Movie Night: The Material Girl Turns 50!

BuzzSugar — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:00:00 PDT

Madonna turning 50 is practically a holiday around here at Sugar HQ. I know one mega-fan here in the office who couldn't be more excited about the Queen of Pop's birthday. While many appreciate Madge's tremendous impact on popular music, I am equally appreciative of some of her movie roles. You'd think that Madonna's off-screen persona might overwhelm her characters onscreen, but that hasn't really been the case. I consider her a capable and engaging actress, and I've picked out a few of my favorite titles in her filmography. So, happy birthday Madonna - this Movie Night's for you!

Dick Tracy
I love that Netflix describes Madonna's character in this awesome '90s movie as the "seductive and sultry torch singer Breathless Mahoney." Dick Tracy was pretty much panned by critics, despite its star-studded cast. Regardless, the visual setting is vibrant, the costumes are neato, and to this day I still watch Madonna's performance of "Sooner or Later" and want to be her for Halloween.

For the other two Madonna movies on my list, just

read more. A League of Their Own Even though Madonna was a big star by the time she did this movie, she humbly fit herself into the ensemble cast, and her character is a huge part of what makes this Penny Marshall classic so great. Her dynamic with Rosie O'Donnell's character is so perfectly rendered, the two of them endeared themselves to me when I saw this movie for the first time. Aw, how can you resist A League of Their Own? Desperately Seeking Susan How fun is it to re-experience the '80s Madonna in all her dark-roots glory? Sure, you can pop in some of her greatest hits, but there is nothing like seeing her on your TV screen. A bored housewife (Rosanna Arquette) becomes infatuated with Susan (Madonna) through the classified ads (remember those?) in this 1985 classic. And who wouldn't get obsessed? Susan is a free-spirited Holly Golightly-type but with a lot more lace. As the screwball comedic plot twists ensue, you're reminded why Madonna became one of the world's biggest stars. Source and Source

2011 Fall New York Fashion Week: Tommy Hilfiger

Noria Morales — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:30:04 PST

Russell Simmons, Rosario Dawson, Petra Nemcova, and Olivia Palermo were among the celebs lining the runway to see just how Tommy Hilfiger would present his take on classic American sportswear. Show notes promised the "nonchalant style of a 1970s rock star's girlfriend." Case in point: the first look, walked down to the tune of a Rolling Stones song, was a double-breasted suit jacket and wide-leg trousers - hello, Bianca Jagger. There was an emphasis on men's suiting, which toed the line between a sophisticated Marlene Dietrich and a cartoon Dick Tracy, but done in herringbone and worn with silk shirts and wide-brim hats. More wearable were boatneck sweatshirts, chunky sweaters, sleeveless parkas, and a toggle skirt, all referencing the classically preppy Hilfiger girl. It was a pleasing presentation of American style, mostly because Hilfiger didn't mess with classics like mackintosh coats and five-pocket jeans, he just updated them with luxurious flourishes - rubber, needlepoint, ponyhair - to make preppy dressing feel modern. To see more from our one-on-one interview and the full runway, check out FabSugarTV.

Trends: Menswear, classic prep, suiting, toggles, sleeveless coats, herringbone, plaid, wide-leg trousers, capes.
Colors: Burgundy, navy, ochre, green, gray, military green.
Key Looks: A cotton and rubber sleeveless parka with penny boots.
Accessories: Heeled penny loafers and brogue-inspired belts, plus the wide-brim hats.
Who Would Wear It: Classic American style-lovers, Ali McGraw fans, and Ivy League undergrads.