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Reality Check: Felicity Huffman Eats Muffins

FitSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:00 PDT

Her show, Desperate Housewives, may be full of melodrama, but Felicity Huffman is refreshingly down to earth. The 45-year-old star appears on the September cover of More magazine, looking fabulous and speaking frankly about her fitness habits and finding a healthy balance.

I particularly like what she had to say about finding a personal trainer with a realistic attitude:

"I've had a lot of trainers through the years, and they’re always like, 'Oh my god, you ate a muffin?' and 'What do you mean you weigh 125? You can’t shoot at that weight.' [Kirsten Holtgreen is] the first trainer who's said, 'You’re not eating enough.'"

To see what else Huffman had to say about maintaining a healthy weight and wearing Madonna's underwear,

Sarah Michelle Gellar Meets With Military Moms and Talks a Possible New Addition to Her Family

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:50:22 PST

Sarah Michelle Gellar was on hand at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA, this morning for Operation Shower. The actress played host at the event, which honored military moms whose husbands are currently deployed, and capped things off by giving each woman in attendance a new crib. The free furniture came from Pottery Barn Kids, the organization SMG was representing in her role today. We had a chance to chat with the Ringer star and mom during the festivities. Sarah Michelle told us it was the second baby shower she's thrown this week, having also hosted a soiree for her best friend, who joined her for today's celebration.

Many of the women in attendance today were expecting, and we asked Sarah Michelle if her 2-year-old daughter with Freddie Prinze Jr., Charlotte, has been asking for a little brother or sister lately. She told us her toddler is actually much more focused on bringing home a kitten than a new baby! Unfortunately, SMG told us she's allergic to cats but says a pet could still likely be the next addition to their family of three. Stay tuned to catch our full interview with her in today's PopSugar Rush!

Milly Fall 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:16 PST

Michelle Smith showed a fun collection brimming with color and cool techno fabrics for Milly's Fall line. The results? A prim and polished collection injected with modern fabrics and a bit of edge. Tweed dresses were given a shiny finish thanks to a high-tech laminated finish, while full leather skirts lend a feminine feel. A wide array of cocktail-ready dresses were the main focus, ranging from scalloped hemlines to strapless neon and lace confections. Standout pieces included a brilliant metallic purple skirt paired with a textured dotted jacket and a red patent leather funnel neck coat. More details from Milly's ladylike cool collection below.

Trends: Techo fabrics, embellished collars, full skirts.
Colors: Cobalt, green, black, hot pink, chartreuse, purple, red.
Key Piece: The laminated tweed dresses were simultaneously fresh and feminine.
Accessories: Shearling clutches, satchel bags, opera gloves.
Who Would Wear It: In addition to front row attendees Tinsley Mortimer and Kristin Chenoweth, we can also envision Upper East side personalities, like Blair Waldorf, wearing some of these pieces.

See All the NY Fashion Week Pictures So Far!

Lauren Turner — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:44:49 PST

With just a few days of NY Fashion Week left, we're taking a look back at all the action that has already happened. Natalie Portman and Dakota Fanning shared the front row at Rodarte and Victoria Beckham had support from David during her presentation. Rachel Zoe's been on the go with her main men while Matt Damon got sweet with wife Luciana before Naeem Khan's latest collection hit the runway. There's even more to come from the Big Apple, but check out the fun so far along with all our fashion week coverage!

Gymnast Shawn Johnson Dreams of Making the Team

Susi May — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:35:22 PST

Shawn Johnson never officially retired from gymnastics. Although she toyed with the idea after the 2008 games, she's once again set her sights on the Olympics. But the decision to step back into competition wasn't simple. It took a a self-described "garage sale" wipeout on the ski slopes to end her indecision. Ironically, skiing, the only activity Shawn's long-time coach Liang Chow (they've worked together since she was 6) considered completely off-limits, brought her back into the game.

