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Syfy's Special Effects Makeup Show Premieres Tonight

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:30:46 PST

Tonight Syfy is premiering a new reality show called Face Off, wherein professional FX makeup artists compete in increasingly challenging makeup design competitions. Special effects makeup is a fascinating field, and you can learn a lot about bone structure, color theory, and makeup in general by watching how these people work.

I'm clearly pretty excited for the show, especially since I'm always on the lookout for over-involved Halloween makeup ideas (if it doesn't take at least an hour and involve a pound of cream base, I'm not interested). Are you jazzed too, though? To check out a time-lapse video of some cool FX transformations, just keep reading.

Which Celeb Costume is More Fab - That Hot Ghoul or Ghastly Goblin?

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:00:04 PDT

Celebrities love to dress up, whether it's a fancy red carpet affair, a cocktail party, or even trick-or-treating. Play our Halloween Faceoff and choose the best celebrity costume for a chance at a $500 grand prize! Click here for official rules and good luck!

Play Our Presidential Faceoff!

CitizenSugar — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:00:13 PST

Happy Presidents Day! Today we want to know: who was the greatest president of all time? Choosing between Nixon and Lincoln might not be too hard. But what about Washington and Lincoln? To cast your vote all you have to do is play our Who's the Best President Faceoff.

How does it work? Each time you pick the "better" president - based on readers' votes - your points add up! See how the former presidents stack up against one another. Play our game and find out!

Play These Face Off Games and Win Up to $5,000!

BuzzSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:00:27 PDT

The Breakfast Club vs. Juno. Damages vs. Boy Meets World. Sex and the City vs. Lipstick Jungle. Who's to say one TV show or movie is better than another? You are! Start playing my highly addictive Face Off games, in which you guess which TV shows and movies are better when presented with two titles.

What's that? Oh, the $5,000? Right! Here's the deal: By playing any Face Off game on the Sugar Network during July, you're eligible to win some cold hard cash. A $200 prize will be awarded every day to a randomly selected player and a $5,000 prize will be given to a player at the end of the month. Yes, you heard right, $5,000 for playing our fun Face Off games. The more you play, the more chances you have to win! Here are the official rules - have fun!

To play the TV shows Face Off, click here.

To play the movies Face Off, click here.

Fat-Proof Your Life

Health — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes

It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain.

"Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause many women to pile on pounds," says Susan Albers, PsyD, author of But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The 50 Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them. "But with planning and prep, you can stay thin."

We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep - and even shed pounds - at these tricky stages. Solutions ahead.

Getting married

Heavier ever after? It can be the flip side of wedded bliss: "Six out of 10 of my clients come back heavier after the honeymoon," says celebrity fitness and wellness guru David Kirsch.

Health.com: 25 Diet-Busting Foods You Should Never Eat

Young newlyweds pack on an extra six to nine pounds in the five years after getting hitched compared to singletons, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And most of that gain happens in the first year of marriage.

"Couples start to mirror each other's eating habits," explains Albers. "You might be matching him calorie for calorie without realizing it."

Learn how to keep the pounds down postmarriage and in the mommy years, after the break.

The Vampire Diaries "Dangerous Liaisons": The Good, The Bad, and The Bloody

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:57:03 PST

The original vampire family hosts a ball on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, and the whole town puts on their finest formal wear for the event of the supernatural season. Elena has two dates to the event, but it's her date to meet the original witch that gives us insight into what's in store for Klaus and his siblings.

Speaking of Klaus, we get some developments between him and Caroline that are sweet and promising (even if she's a bit cautious to date him because of his cruelty in the past and general bloodlust). There's also a hot hookup that I didn't see coming, so there's lots to talk about this week. To get to the good, the bad, and the bloody, just keep reading.

How to Get the Most Flattering Bangs

Allure — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:54 PST

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure:

The year is starting off with a bang ... er, lots of bangs. More and more celebs are taking a page from Zooey Deschanel's book, and stepping out in long, statement-making fringe. There's Jessica Biel's ultra-trendy thick bangs, Taylor Swift's wispy style, and Olivia Wilde's side-swept ones. If you want to get in on the trend, there's more to consider than just the inevitability of growing them out. Each style of bangs works best with a certain face shape - so before you head to the salon with a picture of your favorite actress, find your most flattering fringe using these guidelines.

Struggling to Pay Off Student Loans? Here's How to Delay Them

Emily Co — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:28 PST

More people are facing bankruptcy because of student loan obligations, according to a survey by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. In fact, the student loan debt has passed $1 trillion, which is more than the nation's credit card debt.

There are several things you can do to put off paying your loans, but it's advisable to pay them on schedule. Still, there may be times where you simply can't make ends meet and pay off your loans. Here are some of your options (which many of you may already be implementing!):

Deferment: You have to meet certain qualifications for deferring, and those include being in school, having economic hardship, being unemployed, and more. Deferment is only temporary and only available for a limited period. When you defer, interest doesn't accrue on subsidized loans, but interest will still keep accumulating on your unsubsidized student loans.
Forbearance: If you don't qualify for deferment, you might be granted a forbearance. Your lender will let you pause your payments or reduce them for a period of time, but interest will continue to accrue.

Remember, there may be repayment plans that may work for you instead of deferment and forbearance, so be sure to assess all your options before making a decision.

Supermodel Style: See How Karlie Kloss Works It On and Off Duty

Marisa Tom — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:13 PST

It's no surprise we've deemed Karlie Kloss one of our stylish model MVPs. Her ever-growing list of red-carpet appearances, cool street-style snapshots, and dramatic turns on the runway make her a no-brainer for style-setting honors. Let's recap. The 19-year-old catwalking stunner has already graced the covers of Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Vogue Australia, and more. She has opened and closed the Christian Dior Couture show, received her Victoria's Secret angel wings, currently stars as the glamorous face of Oscar de la Renta's Spring '12 ad campaign, and just so happens to be BFFs with designer Jason Wu. Needless to say, Karlie's fashion-entrenched life has influenced and inspired her personal style - from super-chic Winter layers and sexy cutout gowns to ethereal floral dresses paired with moto-inspired leather jackets, she knows how to work it off duty, too. Need further proof? Just click through to see her 360-degree style profile.

Team Zoe's Joey Maalouf Answers Your Most Hair-Raising Questions

Jaime Richards — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 PST

You've learned how he creates Rachel Zoe's signature beachy waves, and you've likely admired his other work from afar (Jessica Alba's soft and pretty Golden Globes makeup, anyone?). And most recently, celebrity stylist Joey Maalouf has signed on as a beauty advisor for Slim Fast's Studio Wow! campaign, which he explains, is a way to help people be at their most confident for a big, upcoming life event.

"You know, there's no one big step that does it; it's a lot of little steps," Joey says. "First the tricks of dieting, then you start to think about your external look: styling, hair and makeup. I love making people feel like they can just do it at home - and they can," Joey adds. And that's why he's answering your most hair-raising questions. From keeping curls bouncy to Spring 2012's hottest trends, see Joey's expert advice on how you can wow the crowd when you read more.