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In Which of Her Perfume Ads Does Paris Look Best?

BellaSugar — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:38 PDT

Paris Hilton is launching a new perfume called Can Can , due in stores later this month. This will be the fourth fragrance for Paris. The first was Paris Hilton, followed by Just Me and Heiress. In which of her four ads for her fragrances do you think she looks best?

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'Can Can' You Handle More Paris?

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:39:48 PDT

Most of you prefer Paris Hilton as a blonde, but after reading some of your comments, I'm sensing that some of you would just prefer that she go away for a while. Miss Hilton is probably hoping that Paris fatigue is over by October, when the heiress introduces Can Can, her fourth scent. According to WWD:

Can Can is a blend of top notes of clementine flower, cassis and nectarine; middle notes of wild orchid and orange blossom, and bottom notes of soft musk, amber and woods. The three previous Hilton fragrances - Paris Hilton, Just Me and Heiress - were classified as fruity floral fragrances.

At $45 for a 1.7-ounce bottle and $55 for a 3.4 ounce bottle, Can Can is a little more pricey than Paris' earlier fragrances. But judging by the money Paris' fragrances are pulling in already-$75 million wholesale a year, according to the article-there's no shortage of people willing to buy them.

I have to admit, the Can Can concept is pretty cute; it's about time Paris the person linked up with an icon of Paris the city. Models in Moulin Rouge-style costumes will hand out samples of the fragrance on feathers rather than on traditional cards, and the bottle does remind me of the famed dancers from the City of Light. To see the bottle,

Here's the Can Can bottle:

I'm curious: Do you think Paris' recent time behind bars will affect the sales of this fragrance?

Would You Rather Eat Tuna Canned in Oil or Water?

Susannah Chen — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:23:19 PDT

Despite growing up on sandwiches made from tuna canned in water, these days, my preferences tend toward tuna canned in oil. Why? Because water-packed tuna is so dry and devoid of fat that I find myself reaching for grease-laden mayonnaise anyway - so I prefer tuna that's already tasty in its own right. In my opinion, the best canned fish comes from European companies such as Tonnino and Matiz. Which would you rather eat?

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Game of Thrones' "Blackwater": What We're Still Talking About

Shannon Vestal — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:44:02 PDT

War ain't coming to Game of Thrones - war is here. This week, the Lannisters each deal with the attack on King's Landing in their own way: Joffrey tucks his tail between his legs, Tyrion rallies the troops, and Cersei gets drunk. The episode only shows us what's happening in King's Landing, and though we don't get to see any Jon Snow, Robb Stark, Daenerys Targaryen, or Arya Stark, it doesn't feel lacking to me in any way. In fact, it's one of my favorite episodes this season.

There's only one more episode left in season two, and I'm wondering just how intense next week will be, because this week is crazy. I'm ready to chat about what I'm still thinking about from "Blackwater," so if you're ready to relive it, just keep reading.

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "The Other Woman"

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:22:20 PDT

The titular "other woman" in this week's episode of Mad Men is actually a car, but the ladies of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce - Peggy and Joan - are also courted in very different ways. Both women make major decisions that impact their careers and their futures (not to mention the whole dynamic of SCDP).

The way that Joan and Peggy handle their respective situations truly showcases just how different these women are, even if they both have the same ambition and devotion to success at heart. I can't get into it without revealing a few spoilers, though, so let's break down the biggest moments when you

The ending of an era: Peggy's leaving Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce! This is by far the show's biggest shake-up since Don and Megan's engagement, and it's bittersweet because it happens right in the middle of all the Jaguar madness. Peggy's felt a bit out of place all season long (especially thanks to Ginsberg), and when Don embarrasses her in his office, it's the last straw. She seeks out old friend Freddy Rumsen for advice, and he tells her she should cast her feelings aside and start exploring her options. She's quickly snatched up by a rival agency, for even more money than her asking price. Don can't believe it when Peggy breaks the news (you can practically see the smoke coming out of his ears), but he keeps his temper in check long enough to give her a very tender, heartfelt goodbye. She tells Don not to be a stranger, but could Peggy really be gone for good? I'm happy to see her character moving on, but would definitely miss her on the show.
Indecent proposal: As the writers are busily brainstorming for the upcoming Jaguar campaign, Pete and Ken get a rude awakening from Herb, the head of the dealers association. He mentions over dinner that he'd give SCDP a leg up - if he can sleep with Joan. Pete makes the already-uncomfortable situation even worse by having the nerve to bring it up to Joan in the most obnoxious way possible. She says the company "can't afford" her, which Pete takes to the partners as a bargaining chip. Don and Lane are horrified, but the rest of the guys are open to seeing what Joan will do.
A dirty job: After the partners meeting, Lane takes his turn discussing the situation with Joan. At first, she's annoyed, and I felt a tinge of sadness for her when she learns about the discussion, especially when she asks if Roger was involved. Lane's still not quite endorsing the idea of Joan whoring herself out, but he proposes that she ask Pete to become a partner rather than just taking a check. She takes his advice, which gets Lane out of yet another sticky monetary situation.
Slippery Pete: Pete's creepy ways are mostly reserved for the way he handles the Joan/Jaguar situation, but we also get another brief peek into his troubles at home. After a rousing rendition of "Goodnight Moon," Pete and Trudy get into a tiff when he mentions that he's tired of his long commute and wants an apartment in the city. Trudy says absolutely not, but it's clear that his distaste for the suburban life is only getting worse.
Game changer: When Don gets wind of the fact that Joan will sleep with Herb in exchange for a partnership, he's angry and shows up at her door. He tells her that he doesn't want to win the campaign this way, and she's appreciative of the fact that he's the only one that stood up for her. It seems that he may have changed her mind, but twist! We learn that it's too late, and she's already slept with Herb. The guys nab the campaign the next day, but the look on Don's face when he sees Joan in the partners meeting says it all.

