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Have You Ever Hung Up a Photo as Motivation?

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

I haven't yet cracked a copy of Andre Agassi's new tell-all, Open, but I have been reading reviews and can't help but be fascinated by the revelations about the tennis star, his equally talented wife, and his ex, Brooke Shields. I especially love this tidbit:

In preparation for her wedding to Agassi, Shields embarks on an exercise regimen and hangs an inspiration photo on the refrigerator door. The photo is of the woman who Shields thinks has perfect legs. The woman is Agassi’s future second wife, Steffi Graf.

Growing up, my mom often put a photo of her younger self on the fridge when she was trying to lose weight. Have you ever done anything like this?

Celebrities and Chefs Converge at New York Food Festival

YumSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:40:43 -0700

This past weekend, Food Network's famous hosts, New York's foremost chefs, and other celebrated figures came together to attend the New York City Wine and Food Festival.

The four-day event was chock-full of demos, discussions, and, of course, parties. Food Network favorite Giada De Laurentiis and actress Alicia Silverstone signed copies of their books. Former President Bill Clinton, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Rachael Ray talked about tackling childhood obesity. Everyone, including fellow network stars Guy Fieri and Giada De Laurentiis, turned out for the biggest event of the festival, Rachael Ray's Burger Bash.

Want to know who else was there - and who took top honors at the Burger Bash? Find out when you keep reading.

Photographer Sets New Standard For Newborn Portraits

LilSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:00:30 -0700

Show me a new mama and I'll show you a woman with a brag book filled with precious photos of her newborn. There's no denying that parents love to show off their kids, be it via images on their phones, albums in their Facebook accounts or photo albums bursting out of their bags.

While snapshots on the ol' digital camera may work for some moms, others turn to the professionals for a portrait that can become the centerpiece of their rooms. For years, Anne Geddes' whimsical shots of babies incorporated into nature were the standard by which photographers shot their subjects, but following an appearance on The Today Show, a Nebraska shutterbug with a knack for photographing sleepy newborns in some adorable poses is creating a stir. Tracy Raver's calming photos of weeks-old babes are the result of warm studios and bellies full of milk, allowing the artist to carefully maneuver the tots into her signature poses. Raver told viewers her trick was to photograph babies before they turned one month old, because that's when they get a bit feistier and can throw off a session.

Did you turn to the professionals to photograph your newborn, or did you stick with family snapshots?

Photo courtesy of Tracy Raver and Kelley Ryden Photography

Do You Prefer Traditional or Modern School Pictures?

LilSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:30:31 -0700

Strike a pose, it's picture time! Good-bye cheesy portraits - a number of schools are giving students and their parents more options when it comes to taking the traditional class shots. Last week while filling out my daughter's order form, I was surprised to see how many options were available - from an up-close-and-personal angle to the old-school shot. Some portrait companies are even encouraging students to showcase their creative side and shooting candids. Which do you prefer?

Source: Flickr User Brymo

Have You Ever Taken a Photo of Your Child With Booze?

babysugar — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:00:43 -0700

It's Labor Day weekend, and I have a feeling many a baby will be propped on the lawn chair with a cold one resting next to him while his parents snap away. If it's hot enough, mama might even put him in the cooler for a quick ice down. Moms and dads who don't condone children drinking or even wearing gear promoting the alcoholic substances may find posing the babe next to a bottle of booze harmless. What's your opinion?

Photographer to Watch: Kari Herer

CasaSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:05 -0700

I came across the work of Portland, ME-based photographer Kari Herer on Etsy and was absolutely swept off my feet. She does commercial, portrait, and fine art work, but it's her floral photography that really gets me.

Fresh peonies and hydrangea make wonderful subjects for anyone behind the camera, but take a look at Herer's work and you'll be convinced she's truly a stylist at heart. Here, she's arranged and captured a delicate magnolia on a gorgeous botanical illustration - buy an eight-by-10 print here for $25. In Peony No. 9364, flower buds prove to have strength in numbers in her well-composed arrangment. A pinecone in a teacup? Unusual, but ethereal. Herer's composition is flawless and she almost gives her subjects a vintage feel, which I adore. See more of her work when you read more.

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Oh Snap! Candy Land Comes to Life

TresSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:06:25 -0700

As if being the "crookedest street in the world" weren't cool enough, San Francisco's Lombard Street yesterday was transformed into the world's largest Candy Land board to celebrate the classic game's 60th anniversary.

The brick road was blanketed with multicolored rubber mats to serve as the game board, while kids from the University of California San Francisco Children's Hospital acted as game pieces, escorted by adults dressed as kings and princesses. They then proceeded to play a game of Candy Land just like you remember it, only way bigger. Check out the adorable pics below.

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Oh Snap! Times Square Goes Mad (Men)

TresSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700

I watched last night's season three premiere of Mad Men; did you? However, my viewing party couldn't compete with the big bash held in New York's Times Square. Hundreds of fans in '60s attire joined Mad Men actor Brian Bhatt and Project Runway alum Laura Bennett to watch the new episode and compete in a preshow costume contest. Buzz is wondering if you've ever thrown a themed viewing party, and I wonder if this fedora'd threesome took home any mad prizes? Read on for more fun photos.

Oh Snap! Medal Winner Adds Another Feather to His Cap

TresSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:31:13 -0700

President Obama struggled to award the Medal of Freedom to Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow at today's White House ceremony that turned into a battle of Head of State vs. headdress. The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, and this year "agents of change" were honored. Check out some of our favorite recipients.

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Oh Snap! Levi Johnston's Life on the D List

TresSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:35:59 -0700

Comedian Kathy Griffin took Sarah Palin's ex-future-son-in-law Levi Johnston as her date to the Teen Choice Awards last night. Levi said of his date: "She's beautiful and funny. She's the star of the night."

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