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Art Geek: The MoMA's Color Chart Online Exhibit

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:05:52 PDT

Hey culture vultures, you can now get a dose of a museum visit from your laptop! The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art to the Luddite) has just gone live with the first online art exhibit, and its theme is color.

Color Chart is an all-online exhibit of modern artists from 1918 to 2008 who interpreted color in different and innovative ways. The works of greats like Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, and Ellsworth Kelly make up this online composition that forces new appreciation of them - like any good exhibit can do.

As a geek, I can really appreciate the setup of the website - it's aesthetically pleasing and achingly easy to navigate through the works. The quality of the work, combined with the high resolution, makes me feel cultured, and also absolved for watching that Newport Harbor marathon.

Here's Why You Need to Line Up For Francisco Costa's Calvin Klein Dress Collection For Macy's

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:33:07 PDT

Zoe Saldana, Kerry Washington, and most recently Emily Blunt at the Met Gala are just a few of the celebrities who don Francisco Costa's minimally chic collection for Calvin Klein, and now you can get a piece of Francisco's genius designs for much less. Today, we got a preview of Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein (Francisco's first ever diffusion collection), exclusively available at Macy's on May 15, and believe us when we say the line is every bit as chic as the designer's main collection. "It's a good price, great design," said Costa. "One of the inspiration points came from the Museum of Modern Art in Sao Paulo, which was really inspirational because there was a picture of a sunset picture, and the sun was just hitting the pavement. It was so significant to me and that's where the color palette came from . . . The fabric is so nice, very versatile, and easy to wear during the day, to the office, and into the evening." One touch of the fabric and you will not believe that each dress only costs from $135 to $180. "If you think of Jennifer Lawrence in her red dress at the Oscars, this is basically it, what it represents," said Costa. Check out the slideshow to see the collection - additional colors like guava, warm cocoa, and iron are not included in the lookbook, but will be available upon launch - right now, then remember to check out Macy's in stores or online on May 15 and nab a dress, or two, before they sell out fast.

Jason Segel Gets Close With Michelle Williams at His Big Tribeca Debut!

Allie Merriam — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:15:46 PDT

Emily Blunt and Jason Segel teamed up for the NYC premiere of The Five-Year Engagement at the city's Ziegfeld Theatre last night. The screening served as the official opening of the Tribeca Film Festival - check out all the stars from past Tribeca Film Festivals as we celebrate the start of the annual cinema event! Emily paired a Jason Wu dress with a bright pair of Alice + Olivia pumps. Emily and Jason were joined by their costars Alison Brie and Dakota Johnson.

Other stars turned out for the opening, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Leelee Sobieski, a Jason Wu-clad Camilla Belle, Kim Cattrall, and Olivia Wilde in Yigal Azrouël. Festival founder Robert De Niro was on hand with his wife, Grace Hightower. Funny ladies from Parks and Recreation, Aubrey Plaza and Amy Poehler, dressed up to take in Jason's latest hilarious movie, and also to support their small-screen costar Chris Pratt, who's in Five-Year, but couldn't make its debut.

The screening was in honor of Emily and Jason's big-screen romance, but he also had his real-life love there, too. Jason Segel and girlfriend Michelle Williams reportedly got cozy once inside the Ziegfeld and later at the Museum of Modern Art afterparty. Jason even talked about the possibility of marriage on the red carpet, telling reporters, "I hit my 30s and enough became enough. I'm ready to enter phase three. I put the puppets into a closet. I'm getting nice furniture."

6 Looks at Dieter Rams's Influential Gadget Design

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:59:43 PST

What would Apple's iconic spare designs be were it not for the influential hand of German industrial designer Dieter Rams? Working with his Ten Principles of Good Design, Rams served as lead designer for appliance company Braun, showing household products could combine innovation, usefulness, and quiet beauty.

Many of Rams's Braun products are on exhibit at museums worldwide, and we took a firsthand look at his and the company's early technology designs during San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's recent exhibit "Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams." View our Instagram snaps from the collection and spot the principles of design still used today in the slideshow. If you ever come across some retro gadget inspiration, tag it on Instagram with #CoolCapture for a chance to be featured on the site!

Tom Breaks From Movie Duties For a Gym Day With Suri

Allie Merriam — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:31:44 PST

Tom Cruise brought his daughter Suri out for a special visit to NYC's Chelsea Piers on Sunday afternoon. The playdate took place on Katie Holmes's 33rd birthday, and later in the evening, she marked the occasion at dinner with Tom and her parents, Kathleen and Martin. Tom, Katie, and Suri hung out in the Big Apple ahead of last night's big stateside Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol premiere. Suri didn't join her parents on the red carpet, but Tom and Katie seemed to have a blast. They went from the screening to the afterparty at the Museum of Modern Art, then hit the West Village's Meatball Shop for a late night meal.

Tom and Kate Celebrate MI4 With Costars, a Queen, and Meatballs

Allie Merriam — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:17:26 PST

Tom Cruise had wife Katie Holmes by his side last night for the afterparty following his Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol premiere in NYC. We caught a minute with Tom on the red carpet - stay tuned for that later today on PopSugar Rush! - and he spoke about what he loves to do most with his youngest child, Suri. He told us, "Really, everything with her is amazing. She's so much fun to be with. So funny and sweet. Lovely." Additionally, Tom spoke of his love for Katie Holmes. He said, "Every day I fall more in love with her. It's been quite an amazing five years because of her. She's an incredible woman. She's everything to me."

