Yum's March Must Haves


Updated 03/04/09 2:26 PM · Posted by partysugar · 6 comments

Yum's March Must Haves

Can you believe March is already here? With it comes longer days, the arrival of Spring, and St. Patrick's Day! Oh not to mention all the wonderful fresh produce — asparagus, artichokes, spring onions — that will be popping up in farmers markets very soon. To ensure that you make the most of March, I've rounded up the items I can't live without this month. To find out what they are, start Read more

Real Simple's Allie Lewis Clapp Reveals 10 Ingredients to Save You Hours in the Kitchen


Updated 05/02/12 12:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Food Pantry Essentials

You may vow to skip takeout in favor of cooking every weeknight dinner, but let's face it: regardless of how much you like to cook, if you've got a busy schedule, you probably don't want to spend hours in the kitchen every night. The secret? According to Allie Lewis Clapp, food director of Real Simple magazine and editor of the new book Real Simple: Easy, Delicious Home Cooking, the secret sauce Read more

Wedding DIY: An Insanely Fun Old-Fashioned Carnival


Updated 04/27/12 10:03 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

DIY Carnival Wedding

Creating an imaginative DIY wedding came naturally for video editor Ivy Calhoun and graphic designer Scott Gardenhire. After bumping into each other at several magazine parties, the two eventually became a pair. Four years later, they decided to get hitched and settled on a Spring wedding in early May 2011. After their initial venue choice fell through, they called on wedding planner Kendra Read more

Leighton Meester Reflects on Her "Crazy" but "Happy" Childhood in Marie Claire


Updated 03/14/12 4:55 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Leighton Meester Pictures in Marie Claire April 2012

Leighton Meester covers Marie Claire's new April issue. The Gossip Girl star also has That's My Boy with Adam Sandler arriving in theaters this June. Leighton appears in the magazine to chat up the Sandler comedy, but also got personal in her chat. She spoke about her tumultuous childhood, and how she worried about her family having enough money for necessities. Leighton also touched on getting Read more

Tour the Top 10 Restaurants in the World


Updated 04/19/11 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

10 Best Restaurants in the World

Yesterday, San Pellegrino and Restaurant magazine unveiled their annual list of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Considering their varied locations, highly competitive reservation spots, and steep price tags, it'll be a while before I cross most of the restaurants off my list — but hey, a girl can dream. Are you in the same tough spot? Then, in the meantime, take a virtual tour of the Read more

Elizabeth Olsen Poses for ASOS Magazine


Updated 01/30/12 7:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Elizabeth Olsen For Asos Magazine Spring Issue

Indie film star Elizabeth Olsen showed pretty Spring style for Asos Magazine's latest issue, where she talked about her famous sisters, meeting Woody Allen, and her favorite food in the feature story. Shot at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in New York City, Elizabeth sported an Elizabeth and James striped silk blouse and a MiH jacket for the cover. Click the slideshow to see how she wears Asos's Read more

Jennifer Garner Tells InStyle She'd "Do Anything" For Ben Affleck


Updated 12/13/11 3:57 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

InStyle: Jennifer Garner Would Do Anything For Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner flashed a smile yesterday while out running errands in rainy LA. She hit a few shops like Williams-Sonoma solo, and her family was a big topic of discussion during her recent interview with InStyle. In the magazine's new 2012 issue, which is available Friday, Jennifer said she'd do anything for Ben Affleck and revealed her kids' eating habits. The next year will bring a couple of Read more

To Give and to Receive: Top Gift Choices From Table Tonic's Louise Bell


Updated 11/30/11 4:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Holiday Gift Ideas From Table Tonic's Louise Bell

Louise Bell, a self-described "design junkie," former magazine creative director, and adorable Aussie, is the mastermind behind Table Tonic. The online shop stocks reasonably priced, quality, global decor that always feels on-trend. When she's not scouring the market for the modern day bohemian, Louise chronicles her design musings, wardrobe picks, health food cravings, and family life in her Read more

Rihanna Wins Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive and Admits to Liking Chris Brown's Music


Updated 10/12/11 11:54 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Rihanna Pictures as Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

Rihanna is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive for 2011! The distinction comes during a busy year for Rihanna that's been full of touring and launching new music. She spoke with a writer from the magazine about touring, eating, and her personal life, even touching on her feelings for her ex, Chris Brown. Rihanna's dating Dudley O'Shaughnessy now, according to reports, but this interview took place Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow Cooks and Talks Magazines, Bathing, Food With Bon Appétit


Updated 06/04/11 10:57 AM · Posted by · 10 comments

Gwyneth Paltrow Pictures in Bon Appetit

Gwyneth Paltrow showed off her amazing shape in a tight blue dress for Bon Appétit's June issue, the first from new editor Adam Rapoport. She chatted all about her recently released cookbook, My Father's Daughter, though Gwyneth also shared details about her personal life. The jet-setting mom of 7-year-old Apple and 5-year-old Moses addressed rumors about her starting a magazine, admitted to not Read more