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Buzz Gift Guide: The Girly Girl

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:56 -0800

We've all got one: that best friend, sister, cousin, or co-worker who just can't enough pink. She's the one who's hosting the Sex and the City marathons and insisting that everyone drink cosmos. Luckily, the girly girls of the world are among my favorites to shop for!

Confessions of a Shopaholic is the perfect chick flick to watch with friends, while Madonna's Celebrations anthem is a must for great pre-party tunes. Be sure to check out all of my gift guides plus holiday coverage across the PopSugar Network as the most wonderful time of the year steadily approaches!

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:30:07 -0700

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.

Confessions of a Shopaholic
Sometimes I just want to stick in a funny, feel-good movie about someone who learns a lesson and finds love. Even if said movie is about excessive shopping and comes in the midst of hard economic times, it can be a welcome bit of escapism. Plus, Isla Fisher is really funny and I like seeing her in a starring role.

Confessions of a Shopaholic follows Rebecca (Fisher), a woman with an addiction to shopping who dreams of writing for a fashion magazine. Instead of fashion, Rebecca winds up writing for a financial magazine - and she's surprisingly good at it. Eventually, though, she spends more than she earns and comes very close to losing everything, including her best friend (Krysten Ritter) and her adorable love interest played by Hugh Dancy. Joan Cusack and John Goodman also star as Rebecca's parents.

Special features include bloopers, deleted scenes and a "Stuck With Each Other" music video by Shontelle featuring Akon.

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Waltz With Bashir
An animated drama from Israeli filmmaker Ari Folman, Waltz With Bashir was nominated for an Oscar this year in the Best Foreign Language Film category. I have been really looking forward to this one coming out on DVD.

The story is an autobiographical account of life during wartime and follows a 1982 Israeli Lebanon War veteran who begins to recover lost memories of his role in a massacre of Palestinian civilians inside a refugee camp. The animation looks completely stunning and the story sounds riveting. You'll definitely want to add this to your queue.

Special features include commentary with director Ari Folman, a featurette titled, "Surreal soldiers: making Waltz with Bashir," a Q&A with Ari Folman, and a behind-the-scenes look at animatics.

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Phoebe in Wonderland
I have been talking about this movie for a long time - ever since I went to Sundance in 2008 (but didn't catch a screening of it, boo). So, yay! Now it's out on DVD and we can all finally watch it. The movie looks like a darkly whimsical and cute film about the incredible imagination of a little girl.

That girl is Phoebe (played by Elle Fanning), who is obsessed with a powerful fantasy life. She has trouble with her rule-filled world, and finds relief and inspiration in her quirky teacher (Patricia Clarkson). Felicity Huffman and Bill Pullman play Phoebe's frustrated parents. I think I'm drawn to this movie for the same reasons the trailer for Where the Wild Things Are nearly had me in tears.

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Shopaholic Designer Patricia Field Explains Shopping in Moderation

SavvySugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:30:13 -0700

If the movie ticket price prevented you from seeing Confessions of a Shopaholic in the theaters, you may be excited to know the fun film came out on DVD today - an entertaining night doesn't get much cheaper than a $5 movie and homemade popcorn. In light of the movie making its way to more of the masses, the film's costume designer Patricia Field talked to Shape magazine about her tips for shopping with a budget. Anyone with an appreciation or affliction for shopping, take note.

When asked if she thinks certain items are worth a splurge, the accomplished designer replied:

It depends on what makes you happy. If you see something and you love it, but maybe it's a little more than you want to spend, then buy it. Just don't spend as much on the next item. It's all about balancing. You should splurge on what's really special. Really you're the most important thing, not the clothes.

And there you have it, a simple lesson on shopping in moderation from fashion phenom Patricia Field. Have you found a balance when it comes to shopping?

Photos courtesy of Disney

PopSugar UK's June Must Haves

PopSugarUK — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:27:05 -0700

It's time for me to let you know all my Must Haves for the upcoming month, and I have a fab list for you for June! It includes some Oscar winning movies on DVD, a Cannes favourite at the cinema, and some fabulous female vocalists for you to listen to, so check them out and let me know what you think!

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I Want This Wardrobe: Confessions of a Shopaholic, Rebecca Bloomwood

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:08 -0800

Rebecca Bloomwood's plaid ensemble might be one of her tamer choices of the bunch, but it's still oozing with quirky fun. Her Byron Lars plaid dress makes a loud statement on its own, but the stylista took it up a notch by accessorizing with a wide cinched belt, thigh-high socks, and platform pumps by Steve Madden Luxe. Personally, I would nix the socks and just wear the dress with flat boots. Who would have ever thought that plaid could look so polished?

