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5 Reasons New Moon Is Good: A Follow-Up

BuzzSugar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:30:02 -0800

Last April, while New Moon was in production, I gave you five reasons why I thought the movie could be good. I think the sequel is better than Twilight, which many of you agree with, but let's get back to my five April theories - does New Moon fulfill them all?
Photos courtesy of Summit Entertainment

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10 Pop Culture Werewolves With Bite

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:44 -0800

I already told you that werewolves were the new vampires, and I have evidence in spades: first, news broke that there's a movie adaptation in the works of wolf romance novel Shiver, and today comes the news that '80s werewolf thriller The Howling will be remade as The Howling: Reborn. But like vampires, werewolves aren't anything new - and to prove it, check out my list of some of the best werewolf characters in pop culture.

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The Top 10 Moments of the 2009 American Music Awards

BuzzSugar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:57 -0800

The American Music Awards promised us big-name musical acts, and it delivered. I was there for every moment from the red carpet to the press room to the closing performance (a very jaw-dropping routine by Adam Lambert). Taylor Swift dominated the honors, and I've already shared the full list of winners; now, I'm here to bring you all of the other highlights from the evening - including the stuff you didn't see. Ready? Let's begin!

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13 Under $20 Wines Perfect For Hostess Gifts

partysugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:34 -0800

Do you have an iPhone? Then stop what you're doing right now and download the Nirvino (my preferred online drinking community) wine ratings guide. With over one million wines listed by name, price, grape varietal, flavor profile, region, and producer, the wine application is an amazing resource to always have at your fingertips.

Not only does it provide food pairing suggestions, but there's also lots of fun lists to browse. Food Network's Aida Mollenkamp shares her favorite wines to drink while cooking, Sommelier Mark Bright rounded up his top bottles from Whole Foods, and yours truly has even created a list!

I headed to Safeway to pick out the best wines - all of which are under $20 - for hostess gifts. I've tasted and enjoyed these wines and would bring them to a party. Be it a birthday bash at Hog Island oyster farm, an intimate Thanksgiving dinner, or an upcoming holiday soirée, there's a bottle for every occasion. To check out my list, keep reading.

Fab Gift Guide: Kid Bro

FabSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:22 -0800

I always get stuck when it comes to buying gifts for all the young dudes. This holiday, I've come prepared with a selection of fresh gifts for every type: the musical genius, fresh skateboarder, tech-savvy, and sports enthusiast. What boy wouldn't love these awesome Von Zipper Chakkra Gloss Ski Goggles ($95). I want a pair for myself. Make sure to check out all the Sugar Network's 2009 Holiday Gift Guides as well.

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Fab Gift Guide: Lil' Sis

FabSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:22 -0800

This holiday, treat your lil' sis, or budding style star in your life, with surprising trinkets and decadent gifts. She'll always appreciate a fantastic piece of jewelry, cozy scarf, cool tee, or even a fun tote. If you're looking for something extra special, I suggest these Metallic Ugg Booties ($360). Peruse the rest of my girlie gifts. Be sure to check out all the Sugar Network's 2009 Holiday Gift Guides as well.

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Who's Your Favorite Female Author?

TresSugar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0800

It's no secret that we love female writers around here at Sugar HQ, but according to Publishers Weekly, no book written by a woman was good enough to make the list of the top 10 titles of 2009. Maybe it's time for women to start taking masculine pen names again.

In response to the disappointing list, the group Women in Letters and Literary Arts (WILLA) has put together a list of books that were overlooked, written by authors like Lorrie Moore, Rita Dove, Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, Mavis Gallant, and Alicia Ostriker.

I thought it could be fun to make our own list of amazing female authors. So tell me: who is your favorite author, who also happens to be a woman? (And if you're looking for books written by either sex, check out our list of November must reads.)

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15 Cozy Chic Sweaters You Need Now!

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0800

I recently got an intense urge to fill my closet with a ton of cozy chic sweaters. You know what spurred it? Daria Werbowy's delicious hooded sweater in Vogue Nippon. A-mazing. The key to a great sweater is it not only looking good, but feeling good on your skin, too. That's why you shouldn't skimp in this category - an itchy sweater, no matter how inexpensive, is useless. But, that's not to say that you can't find a relatively affordable style that's cool and comfy. One of them is this popcorn-colored cableknit sweater Arlenis Sosa is wearing. Proceed to see some of my cozy-chic finds at all price points.

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10 Warm Winter Coats You Need Now!

FabSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:50:22 -0800

I'm all about taking precautionary measures during flu season. Besides getting my annual flu shot, I always make sure to bundle up and stay warm. That's where a fabulous warm Winter coat comes into play. I own an arsenal of toppers from my days in NYC, but if you're still looking for that perfect outerwear piece, check out these 10 Winter coat picks. There's houndstooth print for McQueen lovers, pea coats for the classically chic, bright red for the daring stylephile, and fresh ponchos for the fashion-forward. The best thing? Every item is priced under $300 - sweet. I own a green anorak jacket similar to this Charlotte Ronson Army Twill Jacket ($290), and I can't live without it.

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10 Fashion Observations, Straight From Paris

FabSugar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:50:22 -0700

My recent trip to Paris left me inundated with chic fashion observations. Whether I was window shopping on Rue Saint-Honoré or strolling down Rue St. Germain, I would always spot a cool trend, another form of inspiration for my closet. Left and right, effortlessly gorgeous women on bikes and on foot would stop me dead in my tracks. It's a mystery how they don't brush their hair and barely wear makeup, but look so damn good. Bella, any ideas? Fashion-wise, we all know that Parisians love, love, love black. Even visitors, like L'Uomo Vogue editor Giovanna Battaglia, get sucked into the black hole when they go. Curious to know my other Paris fashion observations? Entrer!
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