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The Red Balloon ($17) is the picture book version of the 1956 children's short film, Le Ballon Rouge by Albert Lamorisse. The film, which received a Best Original screenplay Academy Award and the Palme d'Or for short films at Cannes, captures a 34-minute adventure of a small boy who happens upon a red balloon in Paris, France. The book showcases stirring stills taken during the filming of the Read more
Feminine opulence pervaded the Lanvin Fall 2012 collection, and how gorgeous it was. Elbaz has always stressed the importance of designing for women, and in this collection, women's curves took center stage, with the focus on the waist. The defining factors? Peplum, balloon sleeves, and lots of belting and draping, which weaved themselves mostly into dresses, but outerwear and richly-hued furs as Read more
Happy Valentine's Day! It may feel like a modern commercial holiday, but Valentine's Day dates back to the fifth century. Today, St. Valentine's holiday of love and affection is celebrated around the world, with different cultures taking part in their own Valentine's Day traditions. Check out today's pretty red and pink pictures, from Kate Middleton accepting a sweet card from a young admirer to Read more
Maybe it was the models' purply-blue eyeshadow, the iridescent sleeves on the structured coats, the black carpeting on the runway, or the really cool black cape that opened the show, but the Prabal Gurung woman felt mysterious — or downright otherworldly — for Fall 2012. Gurung's carefully sculpted aesthetic was still completely feminine, thanks to ruffled tops, feathers, and beading, but Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, "Baby bump?" and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, "Come on, can't a girl eat without the world thinking she's having a baby?!" The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach Read more
My November wedding was all about the love, and we really took that theme to heart when it came to the decor. We had heart balloons, pillows, favor tags, and more incorporated in the big day, and whatever I couldn't find I made. So for our table seating assignments I made little red heart magnets that would not only display the table assignments on a magnetic board, the guests could take them as Read more
In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon . . . The Margaret Brown Wise bedtime classic, Goodnight Moon, has been loved for generations and is a popular gift to give to a new baby or expectant mom. It also provides plenty of colorful inspiration for a themed — and adorable! — baby shower. Source: Hostess with the Mostess Read more
Nick Cannon posted new photos of "dem babies," his children, Moroccan and Monroe, today on Twitter! The little ones, who go by the nicknames Roc and Roe, were photographed in a variety of poses, including on a white couch underneath mylar balloons spelling out their catch phrase. Roc also modeled a necklace in one picture, while Roe read the words, "my mother sings high, my mother sings sweet" Read more
Let's face it, moving might be the most stressful thing to do. Searching for apartments, like jobs, can be excruciating and disheartening, because you have to weed through hundreds that are too expensive or don't offer any amenities. The Internet has definitely made apartment searching an easier feat, but everything takes some navigating to do. We consider these five sites worthy of helping you Read more
Kate Middleton and Prince William beamed as they left the royal wedding brunch reception in an Aston Martin. Will was behind the wheel of the car, which was decorated with balloons, a big red ribbon, and a license plate that read "JU5T WED." Kate, still wearing her Alexander McQueen wedding gown, waved to the gathered crowds as they rolled by. The newlyweds' decision to drive themselves was a Read more