Gingham Buttoned Dress - $22.80	Deena & Ozzy Zipper Corset Belt - $34.00
Polyester Solid Thigh-High Sock - $15.00	Miss Me Women's Vernice-29 Ankle Strap Pump - $49.95
MARC JACOBS 'Too Pocket Large' Bag - $750.00	FF Hoop Earrings - $1.50

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I Want This Wardrobe: Confessions of a Shopaholic, Rebecca Bloomwood

FabSugar — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:00:08 -0800

Hands down, the dancing scene in Confessions of a Shopaholic was the most hilarious. I could hardly contain my laughter, but when I did, I noticed Rebecca's salsa-inspired outfit. It was perfect for Miami. While her boss Luke Brandon looked preppy in khakis and a chambray shirt, Rebecca played it sassy like her other ensembles. She wore a neon green Louis Vuitton top, white Vivienne Westwood skirt, topped with a Judith Leiber belt, and finished with lavender and turquoise Miu Miu platforms. As for the colorful fan in her hand? You'll have to watch and see how she uses it as a comical prop. I'm giggling just thinking about it!

Sexy Basics Ultra-Knit Bra Cami - Solid - $19.50	Fine Jersey Drape Skirt - $30.00
PATRIZIA PEPE Belt - $105.00	ROBERTO CAVALLI High-heeled sandals - $635.00
Valence bib necklace - $59.00	Vannesa Tosoni Square_big_gf - $129.00
See by Chloe Let's Party Print Clutch - $295.00

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Isla and Hugh Take Their Confessions Overseas

PopSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:46 -0800

Isla Fisher and her newly engaged costar Hugh Dancy posed together at the Confessions of a Shopaholic premiere last night in London before Isla headed to BBC Radio 1 this morning. Sacha Baron Cohen skipped the red carpet festivities again, but was close by to meet up for the after party. Isla looked great in her sparkling LBD yet her on-screen counterpart, Becky Bloomwood would have opted for something more colorful with her envy inducing wardrobe. We saw and loved the movie this weekend and although it wasn't a top spot at the box office, hopefully it will pick up momentum and do well overseas.

To see more photos of Isla, Sacha and Hugh in London just read more.

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Confessions of a Shopaholic Tech Trivia Quiz!

GeekSugar — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:17 -0800

Did you go see Confessions of a Shopaholic this past weekend? Now that I've already showed you some of the gadget goodies from the movie, it's time to test you on some of the tech-talking and tech trivia to see how well you were paying attention. And if you haven't seen the movie yet, you can take it now, or come back as soon as you do!

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Love it or Hate it: Isla Fisher Shopaholic Premiere Look

FabSugarUK — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:00:38 -0800

Isla Fisher was in town last night for the Confessions of a Shopaholic premiere in London's Leicester Square. She showed off her perfect pins for the occasion in a tiny sequined Jasmine De Milo t-shrit dress and killer Jimmy Choo 'Seattle' heels. She accessorised with a Lara Bohinc clutch and a oversized gold ring. What do you think of Isla's red carpet look? After you've voted you can copy her look here.

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Isla and Hugh Bring Confessions of a Shopaholic to London

PopSugarUK — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:00:00 -0800

Isla Fisher went for a glittering LBD as she walked the red carpet in London's Leicester Square last night for the UK premiere of Confessions Of A Shopaholic. FabUK wants to know do you love or hate her look? She was joined by her gorgeous British costar Hugh Dancy, who has recently got engaged to Claire Danes, as well as the book's author Sophie Kinsella, who has tips on how to feed a shopping habit in a credit crunch. Sophie's pink dress brought a welcome pop of colour, as did VV Brown's purple number. The film is one of my must see movies, and my girl Buzz certainly enjoyed it. Check out the trailer and let me know if you plan to see it, and just click on read more to see an exclusive behind-the-scenes feature.

To see more all the stars on the red carpet, including Jerry Bruckheimer, Duncan James, Beverley Knight, Jo Wood, Liz McLarnon, Bianca Gascoigne and Nicola McLean, read more.

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Images include: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Jerry Bruckheimer, Sophie Kinsella, Duncan James, VV Brown, Beverley Knight, Jo Wood, Liz McLarnon, Bianca Gascoigne, Nicola McLean

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