. It's one of the few known plant sources of vitamin B12 (great for vegans), and it's full of amino acids, enzymes, and probiotics that may help to enhance your immune system and digestive health. At first glance, the dark green powder can be a little intimidating, so here are five easy ways to go a little greener with this superfood.

Ring in Spring With a Colorful Breakfast Setting

Angela Swinderman Elias — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:00:46 PST

The easiest way to celebrate seasonal shifts in your home is by switching out smaller decorative accessories. I'm already fantasizing about setting the perfect Spring table, and for me that means a modern but colorful spread in a sunny breakfast nook.

Instead of the traditional flowers in a vase centerpiece, I like the idea of creating a more sculptural version that becomes the focus of the table. I love the idea of taking a terrarium vase and filling it with shallow water, pale yellow freesia, and green succulents for a fresh take on Spring posies. Make your own or save yourself the time by snagging this Zen World arrangement ($150, top, left).

Known for having exquisitely designed wares for foodies and hostesses alike, Alessi's new 1-cup size Moka Alessi Espresso Coffee Maker ($40, top, center) is just as handy as it is adorable. Breakfast for two becomes even more fun with a pair of these mini espresso makers sitting on the table.

These Arzberg Tric Egg Cups ($20 for two, bottom, left) also double as napkin rings! There's nothing better than tabletop items that can serve double duty, especially when they have sleek, powder blue silhouettes.

Click on the items above to shop directly to create your own Spring breakfast setting!

Emilio Pucci Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:20:38 PST

Peter Dundas showed off his signature sex appeal for Emilio Pucci's Fall 2012, crafting a decadent line in fur, sheer, and rich leather detail. It was a little like sensory overload at Pucci - that's not to say that it wasn't all done with perfect precision - there was just a lot to take in. When Dundas isn't honing his craft on ultrasexy evening wear - full-length, figure-flaunting gowns with sheer cutouts or embellished detail - he offers up brilliant prints on both slouchy suiting and drama-inducing frocks. Nearly everything gets the luxe treatment; if it's not a fur tossed nonchalantly over gowns and metallic suiting, then it's skirts and shifts finished in textured croc - and a leg-baring slit went with practically anything. Still, to sum it all up in red-carpet glamour would mean missing the menswear-inspired coats and tuxedo jacket paired with smart cropped trousers and finished in sharp white and black or soft powder blue. Dundas zeroes in on both the supersexy and the smarter stuff here - and with all things, he stuns.

Trends: Sheer, cutouts, leather, fur, menswear, slits, metallics.
Colors: White, soft blue, nude, eggplant, olive green, kaleidoscope prints.
Key Piece: The delicate blue embellished cocktail sheath.
Accessories: Jewel-adorned pumps, tall suede boots, crisscross strappy stilettos, chain-strap box clutches, fur hats.
Who Would Wear It: Sexy red-carpet types with a taste for drama; fans like Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jil Sander Fall 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:55:50 PST

Raf Simons bowed out at Jil Sander with a soft pastel palette and minimalist silhouettes for Fall 2012. His finale - a modest showing of femininity in truly modern proportion - was met with a standing ovation. The trick was subtlety in both color play and the measure of each silhouette - colors were rich, but soft; cutouts were sexy, but never overt. There was grace and balance in every look. We're treated to evening wear in sporty-cum-sexy corsetted cocktail dresses, with a flash of patent that feels fresh and ladylike, never offensive; while tops are cut with lingerie-inspired, body-conscious detailing that's all at once provocative and elegant. The collection as a whole walks that line between innovation and restraint: a flash of metallics, an oversize powder pink coat. Each piece works in perfect balance delivering, above all, wearability. Jil Sander has some big shoes to fill when she returns to take the helm next season.

Trends: Minimalist, pastels, metallics, jumpsuits, corsetted bodices, cutouts.
Colors: Soft pink and blue, red, camel, nude, navy, white, and silver.
Key Piece: The cutout jumpsuit that's sophisticated and just sexy enough.
Accessories: Ankle-strap pointed-toe pumps, colored handheld clutch, and sophisticated leather satchels.
Who Would Wear It: Girls like Kate Bosworth, Zoe Saldana, Kerry Washington; the femme with modern edge.

How Not to Look Washed Out and Other Color-Correcting Tips

Jaime Richards — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:28:27 PST

Have you ever had a top on and thought, "Ew, this color is doing absolutely nothing for my complexion?" We've all been there. And the same principle rings true with makeup, particularly when it comes down to the old-school notion that warms must wear warms and cools must wear cools.

