Friday, February 27, 2009
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See
Welcome to America. A riveting film about immigrants struggling to gain legal status in LA, Crossing Over, starring Harrison Ford and Ashley Judd, settles in theaters today. Looking for a little more sex appeal? The Trouble With Romance, a provocative tale of four troubled relationships, and the more wholesome Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience also spice up the silver screen.
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Shop
Dress your wallet in iridescent snakeskin. Roberto Cavalli has teamed up with MasterCard and a number of luxury partners to offer fashionphiles a designer credit card, granting you VIP services at his boutiques and a range of exclusive perks. Apply online this Sunday and give your financing a facelift.
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Tune In
Go behind the glossy. The Style channel's new show Running in Heels takes a peek at the inner workings of Marie Claire, following editor-in-chief Joanna Coles, new hire Nina Garcia, and other senior editors and doting interns in the daily grind. Watch the staffers gear up for Fashion Week when the first episode kicks off Sunday at 8 p.m. EST.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
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Tune In
Hello, Oscar! Find out who strikes gold at the 81st Annual Academy Awards this Sunday by turning on ABC at 8 p.m. EST. Need to play a little catchup? Head to your local AMC theater on Saturday for a showing of all five Best Picture nominees in one sitting.
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See
Explore the fashion industry from behind the seams. Eleven Minutes, a raw and humorous documentary about Project Runway winner Jay McCarroll's life as a designer post-reality TV, catwalks into select theaters today. If you're a homebody, you can also catch it on online.
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Save
Stop gawking over Neiman Marcus's fabulous fashions and smile at the delightful discounts. Through Sunday, you'll receive an extra 40 percent off select already-reduced items. At long last, that to-die-for Yves Saint Laurent dress can be yours. Oh, and if you spend more than $200, you can enjoy free shipping when you enter the code NMSHOP at checkout.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
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See
New York Fashion Week starts its strut today, but if you can't make it to Bryant Park, you can still get your fashion eye-candy fix. The long-awaited chick-lit novel turned chick pic, Confessions of a Shopaholic starring Isla Fisher, materializes on the big screen today. Despite her gaping credit card debt, you'll be charmed by Rebecca Bloomwood's bubbly personality and envy-inducing wardrobe.
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Shop
Hit the bullseye. Target pulls out all the stops this Sunday, introducing Erickson Beamon's limited-edition jewelry collection as well as Orla Kiely's line of cheerful housewares in stores and online. Dart to your local store before it's all gone.
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Do Good
Designer fashion goes below the belt. This Valentine's Day, dress your sweetie in Proper Attire, Alexander Wang's limited-edition condoms benefitting Planned Parenthood, which go online tomorrow. Pick up yours or risk becoming a fashion victim!
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Friday, February 6, 2009
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See
Ring, ring! It's your dating wake-up call! Long-awaited anxiety-kicking flick He's Just Not That Into You hits theaters today with a handsomely A-list cast. Who knew you could get your dose of self-help and star-gawking all in one sitting?
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Do Good
Happy National Wear Red Day! Raise awareness for women's heart disease and look good while you're at it. Clothes Off Our Back is auctioning off a handful of fierce red designer dresses donated by celebs like Kelly Ripa, Vanessa Williams, and more; all you have to do is bid. Not your color? It's also World Nude Day.
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Win
Put yourself in a new pair of shoes. Today's your last chance to win one of five Spring-worthy pairs of Coach sandals (the Jeanna in black, the Annissa in natural or white, or the Sierra in black or vermillion) when you invite friends to sign up. Each person you invite will be entered, and you'll get an extra entry too. Check out the official rules and get ready for sandal season!
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- Today is our final day of Coach giveaways, so don't forget to invite a friend to enter to win a new pair of shoes!
Friday, January 30, 2009
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See
In with the new. Start your weekend with New in Town, a romantic comedy starring Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. about a big city lady adjusting to small town life. Not up for a chick flick? Taken and The Uninvited also creep into theaters today.
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Sing Along
Love is in the store. An exclusive, 14-love-song compilation album, Sweetheart, hits Starbucks shops today. The V-Day mix features tunes by Death Cab for Cutie, Katy Perry, She & Him, and more, including covers of favorites by The Cure and Coldplay.
