Tampon Ads Can't Tackle What TV's Been Doing For Decades


Updated 04/16/11 7:26 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 26 comments

Tampon Ads Can't Tackle What TV's Been Doing For Decades

Tampon ads are filled with euphemisms, and feature women in varying shades of white frolicking outdoors. Nobody knows their secret, and really that's all anyone's ever asked of a tampon. But now Kotex is stirring things up with a new campaign called Break the Cycle. It parodies typical feminine-product commercials by talking openly and frankly about periods. Too frankly for TV. The New York Times Read more

Back to Cool: Blossom


Updated 08/23/09 2:45 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 8 comments

Blossom-Inspired Back to School Clothes

I always appreciated Blossom Russo's haphazardly cool style. With partner in crime Six, the two ruled the early '90s in their funky floral hats, vests, crazy prints, and cool loafers. I especially adored Blossom's knack for wearing oversize blazers and mismatched outfits. Indeed, Blossom was in her own fashion world — who would have thought her styling tricks are some of today's hottest trends? Read more

TV Tonight: What Not to Wear Takes on Blossom


Updated 05/29/09 9:02 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 23 comments

Preview Clip of Mayim Bialik on TLC's What Not to Wear

A lot of the women who end up on TLC's What Not to Wear are stuck wearing the style of a certain decade, and it becomes Stacy and Clinton's job to snap them out of it. I'm always curious how these women come to cling to styles of decades past, whether it's a steadfast commitment to acid-washed jeans or an unwillingness to give up the Doc Martens. But it's pretty clear how the makeover recipient Read more

Look of the Day: '90s Babe


Updated 05/20/09 2:18 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 11 comments

Look of the Day: '90s Babe

The wind caught mschaub2's hair at the perfect time. This adds to her cool, '90s babe outfit. There's nothing more iconic of this era than a jean jacket and floral dress — remember Blossom? I also like how she updated her ensemble by donning a pair of Alexander Wang-esque fringe platform sandals. C-ute! Here's what she has on: Jacket: Gap Dress: Unknown Booties: Forever 21 Congrats to Read more

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday


Updated 02/10/09 2:17 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 6 comments

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to my selections below you can also add RocknRolla, The Rocker, and Kirk Cameron's Fireproof (have you seen the trailer?!) to your queue. Vicky Cristina Barcelona I love Penelope Cruz as an Read more

Results Are In: Recast Blossom


Updated 01/07/09 12:35 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Blossom Recast Results

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt! Last week I challenged you to think up a new cast for one of my favorite childhood sitcoms, Blossom. Finding just the right gal to play the smart and (arguably) fashion-forward Blossom Russo is actually Read more

Recast Blossom and Win a Prize!


Updated 01/03/09 2:49 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 22 comments

Recast Blossom

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar t-shirt! Guess who's coming to DVD for the first time? Oh, I guess the picture gave it away: Blossom! Seasons one and two will hit stores on Jan. 27. In light of this momentous occasion, I thought we could try our Read more

Buzz Brainteaser


Updated 01/03/09 4:51 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 28 comments

Buzz Brainteaser

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, the trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music, and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! On Blossom, Blossom has two brothers, one of whom is named Joey (whoa!). What is the name of Blossom's other brother? Read more

Flashback: Joey Lawrence on Blossom


Updated 01/30/07 11:54 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Flashback: Joey Lawrence on Blossom

Remember Joey Lawrence of Blossom fame? (One word: WHOA!) He's going to be our Flashback of the Week and we're going to feature as much Joey Lawrence as you can take. Just for starters, the show's theme song. In my opinionation, it's awesome. Read more