"I don't like to tell people they can't wear colors because I've always believed we should be able to wear whatever we please," explains celebrity makeup artist Emily Kate Warren. "That, paired with the fact that it's difficult for people to determine their undertones, may mean they are assessing themselves wrong and avoiding colors they could actually wear." But luckily there are a few ways you can still wear the colors you love, even if it takes a little bit of color correction to get there. See Warren's tips when you keep reading.

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012

Marisa Tom — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:11:28 PST

We can always count on Oscar de la Renta for red-carpet perfect dresses and the most elevated execution of ladylike wares, and this season was no exception to the rule. Marked by a definitive nod to the refined woman, Oscar upped his fantasy fashion quotient with a collection positively dripping in jewels. Teardrop-shaped pearl earrings, antique-inspired brooches, embellished sheaths, satin-and-diamante headbands, and even jewel-print graphics popped up on the runway. In addition to the dazzle factor, the designer honed in on updating his classic tweed jackets, perfectly tailored circle skirts, and "ladies who lunch" suits for both the younger, daring crew and the more sophisticated set. He adorned dresses with long pastel-hued feathers, added long, chunky cable-knit cardigans for a casual feel, and polished off looks with bejeweled leather belts. And as any fairy-tale show must end, Oscar delivered stunning, princess-worthy, or in this case - Academy Awards-worthy - ball gowns. These frothy, ethereal creations boasted full skirts, slightly drawn up in front like theater curtains, and off-the-shoulder necklines, and of course, they have "A-list" written all over them. See below for more Oscar de la Renta details.

Trends: Jewel embellishments, brooches, refined suits, and fairy-tale gowns.
Colors: Soft pink, powder blue, red, and black.
Key Piece: The voluminous jaw-dropping ball gowns in both slate blue and muted pink - chances are, we'll be seeing these confections on the red carpet very soon.
Accessories: Teardrop-shaped pearl earrings, antique-inspired brooches, fishnet stockings, velvet bow tie shoes, and satin-and-diamante headbands.
Who Would Wear It: Oscar de la Renta's arsenal of loyal fans, like Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Chastain, and Anna Wintour.

A Doctor Dishes: Which "Superfoods" Are Worth the Cost?

LearnVest — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

Most people you speak to these days are trying to stretch every dollar as far as possible - even the ones they spend buying apples and oranges.

Food prices are expected to increase yet again this year, and food manufacturers are making portions smaller without reducing prices. Not surprisingly, a recent Rasmussen poll found that 93 percent of adults report paying more for groceries now than they did a year ago.

So how can we supercharge our grocery dollars and get them to do overtime for us?

Yes, some foods are obviously a better nutritional deal than others (think apples vs. potato chips), but there’s another class of foods that blows the rest of the field away in terms of nutrients and health-protecting qualities: superfoods.

Superfoods can help prevent diabetes and heart disease, repair damage to your body’s cells, and more. But before you go piling them into your cart, know that some superfoods are better nutritional bargains than others. As a doctor and a mom, I’ve sleuthed out which ones are worth the extra cost in terms of their long-term health benefits. Below is the scoop on which ones may help you age better, ward off cancer, and more.

What to Know Before Buying Superfoods

Before we dive into what to buy, there are a few important things to remember about consuming these foods:

Eating foods fresh and in their natural state, especially fruits and vegetables (rather than in pill or powder supplement form), usually allows us to absorb the greatest amount of their nutrients. The way a superfood is processed or cooked can significantly lower its antioxidant content.
If the superfood can’t be eaten fresh, look for easy and appetizing recipes containing it. No matter how “super” a superfood may be, if you don’t know how to cook it, you’ll probably let it go to waste.

Are Superfoods "Good Buys" If I’m Shopping on a Budget?

Read on to find out.

We Love Anna Dello Russo's Milan Fashion Week Style - See All of Her Looks Thus Far

Marisa Tom — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:34:34 PST

There are few people who can pull off the good and the wildly fantastical looks we see come down the runway as well as Vogue Japan's editor-at-large Anna Dello Russo does. Her absolute love of fashion is apparent in every luxe fur coat, ornate dress, silky bomber jacket, leather pant, oversized fascinator, vintage necklace, and enviable pair of heels she wears - and therefore, we can't help but admire her effortlessly cool commitment to style. Now that the frenzied lineup of fashion weeks is halfway through, we've been treated to a great dose of ADR sightings, most recently including a menswear-inspired veiled look at DSquared, a shimmery mix of fur and metallics at Versace, and a powder blue floral appliqué frock at Missoni. Click through to see up-to-the-minute Anna Dello Russo moments as she traipses her way through Milan Fashion Week. Next up? Paris Fashion Week, so stay tuned.