At a recent event at Nike headquarters, in Beaverton, OR, Shawn told me that after learning the results of her postaccident MRI, she drove straight to the gym and told Chow she wanted to come back even though she had torn two ligaments in her knee, torn her meniscus (the cushion of cartilage that sits between the thigh and the tibia, or shin bone), and ripped her hamstrings. "Instead of thinking, 'I'll never be able to come back now,' the first thing that came to me was, 'I have to go back.' It was kind of a motivation to me to get healthy again and to rehab myself . . . I really like to make things hard, and I don't like things that are easy."

Keep reading to learn more about Shawn's comeback.

Which Movie Should Win the Best Picture Oscar?

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:49:59 PST

The Oscars are coming up on Feb. 26, and before the Academy decides who's deserving of those little gold men, we want to hear from you. Today, we're asking who you think should win the award for best picture. There are nine very different nominees, and though the scales have been tipping more and more toward a win for The Artist, we're curious about your choice. Cast your vote below, and also don't forget to fill out an Oscar ballot with all your picks for a chance to win an iPad.

Whitney Port Debuts Her First Whitney Eve Fashion Show at NYFW

Allison McNamara — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:38:22 PST

The City alum Whitney Port debuted her first collection at New York Fashion Week, and we went behind the scenes to chat with the designer about how to wear mixed prints, the inspiration behind her fun and flirty Fall line, and the moment when she first fell in love with fashion. Hear more from Whitney here, and be sure to check out the full Whitney Eve Fall 2012 collection!

The Magic of Mushroom Sandwiches

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:09:29 PST

These mushroom sandwiches via Between the Bread look so enticing, don't they? Makes us wonder why every deli board doesn't have a "mushroom sandwiches" section.

For most of my life, I hated mushrooms, and when I turned the corner into mushroom conversion, I became somewhat obsessed. Lately, 'shrooms have been my go-to sandwich filling if I'm not feeling particularly meaty. The earthy, salty taste and the substantial presence feel so decadent, especially when melted with cheese.

First we have a mushroom panini from DeLessio Market, smushed into cheesy service with zucchini and onions. Like many mushroom paninis, this suffered from a slight slipperiness, but that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing.

Check out her other mushroom sandwich encounters when you keep reading.

A Deeper Look Into One Winner of the World Architecture News' Long List of Best Houses From 2011

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:26 PST

This stunning, five-story townhouse in London is featured on the WAN Interior Design Awards of 2011. The architectural and design team at Lawson Robb renovated and modernized the space to create a tranquil environment for their busy, travel-heavy client. Beyond the masculine yet cozy design, the beautiful, refurbished house includes lavish amenities like an entire floor devoted to a "wellness center," a cinema room, wine cellar, and gym. Click through to see more.

Photo courtesy of Lawson Robb

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Fall 2012

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:52:30 PST

There was a cinematic kind of drama to the Fall 2012 collection of Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. First, the elegant setting - Avery Fisher Hall, which is home to New York's Philharmonic Orchestra, was built in the '60s and reflects midcentury form in a warm palette of cream, brass, and wood. Cue the orchestral soundtrack, and finally the models, who came up a weirdly chic escalator and walked the eternally long hall only to disappear down the other escalator. It felt a little bit like the end of a movie, playing over and over again. If that's the case, the heroine we would imagine to be a very elegant woman from the 1960s with a taste for sparkle on her pert shirt collars, lucite belts to cinch her tailored skirt suit, and a fur jacket encased in plastic (in case it rains). It was as if last season's cute '60s girl, who wore shades of pink and purple and yellow with aplomb, grew up, got a job, married rich, maybe had an affair (we're thinking of Tilda Swinton in the beautifully shot Milan-based film I Am Love), and saw her tastes evolve a bit - still feminine, but a lot more elegant.

Trends: Ladylike, sparkly embellishments, skirt suits, monochromatic dressing, lucite, plastic, '60s elegant.
Colors: Gray, cream, nude, camel.
Key Piece: Any of the tops with sparkly collars, a beautiful ombré camel coat.
Accessories: Lucite belts, chic little briefcases, silver-tipped stilettos.
Who Would Wear It: Sophisticated, feminine dressers with a taste for unusual details.