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Palm-Palms Baby Bath Grips: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?

babysugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:21 PDT

Bath time can be rather tricky. First you have to get a usually fussy or eager babe into the water. Then, it's time to lather them up without them slipping through your fingers. Frustrated by the process, one mom has created a terry-cloth glove that provides the bath-giver with extra traction when handling a wet baby. The fingerless Palm Palms Baby Bath Grips ($10) allows you to test the water with your bare fingers while the terry serves as a towel that helps you maintain a firm grip on the child.

The Cannes Film Festival Comes to a Glamorous Close

Katie Henry — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:02:47 PDT

Diane Kruger graced the red carpet at the closing ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival today. She was among the juror panel that presented director Michael Haneke's Amour with this year's Palme d’Or, the competition's top prize. Diane kept with her black and white theme and for her final red carpet appearance she chose a formal Christian Dior ball gown. She complimented the look with minimal jewelry, and showed no signs of the $45,000 engagement gift necklace Joshua Jackson reportedly purchased for her during their stay in France.

Alec Baldwin and his fiancée Hilaria Thomas joined Diane, Adrien Brody, Ewan McGregor and Jean Dujardin were also on hand for a screening of Therese Desqueyroux, the festival's final event. It was an exciting week of fashion, entertainment, A-list parities, and hot couples, but if you missed any of it be sure to check out all the photos from the Cannes Film Festival!

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises Ellie Kemper With a Stripper

Katie Henry — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:30:53 PDT

Ellie Kemper gets a shocking surprise from Ellen - The Insider
Blossom's Jenna von Oy welcomes a daughter - People
Will Holy Motors win the Palme d'Or at Cannes? - Lainey Gossip
Jon Favreau will act in, but not direct, Iron Man 3 - HuffPost Entertainment
Kylie Minogue is showing lots of skin - D-Listed
Taylor Swift debuts a wild new look - JustJared
Is Bill Murray the coolest celebrity ever? - BuzzFeed
Kate Upton covers up in Cannes - Hollywood Tuna
Grant Bowler cast opposite Lindsay Lohan in Liz & Dick - Pink Is the New Blog
Kanye West is branching out into film - The Superficial
Are stars oversharing on Twitter? - The Daily Beast
TV marathons are taking over the holiday weekend - Zap2It
Katy Perry kisses a Marine during Fleet Week - TooFab
Check out the most stylish celebrity jet-setters - The Frisky
Is Mark Zuckerberg's new relationship status doomed? - Your Tango
Elton John's at home resting following health scare - ET Online

Know Your Ingredients: Dende Oil

Susannah Chen — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:38:10 PDT

In an age when grocery shelves are stocked with everything from toasted sesame oil to coconut oil, here's a relative unknown that you may have never heard of: dendê oil.

This oil, which has a distinctive orangey-red color and a thick, somewhat opaque consistency, is a recurring ingredient in the cuisines of Southeast Asia, West Africa, and Bahia, a northeastern region in Brazil. There, the very rich, nutty flavor of dendê oil, or azeite de dendê, as Brazilians call it, is used to flavor fritters, sauces, and stews.

The ingredient is derived from the fleshy fruit pulp of the dendê palm tree and shouldn't be confused with palm kernel oil, which is extracted from the fruit's pit. Although it's high in saturated fat, dendê is prized for its antioxidants and fatty acids, and maintains a long shelf life. Have you ever cooked with red palm oil?

