Friday, November 20, 2009
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Bite the big one. Months of vampire fascination come to a climax today when The Twilight Saga: New Moon swoops into theaters. Filled with heartbreak, birthday bloodshed, and teen eye candy, this romantic thriller is bound to put you over the moon. Or break out the Kleenex for The Blind Side, where Sandra Bullock plays a wealthy woman who takes in an oversize and undereducated football star.
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All hail the next-generation glossy. Forever 21 puts publishing under its belt today with the launch of an eponymous fashion, beauty, and lifestyle magazine. The budget-conscious content includes features, styling tips, trend coverage, and the latest in books, art, and music. Find it in stores today, free with a purchase of $40 or more, or read it online Monday.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
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Have designs on a new champ. The season finale of Project Runway commences tonight on Lifetime, where hopefuls Carol Hannah, Althea, and Irina will square off in Bryant Park. Get a front row seat to see the final collections and the winner at 10 p.m. EST.
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Mouse into a new boutique. Eryn Briniè, once only accessible in the US via its SoHo store, now has an online outpost. The South Korean-based label has loads of chic basics and leather pieces for your clicking pleasure.
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Plan shopping subterfuge. Visit Barney's Private Sale and save up to 40 percent off of the luxe retailer's apparel, shoes, and accessories. The hush-hush sale starts today and lasts for one week only.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Wake up to a new moon. This week, the stars of the Twilight Saga will moonlight as guests on The Today Show to promote their highly anticipated sequel, New Moon, out this Friday. Sultry Kristen Stewart kicks things off today at 7 a.m. EST on NBC, followed by visits from heartthrobs Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
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Meet the top dog. Just in time for the holidays, Taigan, a new members-only e-commerce community of specialty stores and galleries, has cut its red ribbon. Named for a rare breed of hunting dog, the site curates little-known treasures nationwide to take "the chase" out of your search for beautiful art, antiques, décor, apparel, and jewelry.
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Join the in crowd. Today is the last day to save 20 percent off of online orders of $150 and up at J. Crew when you enter the code INSIDER at checkout. With plenty of chic sequins, ravishing ruffles, and smart silk in store, you won't want to miss out.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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Pop goes your heart. Today John Mayer releases his latest album, Battle Studies, a guitar-heavy disc of emotional tracks, but his aren't the only love songs in town. Leona Lewis drops her second album, Echo, while last year's American Idol winner Kris Allen is unleashing his self-titled debut.
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Channel surf yourself glam. Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring their glamorous wares to HSN today with the American Glamour Badgley Mischka Collection, just in time for holiday party-wear planning. The glitzy line debuts on air at 9 p.m. EST (and online now) and includes apparel, shoes, and jewelry all priced between $40 and $500.
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Entertain your Hollywood crushes. Rent Star Trek, the slick update of the classic intergalactic series, out today on Blu-ray and DVD. For an eye-opening comedic experience, check out Bruno for Sacha Baron Cohen's flamboyant alter ego, and for pure eye candy, watch a pre-New Moon Robert Pattinson in How to Be, both out on DVD today.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
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Gaga goes GG. Tonight on Gossip Girl at 9 p.m. EST on the CW, pop and prep will collide when Lady Gaga performs a special rendition of her new single, "Bad Romance," including some Gossip Girl-specific lyrics. Earlier, see another first when Sarah Palin makes her debut appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show today to talk about her new book, Going Rogue: An American Life.
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Lend color to your library. Trendsetting celebrity interior designer and Top Design judge Kelly Wearstler has put her lust for color in print with a new design book, Hue. Loaded with images of recent, unpublished projects, the volume takes at a look at her own Beverly Hills home, some celebrity digs, and her latest hotel projects and is a must-have for novice and veteran decorators alike.
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Sock it to me! Now through Nov. 25, you can save 30 percent off of all hosiery and socks online at American Apparel when you enter the code SOCKDEAL at checkout. Or, buy two and get one of equal or lesser price for free when you shop in store. 'Tis the season to cover up those stems, don't you think?
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Friday, November 13, 2009
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Craft a foxy scheme. Director Wes Anderson makes his foray into animation with Fantastic Mr. Fox, a stop-motion adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's book, in New York and LA today. Featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray, this flick will charm hipsters and youngsters alike. Not a coastal creature? See it everywhere on Thanksgiving. Or, fast-forward to 2012 when the latest doomsday drama hits theaters nationwide.
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Catch an interview with a vampire author. Stay-at-home mom turned literary rock star Stephenie Meyer gives a rare interview today on the Oprah Winfrey Show. The Twilight scribe will reveal a juicy secret about her blockbuster series, so check your local listings and be sure not to miss it!
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See the stars align. Jimmy Choo brings its international glam to the common people on Saturday when its collection for H&M hits stores. The line will mark the label's debut in the apparel arena with women's clothing designs, in addition to sexy accessories, bags, and shoes for guys and dolls ranging from $25 to $300.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
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Foot a smaller shopping bill. Christian Siriano unveils his latest line for Payless, this time with a limited collection of holiday-ready footwear and handbags. The shoes reflect the Project Runway winner's fierce sense of style with cone-shaped heels, peep-toe booties, and fancy flats.
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Rave about your new doctor. Primetime fave Kim Raver begins a guest stint tonight on Grey's Anatomy at 9 p.m. EST on ABC. The actress portrays a surgeon who comes between Cristina and Owen. If her role on Lipstick Jungle is any indication, Raver has the attitude required for the job.
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Restore your home for the holidays. The Restoration Hardware Friends and Family event starts today, gifting you a discount of 20 percent on all merchandise until Monday. Just use the code FFS2009 to shop online or print this page to save in store.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Fashion meets fitness. Muscle-sculpting footwear label FitFlops calls in Anna Sui to give its must-have shoes a luxe makeover. The bohemian designer has created a line of cozy, star-studded shearling boots to warm up your workout walk this Winter. Join the wait list at Net-a-Porter today or check back on Nov. 20 to get yours at Shop Intuition.
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For the first time in 40 years, the Harvard Lampoon publishes a parody novel, this time wagging its tongue-in-cheek humor at Stephenie Meyer's sensational Twilight series. Nightlight follows pale and klutzy Belle Goose, who becomes convinced her hot and nerdy classmate Edwart Mullen is a vampire when he saves her from a flying snowball.
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Snag a deal in spades. Now through Nov. 13, you can save up to 75 percent off of handbags, small goods, clothing, and jewelry at the Kate Spade Sample Sale. Plus, all orders ship for $5. Start your holiday shopping in style.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Do it again. The Singles Collection, an album of Britney Spears's hits from the last 10 years, drops today. The disc includes past favorites like " . . . Baby One More Time" and "Toxic," as well as brand-new single "3."
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Feed your book addiction. Read Fall to Pieces: A Memoir of Drugs, Rock 'n' Roll, and Mental Illness by Mary Forsberg Weiland, aka the ex-wife of rock star Scott Weiland, out today. The biography lays bare Weiland's struggle with substances, depression, and her relationships.
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Start collecting your holiday haul. Shop Bloomingdale's Friends and Family Sale to receive 20 percent off all purchases until Sunday. Just use the code HOLIDAY when you check out online.
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