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25 of Our Favorite Romances - and the Stylish Looks We Want to Steal

Marisa Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:23:08 PST

Our favorite romantic movies - rom-coms included - have the ability to transport us from our couch to falling in love aboard the RMS Titanic, to sipping lattes in a quaint café in Montmartre, to attending Beverly Hills High with best friends Dionne and Tai, and beyond. In a nutshell, it's pretty great. To add to their cinematic charm, these flicks not only have us daydreaming of modern-day knights in shining armor, but they've also made quite the stylish impression. We can't help but call to mind An Affair to Remember's dreamy '50s wardrobe, Ali MacGraw's classic American style in Love Story, or even Cameron Diaz's Winter-luxe looks in The Holiday. From period pieces to last year's Ryan Gosling takeover, we've rounded up a sweet mix of Valentine's Day-perfect flicks that just so happen to flaunt some fun fashion, too. Click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorite looks.

Link Time - Nicholas Sparks Is Not the Author of Your Life

TresSugar — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:15:00 PDT

Why Nicholas Sparks novels don't make good life road maps - College Candy
The new generation of leading men - Ask Men
Who's the sex initiator in your relationship? - Betty Confidential
Saudi Arabian women are fighting back against driving ban - The Frisky
Lesbian love advice - The Hairpin
Why do men contact their exes? - Em & Lo
Five tips for moving in together - YourTango
What do you think about "trading up"? - Glamour

Buzz Time Machine: Rachel McAdams's Notebook Audition

Lauren Bradshaw — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:30:00 PST

"It still isn't over!" Or at least for me it isn't anyway. Even though Rachel McAdams has a new film out right now (Morning Glory), she'll always remind me of The Notebook. If you're like me, you've watched the movie more than a few times, but have you seen McAdams's audition tape? For this week's Buzz Time Machine, I'm digging it up. McAdams is so mesmerizing, it's almost as good as watching the film itself. Take a look!

Video: Our 30 Most Memorable Movie Kisses!

TresSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:13:00 PST

We're celebrating Valentine's Day with 30 amazing movie kisses! From Jack and Rose's embrace on the edge of the Titanic, to Bella and Edward's forbidden kiss in Twilight, to Allie and Noah's rain-soaked kiss in The Notebook, we put together the most romantic big-screen make-out moments. So grab a box of tissues, because these sweet and steamy scenes might make you tear up. Happy Valentine's Day!

11 Things You Need to Throw Away

Emily Co — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:05:07 PST

The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home:

Old magazines. Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines to such as child care centers, doctor's offices, nail salons, nursing homes, and libraries. If there's an article that really speaks to you, scan a digital image of it and keep it in your computer. Or keep a folder of magazine clippings if you like saving magazine articles.
Receipts, bills, and documents. Throw away receipts for items that you aren't planning on returning, and ones that you won't need to use come tax time. If you're wary of throwing away receipts, you can make a digital copy of them with a basic scanner, a pricey specialized receipt scanner ($174), or a smartphone app ($2). See here for a full list of documents you should keep forever or temporarily.
Clothes. Use the two-year-rule for clothes - get rid of apparel that you haven't worn in two years. Sell them to a thrift store (find a thrift store at thethriftshopper.com) or donate them to the needy.
Books. Go through your bookshelf and gather together books you haven't touched in months and ones that you aren't planning on rereading. Be realistic and make sure you're ruthless. If you haven't touched it in a year, you're most likely not going to read it again. Sell the books on Amazon, Craigslist, or eBay. You can even trade them for something else on swap.com. You can always donate them as well!
Medicine and vitamins. Take a look at your medicine closet and clear out drugs that have expired, medicine that has sat on your shelf for too long, or ones that you no longer use. First, check to see what the proper disposal methods are for the medication, and if you can't find any, check to see if your community has a drug take-back program. If there isn't a program near you, then the FDA advises mixing medicine with "used coffee grounds or kitty litter" in a container or sealable bag before throwing it away to make the drugs less appealing.

For more things to throw away, read on.

Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum on Their "Drunk" Scene and Their Romantic Tendencies

Lindsay Miller — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:00:00 PST

Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams tackle a true story in The Vow, playing a husband and wife trying to rebuild their life after a car accident leaves her with no memory of their relationship. I talked to the onscreen pair at the recent press day for the movie in Beverly Hills. Channing, who is married to fellow actor Jenna Dewan, said being a young husband made him especially connected to the role, and we also chatted about his and Rachel's shared tendencies toward romantic fare like The Notebook and Dear John. While the subject of their new movie might be dramatic, they also admitted to some lighter moments on set, and talked about a scene that left Rachel "borderline hallucinogenic." Check out our interview and catch The Vow in theaters on February 10.

New Year's Resolution: Journal More!

Elka Karl — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:41:29 PST

How are your New Year's resolutions going? One of my resolutions was to carry a journal everywhere I go to jot down notes and ideas. Sadly, I still have to buy a journal! If you've resolved to keep a journal as well, I've rounded up some fun choices.

Keep track of your adventures (both naughty and nice) with the Shenanigans Letterpress Journal ($10). It would be perfect for party planning or keeping track of great new cocktail recipes - or however you choose to participate in your own personal shenanigans.

For the guy in your life, give him the Pelle California Handmade Leather Travel Journal ($40). Handmade in California, these journals are made with FSC-certified, eco-friendly linen and paper and US-sourced oil tanned leather. Each journal comes with a stringed book marker, a protective cloth travel bag, and an extra elastic band.

Looking for a lovely feminine option? The Rifle Paper Co. Botanicals Notebooks ($13) from Chronicle Books are a perfect choice. These colorful notebooks feature oil-stamped covers and vintage-inspired interiors. I love the gorgeous colors and dreamy blooms that decorate the cover.

Have your eye on another choice? Click on the image to shop!

4 Ways to Geek Out Your Moleskine

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:46:40 PST

We're living in a digital world, and I'm a digital girl, but sometimes I just want to write things down with a pen and paper. Not just any pen and paper though - I must use a Moleskine. These paper notebooks have been a favorite among geeks of all kinds - writers, designers, artists, and more - and now they have more than just plain ole black covers. They've been geek-ified. Check out these four limited-edition and specialty covers that you can buy now.

Multitasking in Style With the Happy Owl Studio iPad 2 Clutch

Kelly Schwarze — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:04:29 PST

A vintage-inspired purse and a plush iPad case in one? My stars! The leather iPad 2 clutch ($80) from Happy Owl Studio may just be the perfect blend of hi-tech chic and everyday practicality.

With a detachable strap, the clutch can be worn on the shoulder or slipped into a bigger bag. The iPad sits securely in one half of the clutch, which acts as a typical tablet case with full access to the camera and port. Hidden within a zipper pocket lies the clutch's organized wallet side with pockets for cell phone, pens, business and credit cards, and all the miscellaneous items like keys, notebooks, money, and whatever gets you through a tech-forward day.

What to TiVo: Saturday

BuzzSugar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:59:43 PST

8:00 Over the Hedge (repeat)
10:00 Castle (repeat)

8:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (repeat)
9:00 48 Hours Mystery (repeat)
10:00 48 Hours Mystery (new)

8:00 Cops (new)
8:30 Cops (new)
9:00 Terra Nova (repeat)
11:00 Alcatraz (repeat)

8:00 Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl (repeat)
9:00 Betty White's Off Their Rockers (repeat)
10:00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (repeat)
11:30 Saturday Night Live (repeat, with host Emma Stone)