Bridal Friday Link Time: Synchronized Swimmers at a Palm Springs Wedding

TresSugar — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:36:00 PDT

Synchronized swimmers at a wedding! - Ruffled
How to make a welcome tote for guests - The Wedding Chicks
How to submit your wedding to a wedding blog - Style Me Pretty
What not to ask newly engaged couples - Glamour
An elopement in a boat! - 100 Layer Cake
Love this rustic DIY wedding - Green Wedding Shoes
A sweet and tough engagement shoot - Once Wed
The drawback of saying "adults only" - The Bride's Guide
5 rehearsal dinner alternatives - SavvySugar

10 Reasons Why Tropical Prints Should Be at the Top of Your Summer Must-Haves List

Marisa Tom — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:45:42 PDT

Forget traditional Hawaiian-printed muumuus and silly parrot-themed button-up blouses: these tropical print wares are not only covetable - they'll also instantly inject your closet with a Summer-ready feel. While it's no secret we love a great floral pattern, we're currently crushing on a bolder, brighter tropical iteration of the trend. And the best part? You can incorporate the palm-tree-infused, hibiscus-filled look into every occasion. Featured on both a laid-back tie-front cropped top showcasing a Caribbean-cool scene and a flirty floral minidress, these fun prints with "vacation-bound" written all over them. Here are 10 reasons you'll want to get in on the season's obsession - click through to see them all.

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:11:03 PDT

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan.

Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed the player in 1998. Michael Robertson, CEO of MP3.com, imported the MPMan into the US and sold it on the MP3.com website. Around the same time, Eiger Labs also imported the player and rebranded it (pictured).

The MPMan came in two versions: the MPMan F10 ($299), which held 32 megabytes, or 35 minutes of music; and the MPMan F20 ($459), which held 64 megabytes, or 90 minutes of music. The player was palm-sized and featured a small LED screen on the front, with the headphone jack and control buttons on top of the device.

Read more about the MPMan after the break.

See the Top 10 Gorgeous Gowns From Past Cannes Film Festivals!

Allison McNamara — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:01 PDT

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off today, and celebrities will be flocking to the South of France in the hopes of receiving the coveted Palme d'Or best film prize. This glamorous film festival gained popularity in the 1950s with iconic attendees including Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot, and now is known for its swanky yacht parties and amazing red-carpet gowns. Accordingly, we've rounded up our 10 favorite gowns from years past - watch today's Fab Flash to see who made our list! On Allison McNamara: H&M dress.

Kristen Stewart Makes a Stop in Berlin on the Road to Cannes

Katie Henry — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:52:00 PDT

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron touched down in Berlin today following a brief stay in the UK. The ladies premiered their action-packed fairy tale, Snow White and the Huntsman, in front of a London crowd. Charlize and Kristen were also joined by their leading men, Chris Hemsworth and Sam Claflin, on the red carpet, but it wasn't until after hours that Kristen was able to relax with boyfriend Robert Pattinson. Rob turned 26 over the weekend, and the pair celebrated the milestone at a private party with friends Sienna Miller and Hugh Jackman.

For now, Kristen's focusing on her Snow White film, but soon she'll shift gears to promote another highly anticipated project. Kristen's among the many stars headed to the Cannes Film Festival to showcase their latest work. She's expected to attend the worldwide premiere of On the Road with costars Kirsten Dunst, Tom Sturridge, and Garrett Hedlund. Robert's also planning a trip to the French Riviera for the debut of his dramatic thriller Cosmopolis, though we'll have to wait and see if either actor goes home with the Palme d'Or, the festival's highest honor.

What We're Sweet On: The Cedar Soap That Makes You Stronger

Jaime Richards — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

If you love rich, woodsy scents, here's your new shower buddy: Indigo Wild Cedar Zum Bar ($4). Don't let its tough-guy exterior fool you, though. Behind the swirls of the black and white bar exist skin-softening olive, palm, and coconut oils. There's also goat's milk in the formulation, which is neither too alkaline or acidic, playing nicely with the natural pH balance of skin. And speaking of skin, what's left behind (besides a clean body, of course) is the lingering scent of subtly smoky cedarwood. Known for its relaxing properties, cedar is even said to bring you emotional strength. Can your regular bar soap do all that? Bonus: after you use it, your house/apartment will have a nice, fresh, balsamic scent permeating throughout.