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BlackBerry Joins John Mayer On Tour

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 May 2007 15:05:41 PDT

First John Mayer declared that he was a geeky master gamer who loves playing Halo. Well it turns out he might also be a BlackBerry junkie as well!

Reuters has announced that BlackBerry will be sponsoring Mayer's 40-date tour which is set to begin June 1. BlackBerry is using the tour to help launch its upcoming AT&T mobile phone, the Curve.

The senior director of corporate marketing for Research In Motion is hoping that this partnership will help BlackBerry reach a new younger audience. On-site at each concert, people will be able to see, touch, feel and take pictures with the BlackBerry Curve so they can get an up close and personal look at this new sleek smartphone. Now if only I could get my hands on a pic of Mayer using the Curve...in due time!

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Fab's Top 10 Celebrity Looks of the Week - Hilary, Kate, Ashley, and More!

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:04:04 PDT

Cannes wasn't the only place to do glam-spotting this week - a bevvy of stars here at home, across the pond in London, and even in South Korea turned out in their cocktail finest to fete the MoMA and more. Hilary Rhoda perfected the body-con fit in a curve-hugging knit cocktail dress for the MoMA's NYC festivities, while Kate Bosworth showed off modern-day ladylike minimalism in a leather-topped Calvin Klein for the designer's party in Seoul, and Ashley Madekwe celebrated in London in the chicest kind of shorts suit. Inside there's more from this week's most stylish - click on for a glimpse of the top 10.

Healthy Dose Link Time: Miranda Lambert Shares What She Really Thinks of Skinny Actresses

Michele Foley — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:51:17 PDT

Miranda Lambert wants women to rock their curves - Self
Prepare to be inspired by this 93-year-old yoga teacher - Shape
1 in 4 Americans eats fast food every day, and more sad food stats - Hungry Runner
Another argument for going gluten-free, and it's not weight loss - Mind Body Green
The countdown to Summer is on; your 30-day shape-up plan - HuffPost Living
Skip the chemicals and make your own all-natural insect repellent - Blisstree
Belly blues? Use Ayurveda yoga to calm your tummy troubles - Yoga Journal
5 vegetarian-friendly gifts for your foodie dad on Father's Day - Vegetarian Times

Video: Britney Spears on X Factor Role - "Simon Better Watch Out!"

Karli Bulnes — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:08 PDT

Britney Spears wore two curve-hugging dresses yesterday at events confirming her new gig as a judge on The X Factor. See the pop star with her fiancé ahead of the big announcement and hear her thoughts on becoming a mentor.

Ray-Ban Launches a New Collection of Aviators in Honor of Its 75th Birthday

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:40:36 PDT

Whether your style is classic Audrey Hepburn or rock 'n' roll hipster, you most likely own a pair of Ray-Bans. In honor of its 75th birthday, the brand is launching a new line of aviators named the Ambermatic collection. The new line was inspired by its militant roots - the brand was enlisted by the military in 1937 to design sunglasses for its pilots - showcasing four perfect, Summer-ready styles. How awesome are the vintage-inspired curved temple tips and cool golden photochromic lens, which changes from light to dark (depending on the light and temperature)? The Ray-Ban Ambermatic collection hits stores in June and will be priced at $219. Do you plan on picking up a pair?

Roland Mouret Is Having a Moment - Beyoncé Goes 1940s Siren in His Curve-Hugging Galaxy Dress

Marisa Tom — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:13:01 PDT

It's official: French designer Roland Mouret is having a pretty great week - and it's only Wednesday. First, he attended the Met Gala arm in arm with bombshell Doutzen Kroes, then Kate Middleton donned his creamy, thigh-slit Fall '09 gown for a dinner in London, and to top it all off, Beyoncé opted to wear his iconic Fall '05 Galaxy dress in a teal blue rendition for the Thriving Child book launch last night. While Beyoncé certainly pulled out all the stops in Givenchy for the Met Gala Monday, her retro curve-hugging choice here proved both subtle and sexy. The cap-sleeve, formfitting silhouette is one that we can really get behind - why? Its nipped waist, square neckline, and altogether glamorously cinematic feel lends itself to more than one body type, highlighting curvier shapes just as easily as it emphasizes the curves we wish we had. We're loving this Mouret moment, and if you're feeling it, too, just shop our editors' picks below to get the look.

Video: Beyoncé Shows Off Postbaby Body in See-Through Dress at Met Gala!

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:44:54 PDT

Beyoncé Knowles made a dramatic entrance at last night's Met Gala in her sheer Givenchy gown. Even though Beyoncé has been rocking curve-hugging dresses since giving birth to Blue, this was by far the sexiest we've seen her showing off her postbaby body. Get a look, and find out about Beyoncé's plans for another baby in PopSugar Rush!

Dealing With the Descent: Tips For Riding Downhill

Susi May — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:35:31 PDT

While many people love the thrill of biking fast downhill, I am not one of them. I love biking uphill. Call me crazy, but I crave the burn in my lungs and legs. But once you've climbed a hill - and in my neck of the woods, hills can be miles long - you have to get yourself down the other side. Aside from just getting out there and riding, having a few tricks up your sleeve can help. Here are three tips on downhill cycling former pro cyclist Alison Dunlap shared at the Luna Chix summit, a female-focused weekend of training workshops and clinics put on by Luna Bar.

Move to your drops: It might seem counterintuitive, but you have more control over your bike with your hands placed on the drops (the curved, lower part of the traditional road bike handlebar). "Using the drops means you're lower, giving you a lower center of gravity, making you more stable," explains Alison. "Stability is important not only when moving fast, but when taking the twists and turns of a hilly descent." Before riding downhill, practice moving your hands from the top of your handle bars to the drops to build confidence. Also, make sure you can comfortably reach the brakes while in your drops.

Feather your brakes: You never want to hit your brakes hard or abruptly, especially when rolling down a big hill. Use the feathering technique instead: applying the brakes gently and slowly increasing the pressure, then releasing the pressure a bit, and repeating until you have slowed to a speed you feel comfortable with. It's important to apply both brakes simultaneously so you don't fishtail or flip over the handlebars.

Be your own shock absorber: It's natural to tense up when you're nervous, but stiff arms will amplify all the bumps in the road, making you feel even more unstable. Alison recommends "keeping your elbows bent, shoulders soft, and arms generally relaxed as you go down a hill." If you hit a large bump, your upper body will absorb some of the shock, making your descent less jarring.

What do you prefer? Biking uphill or down?

Met Gala: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:38:15 PDT

In the chicest of sequins and stripes, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley made her Met Gala arrival in a long-sleeved Burberry gown. The supermodel stunner showed off a sophisticated brown and black color combo on her shimmering, curve-hugging confection, then offset her stripes with a pair of jeweled earrings and an exotic box clutch. We're left with one thought: does this woman ever have an off day? What do you think of her glamorous arrival?

Met Gala: Rihanna

Marisa Tom — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:29 PDT

While Rihanna's floor-length dress may not be as skin-baring as some of her other red-carpet numbers, this black reptilian-inspired Tom Ford creation was still a serious statement maker. The daring back drop and leg slit ensured that there was just enough sexiness, but the real treat was getting a zoomed-in look at the dress's crocodile-meets-lizard-skin texture. It was positively exotic, and the slick second-skin effect hugged her every curve. The only other accessory? Black talon-like nails, which she said made the prepping process a lot longer. Thoughts on Rihanna's look?