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Get the Look: The Break-Up

CasaSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:26 PDT

I have to admit that my favorite parts of the 2006 film The Break-Up had less to do with the plot line and more to do with Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston's gorgeous Chicago condo. Since Aniston's character is an art dealer, the movie is also chock full of great art. Check out my ideas for getting the look of the film.

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Look of the Day: Gold Fever

FabSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:22 PDT

Ready to start the day in style, crypeguin rocks a black leather jacket with a pair of skinny jeans. The shimmery top finishes off her look and has left me with a case of gold fever.

Here's what she has on:

Jacket: Mike and Chris
Shirt: Susan Lawrence
Jeans: Tommy Jeans
Shoes: Issac Mizrahi

Congrats to crypenguin!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar! If you live overseas and have a Fab outfit to share, join the Overseas Fashionistas Group, to submit a Look in this group learn how to post a blog.

Download The Break-Up For a Bargain

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:30:04 PST

If you haven't yet seen the Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn vehicle The Break-Up, you can download the movie on Amazon for a song. For just $3.99, you get a digital version of the movie that you can watch on your PC or TV. Technically, this is just a "rental," which means that you can only store the file for up to 30 days, at which point it will expire. This isn't exactly an instant classic I'd want to buy and keep, but I love the idea of virtually renting the flick during my holiday downtime. It would also make a fun little gift.

More Clothes From The Break-Up: Jen's White Hot Trench Coat

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:31:14 PDT

If you've been reading Fabsugar for a while, you know I'm somewhat obsessed with Jennifer Aniston's fabulous wardrobe in The Break-Up, which you can read all about here. Now, after a long search, we've finally found out who makes the amazing white trench she wears at the end of the movie. It's yet another incredible piece from Calvin Klein Collection. I am sorry to report, though, that this coat is unavailable for public purchase; it was made especially for Jen for this movie. However, this Cole Haan Belted Coat, available for $895 here should be a good alternative.

I Want This Wardrobe: Jennifer Aniston in The Break-Up

FabSugar — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 02:28:50 PDT

We loved Jennifer Aniston's clothes in The Break-Up - she looked flawless in every scene! Below we've highlighted our favorite outfits Jen wore in the film, and who designed each fabulous piece.

White Button-Down Shirt, Calvin Klein Collection
Gold Leaf Necklace, Jennifer Meyer
Tank Chinoise Watch, Cartier

Fabulous Dress by Prada

More of Jen's perfect outfits so

White Button-Down Shirt, Calvin Klein Collection
Second Skin Jeans in Dark, Generra
Leather Handbag, Bottega Veneta

Brown Button Up Top, Calvin Klein Collection
Belt, Vintage

Pin Stripe Dress, Calvin Klein Collection

Second Skin Jeans in Dark, Generra
Tee, James Perse
Shoes, YSL

Fabulous White Sundress, Made Exclusively for Jen by Calvin Klein

How to Solve 3 Common Beach Photography Problems

Anna Monette Roberts — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:12:12 PDT

A day at the beach is the perfect chance to capture carefree memories, but the brightness of the sun reflecting off the sand and water doesn't often yield the best photographic results. Before you start snapping away, take a look at three common beach photography problems and simple ways you can avoid them.

The photos are overexposed: Auto mode can overexpose photos, making them appear washed out. Experiment with the camera's manual setting. First set the camera's ISO (the setting that controls the camera's sensitivity to light) to a low number, like 100. A low ISO setting is best for bright lighting. Set it to a higher number, like 400, when shooting moving objects. Next, change the white balance, and set it to daylight, shade, or cloudy-twilight-sunset, depending on the weather.

The pics are boring: Transform a shot of the sea by finding a point of interest to focus on, whether it's a rock, crashing wave, setting sun, or flying bird. The object breaks up an otherwise basic-looking landscape. Frame the pic using the rule of thirds, and include the horizon of the beach in the background to give the photo depth.

The pics have a weird bluish lighting: Try attaching a few filters to the camera. A UV filter will remove the fog effect that is caused from UV rays, and it helps protect the lens from sun damage. Experiment with a polarizing filter to reduce the glare from water and to darken the bright blue hues of the sky. It can be used occasionally, depending on the effect you are hoping to achieve.

