Bridal Friday Link Time: Diamond Jubilee E-Shoot


Updated 05/25/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Engagement Shoot

Cheeky inspiration for a Queen Elizabeth II-themed engagement shoot — Glamour This creative elopement shoot is inspired by Moonrise Kingdom — Green Wedding Shoes A desert-wonderful wedding topped off with hot-pink Manolo Blahniks — Style Me Pretty Expectant bride plans fun "flash wedding" — 100 Layer Cake This 10-year anniversary vow-renewal ceremony has a lot of heart — The Read more

Men in Black 3: A Return to (Alien Life) Form


Updated 05/25/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Men in Black 3 Movie Review

I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more

A Veggie-Filled Indoor Picnic


Updated 05/24/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Asparagus and Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

A sandwich of asparagus and mushrooms could be kind of dull — or, as Between the Bread demonstrates, it could be a triumphant lesson in culinary restraint. Ann Arbor's famed Zingerman's Deli is known for its corned beef sandwiches, but it's also not shy when it comes to packing on farmers market fresh veggies. This recipe, dubbed Rodger's Big Picnic, comes from my trusty Roadfood Sandwiches Read more

"I'm Not Sure What I Want Anymore"


Updated 05/23/12 1:54 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

I'm Not Sure What I Want Out of My Relationship

This question is from a Group Therapy post in our TrèsSugar Community. Add your advice in the comments! I am having a hard time making some big decisions in my life right now. My boyfriend and I are currently long distance, but we were together for over two years before that. After he moved, we stayed together for a while and then broke up for a few months because of the distance and unclear Read more

See How We Gave This Ikea Lampshade a Nautical Twist!


Updated 05/22/12 4:51 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

DIY Rope Lampshade

As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Elka Karl and I have been thinking of ways to punch up basic Ikea products. You may have seen how I added block-printed ikat polka dots to this Asele lampshade ($15). Well, now I'm revisiting the same shade with an entirely different approach. Armed with some thin manila rope, a glue gun, and a Bran table lamp base ($20), I set out to create a Read more

How to Wear a Bra Top: 3 Ways to Channel Your Inner Kelly Kapowski


Updated 05/22/12 8:59 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear a Crop Top or Bra Top

When we first heard that crop tops (and more specifically, bralets) were going to be big for 2012, we had our reservations — it seemed like a look best suited for outdoor music festivals and costume parties — but after seeing the midriff-baring look on the runways at Dolce & Gabbana, Nina Ricci, Prada, and others, we inevitably changed our tune, and are officially smitten with the idea Read more

Jessica Alba Gives Her Maxi the Cool-Girl Denim Treatment


Updated 05/22/12 10:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jessica Alba Maxi Dress and Denim Vest May 22, 2012

Jessica Alba layered up a breezy maxi dress and made quite a case for adding a denim vest to our Summer wardrobe staples while out in LA. Her jean topper is just the thing to toughen up her easy day dress, giving it just the right dose of cool. Really, Jessica's dress is just the starting point for this street-styled ensemble; we love that she plays up her seasonal add-ons, slipping into metallic Read more

10 Minutes to Bikini-Ready Abs!


Updated 05/22/12 2:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

10-Minute Abs Workout With Celebrity Trainer Teddy Bass

Celeb trainer Teddy Bass knows you need to work the entire torso and all four layers of abdominal muscles to create a sleek midsection. In this 10-minute workout, Cameron Diaz's longtime trainer mixes plank variations and roll-ups with standing ab exercise for a complete core workout. Press play and get ready to feel your belly burn — in a good way, of course! Read more

Looks of the Week!


Updated 05/20/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Street Style May 20, 2012

Floral denim iterations, bold red leather styles, and one work-appropriate high-low hem? All in a week's work for our stylish Fab community. With unpredictable Spring weather to contend with, we loved spotting a fun mix of layered looks and lighter warm weather wares. Here are our favorites: red, black, and white; casual denims; penny-pincher fashion; little details; red leather; floral denim Read more

Bridal Friday — Rainbow Parasols Add a Splash of Color


Updated 05/18/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Rainbow Parasols in Wedding

These bridesmaids have a rainbow connection — Green Wedding Shoes Download this ultimate wedding planning checklist! — SavvySugar Vintage travel wedding ideas — The Wedding Chicks The peplum trend comes to wedding gowns — The Bride's Guide A romantic elopement on a prairie — Style Me Pretty Festive neon wedding inspiration — 100 Layer Cake How to plan a same-sex wedding at Tokyo Read more