The Wire Gets a Hip-Hop Heavy Soundtrack


Updated 11/19/07 6:57 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

The Wire Gets a Hip-Hop Heavy Soundtrack

The Wire, the gritty HBO series that returns for its fifth and final season in January, has been renowned for its unflinching portrayal of Baltimore. Now, that faithfulness to its setting is expanding to a soundtrack stuffed with music from the show's five years — including several tracks from underground Baltimore hip hop and club artists. The soundtrack, ...And All the Pieces Matter, will be Read more

Designer Suki Cheema Thinks Spring With His Indonesia Collection


Updated 05/01/12 6:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Suki Cheema Indonesia Collection Pictures

Designer Suki Cheema is renowned for his intuitive, in-depth understanding of pattern, textiles, and printmaking, which has landed him positions with Calvin Kelin, Ralph Lauren, and Diane von Furstenberg. In fact, it was Diane von Furstenberg who inspired Suki to follow his dreams of launching his own line. With SUKI CHEEMA, an exclusive collection of home and personal accessories, Suki marries Read more

Fifty Shades of Grey, Fight Club, and the Complications of Male Dominance


Updated 04/27/12 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fifty Shades of Grey and Male Dominance

We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Clarisse Thorn sees nothing new in eroticized images of male dominance and violence, but she sees plenty that's thought-provoking. Much is being made of the highly successful S&M erotica novel 50 Shades of Grey. People are blaming feminism for making women into submissives, blaming feminism for preventing Read more

How to Snack Right in the Morning


Updated 04/17/12 3:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Midmorning Snacks

As we all know, there's a right way and a wrong way to snack. It matters less whether you do it and more about why you snack. If you're hungry, snacking can help you stick to your diet overall, but if you're snacking for other reasons — you're bored or emotional, for example — snacking can be synonymous with diet sabotage. This is especially true when it comes to midmorning snacking. A Read more

How Your Wardrobe Reveals Your Personality


Updated 04/19/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Psychology of Dress

Your clothes reveal a lot about who you are as a person. LearnVest shares how psychology affects the way we dress and what our clothing styles mean. It’s no news that your wardrobe says a lot about you. What you wear can inform passersby of your type of employment, as well as your ambitions, emotions, and spending habits. And now it’s even launched a whole new type of psychology. Clinical Read more

Ashley Judd Calls Out Attacks on Her Appearance as Sexism


Updated 04/10/12 9:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ashley Judd Puffy Face Essay

While some women — celebrities and otherwise — may not be able to find the right words to fight back against mean-spirited comments about their appearance, when Ashley Judd was hit with remarks that attacked her "puffy" face and weight gain, she had a great response. During the last month or so, Ashley has been in the public eye for her swollen-looking face that some have concluded must Read more

Brad Meltzer Talks About His New Heroes For My Daughter


Updated 04/10/12 3:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Interview With Brad Meltzer About Heroes For My Daugher

"Where's my book?" In the two years since Brad Meltzer released Heroes For My Son, that's what the New York Times best-selling author has heard over and over from his daughter. Now, just a month before Mother's Day, Brad reaches out to his daughter and mothers everywhere with Heroes For My Daughter. In his new book, the father of three profiles 56 people who he believes are worthy of the hero Read more

20 of the Prettiest Pastels, Prints, Peplum, and Lace to Wear on Easter


Updated 04/07/12 3:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Wear on Easter Sunday

Like Jessica Hart for H&M we're after only the prettiest trends to get our look just right this Easter. We hunted down the season's best takes on pastel hues and floral prints to dress up our dresses, skirts, and pants, then sought out the loveliest of ladylike frocks and tweedy jackets to finish the look. We're even making room for floral jeans in this batch — so no matter where your Read more

4 Additions For the Perfect Trail Mix


Updated 03/30/12 8:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make Healthy Trail Mix

A good trail mix can be the perfect snack; no matter what you're craving, whether it's salty or sweet, a few handfuls can keep you satisfied and full. But there's a right way and a wrong way to make trail mix if you want it to be good for your body. Here are four additions to make your trail mix tasty and healthy. Chocolate: Eat chocolate — lose weight? That's what some people are saying, Read more

Everything You Need to Consider When Decorating an Entryway


Updated 03/29/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Decorate a Spring Entryway

Entryways tend to be smaller, but that doesn't make them any less important — after all, the foyer is a guest's first impression of your home. For that reason, it's worth your time to design an entryway that nicely reflects your style. Not sure where to start? Follow these quick tips to create a foyer that's both functional and well-decorated year-round: Go with a statement piece. The easiest Read more