It's a big week for Hollywood. The Academy Awards are this Sunday! Of course I like to see which movies and actors will win, but I'm really in it for the dresses. Does anyone else like to tune in and see what the stars are wearing?


What was your favorite movie from 2008?

I love Rebecca's silly entry for Best Best Friend.



We all know that best best friends are ones we can be ourselves with, where we can be as silly or as sad as we want around them.

However, we go through stages in our lives where we disconnect from our friends and go our separate ways, whether it's through moving, going away to college, or getting involved in separate activities.

What do you guys do in situations like this? Do you look for new friends? Do you try and make time to rekindle your friendships with your old ones? What advice can you give to people who are just now not seeing their besties as often as they want to?

If you haven't check out The Best of Everything Photo contest, you should really navigate yourselves there stat.



We're giving away a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, a year subscription to Cosmopolitan, Lucky, and Essence, plus Kimberla Roby's library of books!

Even though this contest is asking you to upload a photo of yourself in front of your favorite store or with your favorite item, the best of everything can mean more than having the right product.

What does having the best of everything mean to you? Having good friends? A good job? Falling in love? Discuss below!

It's sure going to be an exciting week in the good old US of A.

Will you be watching the inauguration this Tuesday? Do any of you actually plan on being in D.C. during the event?

How do you feel about the newest president taking office? How do you think it will affect your every day lives?

Discuss below!

Let's see those great entries, 'Looters!



Use this post to promote your entries and let the SugarLoot community know why you deserve to win!

From cute anecdotes to tales of love and devotion, we all have great stories involving our pets.



Use this post to share your pet stories! Make us laugh or make us cry but definitely make us want to cuddle with our best animal friends when we're done reading!

We're back to the daily routine with a fresh perspective. What are your New Year's Resolutions? Share below!

From snowball fights to vats of hot chocolate to building the largest snowman in the history of giant-snowman-building, we all have our go-to activities on a cold day.



What's your favorite thing to do on a cold winter day?

Promote your entry and come out on top. Let the SugarLoot community know why you deserve to win the contests you entered below!

I can't wait to check out all of your great entries!

I'm sure we all have holiday memories that make us grin like Tinkerbell's entry for our Best Winter Photo contest.

What are some of your sweet/hilarious/fondest holiday memories? Did they involve a specific gift or spending time with a special someone?

Discuss below!

The holiday season is a great way to do something sweet for your loved ones. There are so many ways to show your friends and families a happy holiday. What are you thinking of doing?

Is this the year you're going to get your loved ones a big expensive present? If so, is it going to involve a giant ribbon on top of a new car? Are you going to get your arts-and-crafts on and make them something this year? Let the SugarLoot community know about your holiday gift-giving plans! Maybe you can even find some ideas, as well!

As much as people complain about commercials for the holidays airing right after Halloween, let's face it. We're excited... especially if it involves presents.



What kinds of presents do you really want to receive this year? (Maybe your responses could even inspire an upcoming SugarLoot prize...)

What gifts do you plan on giving to your friends and families this year? Given the financial trouble our country is under, will this affect your holiday season?

Start the official SugarLoot holiday discussion below!

Jami and her friends think they have what it takes to Be The Next It Girl.



Do you have what it takes to be It?

What does being an It Girl mean to you? Constantly staying on top of fashion trends? Having the right friends? Being rich and living a life of luxury? Discuss below!

Who is someone that you look up to? A celebrity? A teacher? Your parents? Who are your heroes and why?

What do you think is the biggest style DON'T? Denim on denim? Gratuitous thong-showing? Describe your sense of style and what works for you and what style should remain for Halloween costumes only.