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7 for All Mankind Stirrup Jean: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:00:22 -0700

So there's been buzz that the stirrup is back, but I'm still convinced that it's all coming from the denim companies, trying to get us to buy another new pair of jeans. Take a good, hard look at these 7 for All Mankind Stirrup Jeans, $168, and ask yourself: is the stirrup jean really, truly going to make a comeback? I think not.

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Updated: Robbie Williams Proposes to Ayda on the Radio, Now His Mum Confirms It's True!

PopSugarUK — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:15:18 -0800

Robbie Williams proposed to his girlfriend Ayda Field live on 2Day FM in Sydney yesterday! After talking about proposals with the show's hosts he turned to Ayda and said: "I love you so much. Would you be my betrothed until the end of time?" It was a lighthearted moment, but Robbie has been talking about marrying Ayda - his girlfriend of three years - a lot recently and they certainly seemed happy as they joked together on the show - listen here!

The pair have just left Sydney, and were mobbed by press at the airport! Robbie's manager told GMTV this morning that the proposal was just a bit of fun - I wonder how long we'll have to wait for the two to make it official?

UPDATE: Despite his manager's protests this morning, Robbie's mum Jan has now confirmed that the news is true on BBC Radio 5 Live. She said he'd revealed his plan to her a week ago, and said:

"I've always wanted a daughter-in-law. I don't think [the wedding] will be that far in the not-too-distant future, but that's all I'm going to say on that. I'm very excited. I'm really pleased. They've been together for nearly three years, so it's about time. She's a great mate, as well as a lover. She's got all the qualities that he needs in a girl. It's a lovely match."

It's not been revealed whether the radio proposal was for real, or if Robbie proposed previous to the show. Congratulations to them both!

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Fantastic Mr. Fox: Lives Up to Its Title

BuzzSugar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:53:10 -0800

For the past five years, Wes Anderson's wide fan base has been waiting for his first fully animated film. Would his adaption of Roald Dahl's children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox appease the same crowd that holds Bottle Rocket and The Royal Tenenbaums near and dear to their hearts? The answer is an emphatic yes, and the best news is that you don't even have to enjoy Anderson's other work to fall in love with this film.

The story follows the wily Mr. Fox, a professional robber turned family man (er, fox) who just isn't satisfied with his quiet life working as a newspaper columnist. Even a move to prime real estate isn't enough to satiate his appetite for a little trouble making, and Mr. Fox (or "Foxy" as his friends call him) decides to take on the biggest adventure of his life. That's just the tip of the iceberg though, so read more.

Mr. Fox isn't your average wild animal; in fact he's just the opposite. He lives a civilized life with his wife Felicity (Meryl Streep) and 12-year-old son, Ash, making an honest living as a newspaper columnist. Like a kid who can't sit still, Mr. Fox has trouble curbing his desires to rebel and go back to his life stealing squab and running into trouble. Against his wife's wishes, Mr. Fox convinces his dim-witted but trusty sidekick Kylie (Wally Wolodarski) to take on one last hurrah. The crime? Ripping off the three biggest (and meanest) farmers around - Boggis, Bunce and Bean. When Mr. Fox starts an all-out war, he is forced to join forces with his family, friends, and neighbors - and that's where the fun begins.

The film's brilliance lies in the fact that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a movie for grown-ups disguised as a kiddie flick. Even with Anderson's name stamped all over it, there's no denying the furry animals dressed as humans. The animation makes the plot play out like a story book come to life; we're taken deep into the fox hole and beyond in a world that looks like a dollhouse made for fuzzy creatures. Kids will love the adventure and the colors, but the witty dialogue and quirky characters are made for the grown-ups.

The movie features a crew of lovable characters who deliver hilarious one-liners when they aren't breaking into impromptu dances. There's nothing new about a movie featuring animals acting like humans, but the actors make the movie the gem that it is. Jason Schwartzman playing a crabby 12-year-old but using his regular deep voice is genius. Clooney and Bill Murray (as badger, Mr. Fox's lawyer) bantering back and forth but replacing swears with the word "cuss" never gets old (as in "This place is a cluster cuss" and "What the cuss is wrong with you?").

Rare is the animated film with this much wit, cleverness, and chemistry between characters, but Fantastic Mr. Fox hits it right on the head. Score one more for Mr. Anderson.

(Don't forget that if you see a movie that you'd like to review, you can post your write-up in the Movie Review Group in Community - I may even post it here on the site!)

PopUK Gift Guide: Twilight Saga Fan

PopSugarUK — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:55:03 -0800

'Tis the season to be buying presents, and I've got a feeling many of us will be hoping for something vampire/werewolf related under our Christmas tree this year. If you have a Twihard in your life, or if indeed you're a fan of all things Twilight yourself, check out my gift ideas.

As well as all four books in the series, there are movie companions, a director's notebook, and a cute collection of journals. Music fans will love the soundtracks, and there's an official calendar for 2010 too. You can wear your affiliation with Team Edward and Team Jacob t-shirts, cuddle up to a branded pillow, or drink from a Bella Swan bottle. There are even action figures of the characters, plus replica pieces of jewellery!

