2009 Sugar Awards Posts
2009 Sugar Awards
Sugar Awards 2009: Your Picks For the Year's Headline Makers!
From Twitter to Oscar-buzz, these are the names at the top of your talked-about list for 2009. Whether it was all about the hard work like Ellen or the amazing appeal of Robert Pattinson — these five were everywhere. Check out all our Sugar Awards winners and Best of 2009 coverage!
Home Shopping's Revenge — HSN and QVC Have a Major Year
2009 was the year for home shopping. It felt as though every other story involved either QVC or HSN. Everyone from Isaac Mizrahi to Serena Williams, Rachel Zoe to Rami Kashou hooked up with one of these networks, bringing their delectable goodies to the masses.
Best of 2009: Favorite Down-to-Earth Mom
When it comes to down-to-earth moms, there is no competition for Jennifer Garner. The jean-wearing, sneaker-loving, baby-slinging mama knows how to use Violet's bobby pins to her advantage when doing the preschool pickup. And when a run to the grocery is in her future, the dimpled mommy has no problem going au naturale and facing the paparazzi sans makeup.
Best of the Decade: The Top Ten Beauty Trends
Beauty, pharmaceuticals and cosmetology seemed to collide this decade with the invention of many new beauty treatments. Everything from highly concentrated serums, to lip plumpers, safe forms of botulism injections we've come to know as botox, makeup made from pure minerals, meat preservatives that can be used to make your skin look tan, at home teeth whiteners and laser hair removal have become accessible to us. This has certainly been a banner and exciting decade to be a beauty junkie!
Fearless Performer of the Year: Lady Gaga
Whether you love her or hate her, you have to admit, 2009 was Lady Gaga's year. Our Fabcon started the year off with fearless ensembles — mainly sans pants — and continued with Madonna-caliber fierceness. She even had the honor of meeting Queen Elizabeth II.
The Year's Favorite Female Chef
With her sensual style and approachable recipes, it's no surprise that you voted Giada de Laurentiis as your preferred female chef of 2009. She edged out other popular personality Ina Garten, taking 31 percent of the votes.
Considering that Giada at Home is one of the few Food Network shows we look forward to watching, Giada de Laurentiis has also earned a place in our hearts as the year's favored female chef.
Best of 2009: Favorite Stroller
While the Bugaboo still has a strong following, the Orbit Baby stroller swooped in and stole the prize as the favorite stroller of 2009! The system that morphs from a car seat into a buggy within seconds has won the hearts of many a mommy, especially some celebmamas. Though on the pricey side, Orbit Baby devotees brag about the usefulness of the entire package claiming it's worth every pretty penny.
2009 Sugar Awards: Your Music Favorites
I've already revealed the winners in movies and TV for this past year; now to finish up the rest of my best of 2009 coverage, let's take a peek at the musicians you were playing on repeat! Think any of these albums will be remembered as some of the decade's greatest?
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Your Favorite Money Management Tool in 2009
Sometimes a good thing can get better! In 2008, 47 percent of SavvySugar readers picked Mint.com as their favorite money management tool of the year and this year, 49 percent of you picked the green management tool again.
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The Best and Worst of Ungaro
It was a tumultuous year for the house of Ungaro. It started off strong with wunderkind Esteban Cortazar as its creative director. The designer left nothing to the imagination during his tenure at Ungaro, creating hit after hit.
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