Read Our Interviews With Halle Berry, Liya Kebede, Serinda Swan, and More

Jessica Cruel — Sun, 27 May 2012 07:00:00 PDT

Get the inside scoop on celebrity beauty from our interviews with Liya Kebede, Milla Jovovich, Halle Berry, and Serinda Swan.
An up-close look at all the best hair and makeup at Cannes.
Calling all Geminis! These zodiac beauty buys will satisfy your dual personality.
See tips for breaking your nail-biting habit.
Discover the makeup brush you should be using to apply mascara.
Well-groomed brows will always be in style, and here's how to get the look.
Three ways to wear a minty tint on your eyes.
Cream or powder blush? That is the question.
How to get great bridal hair on your wedding day.
Prevent your foundation from melting in the Summer sun.

What to TiVo: Sunday

Maggie Pehanick — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:59:58 PDT

8:00 Duets (repeat)
10:00 Rookie Blue (repeat)

8:00 Blue Bloods (repeat)
9:00 The Good Wife (repeat)
10:00 CSI: Miami (repeat)

5:30 NASCAR: Sprint Cup

8:00 Harry's Law (new, series finale)
9:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)
10:00 America's Got Talent (repeat)

Why You Should Marinate Your Meat

Leta Shy — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:29:02 PDT

Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe.

Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at high temperatures, like in grilling. Marinades can reduce HCAs by as much as 99 percent. Adding rosemary to the marinade may even up the anticancer potential of your marinade even more. While research is unclear why marinades protect meat so much, the belief is that they act as a barrier against the high heat, or may reduce chemical precursors of carcinogens from the meat.
The acid in marinades may slow the growth of harmful bacteria, like listeria.

Learn a few more tips about marinades after the break.

Men in Black 3: A Return to (Alien Life) Form

Becky Kirsch — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:29:01 PDT

I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, I had low expectations for Men in Black 3, but the newest installment is just as much fun as the original, and it actually benefits from the 15-year time lapse.

The script for the film is one of its biggest assets and truly sets Men in Black 3 apart from its predecessors. The aliens are still alive and ickier than ever now that they're in 3D, but the story is more focused on the friendship between J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) and how it has evolved over the years. We learn early on that K has been keeping a secret from J all these years, and the mystery drives a wedge between the partners. Meanwhile, a treacherous alien named Boris the Animal (played to hilarious perfection by Flight of the Conchords's Jemaine Clement) breaks out of maximum-security prison and goes back in time to get revenge on K, who arrested him back in the '60s. The day that K had Boris locked up is the key to K's secret, so J heads on a mission back in time to save K and learn the truth.

To see why Men in Black 3 is so much fun, just

Will Smith hasn't been in a movie since 2008's Seven Pounds, and I didn't realize I missed him until I found myself giggling all the way through Men in Black 3. His shtick is still the same (he's one-liners still consistent of dialogue like "Where did you come from? Planet damn?"), but you can't help but love Agent J as he bumbles through the '60s, desperately trying to sell his story to people who don't recognize him - or believe him. You can tell that Smith feels completely comfortable in the role, and in the signature suit, which still looks perfect on him, as he hasn't aged a day.

Tommy Lee Jones is ever the reliable curmudgeon, but the film mines extra laughs when J travels to the '60s and meets a much younger version of his partner, played by Josh Brolin. Brolin looks enough like Jones to pass for him, but it's really his studied delivery and mannerisms that sell the performance. We also get some insight into how K has evolved over the years (he's always had a penchant for cowboy music, but he also used to be a bit of a dreamer), giving the film an extra layer to the enjoyable banter between J and K.

I'm not usually one to gush about 3D, but the special effects really come to life in Men in Black 3 in a way they never did in the first two movies. Not only do the aliens look creepier than ever, but the cartoonish feel of the film is taken to the next level with the 3D aspect, especially with the time-travel thrill-ride element. Much like with the 3D movies from my youth, I found myself shrinking in my seat just to avoid being too close to the alien goo, blood, breath, and beyond. Combined with the welcome return of Will Smith, you've got yourself a fun, mindless blockbuster.

Photos courtesy of Sony