Check out FabUK and BellaUK's gift guides too!

BellaSugar's Gift Guide: The Smooth Operator

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:30:00 -0800

We all know guys like this. He's the one who's perfectly shaven, has flawless, perhaps even tanned skin, and is typically dressed to impress unless he's rocking gym gear. These men (aka metrosexual types) are fabulously fun to shop for because they live to indulge in grooming goodies as much as you love your beauty products.

Below are a slew of gift selections to choose from, however, if you're in the position to splurge, might I suggest my new addiction, The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System (£172 - £147). After hearing rave reviews time after time, I've finally scored one and it's amazing how much smoother and clearer my skin has become in just a month.

Have fun shopping for your super suave member of the opposite sex!

COMME DES GARÇONS - 2 Man Eau de Toilette 50ml - £61.00	Elemis Smooth Result Shave Oil 35ml - £19.00
Self Tan Bronzing Spray 200ml - £20.00	Bullocks Shaving Cream 100ml, Cowshed - £15.00
Mens BRIGHTENER 35ml, ESPA - £32.00	Fleur Du Male Eau De Toilette - £28.00
Molton Brown Smoothing Lila Leaf Hair Gloss, 50ml - £16.00	Decléor 50ml skin energiser face cream - £34.73
Michael Kors For Men eau de toilette - £35.23	Yves Saint Laurent for Men Touche Eclat - £23.00
125ml Shiseido men cleansing foam - £18.50	Liz Earle Sensitive Shave Cream + Hot Cloth Kit - £11.00
Clear ghd New IV Mini Styler - £110.00	Monsieur Self Tanning Gel, 50ml - £18.00
Philips Arcitec Shaver RQ1095 - £244.69	Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Scrub For Men, 100ml - £14.09
Korres Grooming Absinthe Shave Cream 150ml - £16.25	Nickel 125ml smooth operator shaving gel - £10.00
Bentley Handmade Brown Leather Washbag/Toiletry Case - £413.22	HeadBlade Travel Slick Shave Cream 59ml - £3.00

I'm Asking: What's Your Black Friday Budget?

SavvySugar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:00:00 -0800

With Black Friday sales just within reach, I'll admit my shopping list of must haves is growing by the day. I love to keep an ongoing list of all the items I'm craving, but have to remind myself that I can't shop for all of them at once. So, in order to ensure that I don't go overboard this year, I'm setting a "cannot-go-over" budget, and vowing not to spend a dime more than I've promised. It's obviously tempting to blow all of my cash, but I'm planning to spend a lot smarter with my new budget in place. So tell me, are you relying on a strict spending limit to keep spending in check? What's your Black Friday budget?

Do You Make Your Family's Thanksgiving Meal?

babysugar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:42 -0800

Sometime around the holidays, moms move into superhero mode and take on the added responsibilities of chef extraordinaire, Santa's lil helper, and hostess with the mostess. All in the name of family and love, super-moms manage to pull it off gracefully and with tact leaving everyone around her happy, satiated, and hopefully, grateful. One of the first tasks of the season is cooking the full Thanksgiving feast. While turkeys are often passed off to the father, many a mother slave over the stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy and pies. On top of that, she somehow presents a beautiful table with polished silver, ironed linens and spotless glasses. On the other hand, some ladies are wise to pass off the cooking torch to grandma, restaurants or other helping hands.

Where do you fall in the cooking spectrum - are you the family chef this Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Loved Ones!

GeekSugar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:10:33 -0800

I'd like to send a heartfelt thanks to all of you for being such loyal readers of GeekSugar and for sharing your views and great content with us day in and day out. I hope you are able to enjoy this holiday with those you love and remember to give thanks for all that you are grateful for (even if it is your Xbox or Wii - tee hee).

Don't Take a Nap, Take a Walk Instead

FitSugar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:30:55 -0800

Some of you have families that get active before the big Thanksgiving meal, playing a game of touch football, going for a hike, or running a few miles before gorging on the turkey and all the trimmings. If this doesn't sound like you're family, that's OK. But after your feast, encourage the family to go for a walk, instead of slumping onto the couch after the big feast. Walking after a rich meal actually reverses the arterial damage caused by fat.

Walking also aids digestion and can prevent heartburn if you're prone to it. Going for a brisk stroll will also offer some much needed fresh air to prevent getting sick and can help burn some of those calories you consumed. Not only that, but you can get away from the annoying relatives who ask those oh-so-personal questions about your love life. When you get back, if your stomach is still feeling uneasy, give these relaxing stretches a try.

Shirtless Gavin Gives Us All a Reason to Be Thankful

PopSugarUK — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:45:48 -0800

Tennis fan Gavin Rossdale stripped down shirtless to play in Beverly Hills yesterday. With all that energy expended on the court, Gavin will be looking forward to his turkey today: Happy Thanksgiving to all our American readers and friends! It's becoming quite the annual tradition for Gavin to pick up his racket before the big Holiday, as the rocker also took to the tennis courts this time last year. The Stefani-Rossdales certainly love their big Autumn events.

To see more pictures of Gavin in all his shirtless glory, just read more.

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