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5 Cool Halloween Costumes Inspired by the Movies

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:24 PDT

If you're still in need of creative Halloween costume ideas, look no further - we've put together five totally awesome looks inspired by some of our favorite cinematic style moments. So whether you're looking to channel a moody, fur-clad Margot Tenenbaum or an all-out glamorous Miss Piggy, we've got you covered. These costumes require little effort and little cash, so click through now to see and shop the goods.

Michael Bay and Co. to Remake Everything Scary Ever

BuzzSugar — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:30:48 PDT

Most of you were irritated to learn that Michael Bay is planning on remaking Wes Craven’s 1984 film A Nightmare on Elm Street and another '80s horror classic, Friday the 13th. Bay's production company also has plans to remake Near Dark and The Birds and has already produced mostly forgettable remakes of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Amityville Horror, and The Hitcher.

Now there is news that Bay's production company is trying to work out a deal to develop the Ira Levin novel Rosemary's Baby into a new film. Of course, that was already done in 1968 by director Roman Polanski and is considered a classic. The fairly disturbing film wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but the way Polanski tackled unnerving subject matter earned him an Oscar nod. Somehow I doubt Bay's production will yield similar critical acclaim.

Bay certainly seems to have cornered the scary-remake market, but tell me: Do you actually care? Do you have faith in any of these remakes, or do you just wish Bay would give the whole thing a rest?

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A Bird-Themed Cake Stand, Three Ways: One Beautiful Buy, 2 Easy DIYs

Elka Karl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:28 PST

My sister is getting married in August, so I've been spending a lot of time visiting wedding blogs and poking around BHLDN's website. One item that recently caught my eye was this lovely Barn Swallow Pedestal.
Featuring a flock of fork-tailed fliers darting about on a hand-painted platter, it seems like a perfect match for her vintage-inspired, country wedding. But at $60 - $100 per cake stand, I don't think that she'll be willing to add a half dozen of these cake stands to her dessert table.

If you feel the same way about the price, good news - I have two simple DIYs that will save you a lot of money! For the cake stand DIYs, just keep reading

Valentine's Day Bouquet Inspiration From Flora Grubb

Elka Karl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:00:16 PST

If I had my druthers, I'd have fresh flowers in every room of my home year-round. But a standard bouquet of roses simply isn't my taste. When it comes to bouquets, I prefer flowers that embrace the other - grasses, succulents, tillandsia, even carnivorous plants, are all favorites in my bouquets. Thankfully, San Francisco's own Flora Grubb is the go-to resource for beautiful, out-of-the-ordinary arrangements. Flora's on-site floral designer, Susie Nadler, is responsible for the gorgeous bouquets you'll see in the following pages. She's available for events, weddings, and parties.

Additionally, local residents can take advantage of three upcoming events at Flora Grubb, including two free succulent arrangement classes and a fee-based bird cage aerium class. Keep clicking for a look at some unusually gorgeous floral arrangements, as well as a link to the Valentine's Day arrangements Flora Grubb is offering this year!

Can You Wing It, Super Bowl-Style?

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:24:05 PST

Whether you're rooting for the Giants or the Pats, chances are you'll be celebrating Super Bowl Sunday somehow this year. Chicken wings are the number-one food pick on most game-day fans' shopping lists, and we rounded up some record-breaking stats about Super Bowl festivities, thanks to everyone from the National Chicken Council to Eat24. Can you tell the facts from fiction about these beautiful birds? Bring your A-game as we test your Super Bowl Sunday wing knowledge!

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Chick-a-Dee: A Smoke Detector For Design Fans

Elka Karl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:17 PST

During the New York International Gift Fair this past weekend, bloggers nominated their favorite products, with Evan Orensten from CoolHunting naming the Chick-a-Dee his personal favorite. Designed by artist Louise van der Veld, the Chick-a-Dee smoke detector was developed through a Dutch design contest that aimed to raise raise public awareness of fire hazards in and around the home. Fifty designs were submitted, and the Chick-a-Dee smoke detector emerged as the winner thanks to its innovative, unique design and social relevance.

For design lovers, the Chick-a-Dee provides a smoke detector that's a joy to look at in your home - not a liability. And who can argue with a chirping, rather than beeping and screeching, smoke alarm? At the first sign of smoke, the Chick-a-Dee makes the chick-a-dee-dee call of the bird it's named after, with the call's volume increasing and turning into a loud dee-dee-dee sound if smoke thickens.The Chick-a-Dee comes with a battery with a one-and-a-half-year battery life and a three-year warranty.

You can buy one online for around $79 US, or wait until the product hits the virtual and real US shelves this month.

Birds of a Feather Shred Together

Sara Yoo — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:00:00 PST

Whee!! Forget flying. With a jar lid, a sloped roof, and a light dusting of snow, this bird has found the next big thing in extreme sports: crowboarding! No word on whether the IOC has added this event to the next Winter Olympics.

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Becky Kirsch — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:05:19 PST

Drive

Ryan Gosling plays the strong, silent type in this action-packed thriller about a stunt driver who moonlights driving getaway cars for thieves. He's thrown for a loop when he falls for his next-door neighbor (Carey Mulligan), and agrees to help her husband with a robbery that goes horribly awry. The film is engaging, impossibly stylish, and boasts a killer soundtrack, as well as top-notch performances from Gosling and Albert Brooks. DVD extras include featurettes.

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In Time

This futuristic flick takes us to a world where time is currency, and once you hit 25, you need your minutes to stay alive. Unfortunately, the rich keep getting richer and the poor, like Will Salas (Justin Timberlake), are fighting for survival. Will becomes a target when he's gifted an eyebrow-raising number of minutes, and sets out on a moral crusade against the elite to help himself and others who are in his situation. Though the idea of the film is promising, the dialogue and convoluted plot don't live up to expectations. DVD extras include deleted scenes and extended scenes.

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One more release when you

read more. The Big Year Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson head up this comedy about three very different men competing for a bird-watching title known as a "big year." Through their scheming and scrambling to outdo each other, they each learn something about friendship and how their obsession with birding is affecting their personal lives and relationships. Though the film has old-fashioned, innocuous comedy, it's also slow and forgettable. 39%

20 Gorgeous Valentine's Day Dresses - at Every Price Point

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:29 PST

February is a busy month filled with stylish award season coverage, Fashion Week, and for all you love birds out there - Valentine's Day. So whether you plan on staying in for a romantic dinner for two or have the date set aside for a hot night out on the town, we culled 20 gorgeous dresses that are sure to impress your man. Click the slideshow to see and shop our picks, highlighting LBDs with a twist, scintillating red dresses, pretty printed confections, romantic maxis, and more. The best part? We covered a range of price points so you don't have to worry about breaking the bank, or your budget.
Photo courtesy of Teen Vogue

The Secrets of the World's Healthiest Women

Health — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:45:10 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we
can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe.

The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else.

It seems like every year another country's lifestyle is touted as the new magic bullet to cure us of obesity, heart disease, and premature death: for an unclogged heart, herd goats and down olive oil like a Mediterranean. Avoid breast cancer and live to 100 by dining on tofu, Japanese-style. Stay as happy as Norwegians by hunting elk and foraging for cowberries.

Health.com: Weight-Loss Secrets From Around the World

The places we're usually told to emulate are known as Blue Zones or Cold Spots. Blue Zones were pinpointed by explorer Dan Buettner and a team of longevity researchers and are described in his book The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. They're areas in Italy, Japan, Greece, California, and Costa Rica where the people have traditionally stayed healthy and active to age 100 or older.

Keep on reading for more great tips from around the globe.