Along with his costars Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, and Jeremy Renner, Tom celebrated the over-the-top screening at The Museum of Modern Art. Tom and Katie also welcomed their pal Queen Latifah to the bash. Queen Latifah starred with Katie in 2008's Mad Money and also shared the screen with Paula in 2010's Just Wright! Paula cuddled up to husband Robin Thicke, who brought his dad, Alan, to the premiere. Simon, meanwhile, said hello to his former Paul buddies Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Once the fun wrapped up at The MOMA, Tom and Katie headed out for dinner at The Meatball Shop in the West Village.

Rachel Zoe and Jessica Simpson Celebrate Their Mutual Love - Shoes!

Allie Merriam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:47:28 PST

Jessica Simpson and Rachel Zoe turned out in NYC last night for the 25th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards. The show was held at the Museum of Modern Art, and Jessica posed for pictures with fiancé Eric Johnson before heading inside.

Rachel received one of two launch of the year prizes from her friend and fellow shoe creator Brian Atwood - and funnily enough, Rachel presented Brian with the corresponding honor! Recounting a tale about loving shoes in her youth, Rachel said, "I was a salesperson at Nine West in the Short Hills Mall. True story. And I was salesperson of the week. Every week." Jessica was on hand to present her business partner Vince Camuto with brand of the year. Referring to reports that her Jessica Simpson Collection has earned $1 billion in revenue, Jess said of Vince, "I'm not the billion-dollar baby. Vince Camuto is truly the billion-dollar baby." Jess is a veteran at the shoe gala, as she was honored with launch of the year back in 2005.

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y

Kiplinger — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:05:51 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we can stay connected with the touch of a button - regardless of distance.

So when the world is your oyster, how do you decide in which part to settle? Here are six questions to ask when figuring out which city is best for you:

Will I find good work there?

In today's tough market, Generation Y has had a particularly difficult time finding and keeping a job: While the job market struggles to regain its footing, with the national unemployment rate at 9.5% as of June, 25- to 34-year-olds suffer joblessness at a 10.3% rate, and 20- to 24-year-olds are unemployed at a staggering 15.3% rate. But some areas have held up better against the recession. Austin, Tex., Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., for example, have experienced lower unemployment than the rest of the country.

Jobs in certain industries are more prevalent in some areas. For example, if you’re interested in politics, the nation’s capital is the obvious choice. Or if you aspire to “make it work” as fashion’s next hot designer, the Big Apple might suit you best. If you have no particular trade in mind yet, look to big cities with opportunities in a wide range of fields. (For career ideas that promise a bright future, see 13 Careers for the Next Decade.)

Read on for more.

Lauren Bush and David Lauren Share Their Wedding Pictures in Vogue

Allie Merriam — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:04:10 PST

Lauren Bush and David Lauren married at his father, Ralph's, Ridgway, CO ranch Sept. 4, and they're now sharing images from the special day in the Charlize Theron-covered December issue of Vogue. Photographer Mark Seliger snapped Lauren in a carriage en route to her nuptials, which she described as having a "rustic elegance." After a honeymoon on Italy's Amalfi coast, the couple reunited in the Big Apple to do an official portrait with Norman Jean Roy.

David shared the story of his proposal with the magazine, saying he surprised Lauren last year with a special room filled with just photos of their relationship at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. He told the magazine, "I created our own exhibition of our life together. And I got down on my knee and proposed. Then we went outside and took a carriage ride with a clarinetist and a saxophonist following us." Lauren spoke about the process of creating her gown, which looked a lot like Kate Middleton's, with Ralph Lauren. She said, "I wanted something modern as well, so there is the high-necked collar and puffed shoulders with the large open back.” Lauren went wild with the Western theme, pairing the elegant frock with a pair of cowboy boots.

Miranda, Drew, Blake and Elizabeth Go Glamorous For Tribute to Pedro Almodovar

Molly Goodson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:51:27 PST

The Museum of Modern Art played host to a bevy of beautiful women at "A Tribute to Pedro Almodovar" Tuesday evening in NYC. Two of Pedro's good friends and cinematic muses, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, were honorary cochairs for the soiree and past honorees at the annual event have included Tim Burton in 2009 and Kathryn Bigelow in 2010. Blake Lively and Chloe Moretz were both in stunning Chanel concoctions and had Karl Lagerfeld himself accompanying them to the event. Miranda Kerr traded in her edgy mom leather pants and high tops for a form-fitting Peter Pilotto dress and Nicolas Kirkwood heels and Sarah Jessica Parker pulled off a sleeveless pea coat.

Elizabeth Olsen, who continues to get high praise and award season buzz for her role in Martha Marcy May Marlene, was ladylike in black while Emma Stone kept up her rigorous red carpet schedule. Emma and her man Andrew Garfield are starting to go public with their relationship, though he wasn't by her side for this arrivals line. In fact, most of the lovely ladies were on their own for the evening, though Drew Barrymore stuck close to her boyfriend Will Kopelman.

Check out lots more photos from the celebration of Pedro, including Anna Wintour, Olivia Wilde, Drew, Elizabeth, Emma, and more.