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Party On Party Dresses: Shiny Stunners

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:00:22 -0800

This New Year's, do like Fergie did in her Jenny Packham sequined dress at the American Music Awards and don a Shiny Stunner. It'll surely turn some heads - in a good way.

Because sequin and metallic frocks are so eye catching, truly confident gals should go this route. Everything else in your ensemble - shoes, jewelry, outerwear - should be kept simple because although you want to attract attention, you don't want to overdo it. That said, you don't have to be boring. I'd suggest a red-patent shoe and unique stud earrings. You're on your way to a happy and shiny New Year!

Cynthia Rowley Belted Metallic Dress - $380.00	Eilzabeth and James Sequin Racer Back Dress - $450.00
Jill Stuart Estella Sequin Dress - $848.00	French Connection 'Fancy' Sequined Shift Dress - $178.00
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Mirrored Shift Minidress - $320.00	Lam,, Knit Dress - $99.00
Tee Shirt Dress W/ Charmeuse Hem - $375.00	Catherine Malandrino Cacada Dress - $595.00
Nanette Lepore 'Spellbinding Frock' Dress - $675.00	Jay Godfrey Metallic Halter Swing Dress - $495.00
Carmen Marc Valvo Collection Leopard Sequin Sheath Dress - $395.00	French Connection 'Snowball Sequins' Tank Dress - $268.00
Lavender Label Vera Wang Strapless Metallic Dress - $495.00	Sequined Knit Shift Dresses by Manoush - $305.00
ADAM silver dot jacquard strapless dress - $339.00	Nanette Lepore Sequin Sweater Dress - $420.00
Nikka Metallic minidress - $249.00

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Jordin Sparks Won't and Can't Be Stick-Thin

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:45:00 -0800

Jordin Sparks has always seemed very grounded to me. Even after seeing her at the AMAs I am still convinced that she has yet to let the pressures of Hollywood get to her - and here's to hoping she never does! Jordin sat down with OK Magazine to talk about being stick-thin, exercising, and eating turkey.

Here are highlights:

How do you cope with the pressure to be stick-thin?
I really think that Hollywood needs to get over that. I’m just saying! I kind of thought it was really dumb before, anyway, before I got into all this. I’m still the same. I’m not going to change just because you have this image of somebody and how they need to look, because I will never look like that. I would probably fall over if the wind blew if I was that skinny. I can’t help it. I love food and I love my curves. I’m very strong-willed and I’m stubborn in that sense to where I’m just like "no, I won’t be that way." I definitely do like exercise. I like to eat right. It’s all about being healthy. The stick-thin thing, I’m kind of just like "not gonna do it" and I couldn’t.

Do you follow a special diet and exercise regimen?
Well, before the show started and before the tour, because everything has been so crazy, I’ve kind of been out of it for awhile. Before I was hiking the mountain every morning and I was going to spin class every night. It was all about portion control. I was trying to do portion control but it’s kind of hard to do that because I need a little more self-discipline than I have. [Laughs] I eat salads, steaks and good stuff, and I’m trying to cut out soda but it’s kind of hard. That’s what I was doing, and I’m trying to get back into it. Since everything has been so crazy and sometimes I don’t really have time to go out and drive to the gym, I’ll just do some sit-ups in my room, jump rope in my room a little bit, to get that cardio in, and then just trying to eat right. I’m trying to get back into it.

There's more, including how she plans on staying in shape during the holidays so read more

During the holidays when you’re eating all this great food, is there anything special you do to stay in shape?
Sadly, no, because just from past years, all I want to do is have a good time and not have to worry about it, but I'm going to have to this year. I think I’ll be at home, so I’ll probably hike the mountain in the morning and my aunt is a trainer up at the gym. If she’s still doing that, I’ll probably go up there with her and do spin class again.

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Beyoncé Gets Countrified

GiggleSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:31:10 -0800

Perhaps it's just me, but Sugarland's cover of Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" is down home hilarious. They gave it their best shot at last night's American Music Awards show, but I don't think "ya got me twisted" has the same appeal when sung with a southern accent. Beyoncé eventually stepped on stage to show us how it should done, but her voice couldn't make amends for the accordions in the background. Can't we all just sing our own songs?

How-To: Ashanti's American Music Awards Makeup

BellaSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:00:04 -0800

Last night at the American Music Awards, Ashanti looked like a golden goddess. Instead of playing it safe and staying subtle with her makeup, she opted to pair metallic gold eyeliner with gorgeous soft pink lips and shimmery pink eyeshadow. This contrast worked to enhance her smooth and glowing skin. Kudos to Ashanti for taking a risk on the red carpet!

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