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Ride the Wake: Wakeboarding

FitSugar — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:30:00 PDT

Wakeboarding is like snowboarding on water. If you have experience with surfing, water skiing, snowboarding, or skateboarding, you'll have to try wakeboarding. It's one of those sports that you can really get into if you like to work on cool tricks. Why is it called "wakeboarding?" The wake is the wave that the motorboat's engine kicks up behind the boat as the boat moves forward. It's a little rockier than still lake water, and that's what makes it fun to ride.

Basically it's a lot like water skiing, where a rider gets towed behind a motorboat, but instead of facing forward, the rider is sideways. This is a little bit obvious because of its name, but another major difference is you ride on a board not a pair of skis. This makes doing flips and spins easier since both your feet are attached to the board (instead of being separated on 2 skis). People don't really do tricks on water skis unless they're using trick skis that are shorter and have no fins.

All you need is a big open lake, a motorboat, a life jacket, a tow line (the rope you hold onto), a wakeboard, a driver, and someone else in the boat to watch the rider. This person's job is very important - they let the driver know if the rider has let go of the tow line, and point out where they are floating in the water (sometimes it's tough to see the bobbing person).

You don't have to have any water skiing experience in order to wakeboard, just like you don't have to ski before you snowboard. I definitely recommend taking a lesson so you can learn some basic skills, like getting up since this can be the hardest part. Like with everything, practice is the key.

You've got to check out this video of a woman using a trampoline to practice her wakeboard tricks, so

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Rachel Zoe and Salma Hayek Make the Scene at Paris Fashion Week

Lindsay Miller — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:55:24 PDT

Rachel Zoe was front row for yesterday's Thierry Mugler show and for Balmain's today in the City of Light. Meanwhile, Salma Hayek and her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, checked out Balenciaga this morning. Both women are in France to take in the latest styles at Paris Fashion Week. Rachel arrived with baby Skyler and Rodger Berman in tow on Tuesday, but her young son hasn't accompanied her to any of the events. Salma, for her part, has been busy traveling all month. She, Francois-Henri, and their daughter, Valentina, spent some time in Venice before the girls headed to the Toronto Film Festival and then to LA for a brief stay. Today, Salma and Francois-Henri smiled for the photographers lining the entrance to Balenciaga, but once inside, the runway presentation hit a bit of a snag. The benches at Balenciaga broke, pitching several attendees onto the ground, so the guests stood as the models walked!

Signature Style: Nicole Richie's Bohemian Cool

Hannah Weil — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:30:38 PDT

We've come to regard Nicole Richie as a master of bohemian cool. With her own lines, House of Harlow and Winter Kate, she's gone from something of a street-style fixture to full-on authority on crafting the look. We're taking a look at how she does it with a peek at her signature style. For those of you who've ever eyed your celebrity style icons with envy and awe - tune in. We're breaking down their essential style elements to make getting their look that much easier. Click through for a closer look at how Nicole Richie outfits her looks with an affinity for prints, maxi dresses - and a fedora and Balenciaga motorcycle bag in tow - then shop her go-to pieces.

OnSugar TV Recap: Parenthood Episode "Slipping Away"

OnSugar Blog — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:28:44 PDT

The following recap of Parenthood was contributed by community member gtettey, who posted it on the OnSugar blog Screen Time.

The Bravermans are going through changes; some for better and some for worse. This week we focus on the two teenage daughters of the family who seem to be slipping away from their parents. Haddie took the next step in her relationship with Alex and now has to deal with the repercussions at home. Amber is still reeling from her college rejections and has chosen to take her life in a downward spiral. Let's break down the episode after the jump.

I'm just going to go ahead and say it: Amber has lost her mind! She is down right destructive. She's smoking and playing golf with Gary in the office when she's supposed to be working. Didn't she just promise Julia that she wouldn't do that again? Doesn't he have cars to valet? She's not only putting her image and job in jeopardy, but Julia's also. But she has the perfect solution for this problem. She quits, because she doesn't need money for school anymore. There is such a thing as rolling admission, but I guess they've never heard of that. Since cars and law firm offices are no longer readily available she hooks up in Zeek's office. (Gross!) But when Sarah calls her out on her behavior and the drugs, things just escalate. Amber storms out of the house pushing her mother, purposely, to the ground in the process. She takes off smoking and drinking with Gary and, no surprise, they get in a car accident (a la Callie and Arizona). Honestly, after all the preaching she did to her brother and Haddie about addictions, you would think she would act smarter.

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90210 "Revenge of the Nerd": Most Scandalous Moments

Lauren Bradshaw — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:56:16 PST

The students of West Beverly get a taste of the Hollywood biz on this week's 90210. Adrianna's reality TV show is in full swing, so cameras are following her around to catch her every move - even if it takes multiple takes (anyone else think about The Hills?). Navid and Dixon are enjoying the perks of the entertainment industry as well: they get to meet Nelly!

But even in the midst of the glitz and glamour, there's still plenty of drama rearing its ugly head as several confrontations come to the forefront. Let's recap the night's biggest showdowns and shockers when you

Taste Test: Starbucks Petites

Susannah Chen — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:59:06 PST

Earlier this week, we discovered that, in addition to launching a new anniversary brew to mark its 40th year in business, Starbucks was also rolling out a brand-new food line of eight tempting baked goods and treats under 200 calories.

This morning, I headed to Starbucks for my daily coffee fix but wound up leaving with all eight of the treats in tow. (If you feel tempted as well, hold out until the afternoon, then score some of them for free.) Did the newest Starbucks menu offerings satisfy that sweet tooth, or leave something to be desired? We put them to the test to find out.

Coming Soon: Strange Invisible Perfumes Spring Collection

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:27 PST

Strange Invisible Perfumes (SIP) is a "company in love with flowers," and it's obvious. The natural approach to perfumery, using pure plants along with a narrative twist, is a little avant-garde and a whole lot luxurious. Even their unusual name comes from a quote in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra: "From the barge, a strange invisible perfume hits the sense of the adjacent wharfs."

On March 1, the small environmentally-friendly perfume house is set to release its "Florals for a New Era" collection, which showcases three traditional aromas: lily of the valley, rose, and gardenia ($175 to $210). But these aren't the drab scents of yesteryear. Find out what I thought about each one when you

Epic Gardenia: If you like rich, sweet, and velvety florals, this one is for you. Fresh and lofty, it seems as if the gardenia was picked and bottled only moments ago. Under the many layers, there's a slight powdery, musk-like quality. This one's not for faint of heart, as they say at SIP.
Aquarian Roses: This is a sophisticated rose scent. With marjoram and sandalwood, it's a little spicy and stanky. And I mean that in the nicest of ways. This unisex scent is my favorite of the trio.
Urban Lily: Each year in May, lily of the valley blossoms line the streets of Paris, and SIP hopes to evoke that happy sensation with this delicate, yet slightly gritty, scent. Strangely, Urban Lily reminds me of the sweet, slightly damp aroma of a winery. Perhaps I'm smelling the underlying grape alcohol base, or perhaps I'm just picturing myself at a quaint French café in the springtime, glass of wine in tow. Oui, oui.