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Tune In
Get bowled over. Turn on NBC to watch the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers duel it out in the 43rd annual Super Bowl. The game starts this Sunday at 6 p.m. EST, so have your finger food and beer ready. Just here for the music? Bruce Springsteen will rock the halftime show.
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Friday, December 19, 2008
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See
Seven pounds isn't always welcome on the scale. But when Seven Pounds comes to movie theaters today, prepare for a heartwarming drama starring Will Smith and Rosario Dawson. Not in the mood for drama? Yes Man and The Tale of Despereaux hit the big screen as well.
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Tune In
In the world of fashion, it's do or die. Turn on the Style network tonight at 9 p.m. EST for the annual countdown of Glamour's 25 Biggest Dos & Don'ts and a dose of easy style advice.
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Primp
Here's a stain we don't want to get rid of. Make your mark with CoverGirl's new Outlast Lipstain, a flush of color in a handy marker shape to tint your lips, not your wine glass, at this weekend's holiday parties.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
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See
How about breakfast and a movie? Many theaters opened their doors as early as 6 a.m. today to give moviegoers a first look at Heath Ledger's last completed film, The Dark Knight. If you're hoping for something a little more upbeat, check out the musical Mamma Mia, which hits the big screen this weekend too.
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Tune In
He's bringing funny back. Justin Timberlake flexes his comedy muscles, complete with a Jessica Simpson impression, this Sunday when he hosts the ESPY Awards on ESPN at 9 p.m. EDT. If you're not into sports, you may still want to check it out, as JT's not the only celebrity making an appearance.
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Sing Along
The music returns to "Music Television" — well, sort of. MTV’s recently launched SoundTrack is an online music guide that helps you discover the songs from your favorite reality-show scenes. If you like what you're hearing, the site lets you stream it, share it, and even purchase the MP3.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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See
Will Smith is no stranger to big blockbusters, and his latest film, Hancock, kicks off the holiday weekend early. Smith's impressive on-screen track record, along with his cool costars, Jason Bateman and Charlize Theron, make this a midweek movie night.
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Shop
Nothing to wear to the barbecue this weekend? In stores now, Target's private label Go International line is a good bet for finding the perfect (and inexpensive) addition to your Fourth of July wardrobe. We've got our eyes on the festive 3-tiered floral bathing suit for just $34!
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Study
Game on! If the Olympic trials are getting you psyched for the big event in Beijing, then Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World will pump you up even more. The brand-new book, written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes us to a time of unrest between the East and West while steroids made their way into athletes' bloodstreams. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
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Friday, June 27, 2008
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See
Pixar's next blockbuster, Wall-E, rolls into theaters today, and the lovable robot is winning the hearts of moviegoers of all ages. Not since Shrek have we enjoyed an animated feature this much.
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Save
Make up for lost time. Enter SUMMER8 at checkout to rack up 20 percent off Lancome products during its Summer celebration. But hurry — today's the last day of the sale!
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Check Yourself
The more you know, the better. Today is National HIV Testing Day; if you haven't already, schedule an appointment to get yourself tested at your doctor's office or an HIV testing center near you.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
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- Shop
Rogan's much-anticipated eco line for Target hits stores on May 15. Can't wait a minute longer? The collection will also be available at Barneys stores in NYC and LA this weekend only! Lines are expected, so get there early.
- See
Two big movies are released in theaters today. Speed Racer, which promises two hours of mind-altering visuals, and What Happens in Vegas, which brings on a different type of mind-altering visual: Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz, married.
- Smile
Saturday (May 10) is the last day you can bring your hard plastic caps from water, shampoo, or any other bottles into Aveda for recycling. All caps will be used to make the eco packaging for Aveda's limited-edition retro Clove Shampoo, which debuts in September. To participate, visit an Aveda store near you. Added bonus: Bring in 25 or more caps, and you'll receive a free sample — yay!
- Snicker
Mom's technological aversion has always amused you, especially now that she's gotten herself an AIM account. This Mother's Day visit PostcardsFromYoMomma to get a good laugh at other hilarious yet endearing e-mails and instant message conversations between moms and their children.
