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Word du Jour: Famesque

TresSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:30:07 -0700

To be famesque, a celebrity's fame must be disproportionate to the success he or she has in the field he or she is purportedly famous for - say acting, singing, or professional sports. A famesque person loses at the box office, but wins in the tabloids at the supermarket check-out line. Most importantly, perhaps, a famesque person never had real fame. In other words, they're not has-beens, they're never-weres.

Amy Argetsinger, who coined the term in a Washington Post article published yesterday, cites a few examples, including Sienna Miller and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Anna Kournikova seems like another natural addition to the group, and I suppose Paris Hilton doesn't make the cut because she doesn't have an actual day job besides being Paris Hilton. A famesque person must have something she's supposedly famous for, besides being famous. Argetsinger writes:

The truly famesque possess the seeming gravitas that comes with a title and the suggestion of a job - actor, singer, pro athlete. It's just that . . . you've never seen them act, or heard them sing, or watched them play. Instead: You read about them. A lot.

Who's your favorite famesque person?

Who Do You Blame: The Cheater or the Homewrecker?

DearSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0700

In case you aren't up to date on your celebrity gossip, Sienna Miller is onto her next relationship, albeit still "rumored" with Balthazar Getty. When I saw the pictures of them together, my first reaction was obviously disappointment (he's married with four kids for crying out loud!) but I have to say my anger was directed more towards Sienna than Balthazar. Of course, it takes two to tango, but since she's the unattached, unfazed part of the equation, it's easier for me to call her the homewrecker than it is him. Unfair - yes, but I don't think I'm alone in feeling this way. When it comes to infidelity, placing blame doesn't make the problems go away yet it's still an automatic response so ladies, tell me, who do you think is to blame in this particular situation?

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Twin Peeps

GiggleSugar — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:02:00 -0700

Avril Lavigne and Sienna Miller

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Jay & Sienna: The Great Grape-Off

GiggleSugar — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:00:00 -0800

Goodness grape-cious, great balls of...grapes! Jay challenged Sienna to a mouth-stuffing contest. Between the two, who do you think is the big mouth?

THE NEW "IT" BAG

DearSugar — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:01:44 -0700

Dear Sugar
I've got to have this bag! Sienna Miller was seen carrying it in Malibu a few weeks ago. I love the handle on it. Can you work your magic and find out who makes it? Braid Babe

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Dear Braid Babe
This bag is awesome! It's Miu Miu's Coffer Bag that retails for $1,445. Life & Style Magazine just labelled it the new "IT" bag for next season. Everyone from Sienna Miller, to Mischa Barton to Maggie Gyllenhal is carrying it.

Here's the bag in leather and suede:

PS - I think Sienna looks really cute in these pictures. She's wearing Matthew Williamson shorts, Chloe Flats and a Marc Jacobs Tank Top.

Sienna's Tights

DearSugar — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:35:46 -0800

Dear Sugar
In most of the pictures you post of Sienna Miller, she is wearing these amazingly sheer tights. What brand are they and where can I buy them? Tightless in the Midwest

Dear Tightless in the Midwest
After trying to find Sienna's tights online (you are one of many who are inquiring about them, by the way) I have come up with a few leads. Hue leggings are amazing (I wear these) and they are sold at most department stores including, Barney's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Macy's and Lord & Taylor. Also, check out Roberto Robledo's tights at Charivari as well as Pucci leggings at Bergdorf Goodman. I have a feeing Sienna's are Pucci tights although; I can not be 100% sure. Another great place to check is Danskin. It is a dancer's supply store and they are sure to have a large selection. Just be careful not to get shimmer tights which are a common look for dancers!

How Do You Express Your Individuality?

DearSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:58:27 -0800

You can always seeChristina Aguilera coming because of her signature red lips. Carmen Electra and Sienna Miller used to tie a skull scarf onto everything and Jackie O. wore Chanel suits and over-sized sunglasses.

Some women have a certain fragrance that they always wear, for others it's a pair of glasses, a haircut, message t-shirts or even a specific strut. What do you do to express your individuality?

Rock and Roll Style

DearSugar — Wed, 10 May 2006 12:30:15 -0700

Dear Sugar
I am a young professional (23) in the ever changing music industry. I run a successful booking firm and spend roughly 15+ hours working per day. The course of my day can entail anything from office meetings, to business lunches to press parties. I need some wardrobe help. All I seem to be wearing lately are skinny jeans, vintage band t-shirts and Chuck Taylors. I love these clothes because I grew up dressing very punky (rock, not Brewster) and it's comfortable to me. However, I'm an attractive girl and would like to translate my rock and roll style into something a little more sophisticated. I am on the go all day long, so I need simple yet big statement pieces. Can you offer any wardrobe advice? Grungy Margie

Dear Grungy Margie
Right now gold accessories and chunky jewelry are in! You could be wearing something as simple as a wife beater and jeans but jazz it up and personalize it with a thin gold belt, metallic ballet flats, layered charm necklaces, a funky pair of earrings and a scarf tied to your bag. Go out and buy some staples - a few super long t-shirts to wear belted, a thin belt, a thick belt to accentuate your waist, a pair of flats, a pair of stilettos (for your skinny jeans) and some accessories. If you want to incorporate your rock and roll look - skulls are super hot right now. Wear a skull necklace, earrings or a skull scarf like the one Sienna Miller wears. Top the look off with a fabulous black fringe bag with bulky hardware (now that's rock and roll). Don't even consider buying anything with frills or a pastel flowery feminine pattern. Think more like red high heels, cropped opaque black tights, a short jacket and studded bracelet. Dressing like punk is about your individuality and your confidence. Be proud of who you are, rockers don't feel peer pressure to fit into society's norms - they dictate what's cool!