With only two episodes left in the season, what'd you think of all the happenings on Mad Men? Were you surprised about Joan's or Peggy's decisions?

Photo courtesy of AMC

Reminder! Send Us Your Memorial Day Beauty Snaps on Instagram

Jessica Cruel — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:10:00 PDT

Happy Memorial Day! We know you're kicking off this Summer in style, so don't forget to send us your beauty-related pictures today for our latest Instagram challenge. We want to see your eccentric nail art, braided hairstyles, colorful makeup, and favorite sunny season-inspired products. Just upload an image via Instagram, and tag it #bellamemorialbeauty, and we'll round up our favorites tomorrow. We can't wait to see your summery snaps.

And in case you're not already, please be sure to follow us on Instagram (@BellaSugar), too.

So You Think You Can Dance Rundown: The Top 20 Kicks Off the Competition!

Shannon Vestal — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:06:58 PDT

Season eight of So You Think You Can Dance is on! The top 20 took the stage to compete for the first time, with the 10 girls and 10 boys paired off with each other. After the couples drew styles and choreographers, we finally got to really see what the contestants can do. I'm so excited to have the show back, and I'm ready to break down all the first-round performances. Check out the performances, and then let me know which dancers started strong, and who's in danger of already getting sent home.

Photos courtesy of Fox

4 Ways to Get Your Yoga on - No Mat Required!

Jenny Sugar — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:24:00 PDT

Traditionally yoga is done on the floor, but your mat isn't the only place you can stretch, strengthen, and calm your body and mind. Since yoga's burst in popularity, people have figured out ways to incorporate basic yoga poses into other forms of movement and fitness. If you're a fan of practicing on your mat, check out these four exciting ways to deepen your love affair with yoga.

Paddleboard Yoga
If you love being on the water, try a Paddleboard Yoga class. Instead of Down Dogging on a mat, you're balancing on a board that's drifting along the surface of the water. Sounds tough? Well, it is, but that's what makes it fun. During your first few classes, you'll probably spend more time plummeting into the water than staying upright on your board, but with practice, you'll develop the core strength, stability, and concentration to do an entire practice while staying dry.

Aerial Yoga
Yoga is special on its own, but combine it with a hanging fabric trapeze, and it becomes magical. Doing yoga poses when the weight of your body is supported in the air not only feels freeing, but it helps with correct alignment and enhances the peaceful and calm feeling you love from traditional yoga. This type of yoga is a great way to approach intimidating poses like inversions or back bends, and the power of gravity allows for deeper muscle releases than you can achieve on the ground.

Keep reading to learn about Acro Yoga and Water Yoga.

5 Charities That Support Our Troops

SavvySugar — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:00:48 PDT

If you'd like to honor the men and women who have served our country or are in the process of doing so, one way of giving back is to donate to a charity that supports our troops. Many military charities exist, but these five have been rated as some of the most efficient organizations. Can't afford to donate? Visit your local veteran's hospital for volunteer opportunities.

50 Actors We Could See in the Fifty Shades of Grey Movie

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:14:03 PDT

With Fifty Shades of Grey fever sweeping the nation, we've all been buzzing about which stars we can see as smoldering Christian and naive young Anastasia. Some readers even had suggestions for the supporting players (most notably Elena, aka Mrs. Robinson). To help you mix and match your leads, check out this list of casting suggestions and tell us which guy and gal would make your fantasy Fifty Shades couple.